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  His stance relaxed. “Fine. But I will come in your mouth at some point.”

  “I promise to suck you until your cock has nothing left. But for now…just a taste.” She slid her lips over the tip of his cock and sucked lightly. She didn’t take all of him, leaving that for later, just enough to get him so hot that he wouldn’t hold back.

  “Ah, yeah.”

  When his hand shook slightly in her hair, she pulled away and stripped off his uniform. The look of concentration on his face showed his intent. To fuck. Nothing else mattered.

  He kicked off his boots, then pushed her onto her back on the mattress and covered her body with his. She loved the feel of his weight on her, his taut muscles against her softer flesh. He covered her lips with a searing kiss that she felt all the way to her toes. His hands were everywhere, massaging and caressing, demanding then gentle.

  Torque spread her thighs with his knees and plunged his tongue into her mouth at the same time. She mewled and squirmed beneath him, clawing at his back. He pushed her arms away, then grabbed her wrists and held them down on each side of her head. He looked at her and a smile tugged at his lips. “How do you liked to be fucked, Jaeda?”

  In a torturously slow motion, he slid his cock into her pussy. Somehow she’d expected an almost violent lunge from him. But he took his time, letting her feel every thick inch of him as he entered her. She pushed up her hips, trying to get more.

  Then he froze and his eyes narrowed as he stared into hers. She swallowed hard and averted her gaze. He knows. Would he leave her now…needy and unsatisfied?

  “Look at me!”

  Slowly she reconnected with his intense stare and saw interest there rather than anger, despite the harsh tone in his voice. He pushed his cock in fully, then with a low growl he began to slowly move his hips.

  She wrapped her legs around his hips and urged him on. “Don’t stop.” She moved against him, matching her rhythm with his.

  “Ah, hell yeah.” Torque groaned and grunted as he thrust into her.

  “Fuck me!”

  He moved faster. Harder. Deeper. “Damn! Your body is taking my entire cock.”

  Jaeda imagined that was rare, given his size. “Harder, Torque. I need it hard.”

  “Fuck yeah. I’ll give it to you hard.” He fucked her like a savage, thrusting into her with abandon.

  “Yes!” Jaeda’s whole body trembled as she neared climax. Her thoughts had no room for anything other than the pleasure Torque was giving her. His body was like a drug and she couldn’t get enough.

  Torque growled out more words she didn’t understand, but that seemed to excite him even more. She reached down and slapped his ass—once, twice, three times. He roared, slamming his cock into her pussy hard and deep, but still somehow managing never to hurt her. He only made her want more.

  When she didn’t think she’d ever felt anything so good, he climaxed inside her, taking her right along with him. The ecstasy was almost too much. If a person could truly die from pleasure, it would be in this man’s arms. Sounds she couldn’t control were ripped from her soul and her body stiffened.

  Jaeda wasn’t sure how much time passed. She only knew that in the end she was beside Torque on the mattress and they both were breathing heavily. She didn’t even recall him moving off her.

  “Wow,” he said and lightly touched her hand.

  That one word said it all. She swallowed and nodded but couldn’t find her voice. She laced her fingers through his and they lay quietly, side by side, for a long while. Her relaxed state ended when she felt him grip her hand harder. Here it comes.

  “What are you, Jaeda?”

  She hesitated before answering. “I’m a woman put here to help Xylon and Earth in case of an invasion. That’s all that’s important.”

  Torque sat up and tugged her up with him. He released her hand. “I’m damn tired of secrets. It’s all about control and nothing more. Most of the time unnecessary and based entirely on mistrust.” He slid off the bed and began to pace. “What are you?”

  “Does it really matter?” Her heart pounded furiously. If he knew, how would he react? Why did it even concern her so much? She had a job to do. He had a job to do. Even so, it did concern her.

  “Yeah, it matters. I’ve fucked enough women throughout the known star systems to tell that you’re more than what you’ve told me.”

  “I could have done without that bit of information.”

