Viper's Hope (Anguis Defenders Book 1)(56)

"Yours." Viper latched on to the crook of her neck with a growl.



Beep, beep. Beep, beep. Everything was so warm and cozy as the sound invaded Hope's mind.

"Oh where are those strong arms going?" Hope wondered as she stretched and reached out for Viper.

"Come in Acris." She heard Viper say as her eyes cracked open.

"I have some clothes for Uxorem Hope from the Regina." Acris entered their room.

"Yes my mother said she'd send something. Just place it on the table, please."

Had it already been a few hours? Acris put the pile down then nodded her head as she left. Viper turned towards Hope.

"Hello Lepus." Viper smiled as he looked down at her.

"What is that?" Hope yawned.

"Before I learned your name, I called you Lepus because you reminded me of the bouncy little creature on my home world. You have a cute bounce to your step."

"That's funny I did the same, but I named you after a sexy TV star."

Hope giggled when Viper puffed up his chest and struck a pose.

"Tell me more of this sexy character."

"You heard enough!" Hope grinned at the compliment seeking rogue. "What did your mom send?"

"Most likely something a bit more traditional. Don't be shocked when you see me in our traditional vestments. They are a bit different than what you've seen here on the ship."

"How about we take one of the smaller ships and make a break for it?"

Hope didn't dress up often, not for lack of wanting to, it just never turned out right. She was most comfortable in jeans or capris and a little t-shirt. The thought of meeting all his people on top of the expectations everyone had for her were daunting.

"I know of a small moon" Viper teased as he cracked a smile. He played along but clearly wasn't the fleeing type.

"Just remember I gave you the chance." Hope warned as she started to crawl out of bed.

Viper launched himself onto the bed making it wobble.

"Where are you going?"

"We have to get ready." Hope whined.

"No, it's been just under an hour since you dozed off." Viper snagged Hope around the waist and tugged her back to the mattress.

"She ruined our quiet time!" Hope was certain Hyla intentionally interrupted them. "You know if your mom wants to see you happily mated she's certainly not helping!" She grumped. "I'm sorry I need to relax." She was as bad as a toddler when you ruined her naps.

"I might be able to help with that."

Viper shoved his face into her crotch and growled, then tickled Hope's ribs until she was laughing hysterically and tears eked from her eyes.

"Viper stop I'm gonna pee!"





11 Brave New World



Hope

A few hours later Hope stood staring aghast in the mirror. The outfit she wore was a glorified bikini. The band across her chest was so small and tight that her boobs pushed out the bottom and the top, worse than the usual tube top. It covered the swath in the middle but her nipples stood out clearly. Hope rubbed at the THO's hoping they would go away. The skirt was little more than a pair of skimpy panties with hundreds of tassels. It reminded her of a slutty hula skirt. To top it off the material was strange. It took on the color of Hope's skin, making her look entirely nude.

"I'm just going to the beach." Hope told herself as she pulled up her hair and pinned it with a clip Acris had found.

Hope couldn't help admiring the matching fang marks on each side where her neck curved into her shoulders. She blushed as she relived gaining those marks.

"Are you doing okay in there?" Viper called out.

"I was right she hates me!"

Hope walked out of the bathroom. Viper stared at her with intense lust burning in his green eyes. Hope liked how they looked luminescent when he was aroused.

"No I'm pretty sure she hates me." Viper half growled half groaned as he adjusted his crotch.

Hope looked him over. The man wore a pair of skin-tight pants. Like her clothes his took on the color of his skin. His chest was bare, but he wore two criss crossing bands covered in ornate symbols and weapons. Viper's forearms were covered in shining brassy armor that exposed and accentuated his spikes. His dreads were pulled almost into a ponytail. The ends fell like a halo around his head. By itself his outfit was sexy. Add to it the fact that she could clearly see his impressive bulge and Hope was smitten.

The man looked like a warrior prince. Viper's skin was usually a bronze sun kissed tone, but the usual subtle variations of dark and light were now in drastic contrast. The valleys between his muscles were a deep brown, giving him a super ripped appearance. It was like his entire body not just his clothes had taken on a regal appearance.

When Viper swaggered towards her, Hope took a sharp breath in. She was pretty sure she soaked her fancy panties.