19. Zeleck

19

ZELECK

I stare at Jay-duh, my surprise at seeing her outside my hut slowly giving way to a feeling of rightness. Like the gods themselves have sent her to me, a sign that confirms my choice was the right one.

Stepping aside, I motion for her to enter and close the flap behind her. Her movements are hesitant, unsure, and the fear of rejection lingers on her face. Yet her smile is genuine, and it warms my heart.

A sense of peace washes over me. A sense that, despite the hurt that lies between us, we are meant to be together. "I am glad you are here."

"I'm sorry, Zeleck." Her voice trembles, and I long to take her into my arms and comfort her. "I never meant to hurt you, or make you feel like you were my second choice."

I look at her with a gentle smile. "What happened before does not matter. What matters is that you are here with me now."

She shakes her head. "It does matter, Zeleck. I need you to listen to what I have to say, to understand what happened."

I nod, giving her my full attention. "I am listening, Jay-duh. Tell me everything."

She takes a deep breath, her hands gripped tightly in front of her. "In the Cavern of Memory, after I realized that going back to Earth was no longer possible, Alana started talking about using the Rakuium to make all kinds of changes to the village. Changes that I knew the Rakuis wouldn't like or appreciate."

I stay silent until she is ready to continue.

"I got so angry with her for disrespecting the tribe, for dismissing your ways. That surprised me because I once had similar thoughts. I didn't know what to make of these feelings, so I took out our special piece of Rakuium, the first stone you found, and it communicated with me again."

I smile at that, since I did the same thing. Yet I do not interrupt her, knowing that she needs to share her truth with me.

Jay-duh's eyes lock with mine. "The Rakuium showed me a future filled with love and happiness, a future with you , and everything just…clicked into place." She pauses, her voice trembling with emotion. "While my love of technology will always be a part of me, it's no longer my future. You are, Zeleck. You and the Rakui people. You're the one I truly love, Zeleck. Now and forevermore."

When she is done talking, I reach into the Rakuium pouch, my fingers closing around our special piece of Rakuium . While she was away, I used metal shavings to fashion a setting for the precious stone, crafting it into a pendant that hangs from a thin, leather rope.

"I communicated with our Rakuium again, too. It showed me how to make this." I hold out the pendant to her, and share the words of my heart. "I wanted you from the moment your flyer crashed onto this world, and prayed to the gods that you would one day belong to me. Discovering your intelligence, your convictions around right and wrong, and your loyalty to your friends only made me want you more."

I take a deep breath to steady my trembling voice. "I cannot imagine life without you, and would gladly be your second, third, or even your thirtieth choice as long as you agree to be with me."

She laughs through happy tears. "You are not my second choice, Zeleck. How many times do I have to say it?"

"How about every day for the rest of our lives? I love you, Jay-duh. You are the reason my heart still beats; there is no life for me without you in it. Will you be my mate, now and forevermore?"

Tears spill down her cheeks as she nods. "Yes, Zeleck. I will be your mate."

I place the Rakuium pendant around her neck and it settles against her chest, a symbol of our love and the future we will build together. Unable to resist any longer, I pull her into my arms, claiming her lips to seal our proclamations of love.

As we embrace, the Rakuium pendant begins to glow. We look at it in awe, its light a testament to the power of our love and the unbreakable bond we now share.

Jay-duh's hand slips between our bodies and strokes my length. "What do you think about making our mating official by consummating our bond?"

I grin as my cock pulses against her hand. It has been hard ever since she arrived at my hut. "I would like that very much."

Eager to consummate our union, we frantically undress each other, our hands exploring newly exposed skin. Jay-duh's lips are soft and urgent against mine, her tongue teasing and tasting. I trail kisses along her jaw and down her neck, savoring the saltiness of her skin. The scent of her arousal perfumes the air, and I breathe it in. Deeply, completely.

Pulling Jade with me, I fall to the furs. We tumble together, our laughter filling the air—a joyful melody born from our shared happiness. Her body is warm and pliant against mine, her curves fitting perfectly against my hard, scaled planes.

I want to take my time, to worship every inch of her and prolong this moment of blissful connection. Yet Jay-duh has other ideas. Her eyes blaze with hunger as she presses herself against me, her need palpable.

"Zeleck," she breathes, her voice husky with desire. "I need you. Now."

Her words ignite a fire within me, and I reach between her legs. She is hot and slick, my fingers penetrating her with ease. Jay-duh moans and rocks against me.

"You feel so good, my sweet. So wet and tight." I curve my fingers against the wall of her channel, just the way she likes it. "Come for me. Then, I will fill you with my cock."

"Zeleck." She gasps, her nails digging into my shoulders.

"Tell me what you want, what you need."

"Harder. Yes. Deeper. Yes ." Her moans of pleasure are the sweetest of melodies. "Slower now. Right, like that. YES !"

She shatters in my arms, and I ride the crest with her before pulling my fingers from her cunt and licking them clean. I will never get enough of her delicious taste.

Our lips meet, hungry, our tongues battling for dominance. She is more than ready for me, and I notch the tip of my cock at her slick entrance.

"Fuck me, Zeleck. Please ."