AllFreeNovel
Share Us
“Which you did.”
“Some, enough to treat our wounds and help our women during childbirth, but not to this extent. It took her human eyes and brain to figure out the rest. She truly is magnificent. Her brain—” He shakes his head, and his cheeks turn a deeper red. “I didn’t know this, but are we really surprised? The humans did terrible things to our people when we were captives, so of course they would be exploring every opportunity of what our creation meant. They are correct though—we cannot let this fall into human hands. They will send others to retrieve it once they realise Talia and Aria aren’t coming back.”
“You’re right. I’ll double patrols and have eyes on the walls and tunnels at all times. We won’t let them get to the lab. We protect our city and race, and nobody will be hurt by them again,” I promise, clapping him on the shoulder. I turn then, hearing footsteps. Aria is walking towards us, her head tilted back in a defiant way that makes my member hard and my heart roar with pride. Her eyes sparkle with mischief as they meet my own. “You are right about the humans being magnificent,” I rumble to Cato, reaching for her as soon as she’s close. I pull her against my chest and slide my hands down her back to grip her ass as I nip her neck and suck in her scent. Finally, I settle with her warm against me and her fragrance in my lungs.
I hear a chuckle, and I lift my head to meet Cato’s eyes. “I never thought I’d see the great Akuji weak.” He looks at Aria. “Remember that—remember you are his weakness just as he is our strength. Do not ruin something so pure and true, human.” He moves to his own human, and I glare at his back, ready to defend her when she laughs and pats my chest.
Looking down at her, I can’t help but soften and smile. “He’s just protecting his friend. It makes me feel better about threatening to cut his cock off if he hurts Talia,” she tells me. “Don’t kill him.” She leans up and kisses me. “After we sort the patrols, do you want to go on a date?”
“A date?” I repeat, tasting the unfamiliar word as I watch her. She chuckles, the light sound going straight to my hard cock with a bolt of lust.
“A date. I’ve never been on one, but it’s what two people who…like each other do.”
“Then we shall do this date.” I nod seriously. “What does it entail?”
“Well, one person takes the other somewhere they will enjoy, someplace either private or beautiful, where they can spend time together.” She grins, and I debate her words. This feels important.
“Cato, do you want to date?” I ask, and Aria laughs so hard she falls against me. Even Talia chuckles. “What? I like Cato, we could date sometime, no?” I frown at her.
“You could if you want.” She wipes at her eyes and shares a look with Talia. “It’s usually reserved for partners—mates.”
“Oh.” I shrug and wave Cato on. “Sorry, we cannot date.”
“Understood.” He shrugs back.
“We shall date then. Come on, I can think of a place.” I take her hand and lead her past Cato and Talia, who are still working on the research. Up top, I explain the new regulations to my people before they hurry off to spread the message. I keep Aria close when we head into the city, and I silently continue to deliberate the strange human tradition. If you know you like someone, why not mate them? Do they truly not know who they are meant to spend the rest of their lives with from one meeting? I ask my human as much.
“Some do, some like to play games,” she hedges.
“Why games?”
“I guess they are scared and don’t want to commit or settle down. They wonder if there is someone better out there for them.” She seems confused too though.
“That is foolish. There is no better being than your mate. You should just know and commit to that, no games,” I mutter angrily.
“I agree, but others don’t always feel the same way. Some like to have more than one mate.”
“More than one mate?” I gawk. “They are very brave.” She smacks me as I grin and pull her close. “You are all I need, Aria. Let them have their multiple mates and games, whatever makes them happy. I am just glad I have you.” I kiss her softly and continue our journey. I catch her giving me looks, though, so I wink at her the way I’ve seen her do.
The pink that tints her cheeks is worth the strange movement. We walk through the city hand in hand as the dark shows us the beauty of our surroundings. It might not be like the dates the humans have, but the smile on her face lets me know I’m doing okay.
I find what I’m looking for and toss her into my arms. She yelps but snuggles closer after grumbling, and I can’t stop the prideful smile from curling my lips as she surrenders to me, my warrior mate. Leaping up the forty flights of stairs in the abandoned building, I nudge open the metal door and reach down to cover her eyes at the same time.
I found this place a few years ago and was entranced by it. I come back now and again to check on it and bask in the beauty and relaxation I find here. “Don’t look yet,” I murmur, sliding her down to her feet. I take off her boots and toss them aside, and she gasps as her feet melt into the grass and flowers below. I take my hand away and sweep it around as she blinks her eyes open.
“Welcome to the oasis of the city, our spot.” I let her take it all in, drinking in her reaction.
I follow her eyes for a moment, observing the sweeping rooftop filled with plants, flowers, and grass. There are trees above us strung with lights that I maintained, and they twinkle now. In the back is a covered area with benches with cushions and throws. I cleaned them in the rain and set them out to dry when I found the place. I know some birds and wildlife live here, and it’s beyond beautiful. It settles my heart, and I feel like I can take a deep breath and remind myself of the magnificence of this life, even amongst the metal structures and darkness.
“It’s beautiful,” she murmurs.
“It is,” I reply, but I’m looking at her. She meets my eyes and smiles.
“How did you find it?” she asks, venturing forward to explore. I shadow her steps, following her closely.
“I was exploring my tribe’s land and stumbled upon it when looking for vantage points. I’ve never told another about it. I wanted it to just be mine, a slice of beauty and peace in my troubled life,” I answer truthfully.
“And you brought me here.” She turns to me, her back pressed to a wall of plants and flowers that frame her lovingly.
