Disclaimer – Still not my characters but they do play so nicely together that I just cant help joining in! Please don't sue.

Thank you so much for the reviews. Its a short chapter this time just to set up the birthday evening but hopefully the tension between the two of them will make up for that. No lemons in this one.

Birthday Wishes

Chapter 4

Riddick walked into the hotel room and came to an abrupt stop. Jack was still fast asleep on the bed wearing only slightly more than the whores had worn last night. The sheets were kicked off and the air held a lingering smell of sex; he stifled a growl and breathed in slowly. The smell was all Jack; she must have gotten bored on her own and decided to take care of her own needs. His beast raised its head languidly and he found himself moving unconsciously towards the bed. Jack stirred causing the short nightdress to shift and uncover more of her toned thighs; this time he couldn't suppress the growl that rose from his throat.

Jack woke to find Riddick standing over her starring down with those fathomless silver eyes. It was a look she had never seen directed at her and it drew a faint smile to her lips. She sat up and raised a hand to his face.

"What's wrong Big Bad?" she questioned tilting her head to one side causing her hair to cascade across her shoulders.

Riddick swallowed hard, the fact that her warm vanilla and spice scent was stronger on this hand let him know that it was these fingers that had pleasured her during the night. He stepped backwards abruptly "Get your ass out of bed Jack its time to go celebrate your birthday" he said before strolling over to the window and tried to act casual as he leaned on the window frame to compose himself.

Jack stood up confused, Riddick was acting strangely and she wondered if it was the new sleep wear that was getting him worked up. She silently walked over to him and placed her hand on his broad shoulder; she was even more surprised to see him jump slightly at the contact. He turned his head slightly barely looking at her over his shoulder. "Jack" her name came out as a warning.

"Riddick what's wrong"

"Get dressed now" he barely got the words out through his gritted teeth

Jack ignored the warning and decided to push her advantage and trailed her fingers down his back. Riddick spun round capturing her hands as he shoved her against the wall next to the window. His hard body pressed against hers and he held her hands captive above her head. Her breath came out in a whoosh as she gazed into Riddick's face seeing a mixture of violence and lust that scared her.

Riddick's head lowered to her neck and his beast was almost to the surface as he scented her. The scent of her tightened things in his stomach like no other scent had, he pushed his body against her harder, thrusting s thigh between hers. She felt his erection press against her pelvis and groaned; the fear dissipated and she rolled her hips against him and moaned. That one small noise was enough for him to reign in the beast and he eased his body back separating them by the barest space.

"I cant do this Jack, I will not be the one to destroy you. If I take you it will not be just me the animal inside will rise and you just ain't ready for that beautiful. Run, run now. Get your ass dressed and meet me down stairs ready to go out for the day. I have some adrenalin filled stuff planned for you just like you like Jack. Now GO!" the last words came out as a roar as she slipped past him, grabbed her bags and fled into the bathroom. She heard something smash before the main door opened then slammed before she let out the breath she didn't know she was holding.

By the time she dressed in boots, cargo pants and a tight t-shirt and headed down to the foyer Riddick was back to his usual relaxed self. He looked her over before she had spotted him lounging in a chair; her hair had been tied back in a ponytail which showed off her face. She was looking pensive and he knew that she was unsure of how he was going to react to her after their encounter upstairs. He put his hand to his face and rubbed his head out of reflex as he realised just how innocent Jack could be at times; sure she was no longer a virgin thanks to the family she ran away from at the age of 11 but since he had been with her he had kept her safe and that's how he wanted to keep it. Jack noticed where Riddick was sitting and headed over to him; she gave him an uncertain smile and he forced a grin on his face. "Happy birthday kid, got lots of things planned today for you. The planet has an old fashion theme park so there are a few of those roller coasters you like so much I figured we could head there first. This evening I have booked a table at some fancy place so we need to get back here and change before we go out – you got an outfit that's suitable or do we need to shop?" he waited for her nod; he had already guessed that her shopping excursion yesterday would have her sorted but he didn't want her knowing he had followed her. Thoughts of following her let his mind wander to the beauty shop she had visited and he wondered if she had gone through with the wax that he had bribed the owner to offer her. He shook his head trying to get the image out of his head, stood up and took her hand and led her out of the hotel.