  “I’ve got the right to know what I just stuck my dick in, Jaeda.”

  She gasped, her anger peaking. She shot to her feet. “Don’t be a such jackass.” She reached for her clothes.

  “Leave them!” He kicked the garments under the bed.

  She froze at his order and narrowed her eyes. “Do not speak to me in that tone of voice unless you’re fucking me.”

  He raked his hand through his hair. “I’m just trying to get some information out of you. You’re not human.”

  “Not entirely,” she mumbled.

  He nodded and thought on that for a moment. “You’re not Xylon.”

  “Not entirely,” she repeated.

  He cocked an eyebrow. “Sunevian?”

  “No.”

  “Tamarian?”

  “No.” She could see his mind working, trying to figure it out. Torque was too smart. It wouldn’t take him long. She should have been more careful. She shouldn’t have fucked him. Then he’d never have been the wiser.

  Torque’s eyes widened slightly. “Oh, hell. I’m such an idiot.” He pointed a finger at her. “You’re a shifter.”

  It wasn’t a question. He knew. She’d molded her body around his cock too expertly to fool him for long. “Not entirely.”

  “No wonder you about blew my head off with that fuck. My cock is too big to be comfortable for most women.”

  He simply stood staring at her and she wasn’t sure what to do or say. The fact that they were both standing there naked made her feel defenseless against whatever he might throw her way.

  Xylon and the shifter society weren’t exactly allies. They’d made a shaky truce years ago, after decades of problems between them, and had agreed to keep out of each other’s way. But that’s it. The shifters, though able to defend themselves when necessary, were a non-military society who believed in limited interference and association with other societies. Strict limitation, actually, that went beyond even Xylon’s official Resolution of Separation policy. Because of their differences in beliefs, Xylons and shifters had not historically worked or played well together.

  She wondered if he’d ever trust her now that he knew. They needed each other to fight and win against the Egesa. Somehow they needed to make this right.

  “That was one of your fighter ships we detected in orbit around Earth, wasn’t it?”

  “Not a fighter.”

  “Fine. A splitter ship. Isn’t that what you all call it?”

  “Yes.” Limited weapons with a very limited firing range. But very fast.

  “Just the one?”

  “No. A small squadron of various ship types. Most unarmed. Our resources are sparse.”

  “So that’s how you knew what happened to Xylon.” He nodded his head as he spoke, not actually directing his words to her, but more to himself. His gaze locked with hers again. “So why are you helping Xylon and Earth? What do the shifters care?”

  “They don’t. I do. I’m part Xylon, part human, and part shifter. I was raised in all three worlds. Because of my multi-planet and multicultural knowledge, Laszlo recruited me. He’d already spoken to certain members of Earth’s top allied organization about the Egesa. They’d apparently balked at his words, at first, but then agreed to support an exchange of information.”

  “And you agreed to it too. Just like that.”

  “He promised me some desperately needed resources for the shifter rebels under my command.”

  “Rebels.” Torque frowned. “The shifters are stick-up-their-ass loyalists. They don’t have rebels.”r />
  “They do now. And careful how you talk about my people.”

  Torque’s eyes narrowed. “You have a lot of people, Jaeda. So, let’s get all this straight. Sometime recently, Laszlo arranged an alliance between Earth and Xylon.”

  “Yes, which you already know. An exchange of information and contact. Me here and Briggs on Xylon.”

  “So we all were told. Shortly after that was done, our sworn enemies attack and practically destroy us to keep us from coming to the aid of Earth.”

  Jaeda nodded.

  “And why was Earth targeted? So the Egesa can enslave its people, because in order to survive, Daegal and family need an unlimited harvest of human spinal fluid.”

  “Family?”

  “Ah, something she doesn’t know. Yes. As it turns out, the masked man on your televisions representing the Egesa is Daegal’s brother. And better yet, Laszlo is their brother. Triplets, in fact.”

  Jaeda sank into a chair. “Triplets?” A moment of doubt about the true nature of this exchange hit her. Had she been played for a fool and somehow been responsible in setting Earth up for a takeover? “Is Laszlo suffering from the same affliction?”

