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“You mean like murder?”

He nodded. “For the most part, we’re a peaceful society. But there are those who are discontent, and they aren’t shy about showing it.”

“Turn off the alarm. I wouldn’t have run outside like that, but I didn’t know what else to do.”

Bane snagged the package from the back of his Eavo and hurried to the front door. Nosy neighbors stuck their heads out, and Bane waved at them. After turning off the alarm, he made sure all of the zirrels were outside before closing the door, not that it would do much good if the pesky things decided they wanted back inside.

“You seem to be feeling better,” he commented.

“I think the shot the doctor gave me earlier is finally working. Or maybe my nap just refreshed me. Either way, I was able to get up and move around. Good thing since those demonic things were chasing me.”

“Probably a little bit of both.” He handed her the package. “Here are a few dresses and a pair of shoes for you. It isn’t much, but I thought it would be enough for now. I’ll have a seamstress come by in a few days, once you’ve settled in a bit.”

She took the package and smiled at him. “I’m sure these are fine.”

A knock sounded at the front door and Bane frowned. “I’m not expecting anyone.”

Ariana hung back, not knowing what to expect. She watched in curiosity as Bane opened the door. When he stepped back to allow a tall man and a rather elegant looking young woman to enter, she debated whether or not she should make herself scarce. Bane hadn’t talked to her about what her role would be in his home, what he expected of her. She was a slave, that much she knew, but did he view her in the same light as his brother? Arko would’ve never brought her home with him or allow her to interact with his neighbors. Maybe she should stop painting them with the same brush and realize that Bane was different.

He motioned for her to join them. “Ariana, come meet our neighbors. This is Vryl and his daughter, Lafre. They live to the right of us in the big yellow house.”

Ariana moved to his side and leaned into him when he wrapped an arm around her waist. She didn’t miss the cold look in the young woman’s eyes, or the pinched lips when Lafre’s gaze dropped to Bane’s hand, which was now caressing her hip. Hmm. It seemed the young woman either had something against slaves, felt she was too far above Ariana for an introduction, or… could she, perhaps, have feelings for Bane? Ariana couldn’t really blame her if that was the case.

“Welcome, Ariana. If you ever need anything when Bane isn’t here, please don’t hesitate to come next door,” Vryl said. He gave her an engaging smile, and she returned it. His daughter might not like her, but he seemed personable enough.

“Thank you.”

“I’m glad Bane arrived home when he did. I had just looked out my front window when I saw the zirrels chasing you. They can be quite a nuisance, can’t they? They don’t like high frequencies though, so if you turn on the COMM and turn the volume all the way up, it usually sends them running.” He smiled. “Just don’t forget to turn the volume back down or you’ll be in for a shock the first time someone rings through.”

“I’ll have to remember that.”

“Well, we won’t keep you,” Vryl said. “We just wanted to introduce ourselves. I work from home so I’m there most days, and when I’m not around, Lafre is. Stop by anytime.”

“I appreciate the offer. I’ll be sure to come by sometime.”

Vryl and Lafre made their goodbyes, the young woman’s eyes never leaving Bane.

He closed the door behind them and turned to face her. Leaning against the door, he sighed. “I had hoped she’d outgrown that.”

Ariana lifted a brow. “You mean her infatuation with you?”

He nodded. “I’ve spoken to her father about it before, but he doesn’t seem to get anywhere with her. She has it in her head that she’s going to be my wife. As if I’d marry that silly child.”

“Child? She looks to be about my age.”

“Yes, well. She’s spoiled and selfish, and she’s younger than you think. She just turned nineteen the other day. I’m sure she’d make someone a fine wife one day, after she’s grown up a bit. It just won’t be me.” He tugged her against his body. “I have the only woman I want.”

“You make it sound like you’ve been pining for me or something.”

“I’ve wanted you since the first moment I saw you. The instant I laid eyes on you, I knew you were special. My damn brother just beat me to you is all. Otherwise, we’d have been together from the beginning.”

“You’ve known me for a year, owned me for about half a day now, and you have yet to try to kiss me.”

Humor lit his eyes. “Well, we can’t have that, now can we?”

Bane tunneled his fingers through Ariana’s hair and tilted her head back. With the ghost of a smile on his handsome face, he leaned down and pressed his lips to Ariana’s. His mouth moved softly against hers, and she found herself leaning into him, wanting more. Her lips parted, inviting him in, and his tongue delved inside. She felt lightheaded as his taste and scent surrounded her. Kissing Bane was like coming home. There was no other way to describe it.

He pulled back and looked down at her. “We should stop, Ari.”

“Why? You don’t want me?”

“Too much. The doctor gave you something to heal your body from your abortion, but I don’t want to pounce on you the moment you’re under my roof. I have more restraint than that.”

She curled her fingers into the fabric of his shirt. “What if I don’t want you to have more restraint than that? What if I want you just as much as you want me?”

Bane shook his head. “You don’t know what you’re saying.”

“Yes, I do. I know my own mind and my body, and I want you, Bane. I always have,” she finished softly. “Knowing we could never be together, I had to put you in the ‘hands off’ category, but that’s changed now. I no longer have to pretend indifference when we’re together. I belong to you. Make me yours, Bane. Please.”

His hand tightened on her hair, pulling her closer. “You are mine. You’ll always be mine. There’s nothing that would ever make me get rid of you, Ari. I’ve waited for this moment for what feels like forever. I’m just worried you’re going to be disappointed.”

“You could never disappoint me, Bane.” And she knew she spoke the truth. He actually cared about her, whereas she’d only been a possession to his brother. She’d never meant anything to any of the men in her life, not until Bane. And if his kiss was anything to go by, the passion between them would consume her.

“I can’t be slow or gentle right now. I’ve waited too long to be with you, been too long without a woman. The moment I’m inside of you, I’m going to lose control.”

