3013: GENESIS (3013: The Series Book 11) (9 page)

Gods,
she was adorable. He finally understood the hesitation he’d felt from her
before. She was innocent…far more than he’d realized, but that only made him
want her more. He had never been with a virgin, but knowing that he would be
her first filled him with pride. It was an honor he didn’t take lightly.

She
would belong to him, in every way possible.

“Mya,
there is no power in the universe that would stop me from having you. It just
means we have to do things a little differently.”

“I
don’t understand what you mean by that.”

He
wasn’t about to tell her that he’d been seconds away from tearing her clothes
off. Instead, he said, “If you hadn’t told me, I could have hurt you. We have
to get you ready for me first.”

“I’m
ready.”

“No,
you aren’t. But you will be.” He reached for her hands and slowly began
unwinding the bandages. Glancing up, he was glad to see the sparkle of humor
replace her wariness.

“So,
you’re finally ready to take these things off me?”

“I’m
going to take everything off of you,” he promised darkly, and was pleased to
see her answering blush. He loved seeing the rosy hue on her cheeks. “But
first, I want to make sure you are healed.”

When
the bandages were removed, Maddox could see her hands were back to normal.
Giving a nod of approval, he tossed the bandages on the floor, then reached for
her shirt. He kept his gaze on her as he pulled it up, only breaking their
connection when he tugged it over her head. Tossing the shirt aside, he reached
out and pulled her hands down when she instinctively moved to cover herself.

“No,
don’t hide from me.”

She
was sheer perfection. His mouth watered at the sight of her full breasts. He
wanted to take her nipples into his mouth and suck them until she cried out,
but simply brushed the back of his hands against the silky skin of the swell of
her breasts instead.

He
smiled when she shivered in response. Her breath caught as his lips came down
to meet hers, and he was pleased when she immediately opened for him, even
angling her head, trying to get closer. He gently pushed her back down on the
bed as their tongues met, touching, tasting.

Moving
lower, he kissed his way down her neck again, using his rough tongue to lave
each of her nipples. He felt her shiver again when his fangs scrapped over the
hard peaks, then he moved lower, kissing a trail down her flat stomach. Despite
his frayed control, he removed her pants slowly, taking her pale-pink panties
off with them.

When
he was done, he looked down and simply stared at her naked body laid out before
him. She had a body made for loving, and he couldn’t wait to touch every inch
of her. And he would, with his hands and his mouth. Her waist was small, but
her hips curved out slightly, creating a sexy contour to her body. His gaze
lowered to her bare mound. He could see the proof of her desire for him
glistening from between her thighs, and he growled low in his throat when she
tried to close her legs to hide from him.

“Mine,”
he snarled as he pulled her thighs apart wider so he could see her pussy.

“Maddox,”
she gasped out.

Boldly
reaching down to cup her, he ran one finger along the seam of her wet heat.
“This is mine. Never hide yourself from me. Do you understand?”

Mya’s
heart thudded in her chest, and her blood roared in her ears as his eyes met
hers, blazing with a hunger that made it hard for her to breath. She gulped
before nodding. When his eyes narrowed, she found the strength to say, “I
understand.”

He
grunted with satisfaction. “Now, I’m going to taste you. To lick up all your
sweet juice until you come just from having my mouth on you. Then I’m going to
do it again, until you are so desperate to have me inside you that you beg me
to come to you.”

She
didn’t think it was a good idea to tell him she was ready to beg now. Keeping
silent, she watched as he slid off the bed to stand in front of her. Her eyes
widened as he removed his pants and she saw his huge, hard cock jutting out
from between his thighs. The mushroomed head was large and red, and the thick
shaft seemed to pulse with life every time he breathed.

Maddox
knew he kept in shape, but the way his female was looking at him pleased him
more than he expected. It made him feel like he was a god. She reached out to
touch his cock, but he stopped her before she made contact. If she touched him
now, he would lose control. He needed to make this first time good for her.

“I
want to—”

“You
can touch me later,” he promised. “Right now, I have to get you ready.”

