Holding Devora impaled, Seth turned to the wall and pressed her against it. Then he started pounding in and out of her with a series of powerful strokes, leaving both of them gasping for breath. The pressure was almost unbearable now, and he could feel his orgasm building. He wanted her to come, too. Pulling her legs further apart, Seth surged into her moist opening, deliberately stroking against her clit each time.
Within less than a minute, she was panting loudly, and he could feel the spasms building around his dick. Then she came, squeezing him repeatedly with her inner muscles, milking him with her cunt.
He exploded with pleasure, shouting without words. Then his legs gave out and they ended up on the floor, nestled in the pillows.
They didn’t speak immediately afterwards, they were both too exhausted. Instead, they laid back on the pillows and gasped for air. For one of the first times in his adult life, Seth didn’t feel like the pressure was already building to fuck again. He was actually somewhat satisfied. He would have her again, he mused–he was definitely going to take the contract–but for the moment he was content to rest. The closest he’d ever come to such satisfaction before was with the little slave, Calla. She’d made him so angry, though, that as soon as she’d left he’d been frustrated and horny again. He’d wanted something, needed something after that, but Devora seemed to be enough for now.
A quiet sound caught his attention. Next to him, Devora had fallen asleep, and to his amusement she emitted a soft, snuffling snore. She looked younger, less sophisticated, asleep...adorable. He liked the idea of her sleeping at his side. He’d never been one to sleep with him women, preferring to take his pleasure then return to his own quarters; it was less complicated that way.
But this woman he wanted hold, to feel her skin next to his. With amusement, he realized that he had just had the most satisfying sexual experience of his life, yet he was still fully clothed. Gently disengaging himself from Devora’s side, Seth quickly pulled his shirt over his head, then kicked off his shoes and pants as quietly as possible. He would have liked to undress Devora, too, but she was so peaceful and comfortable looking that he couldn’t bear to disturb her. Instead, he settled down on the pillows next to her, and she cuddled into the curve of his body instinctively. Pulling her close, he contented himself to smell her hair and reach each hand down between the filmy layers of her dress until he reached bare skin. One hand moved to her breast, clasping it possessively while the other drifted between her legs. Soft curls wrapped around his fingers and Devora gave a contented murmur. A smile came over his face. Even in her sleep she was responsive to him.
Holding her was so comforting, so right that within minutes he was on the verge of sleep. Devora was the best discovery he’d made in a long time. Of course it wouldn’t last, relationships with women who were non-Saurellian never could, but keeping Devora around for a while would be well worth the money. With that thought, Seth drifted into a contented sleep.
Chapter 4
“I’m glad you and Devora find yourselves compatible,” Dani said, smiling broadly at Seth. She sat behind an elegant little desk in the House of Lilies’ small business office.
“She tells me you’re interested in a contract after all. Shall we go over the details?”
Seth sat across from her, less concerned with the contract than getting his hands back on Devora. He’d awakened to find her gone. Dani had been waiting instead, contract in hand. She seemed to know that things had gone well. Hell, for all he knew she’d watched. The idea didn’t appeal to him; next time he and Devora met, it would be in a more private setting.
“Now, I’ve set this up as a standard personal contract, but there are some special conditions due to conflicts with Devora’s schedule. It’s my understanding that you plan to leave the station at the end of the week?” Dani asked, one eyebrow cocked questioningly.
“Yes,” he said shortly. He wished Dani would stop talking and just hand over the paperwork. He didn’t have time for this.
“That’s perfect,” Dani replied with a serene smile. “Devora finishes her current contract in six days. The timing couldn’t be better.”
Her words hit like a punch to the stomach. Devora’s current contract? An icy rage washed over him. Devora was his. He couldn’t stand the thought of her having previous clients, but for all he knew she was fucking some man at this very minute. It was intolerable. He couldn’t allow this to happen–he wasn’t going to let another man touch her. Ever.
The ferocity of his thoughts startled him. Why should he care if she slept with another man? After all, she was a pleasure worker; it was her job to give pleasure to whoever paid for her services.
The very idea made him cold.
“Unacceptable,” he told Dani in a grim voice. “Her other contract must be terminated immediately. When I leave today I’m taking her with me.”
His answer seemed to startle Dani, who frowned at him.
“Seth, I can tell you’re very interested in Devora, but she has obligations. She simply isn’t available to start her contract until you leave the station,” she said.
“I want her now,” he replied, eyes hardening. “She’s coming back to the hostel with me tonight. This is not negotiable.”
“Seth, I’m so very sorry, but Devora is not available to return to the hostel with you this evening,” she said unblinkingly. The grim countenance that had frightened a thousand imperial soldiers was having no effect on her. “Devora is extremely interested in making this contract with you work, but she isn’t going to be able to join you until you start your trip. If you can’t agree to this, then I’m afraid Devora will need to break off contract negotiations.”
Seth had always liked Dani, but the time had come to put her in her place. He was commander of Discovery station, and he would be taking Devora home with him.
“I do not wish to do this to you, Dani,” he said tightly. “But I am the military ruler of this station. My forces occupy every corridor, and I am ordering you to hand over Devora or face the consequences. They will not be pleasant.”
Dani stiffened, placing the contract carefully on the table. She didn’t reply for moment. Then, carefully folding her hands neatly on the desk in front of her, she said,
“Seth, I feel it is my duty to remind you that not only am I pleasure worker negotiating a contract for Devora, I am a fully licensed member of the Pleasure Guild. You may not realize this, but Guild Houses such as this one are not merely places of business. They are sovereign Guild territory, and enjoy full diplomatic immunity. At this point in time, the Guild and the Saurellian Federation enjoy a relationship based on mutual respect and understanding. This relationship may be jeopardized if you choose to forcefully remove a woman from Guild premises without Guild support. Is this something you really wish to do?”
Her expression didn’t change, but her eyes had become as hard as his had. Seth was livid.
“Don’t play these games with me, Dani,” he said coldly. “I’m better at them than you are, and you could get hurt.”
“It’s not about me, anymore,” Dani said tightly. “This is about diplomatic immunity and Guild sovereignty. To date, the Guild has not opted to take sides in your little conflict with the Empire. We find that neutrality is better for business. Once you breach that neutrality, we could change our minds. I think you’re too good a commander to allow that to happen over something as unimportant as a personal pleasure contract.”
She had him, Seth realized. He could easily tear apart the house to find Devora, but doing so would be criminally irresponsible if it drove a wedge between the Saurellian High Council and the Guild. There was no justification for allowing his private battle to hurt his people.