“I thought that might interest you. Wait until I show you some of the mines. You have never seen stones and gems like the ones here on Trenu Zel.”
Happiness and excitement blossomed inside her. She felt like a kid in a candy store. Rather than feeling trepidation being on this new planet, she was overjoyed and anxious to explore.
“What do most of the people do for a living here?”
“We have many jobs from farming, mining, to trade and security.”
Ella imagined their markets and the unique finds she’d come across. Other cultures always fascinated her, and this one was an alien culture. She almost wanted to thank him for choosing her, but then she remembered why he wanted her. He needed a mate, a breeding vessel. Although his cause was noble, she didn’t want to have sex with Dhiro if she didn’t love him. She wanted all or nothing, but by the way he treated her, she imagined her dreams may just come true.
They walked on and on, passing foliage and trees she’d never seen before and, surprisingly, a few that were familiar. “What’s that over there?”
She saw some dark mountains in the distance, plumes of smoke drifting up to the sky. “Nothing to concern yourself with.” He glared off into the distance for a few moments before leading her on to another direction.
Ella didn’t push for more information. She rubbed her arms as they walked. “It’s chilly here. Do you have seasons like we do on parts of Earth?”
“No, this is our year-round temperature. Our physiology prefers the cooler temperatures. I found Earth to be unpleasantly hot.”
“Well, you did land in the desert. It’s one of the hottest parts of Earth. Some areas are always below zero, covered in snow and ice.”
“I’d prefer to avoid all those extremes.”
A large vehicle approached as they neared a roadway. Dhiro groaned.
There were several uniformed men inside the windowless military-style truck. The passenger leaned out the window. “Dhiro, we wanted to drive out and congratulate you on your successful mission … and your new mate.” They all gawked at her, and she wasn’t sure how she should feel about it. Everyone here probably looked at her like she was a weird sample on a petri dish.
“I doubt both.”
The men chuckled. “Will you be at work for the next shift?”
“Of course.”
They continued to stare unapologetically, then they said their goodbyes and drove off.
“When’s your next shift?” she asked.
“It’s not for several of your Earth days. We have plenty of time to get better acquainted.”
“Do you not get along with your coworkers?”
“They are good comrades, and I trust them with my life. But I didn’t like how they looked at you.”
“Oh?”
Was he jealous? He didn’t seem capable of the full spectrum of human emotion, but maybe she was wrong.
“They will have to learn that you are mine, and I will not tolerate their lewd behavior.”
“I think they were just curious. I’m a weird alien visitor, remember?”
He shook his head. “No, they wish they had such a beautiful female as their mate.”
She opened her mouth to speak, but no words came out. He was being sincere, and she felt appreciated and wanted for the first time in her life.
“On my next shift, I will make things clear. I am their captain, so they will comply.”
The way he was talking kind of turned her on. She liked this dominant, possessive side of him. Her pussy tingled, and she found herself testing the strength of his muscles as she held his arm.
Maybe he wouldn’t know she was aroused since they were outside in the open air.
Dhiro pulled out a device from his back pocket, similar in size to a cell phone. He tapped on the keys for a bit, then tilted his head as he read something. “Courting. To determine if you’re ready for the commitment of marriage.”
“Are you checking some kind of dictionary?”
He put the device away. “We can skip this part, Ella. I have every intention of claiming you as my lifemate. I have no need for a determination period.”
With that, he tugged her flush to his hard body and leaned down to kiss her on the mouth. Damn, he was a thorough and delicious kisser. She closed her eyes and felt as if she were falling into an abyss of sexual desire. One hand reached low and cupped her ass, his fingertips grazing her asshole. A multitude of impulses sped through her body, settling deep in her cunt.
She wanted to forget everything and let Dhiro take control of her body, to fill her with that huge dick of his.
Ella opened her eyes when he stopped kissing her. She was spineless in his arms and completely breathless. “We should mate now,” he said.
“I think that’s a good idea.”
Chapter Four
Dhiro had every intention to mate with her, only her stomach chose that moment to growl. The food he’d given her hadn’t been substantial enough.