He
didn’t bother to explain, figuring she would understand once he began. Hooking
his hands beneath her knees, he slid her body down to the end of the bed, then
knelt between her parted thighs.

Maddox
inhaled, taking in her sweet scent as he looked at the pretty pink flesh of her
pussy. Hungry for her, he leaned forward and used his tongue to lick at her
juices. He heard her cry out in shock, but didn’t stop. Testing her readiness,
he pushed one of his fingers into her hot hole. He pulled out, then parted her
tender folds with two of his fingers, stretching her open for him. She was
tight, so tight he knew he would lose his mind as soon as he shoved his cock
inside her. Needing her slick with release before that happened, he moved his
mouth up to suck on her small pleasure nub.

Her
entire body shook as she came, and her cry of release was music to his ears.
Mya arched off the bed, her back bowed as he drove her to another hard climax
before she’d even recovered from her first shattering release.

“Holy
nova, it’s too much!”

Maddox
was tempted to show her that she was wrong, but he’d already waited too long to
have her. His hard cock was throbbing painfully, and he was ready to claim her.
Pulling his fingers from her, he rose to his feet. He reached for her waist and
moved her back up on the bed so she was lying in the center.

He
moved over her, covering her perfect body with his. She parted her legs,
instantly welcoming him into the cradle of her thighs. Maddox released a
rumbling growl at how good it felt to be skin-to-skin with her.

“Tell
me you belong to me. Tell me this is what you want, Mya.”

“I
want you, Maddox.”

“That’s
not enough. Once I take you, you’ll belong to me. Tell me you understand. I
want to make you mine.”

Mya
could feel the turbulent emotions racing through him as she touched his skin.
He wanted something from her, and she would give him whatever she had. She
reached up and cupped his face between her hands. “Maddox, I already am yours.”

He
let out a groan against her mouth as he thrust his hips forward, driving the
head of his cock into her pussy. He drank down her passionate cry and felt her
nails score his back. That quick bite of pain only enhanced his pleasure.

“Maddox…”

Lifting
up on to his elbow, he looked down at her. “Did I hurt you?”

Her
parted lips were swollen from their kisses, and her eyes were glazed with
passion as she shook her head. “No, it’s…I feel…”

“Tight.
You feel tight.”

“And
full. It’s so good. You feel so good inside me. I never—”

Watching
her face, he let himself sink deeper, sliding the full length of his cock into
her until he was seated to the hilt. She gasped and instinctively raised her
legs up to wrap around him. He pulled back, then started thrusting his cock
inside her using a slow, steady rhythm.

Her
soft moans drove him crazy, and he lost control as she tilted her hips up to
meet his. He pulled back, then slammed his cock into her, repeating the motion
over and over again, lost in the pleasure of feeling her tight pussy wrapped
around him.  

When
she whispered his name, he could hear the fear in her voice. He knew she was
frightened by what she was feeling. His own release was building with an
intensity that he’d never experienced before, and knew the passion between them
would be overwhelming to someone as innocent as Mya. But there was nothing he
could do to stop it, and he wouldn’t even if he could.

“Come
for me,
tava
,” he commanded. “Come and take me with you.”

He
didn’t give her a choice. Pounding into her, he pushed her further toward the
edge, needing her to find her release before he gave into his own pleasure.

“Maddox,
I’m scared.”

“Don’t
be, Mya. Just let go…I’ll keep you safe.”

She
held onto him, her arms wrapping around his neck tight as she let out a wild
cry. Shudders racked her body as she came, and he couldn’t stop himself from
coming when her pussy clenched down around his cock. His muscles tensed as his
own release tore through him. He let out a loud roar as he exploded inside her,
filling her with the hard, hot pulses of his seed.

Maddox
held her close as he continued to pour his essence into her. He knew she could
feel every hard spurt since she shivered each time it happened. His head rested
in the crook of her neck, and he breathed in her sweet scent. He didn’t want to
leave the haven of her body, but he worried that he might be crushing her.