“Then lose control with me. I want you, all of you. Hot, wild and needing me as much as I need you. Show me what I’ve been missing all of my life, Bane.”

With a groan, he captured her lips once more and lifted her into his arms. He carried her up the stairs to their bedroom. Bane kicked the door shut and set her on her feet. With quick, jerky movements, he rid her of her clothes before nearly tearing his own from his body.

Ariana gasped and traced the tattoo on his chest. Right above his heart was her name in a bold, black script. “When did you get this?”

“I had Tyre laser it into my skin shortly after our first outing together. He thought the request odd, but I showed him pictures of tattoos from your world and explained the significance behind it. He was happy to help.”

Tears gathered in her eyes. “But, I belonged to another. You couldn’t have known then that you would own me one day. No woman would want you while another’s name was tattooed on your chest. No one’s ever done anything like that for me before.”

He flattened her hand over her name. “I wanted to carry you close to my heart, to have you with me always. I knew that I would never want another woman. You’re it for me, Ari. I don’t want to scare you by telling you that, but you need to know the truth. This is going to be more than just a joining of our bodies, at least for me.”

“I care about you, Bane, I always have. But I don’t know that it’s love. Is that what you’re trying to tell me? Do you love me?”

He caressed her cheek. “Yes, I love you. I think I always have. I’ve read about love at first sight in books from your world. I think that happened to me when I saw you.”

She was touched and felt honored to have the love of a man like Bane. She knew from their talks that he was hardworking. She knew firsthand that he was kind and considerate, and the man could kiss like a dream. She was lucky that he’d bought her, that he wanted her in his life. And she would do whatever it took to prove to him that she was worthy of that love.

Somehow, the nightmare of several days ago had turned into the best kind of dream. Bane was promising her a place in his life forever, and if he could be believed, he didn’t want anyone else, never would.

“Make love to me, Bane.” She reached for him, wrapping her hand around his ridged cock, smoothing her thumb over the heart shaped head.

He inhaled sharply and closed his eyes. “That feels incredible, but if you touch me I won’t last.”

She released him and backed toward the bed. Climbing on top of the soft bedding, she sat on her knees. “Then why don’t you take over? Tell me what to do. I want to please you.”

“Just looking at you pleases me.” He came to stand beside the bed and rubbed a strand of her hair between his fingers. “Lie back and let me love you. That’s all I want.”

Pushing herself back onto the pillows, she stretched out. Bane reached out to touch her, his hands caressing her from her shoulders to toes and back again. He stopped to pay special attention to her breasts, plucking at her nipples until they stood at attention. He leaned forward and took one in his mouth, sucking the tip long and hard.

Ariana threaded her fingers through his hair and held him to her. She felt moisture dampen her thighs and wished he’d touch her elsewhere.

Bane kissed his way down her body and settled between her legs. “I need to taste you. Please don’t deny me.”

“Please, Bane, make me come.”

With a soft growl, he shoved her legs farther apart with his broad shoulders. His hot breath blew across her aching pussy. “I love that you’re bare for me.”

“Arko made me go through the laser surgery. The hair won’t grow back.”

His eyes blazed with anger. “My brother should’ve never put you through that.”

“If you like it, then it was worth it.”

“I love seeing you bare to me, but --”

“No buts.”

He grinned. “Very well. I believe you set me a task. Are you a screamer, Ari?”

“I’ve always been rather quiet and reserved during sex.”

“We’ll just have to see about that.”

His gaze burned into hers as he lowered his mouth to her pussy. He licked her slit and moaned, sending vibrations through her clit. She tingled and ached, but refused to beg. As his tongue separated her lips and dove inside for a taste, she gasped. His tongue was hot and wet against her, and wreaking havoc on her control. He swirled around her clit before sucking the bud into his mouth. She wasn’t sure if she wanted to wrap her legs around him and squeeze him tight or force her legs to spread wider. All she knew was that she wanted more.

“Please, Bane. I want to feel you inside of me. I feel so empty.”

“But you taste so good, Ari. I want more.”

She moaned as he teased and tormented her. Waves of pleasure radiated from her pussy. Her nipples were hard and tingled in awareness of the hunk of man between her legs. She was in ecstasy, but she was also selfish and wouldn’t be happy until his cock was filling her. She wanted to feel like she was a part of him, that they were one.

“Come for me,” he growled softly.

“No, I want us to come together.”

He nipped her thigh. “I know you want to come. I can feel the strain in your body as it reaches for climax. Come for me and then you can have me any way you want me.”

“I’ve never come before with someone’s mouth on me,” she finally admitted, feeling ashamed, as if there were something wrong with her. She’d often wondered if she were broken.

“You’re going to today.”

He parted the lips of her pussy and explored her heated flesh with his tongue. He circled her clit, lightly brushing against it, just enough to leave her frustrated and wanting more. His breath caressed her as he exhaled, blowing on the hardened nub. She squirmed beneath him, trying to get closer. He flicked his tongue against the sensitive bud, up and down, over and over until she was clawing at the sheets. Her muscles tensed as her body strained for release. She wanted to cry in frustration she was so close. It was like reaching for heaven and having your fingertips barely brush it as it stayed just out of reach.

Ariana wasn’t sure how much more she could take. Without warning, Bane sucked her clit into his mouth, drawing on it long and hard, and she shattered, giving a hoarse cry as tears leaked from the corners of her eyes. Her body bowed off the bed as she threw her head back and rode it out, her body getting slammed with one wave after another. She tightened her legs around Bane, holding him in place, silently begging him not to stop.

When she finally slumped back to the bed, boneless and replete, she panted for breath. She’d never come so hard in her life. He continued to lick her, causing little aftershocks. Her legs fell open and she blindly reached for him.

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