COMPANION Chapter 4

Orin was left standing against the wall, breathing heavily. Her head swam with desire and confusion. He had been right, and she would not deny it. She did want him. His body was attractive, there was no way she could lie to herself about that after her reactions to his touch; and his manner, the way he spoke, walked, laughed, the power he held over her, they all excited her. Yes, excitement, that was it. How else could she describe the blood pounding in her veins, her short breath, and her hot skin. His hands had done this; the way they moved across her body left nothing to the imagination. And his eyes, they had done this too. He meant to have her, of her will or not. He would prefer her willing but she knew that either way he would have her.

She did not know for how long she stood, pressed against the wall but she jumped away from it when she felt the ground move beneath her feet. She stumbled slightly when she walked to the window. Looking out she realized the cause of the shaking. The ship was rising. Rising fast. Her planet was falling away and before she knew it, her planet was gone. In its place was a black expanse filled with stars. She stared out in awe. It was nothing like watching stars from the planet. The stars here were incredibly bright, and their light had a crispness to it that atmospheres obscured. It was the most beautiful thing that she had ever seen.

The door opened suddenly behind her and Orin turned as Klorel walked towards her.

"They are beautiful, are they not?" he asked, indicating the stars.

"I suppose." She responded coolly, trying to ignore the rush of heat that had swept her body when she saw him.

He moved towards her again, but Orin had been ready for him. She quickly turned to side and tried to run. He was too fast though. Grabbing her by one arm he pushed her against the wall and held her there with his body while his hands held her arms at her sides.

"Stop this" he commanded, his eyes flashing angrily, but then his voice softened, "you desire this as much as I do."

Leaning down, he gently kissed her neck. He continued kissing her neck until he felt her body relax from its tensed stance. Slowly then, he ran the tip of his tongue up her neck until he reached her ear. Orin gasped at the thrill of pleasure that ran throughout her body at his actions. Klorel smiled at this sound and tenderly started to caress the back of her neck. Orin's head was swimming with the sensations running through her body. A breathy sound escaped her lips as once again his lips moved along her skin. He released her other arm then and placed his hand on her hip and pulled her against him. Orin felt a throb of pleasure and desire as his erection pressed against her through the layers of their clothes. Klorel pulled back slightly to look down at her. Her eyes were filled with desire but also with wariness. While looking into her eyes he slowly moved his hand from her neck, and placed it on her breast, splaying his fingers to cup it in his hand. Her eyelids dropped closed, and her head fell back as his thumbs circled her hardened nipple.

"Look at me," he whispered. She could feel his breath on her cheek, hot and moist. She opened her eyes. "Do not fight Orin, you belong to me now."

She knew there was nothing to do. Her people were all dead or slaves by now. There was no way to escape, and even if she did there was no place for her to go. She carefully nodded her head.

"Say it."

"I belong to you." She whispered looking directly into his eyes.

With her words his hand moved back up and he laced his fingers into her long hair. Drawing her mouth to his, he kissed her. His lips moving over and against hers. Orin felt his hand tighten in her hair as she began to kiss him back. His tongue ran feather light across her bottom lip and she opened her mouth to let him in. He continued to caress her lips then moved into her mouth sliding across her tongue. Klorel's hands were on her breasts again, gently massaging. As he continued to kiss her, Orin tentatively placed her hands on his chest. In response Klorel pressed his body more firmly against her. She could feel the wetness between her legs and his insistent hardness against her abdomen. He pulled away and once again looked deeply into her eyes. He could feel her heavy breath on his face, and he was sure that she could feel his.