Lirien's POV
Vael's fingers inside me felt like fire and relief all at once.
I was straddling his lap on the edge of his big bed, my torn clothes half-off, my body shaking as he slowly pumped two thick fingers in and out of my dripping hole. Every push made me moan louder. The slick sound filled the quiet room, mixing with my shaky breaths.
"Vael…" I gasped, my forehead pressed to his. "It's not enough… I need more."
He kissed me again, slow and deep, like he was trying to calm both of us. His free hand rubbed gentle circles on my back. "I know, baby," he whispered against my lips. "But we're taking it slow. I don't want to hurt you."
His words made my chest feel warm even while my heat made everything burn. I was scared we had only just met but the emptiness inside me was louder than the fear. I rocked my hips harder, trying to take his fingers deeper. More slick gushed out, soaking his uniform and my thighs.
"Please," I begged, voice breaking. "I need you inside me. All of you. I can't wait anymore."
Vael groaned low in his throat. His glowing eyes were dark with rut, but he still looked at me like I mattered. Like I wasn't just some omega in heat. He gently laid me back on the bed, the soft sheets cool against my hot skin. He pulled my pants all the way off, then his own uniform jacket and shirt, revealing strong muscles and smooth skin.
He climbed over me, careful not to crush me. "Tell me if it's too much," he said, voice rough but kind. "Anytime. I stop."
I nodded, tears pricking my eyes from how much I needed him and how safe he made me feel at the same time. He lined himself up, the thick head of his cock pressing against my slick entrance. I was so wet it slid in easily at first.
The stretch burned in the best way. I cried out as he pushed in inch by inch, filling me completely. When he bottomed out, his knot already starting to swell at the base, I felt so full I could barely breathe.
"Oh gods… Vael…" I moaned, my hands clutching his shoulders. "You're so big… it feels so good."
He stayed still for a moment, forehead pressed to mine, breathing hard. "You're perfect," he whispered. "So tight and warm around me. I've never felt anything like this."
Then he started moving slow, deep thrusts that made stars explode behind my eyes. Every stroke hit that spot inside me that made my legs shake. I wrapped my thighs around his waist, pulling him closer. The bed creaked softly under us. Outside the window, stars blurred past as the ship flew on.
I lost track of time. It was just us, his scent, his warmth, the way he kissed my neck and whispered my name like a secret. My heat made everything intense, but his touch made it feel like more than just sex.
"Harder," I begged, nails digging into his back. "Please, Vael… knot me. I need it."
He growled, the sound vibrating through me. His thrusts got faster, deeper. His knot swelled bigger, catching at my entrance with every push. I was crying now, overwhelmed with pleasure and emotion.
"I'm close," he panted against my ear. "Gonna lock inside you… fill you up."
"Yes!" I sobbed. "Do it."
With one last powerful thrust, his knot popped inside me and swelled fully. We locked together. Heat exploded through my body as he came, flooding me with warmth. My own orgasm hit hard, my cock spilling between us without even being touched. I clenched around his knot, milking every drop while waves of pleasure crashed over me.
Vael held me tight, kissing my face, my tears, my lips. "I've got you," he kept murmuring. "You're safe. I'm right here."
We stayed locked like that for what felt like hours, floating in the afterglow. He rolled us onto our sides so I could rest against his chest. His fingers stroked my hair gently while his knot slowly went down. I felt full, safe, and strangely happy even though my mind was still foggy from heat.
Eventually the knot slipped free. Vael cleaned us both with a warm cloth from the bathroom, then pulled me into his arms under the covers. I fell asleep listening to his heartbeat, his strong arms around me.
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Lirien's Pov
The next morning, soft lights slowly brightened the room. I woke up first, sore in the best way, my body still humming from everything we did. Vael was still asleep beside me, one arm draped over my waist. He looked peaceful, no captain's mask, just a man who had held me like I was precious.
But then his wrist comm beeped softly. He stirred, eyes opening. When he saw me, a small smile crossed his face, but it quickly turned serious.
"Morning," he said quietly, voice still sleepy. He kissed my forehead. "How do you feel?"
"Better," I whispered. "Still a little sore… but good."
He sat up, running a hand through his messy dark hair. "I have to go to work. Captain's duties, bridge meeting in thirty minutes. I can't skip it." He looked guilty. "I hate leaving you here alone after last night, but the crew can't know about you yet. Not until I figure out what to do."
I nodded. The heat was quieter now, but the memories of how close we had been made me want him to stay. "I understand," I said softly. "Go be the captain. I'll… stay here and rest."
Vael leaned down and kissed me slow and sweet, like he didn't want to pull away. "I'll be back as soon as I can. The door is locked. No one can get in. There's food in the cabinet if you get hungry."
He dressed quickly in a fresh uniform, but before he left, he turned back at the door. His eyes were full of the same mix of worry.
"Last night wasn't just the heat for me, Lirien," he said simply.
Then he was gone, the door sliding shut behind him.
I lay there in his bed, staring at the stars outside the window, my body still marked by his touch. Part of me was scared about what would happen next. But another part a bigger part was already waiting for him to come back.