Lake, Ciara - Xihirah [Xihiran Shifters 1] (Siren Publishing Classic) (21 page)

“He apparently doesn’t know that Saleeya is free from his men”—Kliven paused—“or maybe he does.” Kliven returned to the office still holding his palm vid-com.

“We got a fix on the palm vid-com just before the power failed, Admoncor,” the officer informed them.

“Go, ready a military transport. Pack water, food, blankets, and get a medtor with supplies. Thyson, you’re going with me. We’ll take four of our elite with us. We’ll leave in fifteen minutes or less. Father, let me have your palm vid-com in case Saleeya finds another one and calls.”

Kliven handed his palm vid-com to his son. “Go get her. Bring her back home. She’ll be fine. She’s strong.”

“Admoncor, she’s outside the Ziriacan Jungle. They’ve taken her to the remote Zicox Jungle on the other side of Xihirah. She’s deep in the jungle’s center.”

“My Xian, Zicox is a dangerous, remote place. She would have never found her way out.” Sweat rolled down Kael’s face.

“It’ll take a few hours to reach the Princess,” the other officer commented. Kael piloted the military transport with expertise and skill no one could surpass. He flew above the jungles and across Xihirah at a rapid speed.

* * * *

As instructed, Saleeya obediently, although reluctantly, looked through the remains of the dead men’s clothing for another palm vid-com. After her search, her hands were covered with their blood. Panicked, Saleeya wiped her hands and arms off frantically on the wet leaves on the jungle floor. Her arms and hands hurt where she had scorched them to gain release from the string that had bound them. Her injured wrist was swelling again, her head throbbed, and her feet were scratched and ached. Now she was chilled. Her throat and mouth were parched. Saleeya tried to drink the rain as it poured down on her, but it wasn’t enough to quench her thirst. “I’m not going to survive,” she sadly told the glowing eyes watching her from behind the trees. “I hope Kael finds me in time. Thanks for watching over me. Don’t eat me unless I’m dead already.” She giggled hysterically. The predators’ eyes merely watched her. They remained at a comfortable distance. “Well, I’m going back to go to sleep in the tent.”

Saleeya exhaustion allowed her body to fall into a deep sleep. Saleeya’s mind wandered, dreaming new dreams and of pleasurable memories. She dreamed of a muscled, handsome male with bright amber eyes that reminded her of a feline. His eyes were similar to the predators who watched her through the trees. The familiar male examined her closely and spoke close to her face. His breath was spicy and warm. When his face transformed he was scary and sexy all rolled up into one. His hair was silky black, and she could feel it on her face as he kissed her. She felt his enormous cock press against her leg and she moaned, arching herself toward him. The memory flashed of her riding him in the shower as she watched his passionate animalistic eyes watch their reflection as they made fervent love. She knew he had leashed his control not to hurt her. Saleeya rolled over as her dreams took her to another place. Another picture flashed into her mind of her licking his cock from its base to its tip. She moaned at the memory. He pushed her over and pushed inside her eager body. She sucked at it and he tasted so spicy. He pushed her over, fell upon her, and fucked her harder. He fucked her hard on her knees and whispered he loved her. While he made love to her, he whispered that he loved her. She could feel him loving her body, and her pussy ached for more. The erotic dreams continued to entertain her distressed mind.

* * * *

Kael landed the transport where it looked as if another one had recently landed. Kael, the first to debark from the military transport, saw the torn remains. From behind the trees three great male beasts came out to greet him. They lowered their heads in submission. They were Zicox Jungle Wolftars. These Wolftars were the biggest and fiercest beast in the Xihirian jungles. They were what Wolfton shifters resembled when they fully transformed. Kael and the other Xihirian shifters could communicate with them in a limited way. “My brothers, where’s my mate?” Kael asked the giant beasts. In response, the Wolftars turned and circled the remains of the tent. They whined low in their throats. “Saleeya.” Kael hurriedly looked through the remains of one of the tents. He found her rolled up in the canvas. His heart nearly stopped when he finally discovered her buried beneath and wrapped in the tent material, completely unaware of his presence. Blood covered her and the smell of burnt flesh assailed his senses. Kael became more concerned when she continued to not waken or move. He could hear her heartbeat and breathing, but she was so still.

