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WARNING: Strong Explicit Sex Scene in this chapter.

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As Air'ik got closer to his quarters, he started to grow anxious.

He knew this was a large step he was taking. And he can only hope he and Aurora were ready for it. Even more so, he hopes she agrees to his proposal. Considering that may as well be what it was.

Life Mates were not very common. It was a lifelong commitment and devotion to one single mate. Really not all that different from an ooman marriage.

Only in this case, you don't necessarily need a ceremony unless the pair request one.

Air'ik doesn't want to get too ahead of himself just yet. He still needs to ask Aurora.

The door to his quarters slid open. He figures she'd be done with her bath by now. Seeing as he was talking with his father for a while.

His assumptions were right when he saw Aurora standing by the window near the back of the room. She was running her fingers through her wet hair, combing out the tangles. When she heard the door slide open.

Aurora turned around and smiled.

"Hey, did you get done what you needed to get done?" She asks.

Air'ik cleared his throat to swallow his nerves.

"Yes, I had to contact me father that is all. To let him know how the hunt went and that we are returning to home world." He said, as he began to remove his armor and set it aside.

Once he's done removing everything, he makes his way over to the petite young woman.

Aurora bit her lip slightly, "And...is he ok with me you know, coming back with you?"

A warm smile forms on his face, and he reaches out to tuck a few wet strands behind her shoulder.

"Yes, he's perfectly fine with you coming back with me." Air'ik replied.

He paused for a moment, before he decided to ask her the one important question, he's been wanting to ask her for a while now.

"There is also something very important, I would really like to ask you." He told her.

"Ok, sure. Go right ahead." Aurora said.

She could see for some reason he seems a bit nervous. Which was very uncharacteristic for her warrior, who was usually always so confident and carefree.

"You know, since I first came to Earth, I didn't know what to expect from hunting there. I certainly never expected to end up coming across an ooman pup in distress about to be slain by an ooman badblood.

But when I did save you, you had me intrigued from the start. You showed me that even at your age, oomans can be quite strong and resilient.

I collected many trophies from that hunt and continued to do so with many more trips to Earth I had after that one.

But no matter how many times I went back or how many more trophies I collected, I never stopped thinking about what became of the ooman pup I saved.

At times, I even wondered how she was doing, and what became of her as she grew. But even then, I still never would've thought that our paths would cross again and in such a way.

A part of me was elated to see you again. No longer a pup but a fierce, strong, and beautiful female.

I didn't know then what it was I was feeling and why it became stronger once you came aboard my ship and I started training you.

I didn't know why I liked making you laugh and smile as much as I did. Or why it makes the feelings for you stronger when I did do so.

But I finally realized what those feelings were. I realized why it is you make me feel so alive and happy, why it is that I become afraid when you're in danger, or why it is the need to make you laugh when you're sad.

It's because I love you, Aurora." Air'ik confessed.

A beaming smile slowly crept onto her face.

"I know. I know you do, Air'ik. I know, because I love you too. I have now for quite some time. I never been with someone who makes me feel so alive and safe. Except for you.

You not only saved my life many times, but you also saved me from a lot of other things. My doubts, my fears, you taught me to be more confident and brave.

You're my hero, My Warrior. How could I not love you? When your everything anyone could ever ask for." Aurora said.

His heart leapt at her words. Hearing her finally say that she felt the same way he did, was the best news he could ever receive.

"I'm truly glad you finally told me. I can only hope it will help make it a little easier to ask my question." He said.

"Well, ask me then. You're cute when you're nervous and all, but now the anticipation is killing me." She joked.

He let out a soft trill, that humor of hers is what he was going to look forward to listening to the most. Among other things.

Air'ik reaches out and gently cups her cheeks.

"Will you have the honor of becoming my Life Mate?" He finally asks.

Aurora swore her heart just skipped a beat. He explained to her before what a Life Mate was, how it differs from just being regular mates. Essentially, he was asking her to marry him. That she was the only one for him and that he will have no one else.

A small lump formed in her throat and some tears started to form in her eyes. She huffed out a small chuckle, as one lone tear rolled down her cheek.

"I don't know why you're so nervous. If you know me well enough, then you should already know that my answer is, yes." She said.

Air'ik beamed down at her. Before he scooped her up and brought her in for a kiss.

