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  “Raimi, leave her. Can you not sense she is frightened?” the male next to him said just as deeply. Luna turned and looked over at him, her already simmering arousal increasing tenfold. Her reaction to not one, but three males couldn’t be natural or normal. What was it about these males that had her feeling desire for the first time in her miserable life? Luna had been prepared to hold in her revulsion when she offered herself to these men, but never had she expected to feel this.

  “I’m only having a bit of fun with her, Genet.” The one next to Raimi, Genet, stared at her with eyes the color of the foam of the Malisha Sea. They were a light green, pale and hypnotizing. The feeling of a thumb smoothing over the sensitive flesh of her inner wrist had her dragging her gaze back to Raimi’s.

  “I do not smell fear, Genet,” Raimi murmured seductively. A fresh gush of moisture seeped out of her. Whether she was wet from his remark, or from the way the three of them watched her with clear lust, had confusion storming through her. It was like a fire burned within her, burning her from the inside out.

  “Are you hungry?” The one with the violet eyes had her instantly looking at him, drawn in by the mesmerizing way his voice wrapped around her. There was no doubt he was the eldest, not when clear leadership poured from him in waves. “Come closer, female.”

  She obeyed without hesitation, not even feeling shame over that fact.

  “You have not answered me.”

  She licked her lips and looked at each one before bringing her gaze back to the eldest. Revealing anything to these males seemed dangerous, but then again if they saw her as a person and not a pleasurable object they might sympathize with her situation.

  “I don’t know what you mean, Sir.” He made a low hum in his throat, and she didn’t miss how the other two shifted in their seats.

  “That title sounds delicious coming from you.” The corner of his full mouth kicked up. “Shall I tell it like it is?”

  Luna knew what he was referring to, but she certainly wouldn’t admit that she wanted them. Besides, she knew damn well their senses were far more attuned than hers, and they could smell her desire. Did they get off on humiliating her? When she didn’t respond he leaned forward so his arms rested on the table. She let her eyes take in the hard muscular chest and limbs. With the intricately tattooed swirl designs that wrapped around both of his thick forearms and bulging biceps, he certainly was an impressive creature. They all were. She knew enough about his kind that those tattoos spoke of his lineage and royal blood, and of his prowess on the battlefield. This male was the next in line for the throne, that much she knew without a doubt.

  “I like my females shy and docile.” His somewhat change of subject took her back a bit. “Let me introduce myself before I tell you how things will go.” His words were right to the point, as if he wasn’t accustomed to hearing the word “no”. “I am Erak, the eldest son of King Manatak Asek. These are my brothers, Genet,” he pointed to the male with the sea foam eyes, “and that is Raimi.” He gestured toward the male with the eyes that reminded her of the darkest sky.

  The three of them were the most masculine and powerful males she had ever seen, and that was saying a lot since she had seen an array of beings from all over the galaxy. She couldn’t think clearly, not when all of them were watching her like she was the main course at a feast

  “Luna.” Erak murmured her name like it was sex and he had just come.

  Where had that thought come from? This was just too much. The way her mind and body were acting was a foreign feeling and she didn’t care for it, but she had to continuously remind herself that if she wanted out of here, she had to play the part. Play the part, Luna. Get over your fear of the unknown, especially if you want to live.

  “What say you, Luna? Would you like to join us at our table?” Erak spoke roughly. “We can smell how hungry you are.” Taking an involuntary step back, she glanced around the tavern and saw Maximo in the corner, speaking to one of the more frequent flyers at the bar. Although there were females dancing all around, their tits and cunts on display for the taking, the Aktullas seemed intent on how she would respond.

  “I ... please excuse me.” She was surprised when they let her walk away. On any other night she would have had to fend off the drunken males that were intent on taking what they wanted. Moving quickly to the kitchen door, she opened it and stepped inside. Willing herself to stay calm, Luna breathed in deeply and tried to get control of herself. Talking about doing something was not the same as being presented with it, that she found out instantly. Of course she wanted to escape, wanted to survive, but everything had moved at a lightning pace. No, this was right, and the direction she needed things to go. She needed to get out there before they decided she wasn’t worth their time, that she was too flighty, and before she blew her chance at having them take her off this fucking planet.

