Chapter 16.

I slept most of the way back to his place. Every now and then I woke, flashbacks of the night before fresh in my mind. His hands everywhere. His mouth, his tongue… He had been good to me, gentle and kind. I was totally exhausted, but in some way felt safe, healed even.

Too tired to stay completely awake I sometimes stared beside me, seeing Riddick behind the wheel, his eyes on the road, and every now and then on me. If only I had not been this tired…

Riddick

It was almost growing dark outside, my favorite time the be out on the road. I took my time, driving slower then I usually would, this time very aware of the precious cargo I had beside me. Little Hazel. She was tired, completely exhausted. I grinned thinking of the reason why. I had worn her out. But in the good sense of the word. She had enjoyed every touch and every kiss I gave her. I now knew every little sound she would make at my touch. She would softly wince when I would first enter her every time, then moaning as she started to feel good. She had shattered in my arms and moaned my name as I made her come undone. Over and over again. It was priceless.

I saw her eyes shift towards me every once in a while before she drifted back to sleep again. Cute.

When I drove towards the gates of my land house, it was pitch black. I parked the car and watched beside me, seeing how she was sound asleep, hanging slightly against the passenger door. I grinned and got out myself, walking around the car. I slowly opened her door and undid her seatbelt before I moved to gather her in my arms. She stirred a bit, mumbling some words I could not place. She seemed peaceful.

With her in my arms I walked inside, for the first time realizing I had found something I wanted to have, all to myself. I was not sure if this was love, but I knew deep inside she belonged with me, and to me. She was mine.

Hazel

I kept drifting in and out of sleep until I finally opened my eyes and slowly moved to sit up. I was surprised to see I was in Riddick's bedroom, in his bed. Somewhere in the back of my mind I knew he had been driving back… But I had been too tired to really understand. I yawned and stretched, moving from the bed, wincing when I felt the soreness between my legs. I had lost count of all the times he had, had me last night. It had been pleasant, but I still felt sore. I moved into the shower. I needed it badly.

The hot water soothed my skin and it made me feel really good. I leaned against the side of the shower door, letting the hot water brush my skin. I closed my eyes and just stood there, no thoughts, no fears. Just me and the water.

A soft chuckle made me open my eyes and turn, watching the bathroom door and Riddick in the middle of it.

'Good morning little Hazel, ' his deep voice said. His state of undress didn't went unnoticed by me. The only item he had on was his boxer, but he removed that quickly, moving closer towards me.

'Morning,' I answered softly. The tension between us had grown from fear on my side to curiosity. I was no longer terrified of him, but he kept me on edge, and he knew it.

'Move,' he said, stepping inside the shower with me. I did, wincing a little bit when I felt a sting between my legs. I wondered if it was muscular cramp.

'Come here,' he then said, placing me before him, right under the hot water, kissing my neck.

'You're sore.' It was a statement, not a question. I nodded.

'Yeah a bit, I guess,' I answered. His hands kneaded my breasts gently, his hot mouth near my ear.

'It'll only get better. You'll get used to my seize, I promise,' he said, licking my ear. I shuddered, despite the hot water.

'Did you enjoy our adventure?' he then asked, his fingers on my stomach. I shuddered some more.

'I did.' He growled in approval.

'Good. Good. Any regrets?' he then asked me. I slightly turned in his grasp, not sure where he was getting at. Both his hands when to my hips, holding me there.

'No, I don't,' I answered truthfully. His silver eyes stared into mine for a while and I was wondering why. He bowed his head closer and captured my lips into a deep, needy kiss that left me breathless.

'Me neither.'

That day Riddick had some more clients so I decided to spend the day outside to read. Jack was still following me like he always did, but it didn't bother me as much anymore. It was really getting colder every day, but the sun was warm and my new coat kept me warm enough.