His breathing was coming in labored gasps. His body arched up into her as her body ground down onto his. His eyes frayed open when she rose just in time to see himself disappearing inside her as she smashed her body back down into his sending a hot jolt of heat through him. Her body rubbed frantically against him before raising herself off him again. Her body slipped up and down him quickly before grinding her body into his once again.

His hands kneaded her tight butt as she bounced on him quickly. With each moved of her body, he moved in and out of her at a frenzied pace.

His body tightened as he reached his pinnacle. He thrust up into her as his hands tugged her downward. Their bodies slapped together as a low groan erupted from his chest as his liquid heat filled her.

Her hands gripped his thighs as the apex of her thighs rubbed against him, sending her over the edge with a series of frantic bobbing motions.

Warm arms wrapped around her waist as he sat up on the bed.

The heat of his perspiration covered chest bathed her back as she leaned back into his embrace. Sure fingers slipped between her folds stroking quickly over the sensitive bundle of nerves drawing out her release. Her body shook as a long sobbing cry slipped from her lips.

Eager lips found his as she turned her head and kissed him deeply.

"Hey!"

Kindred's voice was deep and husky when his eyes opened to gaze into hers.

"Hey," Lex smiled as she kissed him slowly once more.

"I've always heard Nietzscheans have more stamina than us mere mortals," Kindred breathed heavily as he tried to catch his breath. "But … you … you are … impressive … even by Nietzschean standards."

It never failed to amaze Kindred just how worn out he was every time he and Lex had sex. Although he was an active participant, at times, she was so active, he couldn't keep up so he just enjoyed her efforts. Ever since their first night together, he found she tended to guide their interactions to the point that she basically took over and all he had to do was revel in the pleasure they created.

"Really?" Lex asked as she placed a firm kiss against his lips. With the slight pressure of her body, she pushed back against him so he lay on his back. She stretched her body out on top of him as he wrapped his arms around her waist. "How many Nietzschean females do you have to compare me to?"

"Well none," Kindred couldn't help but smile at her question. "Although we should probably talk about this polygyny thing that your brother gets to have …"

"My brother is Nietzschean. He can have as many Nietzschean wives as will chose him," Lex replied as she slipped off him and turned to sit astride him, facing him. She ran her hands over his chest. "You, my mere mortal, will be cursed with only one Nietzschean wife … if you want me."

"Pretty sure I can only handle one Nietzschean wife," Kindred replied as he ran his hands up her thighs. "If I want to keep my wife … thoroughly satisfied … with married life."

"You'll do," Lex teased as she leaned to kiss him. "I was thinking …"

"Oh, no," Kindred shook his head as his hand slipped along her neck as he tried to kiss her to keep her from speaking. Lex relented for a moment and allowed the kiss to proceed.

"Tamerlane has agreed to allow us to visit the palace at Alatopah and the one in the Nayalan Mountains," Lex continued when her lips pulled from Kindred's.

"Vacation," Kindred smiled widely. "I could use a little R&R."

"Not vacation, exactly," Lex shook her head with a smile. "Tamerlane will be accompanying us for both trips. It had been some time since he has visited either estate. Your mother and my father will be traveling with us as well. I asked Terra if she would like to come since she was the first one to mention it to us. I think your mother is going to bring one of the palace's event coordinators to look at the space and let us know what is most feasible in the early part of the year. The head of Tamerlane's security will already be on site …"

"Great!" Kindred remarked with sarcasm evident in his tone. "So our wedding will end up a huge spectacle."

"I want to share the day with all of our family and friends," Lex sighed deeply as her eyes moved over Kindred's face. "I never thought I would ever meet someone like you. I never thought I would get married. I just want the day to be perfect. I want my father and my brother there. With Tamerlane …"

"With Tamerlane there is always a spectacle because of what he is," Kindred shook his head as he rolled his eyes slightly.

"My brother will always be the Emperor of the Nietzschean Empire. With that … there is always danger and planning such events are normal for him and his security detail," Lex ran her hands over Kindred's torso. "Your father … is not welcome on this planet. The only way Tamerlane will agree to allow your father to be present is with additional security measures in place."

"My Dad? Tamerlane is allowing my father on Arktos for the wedding?" Kindred's brow furrowed slightly. It never occurred to him that Leydon would be allowed to the wedding. Kindred always assumed Leydon could meet Lex in the future.

"Tamerlane is allowing your father on Arktos for the entire week proceeding the wedding," Lex smiled at the surprised expression on Kindred's face. "So long as the security requirements are followed."

"You are … amazing," Kindred pulled her down and kissed her deeply.

"One other thing," Lex continued after Kindred's lips released hers. "You and I should both see Dr Graughenborg."

"Dr Graughenborg?" Kindred raised his eyebrows questioningly. "Why do I need a doctor?"

"If we are going to consider … alternative means of having children," Lex shrugged slightly as her eyes dropped to his abdomen. As she spoke, her fingertips trailed lightly over the muscles etched against his skin. "I think we should both know where we stand … what we have to offer."

"What we have to offer?" Kindred waited until she glanced up at him to ask the question.

"I need to be examined to determine the exact nature and extent of my sterility as an adult," Lex tapped him on the stomach. "You need to find out if you are as virile as you believe yourself to be."

"Oh, I am as virile as a Vandelusian stud," Kindred assured her.

"I have no idea what that is," Lex shook her head. "And I doubt that I want to know. I will make appointments for each of us …

"Who is this doctor?" Kindred reached up and put his finger to her lips. "Is he any good? Credentials? I'm not letting just any quack test my virility."

"Dr Graughenborg is Tamerlane's personal physician," Lex informed him. "His office is in the palace. He and his staff see to all of Tamerlane's wives and children."

"Oh," Kindred seemed to consider it for a long moment. "Fine. I will see your doctor. I'm just telling you now … it's a waste of time … I'm as virile …"

The rest of his words were lost on his lips as her mouth covered his for a kiss.