  Torque nodded. “Yes. Laszlo has the same condition. All three do.”

  She thought another moment before continuing. When she spoke, her words came out slow and measured. “I was told that Daegal was ill. And that if he attained an unlimited supply of human spinal fluid, it would not only heal him, but give him the strength and power needed to take over Earth as well as other populated star systems. Laszlo never told me about the family connection or that he was suffering too, only that he wanted to protect the planet. That’s what the exchange, the alliance, has always been about—making sure that Earth remained independent and a safe haven.”

  “I think he actually does want to save this planet,” Torque said in response. “Maybe for selfish purposes. Maybe not. I don’t know. But he knew this was inevitable. He and Daegal exchanged information about it. Finding humans who had been brought to our home system, for one reason or another was too slow a process for Daegal and his brother. When Laszlo refused to join him in this invasion and told him that we’d stop him from taking over Earth—”

  “He destroyed Xylon.”

  “Yes.” Torque picked his jacket off the floor and set it in a chair. “Laszlo never expected the destruction, he said. I don’t know whether to believe that or not. But I hope it’s the truth.”

  Jaeda thought on Torque’s words. Laszlo had set everything up as if he’d known Daegal’s timeline. She wondered if by placing himself as the hero in this invasion if he was trying to secure his own future and access to human spinal fluid. The alliance could very well be much more than what he’d told her or anyone else. But as long as he was on Earth’s side in this, did it matter? “Why are you wearing Laszlo’s insignia?”

  “It represents his voice and authority.”

  “I thought Brianna was in charge.”

  “Brianna is in charge of the mission. Our brother Braden is leading this fight from back home. Laszlo’s insignia is so the Earth-based warriors will recognize my authority and follow my orders into battle. Brianna couldn’t be in two places at once and my rank was stripped long ago.”

  “Stripped? So you’re not really a commander?”

  “I’m a commander. For now. But that’s not what’s important, Jaeda. Getting this shit under control and ending this war is.”

  Someone stripped of his military rank would not be given such authority. Not in her experience. She wouldn’t press him for more information now, since he obviously didn’t want to talk about it. But she’d find out the truth in time. Maybe he was the one being deceptive. Her stomach churned at the thought. She didn’t want to believe that.

  They both eyed each other warily, lost in their own thoughts. Finally Torque broke the silence. “Is that all you know. Just what you’ve told me?”

  “The only other things I know is what I’ve seen in—”

  “The dreams. I know you’ve been having them. Just like I have.”

  Her breath caught in her throat. She’d been about to say in the shifter public database. Now, in light of what Torque had just said, that thought completely flew from her mind.

  Torque was having the dreams too? She felt her face turn red. That’s what he’d meant earlier, before they’d fucked, and why he’d said the things he had to her. Could it be a breeder vision? She gave herself a mental shake. She wasn’t full Xylon, not even close, and hadn’t thought she could have the visions. Should she tell Torque? Telling him about the dreams would make her even more vulnerable to him. “Why didn’t Laszlo come himself instead of sending strangers back here with Briggs?” she asked instead.

  “You’re changing the subject.”

  “Yes. For now. Let’s leave it so. Please.”

  He looked at her strangely but didn’t push her into talking about it. “Laszlo is more than suffering from lack of human spinal fluid. He’s gravely ill. He’s said that he won’t enslave Earth’s people to get it, but if Daegal—”

  Jaeda’s comm unit buzzed. She stood up and reached for it. “Yes. Finally! You need to come to the facility immediately. No. Alone. I’ll leave clearance at the gate. Make sure you’re not followed. I’d rather not. Not over an open line. Okay. Great.” She disconnected. “That was the leader of the Xylon substation in this area checking in with me. He’s on his way.”

  “Does he know about your genetics? How did you two originally connect?”

  “Through Laszlo. I’m an Earth contact in a key position as far as others are concerned, including the substation leader.”

