She wrinkled her nose and locked her heels in place behind his ass. “What if he’s right?”
With all her strength, she pulled him into her, his shaft filling her with glorious heat. He groaned, his eyes rolling back in his head. His ass muscles tightened, seating himself deeper inside her, and her eyelids fluttered at the exquisite pleasure of it. God, she’d never imagined anything so divine. She breathed into his ear. “Fucking amazing.”
Then he began to move, pumping his hips and sliding in and out of her with excruciating control. The spot deep inside her that his fingers had lavished with attention seemed to swell to bursting as he ratcheted up the speed until finally he was slamming into her. She clutched his shoulders, her ecstasy reaching a fever pitch. Her orgasm overtook her with such intensity, she threw her head back and screamed, oblivious to anything but the tightening inside her core.
Wave after wave rushed over her, rendering her helpless. His own deafening roar echoed through the cabin, and the vibration of his orgasm shook her clear into her bones, tossing her into another impossible climax. She may’ve blacked out a moment, because she opened her eyes to find Noatak staring down at her, one broad palm brushing sweat-sticky hair from her cheek. “Marlis?”
She blew out a breath and smiled. “Can we do it again?”
Epilogue
Noatak leaned over the bed and kissed his sleeping mate on the temple. “Time for work.”
Marlis stretched, her lovely curves writhing beneath the sheets. “Ohhh, if you ask me to remember another name, my head will explode.”
He smacked the curve of her ass. “No, it won’t.” Over the last few weeks, the Hardship’d been on a mission to contact the rest of the pirate fleet and inoculate every Denaidan they found. Even he was having trouble keeping track of names and faces. “And you’re getting better, remember?”
Marlis’s memory might never be perfect, but he’d seen a definite improvement since they’d been together. He’d asked Mek if the nanites might’ve transferred to her somehow during their lovemaking, but the doctor insisted her system was clear. The only explanation was that her contentment had subsided her PTSD enough for her brain to heal itself.
She threw back the covers, exposing every inch of her delectably creamy skin, and stretched once more, a wicked grin on her face. Although he’d had her only hours ago, his dick hardened. She knew exactly how to push his buttons. With a growl, he straddled her on the mattress, pinning her hands above her head. “Little tunrak.”
She smirked. “So, we’re staying in bed?”
Leaning down, he bit her bottom lip gently. “As soon as Mek has these nanites distributed, we’ll stay in bed for a week if you’d like.”
“Mmm.” She ran her tongue across his upper lip, making his dick even harder.
“But right now,” he said, forcing himself to stand and adjusting his fly, “We’re building a resistance.”
Her eyes grew serious, and she rose. Despite her playfulness in bed, she was a dedicated member of the cause. She pulled on her clothing and settled her gun belt around her hips. Not that she needed her weapons for these interactions. As soon as the other Denaidan captains met her and Lisa, they were convinced that mates were truly possible. With that hope, it was time to leave behind petty acts of piracy and join forces for a future. The ranks of the resistance were swelling not only with Denaidans but also other species who wanted to put an end to Syndicorp’s corruption.
Opening his cabin door, he and Marlis stepped into the hall together, ready to face whatever the universe decided to throw in their way.
Attie put on her uniform and smoothed the blanket over her bunk one last time, assuring herself the corners were perfect. She wanted to take no chances that anyone could find fault with her service, not even in the privacy of her own room. Since Marlis’s explosive escape, everything Attie did had been under constant surveillance. She was fairly certain even her toilet was bugged at this point. After several days in the brig and a series of interrogations under truth serum, she’d been allowed to return to duty. Thank God she hadn’t found Marlis’s note until afterward.
Remember what I told you.
Marlis believed Syndicorp had staged the terrorist attack that’d caused Mom’s death. Absurd. Attie’d been tempted several times to look up the documentary on RealTime News, but resisted. If she believed she was being watched, watching a subversive bit of news would not be a good idea.
A knock at her door made her frown, and she opened it to find one of the men from the janitorial unit standing there. He held out a wristband. “I found this in recycling. Says it belongs to you.”
She accepted it, frowning at the familiar band. Marlis’s AI. The data on it’d been declared irrecoverable upon arrival. Marlis had probably etched their last name onto the back or something, and the guy thought it’d ended up in the trash by accident. Gripping the band so tightly it hurt, she said, “Thanks,” and closed the door.
Tears blurred her vision as she stared sightlessly at the back-side of the door. Stupid Marlis. How could she’ve joined up with pirates? She was now on the corp’s most-wanted list. If she ever tried to come home, she’d be executed. Not to mention the impacts her choices had on the rest of the family.
Tempted to throw the dead AI across the room, yet never wanting to let go of the last part of her sister she might ever touch, she said, “You were supposed to keep her in line, Twerp.”
Her heart nearly leapt out of her chest as a chipper voice emerged from the band. “Corporal Attie Swan, I have a message for you…”
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Glossary
AI - Artificial Intelligence. A computer system able to perform tasks normally requiring human intelligence
Anaq - Shit
Assirpaa! - How exciting!
Attahat wheel - A form of gambling using a random wheel much like roulette
Burn - The means by which ships travel long distances quickly using ionic frequencies to bend space
Cartel - Organized crime ring that controls much of the galaxy
Cochlear implant - A cybernetic device that transmits communications via vibrations directly against the bones of the ear
Cyborg - A person whose physical abilities are extended beyond normal human limitations by mechanical elements built into the body
Denaida-daru - The Denaidan homeworld, destroyed by Syndicorp. Also called planet K-4H10
Ellam Cua - The Denaidan deity
Enayshuan - A human-like species with prominent eye ridges, known for their metallic body powder. Often associated with the sex trade
Finofan - Aliens with iguana-like frills around their ears and slitted eyes. They like hot and humid atmospheres.
Garan’uk - A methane breathing alien species
Iluq - Brother
Ionic power or shield - A Denaidan ability to affect matter and gravity
Kemeg - a popular meat
Kwirn - A form of gambling using 3-D tables and pieces
Legacy - Someone who’s family has served with Syndicorp’s troopers for several generations
Nanites - Self-replicating microscopic machines designed to alter things a
t a molecular level
Nav-grav seats - Used to keep humanoids comfortable during ship burn
Netorpok - An exotic pet banned on most worlds
Parsec - A measurement of distance (3.2 light years)
Posungi - An egg-laying alien with an orange tentacled face
Rakwiji - Scaled aliens with a poisonous claw, who hunt in pairs and require torture as part of their mating ritual. Often hired by the cartel as bounty hunters
Sizantha pods - Used to make tea
Syndicorp - A mega-corporation that runs a huge section of the galaxy
Terpak - Asshole
The Termination - Syndicorp’s destruction of Denaida-daru
Tunrak - Devil, often used affectionately
Ucuk - Dick
Uminaq - Dammit
Unclassified space - Areas of the galaxy not ruled by Syndicorp
Xeimir worm - A glossy-skinned alien that breathes through its skin and is ultra-sensitive to light
Yanipa-nimayu - A six-legged alien often found performing manual labor
Reading Order for Tamsin’s Books
Mates for Monsters
The Merman’s Kiss
The Merman’s Quest
A Mermaid’s Heart
The Centaur’s Bride
The Djinn’s Desire
Galactic Pirate Brides series
Rescued by Qaiyaan
Ransomed by Kashatok
Claimed by Noatak
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ISBN: 978-1-950027-00-2
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Contents
Author’s Note
Book Description
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Epilogue
Glossary
Reading Order for Tamsin’s Books
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