“Hold, Admoncor, let me take a look at her,” Medtor Fanstal instructed Kael. “I think she’s fine or soon will be. She’s simply overly exhausted and in shock. We’re in time. We need to warm her.” Medtor Fanstal looked through his medical kit. He gave Saleeya a shot of painkiller and healing accelerant.

“Saleeya, I’ve come for you.” Kael brushed her hair back from her soiled face. He lightly kissed her forehead. “Saleeya, I love you.”

Saleeya moaned and whispered, “I love you, Kael. You feel so good. More, please, more, do that to me more. I like it.” Saleeya squirmed in his arms. Obviously she was dreaming.

“Can I pick her up, Medtor?”

“Wait. Let me scan for broken bones. If there are none we can carry her back to the transport,” Fanstal informed Kael. After a quick scan, he approved moving her. “She has no broken bones, but she carries your child.” Fanstal moved out of the way to allow Kael to pick his mate up to carry her back to the waiting transport.

“Why does she continue to sleep?” Kael was worried for her.

“She’s healing herself. Her body and mind are managing the stress of what has happened. She’ll wake when she’s ready,” Fanstal assured him. Kael carried her into the transport and placed her on the med cot.

“Thyson, please fly us home.” Kael heard his mate murmur his name.

“Of course, Kael, I’ll inform the Palace that we’ve safely retrieved Princess Saleeya.”

Chapter Twelve

The transport sailed through the air as quickly as Thyson could pilot. “Where am I?” Saleeya woke.

“Saleeya, it’s okay. You’re on a transport. I’m here with you.” Kael gently rubbed her arm.

“Kael, I’m not dead?” Saleeya looked all around. Her eyes were big.

“No, sweet Saleeya, you’re alive, praise Xian. I’m with you.” Kael brushed her damp and tangled hair back from her forehead. Saleeya sat up on the cot. “Saleeya, rest, lay back. Keep covered, we’ll be home soon,” Kael reassured her.

“No, Kael, I want you to hold me. I want to feel your warmth.” Saleeya moved toward him. Kael scooped her up into his arms and held her on his lap. Saleeya placed her arms around his neck and kissed him. “Kael, am I still dreaming? I could smell your scent in my dreams. You were with me. I felt your hands on my body. We were making love. I remembered our lovemaking in such detail. Are you real?” Saleeya whispered close to his ear. “I’m worried this isn’t real.”

“Yes, Saleeya. I am real. You’re safe.” Kael smoothed her hair down her back. He kissed her face tenderly.

“I didn’t think you’d find me. I couldn’t find another palm vid-com to call you. I was so sad. Why didn’t those animals eat me? They kept watching me. I think they or others like them must have eaten those awful men,” Saleeya told him in a soft, barely audible voice as she laid her head on his shoulder.

“I found you. Don’t worry anymore. You’re safe with me. I’ll never let you be in danger again. No one will take you from me ever again, I promise.” Kael caressed her hair and held her on his lap wrapped in the blanket. “The Wolftars don’t eat their own kind. They watched over you for me,” Kael briefly explained. Saleeya looked up into his eyes. She looked confused. “I’ll explain everything when you’re more rested.”

* * * *

Saleeya woke in a soft, familiar bed. She felt Kael next to her. “Kael, are you awake?” Saleeya reached out and touched his thigh.

“Yes, my lover, I’m awake.” Kael nuzzled her neck.

“Make love to me.” Saleeya rolled into him. She kissed his chest and shoulders.

“Let me see your arms. Are they healed?” Kael brought her arm to his face to examine.

“Yes, they’re only slightly tender. Kael, you taste so good. I want to feel you inside of me.” Kael rolled Saleeya to her back. She spread her legs in invitation. Sitting beside her, he kissed her toes, her knees, and then he kissed her damp pussy. He inhaled deeply.

“You smell good enough to eat.” He placed his mouth on her mound and sucked. He licked her sweet juices. “You’re so wet for me.” Kael moved up and kissed her breasts, one and then the other. He smothered them in kisses. The feel of his whiskers burned her tender flesh. Then Kael rose and positioned himself between her legs. He kissed her mouth with such passion. She could taste herself when he kissed her. He probed her mouth with his tongue. Saleeya pushed at him. “What?” Kael groaned at her pitiful attempts to push him back.

“I want to kiss you.” She grabbed his cock in her hand.