Wanting
to ask if she was okay, he lifted his head, but when he saw her face, he just
smiled. Mya had a soft smile on her face, and her lush lips were slightly
parted…and his little elite was fast asleep. His
tava
had become so
precious to him in such a short time. Loving her was a little scary. He
wouldn’t have believed someone could claim his heart so quickly, but Mya had done
it with an ease that shocked him.

Pulling
his cock from her, he instantly missed the heat of her wrapped around him. It
made him smile as she slept through his gentle cleansing of her body. When he was
done, he eased down on the bed beside her again. She let out a soft little sigh
as he wrapped his arms around her, pulling her back to his front.

Mya
was right where she belonged, safe and secure in his arms.

And
he was determined to keep her there…forever.

***

CHAPTER
NINE

Mya
woke feeling better than she had in weeks.

As
she stretched, she smiled to herself. It had been real. The slight soreness of
her body confirmed that the night of making love with Maddox really had
happened.

She
hadn’t just been dreaming.

After
the first time, she’d fallen into a deep slumber. She would have blamed it on
exhaustion, but she thought it might have had something to do with the amazing
orgasms Maddox had given her. Mya had experimented with sex toys before, but
she’d never been able to make herself climax like he had. It had been like he’d
had a direct connection to her pleasure center, and she’d loved every second of
being with him.

She
had woken a few hours after that first time to find herself being carried into
the bathroom where Maddox had filled the large tub with scented water. It hadn’t
surprised her to find he’d added a healing aid into the water to help with her
soreness. Taking a bath with a male was a new experience that she’d enjoyed
immensely, and she loved the way he’d held her as they’d soaked in the fragrant
water.

After
they’d finished their bath, he’d dragged her into the living room where he’d
had a meal sent up for them. She’d been surprised to find some of her favorite
dishes from a popular D’Aire restaurant downstairs. When she’d asked him how he
knew what food she liked, he’d just shrugged and told her he’d hacked into her
accounts to see what she usually ordered.

With
anyone else, something like that would have made her furious, but with him,
she’d just had to laugh. He seemed determined to take care of her. He might
have gone about it the wrong way, but his heart had been in the right place. Still,
they were going to have to talk about his stalker tendencies. It wasn’t
something she wanted him to continue. He was going to have to learn to talk to
her and simply ask questions instead.

They’d
both eaten with gusto, then Maddox had carried her back to bed where he’d made
love to her again before she’d fallen asleep with him curled around her. It had
been like he’d been trying to protect her even in sleep.

Despite
her bravado about wanting to lose her virginity, she hadn’t been prepared for
how she would feel after the deed was done. Pia had tried to warn her that
women usually fell for the first man they were with. It was something most
females experienced earlier in life, but Mya had been serious when she’d told
Maddox that she had never wanted a man enough to do it before.

But
after being intimate with Maddox, Mya knew that Pia had been right.

She’d
fallen in love with him.

It
could have been because he’d been her first, but she knew it was so much more
than that. She’d felt a connection to him before he’d kissed her that first
time. And now, she wanted to be with him…always.

He’d
been so gentle with her, so patient. It was such a turn-on to have such a
powerful male touch her with such reverence. Wanting to be close to him again,
she reached out for him. Mya’s smile faltered when her hand connected with the
cool sheets beside her, and not Maddox’s warm body.

 Opening
her eyes, she frowned at the empty space next to her. The warm, happy bubble
she’d been basking in popped as if it had never been. Here she’d been thinking
about a future together with a male that left her in bed alone after their
first night together. How silly she’d been. Flopping onto her back, she let out
a loud sigh.

Then
she let out a loud gasp as a voice spoke from the corner of her bedroom.

“That
was a heavy sigh.”

Holding
the covers to her chest, she jerked to a sitting position and saw Tavius
sitting on one of the chairs in the small sitting area. He put the tablet he
held down on the small table next to his chair. When he stood, she saw he was
wearing perfectly tailored black slacks and a dark-gray tunic sweater. It only
took him a few strides to reach the bed. He smiled as he gently pushed her back
so she was laying down again as he sat next to her.

