Yet, ever since the sausage incident, Hul had become reserved in what he did with her. His touch was almost too gentle when it was his turn to make love to her. She often spotted the wild look in his beautiful, gold depths, while watching his brothers fuck her. But he masked it whenever he got close. Still, he could not refrain from touching her.
Kat knew she needed to sort out his issues, and she had earlier arranged with Gol to have some time alone with Hul. Gol gave her an approving nod upon her request. She bit down on her tongue to stop from laughing, when Gol marched to the ship’s communications and barked at it, ordering Hul to their quarters, as if it were a matter of life or death.
"Thank you." She tugged her big alpha down for a kiss of gratitude. She yelped, when his strong arms wrapped around her waist, lifting her off her feet. Would she ever get used to how easily her big guys picked her up, as if she were a rag doll? She sure hoped not.
Gol ravaged her mouth, leaving her breathless and wanting by the time he set her back on her feet, releasing her from his arms.
Before she could protest the loss of his secure arms, he winked, striding towards the door. It opened to show Hul on the other side.
“I have work to do, guard Kat,” he snapped at Hul, glaring as he strode past his brother.
Kat stifled another giggle at Hul’s confused expression.
As Hul stepped inside the door, Kat saw his lovely, red skin glistening in a sheen of sweat. The door swished shut and he turned his curious gaze to her.
“You’ve been working out?” Kat broke the silence first.
“Training,” he corrected.
“I would like to see you train sometime; would you allow that?”
“Anything you wish, sheraz.”
Annoyed with his flippant answer, she pursed her lips and glared at him. Over the past few cycles, Hul went out of his way to make sure he would not be alone with her. He stood rigidly, as she moved in closer, and he looked at her with an expression of hunger.
Even though he had not spoken the words, his need poured silently from him with every glance in her direction. It showed in each predatory movement from his powerful body.
Hul shifted away from her, walking to the cabin’s table, lowering his large frame onto the chair, before switching on the holo screen.
“Are you going to keep ignoring me forever?” Kat snapped in annoyance of his avoidance behavior.
“I do not ignore you.” His gaze flickered over her standing in the middle of the room. “Is there something you need?”
“Yes, there is.” She stepped up to the table. “For you to stop being an ass and tell me what the matter is.”
He switched off the holo screen, giving her his full attention. His eyebrow arched in a questioning manner.
“Gol told me the women of your planet like to be in charge and boss you all around.”
“That is one way to summarize it.”
“I don’t think you’re the kind of Demos who likes giving up control.”
His face was a blank mask, unreadable, as he stared intently at her and said nothing.
She licked her lips; they suddenly felt extremely dry. “You know, I’m not a Demos female and though I like to be bossy sometimes, I also like it when my men take charge. It makes me feel protected, cared for and most of all loved. I believe there should be a balance of give and take in any relationship. Don’t you think so?”
“You wish me to take charge of you?” He visibly swallowed. “Have I not already proven myself unworthy? I was a brute to try and force you to eat the Ossisso. I will make more errors. You must command me, and not I you.”
Kat smiled and shook her head. She could see in his eyes he struggled with the effort to keep himself under control. How odd that a simple sausage could cause such a problem.
She stepped in closer, placing her hand on his arm. The slight touch burned through her. She felt the sexual tension in the air.
“It's not about who’s in charge or who’s not; it’s about the balance in a relationship. Physically, we are far from equal. It’s clear you have superior technology, from what I am used to, but it doesn’t mean I can’t learn. I love it that you are bigger and stronger. It gives me a feeling of safety. Every action you have taken, since you rescued me from the Jorval, has proven how much you care. Despite the Ossisso, I know you only wanted to share your food and care for me.”
Moving forward, she crawled up onto his lap. His arms curled around her, holding her in place. She watched his breath quicken, his body tighten and his eyes darken with a burning desire. She smiled seductively, yet shyly.
“Don’t tell the others, but I like it when you’re all commanding and in charge. It turns me on.”