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knew I had to have you. I was afraid of tasting you, Jessica, because
I knew that if I ever sank inside your body, once would never be enough. I was
right to fear you, thalia . For now, I do not believe that I will ever be
able to let you go.”
    His whispered confession sent her over the edge and her body
seized in agonizing bliss as her climax sent her violently into convulsions of
pure ecstasy. Vaguely, she could hear him cursing in her ear as he pounded into
her until he came with a shout. His hips continued to jerk as her orgasm
squeezed and released him until he had emptied himself deep inside her.
    Jessica’s body felt like jello and she gratefully sagged
against his strength while they fought to get their breaths back. Korian kissed
her neck lazily before darting his tongue out to taste the salt of her sweat.
She hummed in relaxed appreciation and combed her fingers through the soft
waves of his black hair. Eventually, he made his way up to her lips and sank
into her mouth for a long, luxurious kiss that made Jessica think of the cherry
on top of a sundae.
    “I’m pretty sure that your guests are expecting me to come
back out there. The party is still in full swing,” she reminded him between
kisses.
    He grumbled as he pulled back and rested his forehead
against her. “Why must duty always interrupt when I am least inclined to bother
with it?”
    She laughed lightly, slapping his chest until he lowered her
back to the floor and steadied her until she had her feet under her. “I’m
pretty sure that’s part of your job description, King Korian. However, even
kings have to find their beds sometimes.”
    His eyes flashed with renewed lust. “What if this king
wishes to find your bed later this evening?”
    She picked up her gown and draped it over her arm and then
tucked the ruined scraps of her panties in his hand. Walking past him and
toward the discreet panel for the washroom, she tossed over her shoulder, “Then
I would just say that should you find my bed, I will be sleeping in it. Naked.”
    She could barely suppress her laughter when she heard him
curse and then stumble as he tried to pull his jumpsuit back in place.

CHAPTER ELEVEN
     
    The next day, Jessica once again found herself sparring with
Mahoney. With repairs still being completed on The Ax’Sandre , Jessica’s
friend had some free time on her hands when she wasn’t training on systems
operations and working with the defense minister on programming new bots for
warfare. This meant that she got to spend more time with Jessica, putting her
through her paces, and grilling her for information. Jessica had tried to bring
her bimbop to keep them company, but the tiny defender grew increasingly
savage as Mahoney attempted to attack and teach her friend.
    “Ow! That little shit just bit the snot out of me!” Mahoney
snarled, grabbing her foot to staunch the bleeding. “What the hell is its
problem?”
    Jessica grimaced as she picked up the growling mass of fur
and cuddled it to her neck until it began to vibrate and make the sweet burr
burr sound she adored. “Sorry about that. Little Mahoney here is very
protective of me just like her namesake, aren’t you my little sweetie pie?” she
crooned, rubbing her fingertip over its nose.
    Mahoney’s face turned grim and she put her hands on her hips
as she demanded, “Please tell me that you did not name that wolverine in
panda’s clothing after me. And what were you thinking buying a pet anyway? I
thought you were determined to go home at the end of the month. There’s no way
you’ll be able to take it with you.”
    Jessica stalled on answering as she settled the creature
inside its crate and out of the line of sight. She shrugged with her back
turned to her friend and replied evasively, “Who knows? Maybe I might stay,
after all. Even if I don’t stay, I can leave her in good hands with Enahara.
She’s having a baby soon, and bimbops are fiercely protective of babies.
Besides, what better