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Summary: Kathryn's past comes back to haunt her, forcing her to reveal the truth to her husband. As always would love to hear your comments. Nlh275@famvid.com
Author's Note: This story deals with a past rape. If that is something that bothers or upset you, please do not go any further. This is not meant to offend or downplay the importance of this issue.
Partial Truths-Part One
Admiral Kathryn Janeway gazed out the window from her office at Starfleet Command. It had been a year since the alternate Admiral sacrificed herself so the could return home to the Alpha Quadrant. After seven years lost in the Delta Quadrant the return had been an overwhelming triumph. It was hard to believe a year had passed already. Shaking her head she turned her thoughts to the Voyager reunion party planned for later in the evening. It would be good to see all of her former crew together again. Most had planned to be there and only a small few who couldn't make it sent their regards. Her extended family was coming together again and she couldn't wait to see them.
So much had changed since their unexpected arrival. The Maquis were all pardoned and offered future positions within Starfleet. The Equinox crew was reprimanded but ultimately it was decided that they were just following orders and set free. It was a hectic first couple of weeks. Debriefings went quickly and family and friends were finally reunited after being apart for so long. Everyone was granted a month leave and Kathryn had spent that time getting to know her family again. Tears of joy were in abundance her first night home. Her mother, as well as Phoebe, her husband and two children were a sight for sore eyes. They laughed, talked and cried until they were exhausted. She was overjoyed to have her family back in her life but there was a hole inside her. A hole that only one person could fill. Chakotay.
Kathryn smiled as she thought of him. Now her husband, she couldn't begin to explain how she survived so long in the DQ without loving him completely. Today she couldn't imagine life without him. She learned shortly after their homecoming party that his relationship with Seven was over. Needing desperately to know the truth, she sought him out. He had been surprised to see her, as she knew he would be. They talked long into the night and most of the morning. It was a discussion that was a long time coming, with positive results. Her smile grew wider as she remembered the days after that they'd talked. Kathryn looked at the picture sitting prominently on the corner of her desk. Leaning over she picked it up and lightly fingered the image there. It had been one of the happiest days of her life. The day she and Chakotay became husband and wife.
Joy filled her heart and nearly brought tears to her eyes. She was so sentimental these days. Chuckling softly to herself, she returned the picture to its place. Reminiscing about those days always brought deep feelings to her heart. Everyday she marveled at the happiness she felt, at how carefree she felt. Everything was right in her world and she loved it. In a few hours she would be able to share her happiness with some of her friends that she hadn't been able to see in a while due to their assignments or hers. She was really looking forward to the evening.
Looking at the chronometer she was surprised to see how late it was. She'd promised Chakotay that she would be home early to prepare for the party.
Kathryn sighed softly as her assistant came over her comm system. "Yes, Elisa?"
"Admiral, your husband is signaling," her assistant reported.
"Go ahead and put him through."
"Yes, Admiral."
A moment later Chakotay's face appeared on the monitor. "Hello, Chakotay."
"Hi love." He smiled and Kathryn felt the full extent of his love just in that one motion. "You haven't forgotten your promise, have you? I want to spend time with you before the reunion tonight."
She smiled. "No, I haven't forgotten. I was just about to pack it up for the day."
"Good. I'll be waiting."
"See you in a bit," she said and blew a kiss at the screen. He put his hand out as if to catch it and then gently brought it to his lips. Kathryn sat a moment after his image disappeared and took a deep breath. What did she do before Chakotay? Gathering her things she left her office and was outside the door when Elisa turned to her.
"Another call Admiral. She said she's been trying to reach you for several days."
Kathryn shook her head. "Elisa unless it's an emergency, take a message. I've got a husband to get home to. Will I see you tonight?"
"Yes, Admiral. Enjoy yourself."
"I will Elisa. I will."
The transport was uneventful, which was exactly the way Kathryn liked it. Walking the short distance to her home, she smiled. True to his word Chakotay stood inside the door with a cup in his hand, waiting for her. The door opened and she stepped inside only to have him pull her close and kiss her briefly on the lips. Grabbing her hand he stepped back to let her in. The aroma of coffee filled the air and Kathryn reached for the contents in the cup.
"Tsk, tsk tsk," said Chakotay holding the cup out of her reach. "I think I deserve another kiss before handing over my secret liquid."
A mock frown greeted his words and Chakotay smiled. The dimples were out in full force and she couldn't resist.
"With pleasure," she murmured seductively as she leaned in and covered his lips with her own. The kiss was light at first. Kathryn wrapped her arms around his waist to pull herself closer, while he used his free hand to hold her head in place, taking the opportunity to deepen the kiss. She moaned as his tongue caressed her lips, then slid inside to tangle with her own. Passion flared inside her and it took all her will power to squelch it.
