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“Get out of here, boss. I’ll run the pre-flight myself.” Ada is already moving towards the control panel to close the ramp. Normally, I’d object, but I don’t want to wait another second before talking with Vera.
I take her hand and lead her to my room, which is thankfully empty since my roommate is off helping with the launch.
As soon as the door closes behind me, she squeezes me tight. “I thought I’d lost you.”
“I wouldn’t let anything keep me from you.” I kiss her ear and neck and then make my way to her lips. She tastes just as good as she did last night.
I was worried that things would be different this morning when we came back to the ship. That she’d pull back or make light of what happened. But she kissed me in front of everyone, proving to me this is real.
I reach into my bag and take out a small package. “I want you to have this.”
She gives me a look that is just as playful as ever. “Please tell me you didn’t get me a laser for mole removal.”
With one tug, I pull her close to me, resting my hand right over the mole on her back. “Never.”
There’s barely enough room between us for her to open the box, but she manages. A little gasp leaves her lips when she sees the ring. A blue Koola Stone from our home planet sits in the middle of a simple band.
“Marry me, Vera.” I lift her face so I can look into her eyes. “I don’t care if you’re my mate or not. You’re my life.”
Our kiss is the cosmos, infinite and expanding.
Vera
Ican’tbelievehegot me I ring. He wants to marry me. It feels inevitable, like we have been moving towards this moment all along, and yet it’s still surprising. I’m not sure why I didn’t realize it sooner. There’s no one else I could be with forever. Only Zenth.
I step back, slip the ring onto my finger, and shimmy out of my dress.
“I don’t want to wait, Zeny. I want to know.”
“You’re sure? I’m in this no matter what. As long as you’re mine, I’ll never pressure you into sex or anything else. You’re my partner, Vera. I don’t just want your body—I want all of you.”
“Body included, hopefully.” I smile and trace an enticing line between my breasts with my forefinger.
Zenth throws his head back and groans. “Void, yes.”
Moving closer, I run my palms up his chest. “If I’m not your True Mate, we’ll deal with that. At least I’ll get to have you for a little while.”
He scowls. “You’ll have me forever. True Mate or not. Didn’t you just hear me? I want to marry you, Vera.”
The kiss he gives me is searing. Almost angry. He holds my face with both hands, pushes me back against the door, and shoves one leg between mine. It’s rough and heady. And it leaves me completely breathless.
When he pulls away, his gaze is just as intense. “And… if we are True Mates?”
I don’t hesitate. I knew the moment I thought I might lose him. “There’s nothing I want more. I told you, you’re it for me. Mates or not, married or not, we’re already bonded for life. We always have been. I’m yours, Zeny.”
“So you’ll marry me?”
“Let’s do this first.”
He sighs right against my lips and kisses me again. This time so tenderly I start to cry.
“What’s wrong?”
“I’m still in awe that this is happening. That I get to have you.”
“Hmmm.” He steps back and takes off his suit jacket, folding it and laying it carefully over a chair—a move that is very Zenth. He works the buttons on his shirt, takes it off, and folds it. I almost laugh. Almost offer to help. But I’m enjoying the show too much.
He drags his pants off next and does the same with them. His cock is beautifully hard. I want to touch it, but I take a moment to just admire the man before me. The man who’s been right in front of me all along.
