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Earlier, when we’d first met and in his room, the pheromones had made me horny as a teenager. I’d noticed every ripple of his muscles, and his touch had me wanting more. Now, it was different. Instead of lust, I felt calm.
Calm and happy. And relaxed.
I yawned.
“Are you tired, little treasure?” He stroked my hair.
I closed my eyes, and hummed ayes. I hadn't realized it, but I was exhausted. The last few days had been quite the adventure. I'd gone from a simple girl trying to find a job, to losing my home, to being arrested and imprisoned. Then they’d shipped me over here.
The fruity wine must have been the straw that broke the camel’s back. I yawned again, suddenly too tired to stay awake.
“Sleep then.” He petted my head. “I will care for you.”
He continued playing with my hair, and I closed my eyes.
When I opened them again briefly, I was in the soft bed in his quarters. A fluffy, grey blur caught my attention, and I wondered for a moment if it was the same cooki I’d fed earlier, before sleep came to claim me again. The last thing I remembered was Krxare climbing into bed next to me.
Chapter 9: Krxare
I woke up next to my mate for the first time in my life. Not knowing how she’d react and because her clothing looked comfortable enough, I hadn’t removed her dress. I had, however, stripped myself. I hated sleeping with clothes on.
Her tiny form didn’t keep heat well, and I finally understood why the females living with us often complained about it being too cold in our fortress. I kept her warm with my body. It was challenging to keep my body from reacting, especially now as she cuddled with her rounded ass against my front.
She moved in her sleep, rubbing up against me.
Fuck.
Her breathing changed, and she stiffened as my cock rose between us.
“Good morning,” I whispered, knowing she was awake.
I buried my face in her neck and tightened my arms around her, willing my pheromones to work, if only to calm her. The more contact I had with her, the better. Instead of calm, I got something more enticing: the heady aroma of her lust.
Despite her body’s reaction, she pushed away from me and rolled over to face me. She gasped, and her lust blossomed even more as her eyes landed on my cock.
“You’re naked!” she said indignantly.
She looked down at her body.
“I do not like to sleep with clothing. But your dress looked stretchy, so I left it on.” I eyed her luscious body; the skirt had hiked up around her waist, and most of her thighs were showing.
She shoved the dress down to cover herself. “This isn’t the most comfortable for sleeping.”
“You can sleep naked, too, if you like.” I licked my lips.
“Ugh! Men. You’re all the same.” She shook her head, but there was a smile playing at the corners of her lips.
She pushed herself off the bed and headed to the privacy area. “I wish I had a toothbrush.”
I got up and followed her. “This dispenser here is a formula that cleans your teeth.”
Her eyes didn’t meet mine. Instead, she stared at my still mostly-hard cock. I cleared my throat. “Hello? My eyes are up here.” I waved my hand in front of her face. “Ugh! Females,” I said, copying her tone before heading over to my wardrobe to give her some privacy.
She giggled softly to herself in the bathroom, and I grinned, happy I’d made her laugh.
For the first time in my life, I felt unsure. I’d trained my whole life to command an army for the Kadri. I’d expected any female I ended up with to be wowed by my impressive nest up in the Kadri’s prime aerie real estate. I’d expected a mate who would show me off to her friends, listing my accomplishments and titles. I hadn’t expected Clara.
For some reason, I knew I couldn’t win her with my status or achievements, though having been exiled from Kadri, I no longer had any standing. I still had the respect of my warriors—warriors who refused to let me step down from a leadership role, despite the fact that they’d all been exiled with me.