Aurora pressed her lips to his inner mouth. She felt his long, thin tongue probing her lips. She parted them to allow him access. A small moan left her as their tongues danced with each other.

The kiss slowly intensified, and things started to get a little more heated.

They eventually pulled back for some air. And Air'ik started purring as he ran his mandibles down the side of her neck to her shoulder. He lightly nipped the flesh before running his tongue over it.

Aurora gasped and tightened her arms around his neck.

He could smell her arousal that was steadily getting stronger. It made him start to pump out dia-shui. Air'ik could also feel his own arousal beginning to stir in his loins.

The hunter carried her over to his bed and set her down on it. He then got on top of her and leaned in for another kiss.

Aurora's heart was pounding in her chest, and the strong woodsy like smell coming off of him was starting to make her lightheaded and make her body tingle.

She ran her hands over his shoulders, before placing them in his tresses. Aurora then started to run her fingers over them. He groaned into the kiss and she can feel him begin to harden between her legs.

He started to lightly rub his clothed crotch over her own. It started pressing the cloth she wore against her clit. Air'ik rubbed against it with his growing erection.

Aurora started panting and was becoming wet from the ministrations.

Eventually she placed her hands on his chest and lightly pushed him back. She then reached behind her and undid the tie in the back of her tub top and let it pool in her lap.

His eyes began to dilate with lust, and he reached out to lightly grasp her exposed breasts.

Aurora let out a small gasp that turned into a moan when he ran the pads of his thumbs over her nipples. He felt them pebble beneath his fingers. Then he gently pushed her to lay back down.

Air'ik gave her a short kiss, before he ran his mouth down to her chest.

He sucked one nipple into his inner mouth and ran his tongue over the bud.

Aurora's hips bucked and she let out another moan. He lightly pinched and ran one of his fingers over the other nipple while he suckled the other. By now, her bottoms were quite wet.

He then switched and took the other in his mouth. But instead of running his hand over the other breast, he dragged it down over her stomach and beneath her bottoms.

Air'ik found her clit and pressed one of his fingers against the small bundle of nerves and began to rub it with the pad of his finger.

Aurora's hips bucked again from the sensations he was bringing out of her. Eventually, she couldn't take it anymore and pulled her bottoms down.

And that's when he leaned back up onto his knees and tore his own loin cloth from his body. His erection stood at attention in front of her.

Her eyes widened slightly. Fuck he was big! Is it even going to fit in her!?

Her pussy clenched at the sight of him. He was quite long and thick. It was pretty similar to human man's penis. Only his had some ridges and bumps on the sides.

"Air'ik, just please, take it slow. You're a lot bigger than me after all." She said, already a little out of breath.

He leaned back in and ran his mandibles affectionately over her forehead, before gazing into her eyes.

"I promise, I will never hurt you. I'll be gentle." He softly assured her.

She leaned in and gave him a small kiss.

He reached down and ran his finger over her clit again, making her back arch. He then carefully eased one finger into her to see how wet she was.

Aurora's thighs spread and she let out a small moan from the intrusion. Air'ik pumped his finger slowly and carefully in and out of her opening. Her juices coating his finger.

By now, his erection was straining, and he just wanted to bury himself deep inside of her. But he knew he had to take it slow, so not to hurt her.

He may not have mated before, but he knew how rough and aggressive it could get among his kind. He would see both males and females walking around sporting scratches and bite marks from their mating.

But Air'ik wouldn't do such a thing to Aurora. He's been to Earth enough times to know that oomans are not usually rough with their partners. So, he will try to be as gentle as he can with the petite ooman female.

He eventually drew back his finger and grasped his length. He ran the tip of it over her clit and opening to lube it up with her juices. Before gazing back up at her.

"Ready?" He purred.

"Yeah." She breathed out.

"Just relax, my Da'dtou-di." Air'ik purred.

He then positioned himself over her and started to ease his length into her.

Aurora gasped as he started pushing the tip through her opening. And felt herself slowly begin to stretch to accommodate him. His purring grew louder and let out a small groan.

'Paya! She's tight! And feels so good!' His mind screamed.

His purring continued to intensify until Aurora could feel the vibrations from it all throughout his body. It even traveled down his length inside of her as he continued to slowly inch his way in.