  “How long until he gets here?”

  “At least an hour. Maybe more. He’s outside of the city right now. Can I get dressed?”

  “No.” Torque picked her up and tossed her onto the mattress. “Let’s make use of the time.”

  Jaeda gasped in surprise. “You want to fuck again?”

  “Yeah. Mount my cock.” He lay on the mattress and dragged her on top of him.

  Maybe he did trust her. But then, she had a feeling that trust and sex were mutually exclusive for Torque. She moaned as she sank down on top of him. She shouldn’t be doing this. She should be coordinating. But then, Kirk and Briggs must have everything under control, otherwise she’d have been contacted. When Torque thrust up, all her thoughts turned to him and her own body. “Ah, yes.” She rested her palms against his chest and rode him as if it were their last time together. And it just might be.

  “Ride me hard, Jaeda. Oh fuck, that feels good!”

  She pushed his hands from her body and lifted off his cock.

  “Hey!”

  “Shh.” She slid down his body and covered the head of his cock with her mouth. Her partial ability to shift helped her take all of him between her lips.

  “Ah!” He raised his hips toward her.

  Torque’s cock was huge. She doubted very many women had ever been able to suck him properly. She took more and more of his flesh into her mouth.

  He sat up and grabbed her head, tangling his fingers in her long hair. “Oh fuck, yeah. Take it all and suck me dry.”

  She felt his body tremble as she drew on his cock, determined to make him orgasm and let him shoot his cum down her throat. She bobbed her head, using her lips and tongue to stimulate him, then once again sucked hard.

  “Ah, ah, ah!” His fingers tightened and he leaned over her. “Hell! I’ve never seen so much of my cock in a woman’s mouth.” Then he tensed and roared as he came down her throat.

  She took all she could of his cum but it was too much. The excess slid from her mouth and down her chin. She didn’t care. She just wanted to extend his pleasure for as long as possible. Lightly she fingered his balls and he roared again as he shot more cum into her throat.

  He held her head tightly as the rest of his seed dribbled onto her tongue. She pulled back as much as he’d let her and swallowed what she could. Then he released her and fell
back onto the mattress. He didn’t say anything but she could see his chest rising and falling with his heavy breaths.

  She gently kissed her way up his body and he wrapped his arms around her. He still didn’t say anything and neither did she. She knew he’d had an explosive experience. Her eyes drooped and for the first time in a long while, she relaxed completely.

  Torque noted when Jaeda’s breathing became more even and shallow. She’d earned some rest. He’d never come like that in his life. He hadn’t even been able to speak. What could he say? The sexy banter he usually engaged in with women after sex seemed inappropriate.

  He turned on his side and slid his arms from around Jaeda. He looked down at her beauty and something in his heart clenched. Fueled by the sex, no doubt. But it also seemed to go deeper. He lightly kissed her soft, pink lips, being careful not to wake her.

  She’d given him an explosive climax without asking for anything in return. He’d let her sleep a while but he intended to return the favor once she awoke, if there was time.

  Everything seemed to be running as smoothly as he could have hoped. The Xylon substation commander in this area was on his way. The virus delivery system was in the process of being set in place. The serum protection for the planet’s male soldiers was under production. All they really needed now was time and backup. Two things crucial for victory and two things that might not be possible.

  Jaeda stirred beside him. Her eyes fluttered open.

  “I thought you were asleep.”

  “I think I was for a bit. You’re still here.”

  “Where would I go?” He grazed his fingertips along her side. “So, what do you think about the dreams we’ve been having?”

  Her brow crinkled a moment as if she was deciding whether to admit to them or not. “I don’t know what to think. You?”

  Yes! She was having the dreams. He leaned over and kissed the side of her neck.

  She laced her fingers through his hair. “Does it bother you that two other men are going to fuck me in front of you?”

  He froze then pulled back to look into her eyes. “I’m the only one who’s going to fuck you.”

  “But if—”

  “No. Only me, Jaeda.”