“Happy
risings, Mya.”

Tavius
leaned down and brushed his lips gently against hers, pulling back before she
could respond. He’d wanted to sink in, to take the kiss deeper, but he was
determined to keep it light and friendly rather than let passion take over.

“W-what
are you doing here?”

Tavius
pulled the covers up so the end was right beneath her chin. He took his time
smoothing the fabric down as he answered. “Maddox was called away to an
important meeting. He said you were exhausted so he didn’t want to wake you,
but he also didn’t want you to wake alone.”

Mya
thought that was sweet of Tavius to offer to be there, and would have been more
welcoming if the situation she was currently in wasn’t so damn awkward and
confusing. She’d just realized that she’d fallen in love with Maddox, and the
rush of excitement she felt seeing Tavius that made her feel disloyal.

He
smiled at her. “I would have loved to join you in bed, but I thought that might
be rushing things a bit.”

“Slightly.”

Tavius
laughed. “Exactly. How are you feeling this morning?” When she just blushed, he
laughed again. “I meant how do you feel after finally getting some rest? We’ve
been worried about you. Space sickness can take a while to get over.”

Damn,
she looked beautiful, all soft and sexy from sleep. Tavius hadn’t been joking
when he’d told her he wanted to be in bed with her. He’d specifically braced
one of his knees up on the bed to hide his erection from her gaze. She didn’t
need to deal with his lust right after spending the night with his brother.

Not
when Tavius hadn’t solidified his own relationship with her.

When
Maddox had asked him to watch out for her today, Tavius had known his older
brother had expected him to wait in the living room until she’d woken up. But
he hadn’t been able to resist the temptation of entering the bedroom so he
could watch her sleep. He’d tried to get some work done, but he’d found it
impossible to look away from her. She’d looked so lovely with her dark hair
spread out over her pillow. It had taken all of his control to stop himself
from curling up with her.

Twice
she had stirred, her brow furrowing as if she’d been having some sort of bad
dream. He’d been at her side before he had even thought about it, and he liked
the way he’d been able to calm her with a simple touch.

Although
Maddox had been the one to claim her first, Mya now belonged to all three of
the Adaro brothers. She just didn’t know it yet. When Maddox had woken him to
explain the situation, all it had taken were four little words to tell Tavius
everything.

“Protect
our
tava
, brother.”

And
Tavius had known that they had finally found their mate.

Now,
looking down at the small human female they’d claimed, Tavius was filled with
satisfaction that he’d been smart enough to recognize she was the one for them.
He had no doubt that Daimon and Maddox would have been attracted to her if
they’d met her first, but Tavius was planning on taking credit for bringing her
into their lives.

“I
appreciate your concern,” Mya said carefully. “Could we possibly continue this
conversation out in the living room or something?”

He
grinned at the blush staining her cheeks, and decided to take pity on her. “Why
don’t you go take a nice, hot shower. I’ll order us up some breakfast, and wait
for you in the living room. Since they’re still painting your store, I thought
you might like to accompany me today. Some of the vendors for the TechCon have
arrived early, and we’ve started setting up in several areas. I don’t think
you’ve seen the whole vessel yet, so I thought we’d take the tour I promised
you.”

“I’d
like that.”

“Excellent.
I’ll let you get ready.”

Tavius
collected his tablet before leaving her bedroom. Using the room link, he contacted
one of his favorite human restaurants. Over the years, he’d grown fond of
several of the breakfast dishes, and thought that Mya might like a little taste
from home.

A
few minutes later, the food console pinged with their incoming order. Tavius
took the time to arrange the food on the dining room table, placing the beautiful
vase filled with the flowers he’d been giving her in the center. The bottom
half of the vase was made up of every color of the rainbow that blended into a
solid amethyst neck. The glass had been treated to spiral in the opposite
direction that the colors swirled, making it artwork instead of a simple
functional piece.

