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.“I need a shower.” He grinned.“Do you want to join me?”She followed him through the dimly lit cabin, past a large bed and into a bathroom that was bigger than her cell in the brig.Jake dropped his pants and stepped into the shower stall, initiating the sonic showering device.“Aren’t you coming in?”“Not yet.I’m just admiring you.” She had forgotten how beautiful he was.Every inch of him was toned and well defined.She could feel the Dermatrax perking up in anticipation.It was insatiable tonight.It couldn’t get enough of Jake and neither could she.Tanith stepped into the shower and shut her eyes.The showering device gently cleansed them both.Jake held her close, pressing tender kisses against her face and hair.“Let’s go inside.I want you in my bed.”She wriggled on the thick silk quilt.The human was trying to torture her.He had kissed every inch along her legs, paying particular attention to the sensitive area at the back of her knees, before licking and kissing his way slowly up her thighs.She was aching for him, but he wouldn’t let her move.His fingers touched the base of her spine and she jumped.The Dermatrax was sensitive to his every touch.She felt his tender kiss and then his cool breath as he blew against her skin.Every nerve ending along her spine felt like it was on fire.Tanith moaned.The kisses continued, light playful nips at first and then his tongue swirled hot against her skin as he moved along the length of her spine.She was filled with mindless pleasure.Her nails clawed the bed.“Please, Jake…”She heard his low growl of pleasure as he reached the top of her spine and bit gently on the tender skin between her neck and shoulder.“You smell so good, Tanith.I want you like this.I want to make love to you.”He pressed his knee between her thighs and lifted her hips, drawing her against him.Jake entered her slowly.He leaned over her body, caging her as he stroked in and out of her.She could feel the softness of the quilt rubbing against her nipples and the rough texture of his hair as it brushed against the Dermatrax.Jake thrust hard into her, picking up the pace.Along her spine, the Dermatrax undulated with pleasure, sending out tiny darts of fire to her nerve endings.Tanith caught her breath.She had never felt like this before.Jake growled against her neck, sending a delicious shiver down her spine.She could feel the Dermatrax ripple against him.Pleasure spiraled again.She screamed his name and felt him tense and then with a loud groan he came, pumping his seed deep inside her.Tanith woke up in his bed.Her body ached, especially the sensitive area between her thighs.They had made love for hours.She had never known Jake to be so insatiable.His lean body was draped across hers like a comforting male blanket.Her skin stung from the raspy stubble of his beard and in a way that was nice too.His dark curls were tousled and even in repose, his mouth held the hint of a smile.The dress lay torn on the end of the bed.That damn Dermatrax.She hadn’t expected to react like that with him, to be so out of control.She wanted to trace the contours of his cheekbones, to waken him with a kiss, but despite the blazing attraction between them, he was still the man who had deceived her and killed her brother.She loved Jake, wanted him more than she had ever wanted anyone, but he had kidnapped her and she was still his prisoner.How could she trust him? She needed time to think.Tanith slid out from under him, ignoring the sleepy rumble of disapproval, and picked up the tunic he had discarded the previous night.Stepping out into the corridor, she startled a female crew member with the demand that she be taken to the brig.* * * * *Pete nudged Jake.“The big guy looks fairly shook.I heard he was confined to sick bay last night.What the hell happened?”Jake didn’t have the heart to tell him.Pete would find out soon enough.When he woke up this morning and found Tanith gone, his heart had flipped.Her side of the bed was cold and empty and he missed her like crazy.Of all the sexual encounters he’d ever had, last night’s was the most intensely erotic he had ever known.He had seldom experienced such a rage as he felt when he saw Tanith in Strom’s arms.Although Strom was his best friend, he had an overwhelming urge to kill him.He couldn’t figure it out.It was completely out of character for the big guy to make a play for someone else’s woman.In fact, Strom hadn’t looked at a woman since Ingrid.Poor bastard—imagine falling in love with someone from another time and having to leave her behind when the mission was over.“Gentlemen, please be seated.” The doc was joining them today, which was unusual.Although he was a member of Strom’s senior team, his presence was seldom required at meetings.“Doctor, if you would like to begin.”“Thank you, Captain.We have a rather delicate, if serious, situation on board.Ms.Jasson kindly presented herself for examination in sick bay this morning and the organic samples taken would appear to support my theory.I believe that the Lissa flower on Tyrmania Four has a similar, if limited, effect on some species of insect.But to see such an intense pheromonal effect on a humanoid is quite breathtaking.”Pete raised his hand.“Hold on, Doc.You’ve lost me already.”The doctor glanced around the table.“You haven’t been in communication about this matter?”Jake stared stonily at him.Although Strom was pale, he maintained his usual impassive expression.Pete was utterly bewildered.“Very well, I will start at the beginning.Through a series of genetic mutations, Cyraelian males have evolved as sexually passive, while the females are sexually dominant.In fact, there have been some documented instances of female hypersexuality, which—”Pete guffawed with laughter.“You mean Jake’s girlfriend is from Planet Nympho?”“That is a crude summary of the facts and not necessarily pertaining to Ms.Jasson.”Jake glared at him.If Pete didn’t shut up, he was going to punch him.The doctor continued his report.“Ms.Jasson has a series of markings on her spine, denoting sexual maturity, called a Dermatrax.Unfortunately, perhaps due to a series of emotionally traumatic events recently, the process has been accelerated.”“And the problem with that is?” Pete prompted.“The Dermatrax is emitting a pheromone-like substance, which can prove irresistible to an unmated male.Cyraelian scientists have been working on the problem for centuries.”“Okay, she’s a honeypot, Doc.But I don’t see why we’re having a doom and gloom session about it.”“Chief Engineer Olafson,” a brief hint of annoyance crept into the doctor’s tone, and Strom flashed Pete a warning glance.“Data supplied by the Cyraelian Council of Scientists indicates that their females are potentially the dominant sex, although culturally they have been denied this position.If Ms.Jasson were to be allowed to move unfettered throughout the ship, her influence would be such that I estimate that she could seize control of this vessel within a week.”“Now you are joking, Doc.”“Believe me, Engineer Olafson, I do not joke.Ms
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