“I want to suck and love your cock. I know it makes you feel good. I want you to feel good, too. I love the taste of you.” Saleeya continued to rub him rhythmically. Kael moaned in her ear.

“No, I want to be inside you first.” Kael pushed into her slick pussy. Saleeya wrapped her legs around his. She hooked her heels at his knees. Kael pulled slowly out of her and then slid slowly back into her to the base of his cock. He proceeded to love her so slowly Saleeya was dying from need. Putting her arms around his neck and shoulders, she brought his face to hers. His beautiful, wild eyes watched her. “Yes, my love, how may I please you?” Kael slammed into her, looking her in the eyes. Their gazes held. Saleeya broke their gaze and giggled. With exuberance, she kissed him full on his lips and pushed her tongue into his mouth.

“Do it harder, Kael. I want it harder,” Saleeya pleaded.

Kael increased his pace and slammed into her. After several times he stilled and looked into her eyes again. “Does that please you, my mate? Your eyes have become feral with passion. You’re beautiful.”

“No, Kael, pound into me more. I don’t want to stop until we both climax.”

“My Xian, woman, you’re going to be the death of me yet.” Kael moved his cock in and out of her rapidly, just as she requested. He slammed into her. His teasing completely evaporated. He seemed to become more intent on his goal. Saleeya could see his face and his behavior changed—he was less playful and more intent on his goal. The beast had taken over. It was giving her all he had. Kael pumped and pumped his cock into her. Suddenly he stopped and pulled his overly swollen cock from her. “Roll onto your knees,” Kael demanded in a rough voice. Saleeya quickly obeyed. With her head down onto the pillow, he rose up over her buttocks. He took her from behind, shoving into her.

“Oh, Kael, that feels so good,” Saleeya exclaimed. Her voice was thick with arousal. Encouraged by her moans, Kael drove his cock deep into her wet pussy. Her vaginal walls orgasmed around his swollen cock. She pulled, tugged, and milked him for his seed.

“Saleeya,” Kael yelled as his semen poured into her eager womb. Reeling with joy, spasms and quakes rocked her pussy. Kael kissed, licked, and nipped at her neck and shoulders. He pulled out of her, still fully erect. He sat back on his heels.

“Saleeya, now you can take me with your mouth.” Saleeya turned and his huge cock was standing at attention waiting for her welcoming mouth. His cock was wet with her juices and his seed. Saleeya got to her knees and took him into her mouth.

“That feels so good, my precious mate.” Saleeya took him far in her mouth, deep into her throat, nearly gagging. She did her best to imitate what he had done to her pussy. “Your mouth feels so hot and good. Saleeya, you please me so much.” Encouraged, Saleeya picked up the pace. Kael placed his hands on both sides of head and gently held her while he made love to her face.

“Saleeya.” His head fell back with pleasure. He groaned deeply. Hot seed escaped into her mouth and ran down her throat. His hot seed dripped from her mouth and ran down her chin. A strange sensation occurred in the back of her throat. It continued down to her esophagus. “Saleeya, that was wonderful,” Kael expressed his pleasure. “You’re so beautiful. No one has ever made me feel like you do. You don’t have to take me in your mouth if you don’t enjoy it, Saleeya. I’m more than satisfied with putting my seed into your womb.” Saleeya couldn’t speak.

Finally finding her voice, she answered, “It feels wonderful. You taste so delicious. Your seed tickles in my mouth and as it goes down my throat. And I love to please you, Kael.” Saleeya caressed his abdomen and looked up into his amber eyes.

“You do please me, Saleeya, you do. I’ll never let anyone take you from me again.” Kael kissed her mouth. With gentleness, he gathered her into his arms to take her to the shower.

They made love in the shower. The shower was one of Saleeya’s favorite activities. Nothing could beat sex and the comfort of abundant water. Kael continued to surprise her with new ways to love each other. He took her against the wall and she sat astride him on the bench. Saleeya loved the warm water beating down on them and watching his incredible body pound into hers. His muscles were slicked with water and his perspiration. He was gorgeous. Saleeya whispered her love as he climaxed. His handsome face slightly transformed as he lost himself in her. He roared so loud she was sure that his entire family could hear. Saleeya had to beg him to let her rest, as the man never had to stop. They both dried off and sat around the small dining table in the suite. Quietly, they drank a warm, sweet drink he prepared for them. It had been a wonderful morning. Saleeya had never been happier.