  Chapter Four

  Erak watched the small and fragile human female disappear behind the door. “Brothers, I want her.” Erak glanced at Raimi and glowered. He may agree with Raimi, but he could tell that they had also startled her with their aggressive moves. Clearly she was an innocent amongst the trash. He had no intentions of even wanting a female when they first made the decision to travel to find their mates, but then he had seen her, and everything he had thought, wanted, and felt, changed in that one moment. . The scent of her desire had saturated the air around them, causing his damn dick to go hard instantly.

  “I want her, too,” Genet murmured. Erak took a long drink of his ale and glanced at his brothers. They were all staring at the door that she had disappeared behind, as if they could see Luna through the wood and steel. For some reason this tavern had called to him and his brothers, and he was confused as to why he felt this attraction to a female, and a human at that. This was one of the more primitive establishments that he had been to, but then again every business on this planet wasn’t much for advanced technology. The pull to take her, claim her, and mark her was so strong inside of him that he was stunned by the intensity. Sex was just that … sex, but he knew, without even having been between her thighs, that being with her would be something far different. Was it the fact some part of him feared the thought of settling down with a mate, that when he had seen the first female to strike his interest he wanted her like nothing else? He had never felt this before, but then he also had never been in the situation where he was on a mission to find the mother of his sons. The owner, Maximo, had offered them the chance to de-flower a virgin, Luna to be more specific. Although the idea was tempting, neither Erak nor his brothers were the kind of males that needed to purchase a female for the night, virgin or not.

  He hadn’t granted the little maggot Maximo a response on the subject, and didn’t plan on buying what he offered, for he and his brothers found the very idea of selling a being for any purpose, but especially for another’s pleasure, cowardly and disgraceful. But this was the way of their planet, and had been for longer than Erak had been alive. The strange thing was, Erak felt no jealousy over the fact Genet and Raimi wanted Luna. Oh, they had shared plenty of females, but Erak wanted Luna with a ferocity that he had never felt before, and knowing his brothers wanted her in that way as well, should have made every territorial and possessive instinct in him rising, but instead he felt acceptance. Shaking off the thoughts, he took another long pull from his ale. Trying to draw his thoughts away from wanting a female that’s species was so fragile he could easily harm or even kill her if she did give herself over to them.

  “I don’t think any of us will be having her this night or any other for that matter. She was far too apprehensive, especially when all three of us came after her like we were Bralen monsters in heat.” Genet growled, and Raimi scoffed.

  Erak knew the truth to his brothers’ words, and although Raimi looked put out, there was acceptance in the youngest Asek as well. Females continued to dance around them, their nipples rock hard and a hairbreadth away from the brothers’ mouths, despite the fact they had alrea
dy told them they were not interested. Even knowing that they had probably scared Luna off, Erak wasn’t interested in any other female. Erak’s cock deflated, and he brushed one away when she rubbed the side of her tit in his face.

  “Not interested.”

  She made a pouty sound and tried to entice him again, but when he glared at her she slinked away smartly. Despite Genet’s and Raimi’s desire for Luna, he had no doubts his brothers would take company in the high selection of females, but when he glanced over at them he saw them just as disinterested as he was.

  Interesting.

  For far too long Luna stayed in the back, and Erak forced himself not to go to her. The need to actually go to her was unsettling. Neither Erak nor his brothers wanted for female companions, and they certainly didn’t go after sex. They continued to drink copious amounts of alcohol, but the ale did nothing but make him hornier for the petite little thing. She couldn’t have been much more than twenty human years old, so very young compared to his one-hundred and twenty-nine. He closed his eyes and pictured her, which wasn’t smart since his cock throbbed behind his leathers, aching to be released and be buried inside of her sweet heat. Her hair was a deep shade of red, and one that he found intensely alluring. Her eyes were the lightest shade of blue, like the three Alges moons that lined the sky above his home world. Her body, even so small in comparison to theirs, screamed of womanly curves and lush softness. He wanted to feel her naked beneath him, shaking and sweaty, and all his.