Reluctantly she pulled away and laid her head against his chest. She took a deep breath, trying to calm her racing pulse, noticing Chakotay was doing the same. After a moment she looked at him and shivered at the raw desire she saw swirling in his expressive brown eyes. Jeez, what this man did to her, she thought.
"Chakotay." Was that her voice sounding that low and... seductive?
She cleared her throat and tried again. "Chakotay you know I would love nothing more than to continue this but we do have a party to get ready for."
Chakotay sighed heavily. Nodding he handed her the coffee. She slipped from his arms and gratefully took a sip of the warm liquid. A small bit had dribbled onto her lip and Kathryn used her tongue to clean up the drops, unaware of the eyes watching her every move. Nor did she hear the small groan the owner of those eyes let past his lips. Desire slammed through Chakotay and he felt the need to readjust his pants. It still amazed him how much she could turn him on just by the simple things she did. He wanted her, and he wanted her now.
Kathryn opened her mouth to speak but stopped at the raw look of hunger on his face. Hunger for her. His eyes roamed her body and she felt herself blush. She could feel her body start to respond and raised her hand in front of her, as if that would stop the passion flaring up between them.
"Get that look off your face, Chakotay. We can't."
"Can't what?" he said softly, slowly approaching her. "Can't skip the party? No, of course not. I wouldn't dream of it. But," he whispered sensually, "be late. Well, now I think we can definitely do that."
Oh, that voice, so soft and low, made her tremble with need. Kathryn stood mesmerized as he took step by agonizing step closer to her, stalking her. She barely noticed when he took the cup out of her hand and placed it on the table. His face, his beautiful dark face, filled her vision as his lips descended upon her own, devouring her with a hungry intensity that had her aching for more.
He lifted her easily without breaking contact with her lips. He filled her mind, body and soul. So focused on him and the wonderful things he was doing to her mouth, she was surprised to feel the bed underneath her. Coming up for some much-needed air, they took the time to undress each other. Hands began to caress and explore as passion ignited into an aching need to be one, forcing them to hurry. They gasped and jerked as their worlds collided together. Lost in a bliss of pleasure and happiness, Kathryn smiled. Oh yes, they would most definitely be late.
Summary: Kathryn's past comes back to haunt her, forcing her to reveal the truth to her husband. As always would love to hear your comments. Nlh275@famvid.com
Author's Note: This story deals with a past rape. If that is something that bothers or upset you, please do not go any further. This is not meant to offend or downplay the importance of this issue.
Partial Truths-Part One
Admiral Kathryn Janeway gazed out the window from her office at Starfleet Command. It had been a year since the alternate Admiral sacrificed herself so the could return home to the Alpha Quadrant. After seven years lost in the Delta Quadrant the return had been an overwhelming triumph. It was hard to believe a year had passed already. Shaking her head she turned her thoughts to the Voyager reunion party planned for later in the evening. It would be good to see all of her former crew together again. Most had planned to be there and only a small few who couldn't make it sent their regards. Her extended family was coming together again and she couldn't wait to see them.
So much had changed since their unexpected arrival. The Maquis were all pardoned and offered future positions within Starfleet. The Equinox crew was reprimanded but ultimately it was decided that they were just following orders and set free. It was a hectic first couple of weeks. Debriefings went quickly and family and friends were finally reunited after being apart for so long. Everyone was granted a month leave and Kathryn had spent that time getting to know her family again. Tears of joy were in abundance her first night home. Her mother, as well as Phoebe, her husband and two children were a sight for sore eyes. They laughed, talked and cried until they were exhausted. She was overjoyed to have her family back in her life but there was a hole inside her. A hole that only one person could fill. Chakotay.
Kathryn smiled as she thought of him. Now her husband, she couldn't begin to explain how she survived so long in the DQ without loving him completely. Today she couldn't imagine life without him. She learned shortly after their homecoming party that his relationship with Seven was over. Needing desperately to know the truth, she sought him out. He had been surprised to see her, as she knew he would be. They talked long into the night and most of the morning. It was a discussion that was a long time coming, with positive results. Her smile grew wider as she remembered the days after that they'd talked. Kathryn looked at the picture sitting prominently on the corner of her desk. Leaning over she picked it up and lightly fingered the image there. It had been one of the happiest days of her life. The day she and Chakotay became husband and wife.
