Chapter 7

Ben stares at Rey, completely speechless. Her words race through his mind over and over again. Was he wrong? She doesn't feel the same way?

"What?" he asks softly, still dumbfounded by this turn of events.

Rey stands up briefly to grab a robe and drapes it over herself. Then she sits back down again, finding it difficult to meet Ben's beautiful eyes she loves so much.

"This whole thing was incredibly selfish of me. I feel I've taken things too far. I'm sorry, Ben," she replies, sniffling softly.

Ben watches as she crosses her arms over her chest and hangs her head low. His heart goes out to her and breaks over her sadness. He places a gentle hand on her knee. She looks up at him, tears in her eyes and her lips parted slightly. Ben softly caresses her knee as he sits up, looking deeply into her eyes. He cups her cheek with his other hand and leans in, pressing his lips against her own. The spark they feel ignites a fire inside both of them as they melt into his soft kiss. It's over too soon as Ben pulls back to look at Rey, his Empress. She gazes up at him, whimpering softly as he caresses her cheek.

"You are the best thing that has ever happened to me," he whispers.

"But…I…how?" Rey stammers.

"I can't explain it. It feels as if I've known you my whole life. I…I don't want to be away from you. You fill me up with joy and make me feel…complete," Ben begins, stroking her cheek softly.

He moves closer to her and slides his other hand from her knee to around her waist. Rey sighs softly as she feels him pull her closer to his chest.

"The second I laid eyes on you, I knew I had to be with you. I feel your goodness and strength. You are a wonder above wonders. I…I don't want to let you go," Ben continues gently.

His thumb rubs her back softly and presses soft kisses all over her face slowly. Rey closes her eyes and trembles in his arms. She's never known such kindness and feels ashamed over her actions.

"I…I've never done anything…sexual…ever…this is all so…new…I've never felt this way before," the Empress whimpers.

Ben pauses his soft kisses and looks at her. He carefully moves his finger under her chin and lifts it up so they can look each other in the eyes. Her hazel eyes brim with tears as she looks at this man who means everything to her and fears she's losing him because of her darkness. For years she's put on a dark, confident, powerful front. Not letting anyone get too close to her or tell her what to do was one of many strengths she has. She thrives on the confidence and thought it would be the same in dealing with this smuggler. But now Rey is realizing her true feelings, the ones she tried pushing away for the longest time, have won. She looks at Ben as tears roll down her cheeks. He smiles tenderly and kisses the tears away, licking his lips from the salty taste before looking back into her lovely eyes.

"You are my first as well. My first and…my only," Ben replies softly.

Rey's eyes widen at his words as he holds her tenderly in his strong arms. He leans in and brushes his lips against Rey's.

"I've never wanted anyone more in my life than you. I'm yours, my Empress, if you'll have me," the smuggler continues.

She places her hands on his shoulders and looks at him. Her thumb moves across his neck softly as he continues holding her. He nuzzles his nose against her own and moves his lips to gently kiss her neck. Rey sighs and lets her shoulders relax. The robe falls off her shoulder as Ben continues pressing soft kisses into her neck.

"Oh Ben…" she whispers, closing her eyes and trembling from his kisses.

Ben carefully places her on her back, kissing her lips against gently as her robe falls open. He kisses her lips then moves slowly down her naked skin, taking his time and worshiping her body. His lips latch onto her right breast and he suckles on the soft flesh. Rey moans softly and gently writhes beneath him.

"Let me take care of you, my Empress…my Rey…let me be yours," he whispers against her skin.

"...yesssss," she whines softly.

He kisses his way down to her mound, sliding his tongue slowly up and down the wet slit before pushing inside her. Rey whimpers from the contact, grabbing her bedsheets with one hand and his hair gently with the other hand. Ben laps at her folds, taking his time and making sure she feels every single motion of his tongue and lips. He hums softly as his mouth works her pussy, his voice vibrating throughout Rey's body.

"Ben…Ben…oh, yes Ben…I love you," Rey moans gently then stops, blushing as her true feelings have been revealed aloud.

The smuggler lifts his head up and locks eyes with her. Several moments of silence pass between them before he smiles at her. It's a big toothy grin that makes her heart melt. He places a kiss on her slit before quickly moving up to hover over her. Ben captures her lips with his own and kisses her deeply. Rey kisses him back, her hands sliding into his hair as she opens her mouth for him. Ben eagerly slides his tongue into her mouth. They both moan from how their combined juices taste together. Their tongues tangle together as they hold one another.

"I love you, my Empress," he breathes in between kisses.

They continue kissing as Rey reaches down to the hem of Ben's shirt. Their kisses only pause when Ben yanks his shirt and pants off. Then he climbs back over her and captures her lips again. Both moan from the skin to skin contact of their bare chests. Ben carefully lines himself up to her entrance and pauses, looking down into her eyes. Rey reaches up and brushes her lips against his.

"I only want you. It's always been you," she whispers.

"I don't want anyone else," he whispers in return.

Ben leans down and kisses Rey gently as he slides in slowly. He pushes until he is fully sheathed inside her. They moan together from being connected once more. Their lips move together as Ben slowly pumps in and out of her glorious pussy. Her walls perfectly clench around his cock and make him grunt in arousal. Rey pushes her tongue against his lips, making Ben eagerly open his mouth to tangle tongues once again. Her chambers are filled with their moans of passion as they move together in perfect unison. Hands move all over, lips kiss every available space, breaths happen in tandem. Their bodies come undone together and moans from both sides fill the space. They stay locked in place as Rey's pussy milks Ben's seed from his throbbing penis. Their eyes connect and they gaze into each other's eyes deeply.

"I love you," they breathe together.