  A glance at his brothers showed him that they watched him with knowledge of exactly where his thoughts were, because by just looking into their faces he could tell they, too, were thinking the same.

  “I want her, too, brother,” Genet said, his voice a rough growl of unrestrained desire.

  “As do I.” They both turned and looked at Raimi.

  “She is but a fragile human. How can we expect her to take on one of us, let alone all three?” Genet’s concern had crossed Erak’s mind of course. They had never been with a human before, always finding that particular species too weak and frail for the likes of their passion.

  “If she accepts us, gently, brothers. Very gently,” Erak said right before he brought his mug to his lips and finished off his brew. Once the nearly nude females left them in peace Erak leaned back and watched them saunter over to the other patrons. There were species of every kind in the bar, and as entertaining as this night had been thus far, he needed to find Luna before his dick burst.

  He shook his head because he was thinking far too hard. Luna still hadn’t surfaced, so he lifted his mug and gestured to another waitress for another round.

  Moments later a Belladem female, a humanoid species with grey tinted skin and bright blue hair, arrived at their table. She had the biggest tits he had ever seen, but then again that was another trademark of her species.

  “For the fierce Aktulla males.” She set down three mugs of ale in front of them. For several seconds she stood on the other side of their table, and when they continued to stay silent she spoke once more. “Will you not sample what I offer?” Her voice was a feminine purr of suggestion. She lifted her breasts in a show of display, and because the mounds were so large, and her black tongue so long, she easily wrapped the muscle around one of her hard nipples.

  “Not tonight.” She frowned, but nodded and left.

  “Erak, I don’t know about you, but I need to fuck, and the one I want hasn’t returned from the back,” Genet said, his voice strained.

  “I agree. My cock is hard as steel for that little human. I think we should go back there and get her.” Raimi reached down and adjusted himself.

  Erak agreed with both of his brothers, but going after her was not an option.

  “Scaring her into submitting to us is not an option. She was hesitant when all three of us showed an interest earlier. Clearly she is not accustomed to that, and I’m not about to corner her. I want her just as badly as you two, but she needs to come to us willingly. Has that not the way it has been with our kind?” They may be going to search for females to carry their sons, but that didn’t mean they wouldn’t let said females come to them, and choose who they wanted to mate with. The only problem was, could he uphold his own words and stay away from sweet, sweet Luna?

  ****

  Luna leaned against the wall and took one more deep breath. She needed to get back out there before Maximo came looking for her. She didn’t know how long she had been in the storage room, maybe but a few moments, but that was enough to enrage Maximo, that she was certain of. With her mind made up on what she was going to do about the Asek warriors, she steeled herself and pushed away from the wall. Before she could go back to where the Aktullas were the door beside her banged open, and she whirled around.

  “Ah, there you are, princess.” Maximo shut the door behind him and grinned. Thin lips stretched over his decaying teeth. “Hiding, are you?”

  “No.” She straightened her shoulders and glared at him. He was by her in the next instant, his stench surrounding her.

  “I think you were. I think that is exactly what you were doing, Luna.” He reached up and gripped the back of her neck, trying to pull her closer. She used all her strength to hold her ground. “You see, the Aktullas won’t even purchase you for the night, and they don’t care what species of female they bed.” He leaned in closer and ran his nose up her cheek. A revolting shiver raced up her spine. “If I can’t sell you, then what good are you but wiping up tables and warming my bed?”

  The slimy feel of his tongue along her temple had her squeezing her eyes shut. She pushed him away, but he was stronger than she was. It was a damn shame that most species were physically superior to humans.