Joy filled her heart and nearly brought tears to her eyes. She was so sentimental these days. Chuckling softly to herself, she returned the picture to its place. Reminiscing about those days always brought deep feelings to her heart. Everyday she marveled at the happiness she felt, at how carefree she felt. Everything was right in her world and she loved it. In a few hours she would be able to share her happiness with some of her friends that she hadn't been able to see in a while due to their assignments or hers. She was really looking forward to the evening.
Looking at the chronometer she was surprised to see how late it was. She'd promised Chakotay that she would be home early to prepare for the party.
Kathryn sighed softly as her assistant came over her comm system. "Yes, Elisa?"
"Admiral, your husband is signaling," her assistant reported.
"Go ahead and put him through."
"Yes, Admiral."
A moment later Chakotay's face appeared on the monitor. "Hello, Chakotay."
"Hi love." He smiled and Kathryn felt the full extent of his love just in that one motion. "You haven't forgotten your promise, have you? I want to spend time with you before the reunion tonight."
She smiled. "No, I haven't forgotten. I was just about to pack it up for the day."
"Good. I'll be waiting."
"See you in a bit," she said and blew a kiss at the screen. He put his hand out as if to catch it and then gently brought it to his lips. Kathryn sat a moment after his image disappeared and took a deep breath. What did she do before Chakotay? Gathering her things she left her office and was outside the door when Elisa turned to her.
"Another call Admiral. She said she's been trying to reach you for several days."
Kathryn shook her head. "Elisa unless it's an emergency, take a message. I've got a husband to get home to. Will I see you tonight?"
"Yes, Admiral. Enjoy yourself."
"I will Elisa. I will."
The transport was uneventful, which was exactly the way Kathryn liked it. Walking the short distance to her home, she smiled. True to his word Chakotay stood inside the door with a cup in his hand, waiting for her. The door opened and she stepped inside only to have him pull her close and kiss her briefly on the lips. Grabbing her hand he stepped back to let her in. The aroma of coffee filled the air and Kathryn reached for the contents in the cup.
"Tsk, tsk tsk," said Chakotay holding the cup out of her reach. "I think I deserve another kiss before handing over my secret liquid."
A mock frown greeted his words and Chakotay smiled. The dimples were out in full force and she couldn't resist.
"With pleasure," she murmured seductively as she leaned in and covered his lips with her own. The kiss was light at first. Kathryn wrapped her arms around his waist to pull herself closer, while he used his free hand to hold her head in place, taking the opportunity to deepen the kiss. She moaned as his tongue caressed her lips, then slid inside to tangle with her own. Passion flared inside her and it took all her will power to squelch it.
Reluctantly she pulled away and laid her head against his chest. She took a deep breath, trying to calm her racing pulse, noticing Chakotay was doing the same. After a moment she looked at him and shivered at the raw desire she saw swirling in his expressive brown eyes. Jeez, what this man did to her, she thought.
"Chakotay." Was that her voice sounding that low and... seductive?
She cleared her throat and tried again. "Chakotay you know I would love nothing more than to continue this but we do have a party to get ready for."
Chakotay sighed heavily. Nodding he handed her the coffee. She slipped from his arms and gratefully took a sip of the warm liquid. A small bit had dribbled onto her lip and Kathryn used her tongue to clean up the drops, unaware of the eyes watching her every move. Nor did she hear the small groan the owner of those eyes let past his lips. Desire slammed through Chakotay and he felt the need to readjust his pants. It still amazed him how much she could turn him on just by the simple things she did. He wanted her, and he wanted her now.
Kathryn opened her mouth to speak but stopped at the raw look of hunger on his face. Hunger for her. His eyes roamed her body and she felt herself blush. She could feel her body start to respond and raised her hand in front of her, as if that would stop the passion flaring up between them.
"Get that look off your face, Chakotay. We can't."
"Can't what?" he said softly, slowly approaching her. "Can't skip the party? No, of course not. I wouldn't dream of it. But," he whispered sensually, "be late. Well, now I think we can definitely do that."
Oh, that voice, so soft and low, made her tremble with need. Kathryn stood mesmerized as he took step by agonizing step closer to her, stalking her. She barely noticed when he took the cup out of her hand and placed it on the table. His face, his beautiful dark face, filled her vision as his lips descended upon her own, devouring her with a hungry intensity that had her aching for more.
He lifted her easily without breaking contact with her lips. He filled her mind, body and soul. So focused on him and the wonderful things he was doing to her mouth, she was surprised to feel the bed underneath her. Coming up for some much-needed air, they took the time to undress each other. Hands began to caress and explore as passion ignited into an aching need to be one, forcing them to hurry. They gasped and jerked as their worlds collided together. Lost in a bliss of pleasure and happiness, Kathryn smiled. Oh yes, they would most definitely be late.