She moaned as the vibrations assault her pussy and made her even more wet. This made it even easier for Air'ik to gradually sink in. And after a few moments most of his length was already inside of her.

Air'ik held himself up on his elbows that were on either side of his mate. He then began to lightly rock his hips.

Aurora grasped his sides and pulled her thighs up to rest against his hips. More moans escaped her as he carefully rocked his hips into hers. She felt full and a bit stretched, but it felt really good. The bumps and ridges on the sides of his dick added to the amazing sensations she was feeling.

Air'ik let out some grunts. For as long as he lives, he swears he will never feel such amazing sensations from anyone else. She may have been quite tight around him, but feeling every dip and curve inside of her passage was driving him crazy.

It was starting to take amazing restraint not to plow into her harder. His muscles tightened and his hands tightly gripped the pelts on the bed. As he willed himself to rock a little faster into her but keep his thrusts shallow.

When he did go a little faster more moans escaped from his mate's lips. The beautiful sounds spurred him on even more.

A growl left him as he pumped into her, and he can feel her channel begin to fluctuate a little around his length.

Aurora can feel herself getting closer to release. Especially, with the head of his cock started rubbing against her G-Spot. She tightened her hold on his sides and dropped her head back into the pelts, as more breathless moans left her.

Air'ik then started to grind his hips into hers, while giving short, shallow jerks.

That did it for Aurora, and she felt her orgasm wash over her like a tidal wave, squeezing his cock in a death grip.

A few strangled moans left Air'ik as he jerked his hips forward a couple more times. He let out a loud howl as his release hit him. And Aurora felt a surge of something hot spill into her, filling her up. Air'ik's thrust became a little jerky as he finished emptying himself inside of her.

He held himself there inside of her until his length stopped pumping seed into her body. His legs felt a little shaky from the release. And he slowly pulled out of her with a satisfied purr.

Air'ik leaned down to look at Aurora. She was laying there flushed and panting. And she had a huge smile on her face.

"Wow, when can we do that again?" She asks, between breaths.

He couldn't help the trilling laughter that escaped from him. As he leaned down to affectionately nuzzle her cheek.

"When we both have strength in our limbs again. Right now, they feel a bit rubbery. At least my legs do." He teased, with some laughter in his voice.

Aurora let out a small chuckle herself.

"I...didn't hurt you at all did I? There were times, I thought I went a little too far. I felt myself hit your cervix a couple times." He said, with some concern.

She shook her head.

"It only hurt for a moment when it happened. But then you pulled back again, and it was fine. But all in all, it was amazing." Aurora told him.

Air'ik couldn't help but puff out his chest with pride upon hearing that. It made him feel good knowing he has pleased his mate. And he was relieved that he didn't hurt her. And was surprised he could keep it reigned in when he did.

Because she felt so amazing around him, his instincts were urging him to go harder and faster. But he fought them back down, not wanting to hurt the woman he loved.

He laid down beside her and pulled her smaller body to his. Aurora placed her head on his chest and draped her arm across his midriff.

"Air'ik? Are you...are you sure we'll be able to have kids? That...it is possible?" she asked.

At first, he himself was unsure in the beginning, even though he originally told her before in the past it was possible. Though he only said it then as not to worry her.

But after what his father just told him, about his ooman grandmother, he now knew for a fact it was very possible. Otherwise, his father wouldn't have come to be, and he himself wouldn't have existed either.

"I promise you, it's definitely possible." Air'ik said, as he pressed a hand to her womb and rubbed it.

Aurora smiled in relief. She was glad to hear it. She has always loved kids and definitely wanted a few of her own. She always pictured herself with a beautiful little girl and a loving husband.

"I'm glad to hear it." She said.

Then she picked her head up to look at him.

"And...it really doesn't bother you that they will look different?" She asked, there was some hesitation in her voice.

Aurora knew there was a chance that with mixed DNA from two separate species, that the children may not look like your average yautja or ooman child. But something in between.

He smiled down at her and cupped her cheek.

"As long as they come out beautiful like you, I could care less." Air'ik said.

A smile lit up her features. And she leaned in to give him a small kiss on his lower mandible.

Air'ik wrapped his arms around Aurora and held her close. Both of them eventually drifted off to sleep.