  “You steal from me, and now I can’t even sell you to make up the cost. I guess I’ll just have to take out your payment in the form of sexual favors.”

  “No.” She tried to push him away again, but he moved closer until her hands were sandwiched between their bodies.

  “Wrong word, princess, and one I don’t particularly like anyways.” His species was humanoid in appearance, but that was where their similarities ended. His kind was cruel and disgusting, degrading and appalling.

  “Let me go, Maximo, or I’ll scream.” His chuckle was anything but humorous.

  “Go ahead. No one can hear you with all the noise. And besides, you think they care? Remember where you are, princess, and that to everyone else you are nothing but a whore to be used and discarded.”

  His vile words brushed over the surface of her body, but didn’t penetrate her soul. She had lived with cruel words, hateful actions, and all forms of abuse from every part of this planet. The ones that had cared for her had been the only light in this darkened world, and she missed that warmth terribly.

  “Maximo, we have an issue with a fight between a Kabulla beast and a Hatuni.” Meesha rushed in, but came to a sudden halt, her unrestrained breasts swaying from the force. She looked between her and Maximo, and then back at Luna. A look of sympathy crossed her face, but she didn’t make a move to pull the filthy male off of her. Maximo cursed and turned to look at Meesha.

  “Dammit. I’ll be out there momentarily.” When Meesha didn’t move right away Maximo barked out, “Get the fuck out. I said I’d be there soon.” She scurried off without a backward glance. When they were left alone once more he turned back to her and grinned. “By the end of the night you’ll be mine, princess.” With that he pushed away from her and glared. “Now get your ass back out there, serve my patrons, and just remember that once the last customer leaves, your virginity will be mine.”

  Bile rose in her throat, but she didn’t give in to the urge to vomit. With one last look he turned and stalked off. For several moments all Luna did was stand there, trying to catch her breath and decide what she was going to do next. She moved to the small window in the door and peered out. She needed to see if striking a deal with the Aktullas would even benefit her, or if Maximo would find out and get angrier yet. She looked over at
them, saw the nude females dancing lewdly right in front of them, and defeat settled inside of her. How could she compete with females like that? They were gorgeous, exotic, and knew how to move to tempt a male. They also knew how to pleasure a man, unlike her. Besides, Maximo had already told her they refused to purchase her. They were warriors, used to getting what they want. No doubt they wanted experience, not a naive human female that had never had sex, let alone been kissed.

  Turning away and looking around frantically, she knew she had to leave now. She’d go home, get the small pack of essentials she had packed, and run as fast and hard as she could. She could go to where the crafts departed, maybe see about getting on one of them to help her. It was worth a shot, even if she doubted it would get her very far. One thing was for sure, no way in hell was she letting Maximo claim anything of hers. She slipped out the back door, her heart beating so fast and hard she couldn’t hear anything besides it banging in her ears.

  Her small shack was only a few minutes from Tao, and when she rounded the corner and saw it come into view a sigh of relief escaped her. Darting as quietly and stealthily as she could, she slipped into her home and shut the door behind her. For only a second she allowed herself the moment to calm her racing heart, but she knew she had to jump into action, because once Maximo realized she was gone he’d come for her.

  The bag where she had packed the essentials for a speedy escape sat behind her bed. It had a change of clothes, a sock filled with her life savings, a few cans of food and some bottles of clean water. Looking around to see if she needed anything else, she tightened her hold on the tattered strap of her pack. She walked over to her mattress and lifted the stained and frayed weight up. Sitting like a jewel in garbage was her adoptive mother’s only possession worth anything. The large q’anna shell hair barrette wasn’t worth anything, but it meant everything to Luna. Slipping it into her pocket, she glanced around once more. She needed to hurry if there was any hope of escaping with her life intact. Slinging the bag over her shoulder, she was just about to leave when Maximo’s enraged voice came from just outside the front door. There was nowhere to escape since there were no windows in her home, and her only way out was currently blocked by a maniac.