And yet some program deeply buried in my system makes me unclip my weapon harness, climb out of my armor, and ease myself into the water with her. When the ripples from my body bump into her, Kelta opens her eyes.
I had hoped to stare at her for a little longer and have time to consider what my body seems to want me to do. But I can’t fight something I don’t understand.
I’m drawn to her in a powerful way.
Kelta sits up in the hotspring, wipes her eyes, and smiles. "Thruster."
“I haven’t had a bath in a long time either,” I blurt.
She looks around at the plethora of other pools, then swims to my position and immediately crawls into my lap. “I never had a chance to properly thank you for saving me.”
“It’s just programmed.”
“Sounds like Torch mode isn’t.” Kelta sweeps her lips over mine. Her hot breath invades mine with inundating force. As she leans in and kisses me, something warm and soft glides down my shaft. Her fingers grip me hard as her tongue finds mine.
Kelta pulls back just enough to meet my eyes.
“Something on your mind?” I ask.
“Why are there no children in camp?”
Is that what she wants?
I fear her response to my answer and look away.
“Thruster?” Kelta summons my gaze with hers.
“We aren’t fertile,” I tell her. “We need a special doctor for that. There is little hope of finding one, only a rumor. But it was to ensure we didn’t get our priorities mixed up in battle.”
Kelta leans closer. “I’m sorry, Thruster. I hope you can find a doctor someday. I think the universe would be a much better place with more protectors like you.”
In her eyes is the most sincere of emotions, a reverence I can’t quite comprehend but am immensely grateful for. “I’m honored you think that.”
Kelta rests her forehead against mine. "You are too humble. I mean, I'm glad you're not an arrogant asshole. But it's important to believe in and recognize what you have that's worth protecting and fighting for."
“Like you?” I ask.
Kelta trails a finger over my chest. “Like your sexy ass and amazing hardware.”
She massages my cock in gentle rhythmic motions that evoke a searing urge to bury myself in her. It takes everything I’ve got to not.
Her lips find my neck. “You should not risk your life so much for others. I’d like you to be around for a long time.”
Admiration and lust swirl in a beautiful dance in my core. I clutch her against me in the hot water. “I— I don’t ever want to let you go.”
“Then don’t.” Kelta wiggles her hips over mine, reaches down, tugs her underwear aside, and sheaths herself over me.
“Stars…” A rasping groan leaves me as the heat of her body encircles my rigid cock. “What is with you and not warning me?”
My ultro spools up. Engines try to start all over my frame, and I’m suddenly grateful we’re in water. The shields will keep them off and shut.
Kelta chuckles darkly. “That’s a proper thank you, don’t you agree?”
When she slides herself up and back down again, I can’t control myself. I grab her by the hips and push deeper into her.
Kelta arches. Her full breasts come out of the water. Even through her bra, I can see the tightness of her nipples. Goosebumps cover her beautiful bronze flesh.
I draw her against me as we bond again and again. Kelta's teeth rake over my neck. The light scraping sensation ignites an engine in my back. I shut it off and nibble her ear.