He
took his seat to work a bit while he waited for Mya. When the door to the
bedroom opened, his breath caught at the sight of her. She was wearing a dress of
various shades of cream, tan and brown that fell to mid-calf, with dark-brown
boots that disappeared beneath the hem of her dress. She’d left her hair down
so it fell like a waterfall of black silk past her delicate shoulders. There
was a thick gold necklace around her neck, and matching earrings dangled from
her earlobes. Tavius fought the urge to frown. He didn’t like her wearing
jewelry he and his brothers hadn’t given her.

Crossing
the room, he held out the flower he’d brought her. “It can’t possibly compare
to your beauty, but I thought you’d like it.”

Mya
looked down at the gift and gasped. The flower was magnificent, with a bold
sapphire blue center and silver petals shaped in a star. “This is gorgeous.”
She glanced up at Tavius, and asked, “Where do you find all these wonderful
flowers? I’ve never seen any of them before.”

“We
travel all over the galaxy. Whenever we’re close to a planet, I like to take a
day trip to explore a little on one of our shuttles,” he explained as he led
her over to the table. “We’ve allowed a team of elite scientists to set up a
lab on one of the sublevels. They collect specimens from the different planets
to study. Give that one a sniff.”

Mya
did, and her head spun with a feeling of euphoria. “Oh my…”

He
took the bloom from her and placed it in the vase with the others. “This one is
rare since it’s scent can give someone a high. It doesn’t last long, but it’s
something that’s made it necessary to put it on a watch list.”

After
smelling it for herself, Mya agreed. The feeling had already dissipated, but
she could see how that feeling could become addicting. Tavius held the chair
back for her so she could sit.

“Thank
you for your gifts,” Mya said softly.

He
reached over and squeezed her hand. “It is my pleasure. Now, let’s eat.”

Mya
was glad that he kept the conversation light as they ate, because just being
with him made her nervous. After they were done, she took a few minutes to
freshen up before he led her out of her suite, to the elevators. Tavius had
already talked to her guards, and while they weren’t happy about it, he’d
insisted that they took the day off.

He
and Mya decided to start their tour on the far end of the ship, where she
hadn’t visited yet. Taking the long way, they walked through the main shopping
area, down long corridors past restaurants, shops and clubs. Being with Tavius
made Mya feel giddy, and she knew she was rambling as they walked, but couldn’t
make herself stop. He didn’t seem to mind, though, and after a few minutes she
began to relax.

At
the far end of New Vega, there were a few ballrooms and several conference
areas of various sizes. Most of the rooms would be filled with mini-tents and
tables that vendors would personalize for the duration of the TechCon. A few of
the conference areas would be set up for interviews of vid stars of series and
films. A stage was being constructed in the largest ballroom where live
entertainment would play each night.

“This
is very impressive,” Mya said as she looked around at the crew of people
working on the stage and putting the tents together.

“I
like that you think so,” Tavius whispered into her ear. He looked forward to
having Mya all to himself for the day. He wished they could just be alone, but
he still had work to do. Taking her hand in his, he squeezed. “I hope you don’t
mind, but I have to talk to a few people while we’re here.”

“Go.
Do your thing. Can I wander around a little? I noticed that there are some
vendors already setting up in the tents that are finished.”

 He
seemed hesitant, but finally said, “Sure, but stay in the room.”

Mya
nodded, then watched as Tavius gave an imperious wave of his hand to several
people that had been waiting for his attention. She hadn’t noticed the crowd,
but took a step back now to leave him to his work.

Glancing
around the room, Mya could only imagine how crowded the large area would be
once the TechCon actually began. She walked over to one tent and saw a Krytos
couple setting up several stands of different sizes. The female smiled in
greeting.

“Hello,”
Mya said, returning the smile. “I’m sorry to bother you. I was just curious
about what you’re doing. I don’t really know what a TechCon is.”

“If
you’ve never been to a TechCon before, you’re in for a treat.” The female came
out from around the table to stand beside Mya. “My name is Natima, and this is
my mate, Abrom. My other mate, Han, is at our store on the fifth level called
The Edge. I’ve been begging my mates to come in early so we can figure out how
to set up.”