Katieran Prime (11 page)

“Just you wait! When the EWG shows up and sees you have an illegal pregnancy, you’re going to be arrested. Then Ren will BEG for me to take him back!” Erica screamed.

Cassie was confused. “What are you talking about?”

Ren heard the security breach announced over his comm link. At first he wasn’t going to respond, but, then he recalled that every security breach so far had involved Cassie. He made his way to the meal room.

When Ren got to the meal room, he found three security guards holding a screaming Erica. There were broken plates and food all over the floor where Cassie was standing. He pushed his way through to get to her side. “What’s going on here?” He demanded of TarAK.

Cassie turned accusing eyes on Ren and asked, “Is the EWG coming here?”

Shit! “Clear the room NOW!”  Ren yelled at TarAK. He waited until security had moved everyone else out of the room. He looked back at Cassie and noticed that she was pale and shaking. When he went to pull her into his arms, she stepped out of his reach.

“What have you been keeping from me?” She demanded with more anger in her voice than before.

Jaxon refused to leave. She went over to stand beside her friend protectively.

Kyd came over to stand beside Ren, but he didn’t take his eyes off Jaxon.  The female warrior might lash out on her friend’s behalf.

Ren took a deep breath as he told her the dreaded news. “There are a few EWG members arriving on the next transport ship.”

“What else are you not telling me?” Cassie asked.

Ren looked into her beautiful green eyes filled with fear and anger. “One of those members of the EWG is, Senator in Training. Scott McCormick”.

Cassie felt light headed and her knees felt like rubber. Down … she was falling down.  She would have hit the floor if a pair of strong male arms hadn’t caught her. 

She had passed out … again. This was getting to be a bad habit with her. She sat there on a soft mattress, probably the same one she used before in the South Medic Wing. She didn’t open her eyes right away. She wanted to hear the conversations going on around her first.

“I told you that you should have told her about the human male.” Kyd stated to his brother.

“Shut up Kyd. How did Erica find out about the EWG?” Ren asked looking at TarAK who stood in the corner of the room.

TarAK stepped forward. “Apologies Prime Leader. One of my men had given the female the information in exchange for sharing of sex. He has been reprimanded.”

Ren growled. “Where is Miss Rowe now?”

“She has been placed in a holding cell until further notice.” TarAK answered.

Kat came in and checked her vitals. “She’s stable. And, she’s awake.” Busted.

Cassie opened her eyes to a room packed full of people. There was Ren’s mom, his cousin, both brothers, TarAK, Jaxon, Kat, and Ren. The remorseful look on Ren’s face nearly broke her heart. Cassie reminded herself that Ren had some explaining to do. “Scott is coming? And how long have you known about him?”

Ren addressed everyone, “Leave us now.” People were tripping over themselves trying to get out of the room. All except Jaxon. She stood with her arms crossed over her chest not making a move to leave. Ren looked at Kyd who sighed, walked over and picked Jaxon up, tossed her over his shoulder, and carried her out fighting him the whole way. He slapped her ass once, which surprisingly, shut her up instantly..

Once everyone was gone, Ren answered Cassie’s questions. “Upon my request, our Legal Advisor hired detectives to find the father. Kyd was notified a few weeks ago of the identity of the male. He was, also, informed that the EWG chose Mr. McCormick as one of the representatives to come to Katiera per the trade agreement. The transport ship is already on route for Katiera.”

“A few weeks ago? When is the transport ship due to arrive?” Cassie asked turning an alarming shade of white.

“Next week.” Ren responded.

“Next week? As in the same week of our mating ceremony?” Cassie asked for clarification.

“Yes.” Ren answered.

Cassie just stared at him. Then, she started to cry.

Oh Kitana. Not tears. He could take yelling, a beating, even the silent treatment. But tears? Oh Goddess help him. He couldn’t handle Cassie crying.

He moved to sit on the bed and took her in his arms. “Please don’t cry my mate. There is nothing to worry about. I will take care of everything.”

She sniffled and pulled back slightly to look at him accusingly, “You’ll take care of everything? Like keeping me in the dark about the EWG members coming here? About Scott coming?”

Ren stiffened at the mention of the other male. “Do you still have love for this male?”

Cassie wiped the tears from her face. Was that it? Was he jealous of Scott? And, did she still love Scott? She paused to think about her feelings. The silence ate at Ren. “I thought I had loved him. But now, I look back and can see that I just wanted a family more than Scott himself. So … no I don’t feel any love for him.”

Ren sighed with relief. But, Cassie wasn’t done talking yet.

“You’re not off the hook yet … mate. The EWG coming here is a big threat to you, me, and the babies. You kept that from me.” She accused him.

Ren nodded in acknowledgement of the extent of his subterfuge. “I only wanted to protect you and … to keep you with me. I will never keep anything from you again.” Ren looked deeply into her eyes so that she would see his sincerity.

Cassie knew he spoke the truth. He hid things from her to protect her and the babies. How could she stay mad at him for that? “Okay.”

She forgave him! And then something else finally caught his attention. He smiled a sexy smile at her, “You called me mate.” It was the first time she had done so.

Cassie blushed and nodded her head. “Yes. You are my mate, but that doesn’t give you leave to keep things …” Cassie was cut off by a very firm insistent male mouth covering hers.

Ren kissed Cassie with all the longing and hope that was deep inside of him. Mate. She finally recognized him as her mate. He needed her … right now. He started to unhook the clasps of her clothing.

Cassie stilled his very proficient hands, “We can’t. Not here. Everyone is waiting on the other side of that door.”

Ren growled from frustration which caused Cassie to giggle. He stopped trying to take her clothes off, but he wasn’t going to give up completely. He lifted her up into his strong arms and carried her to the door. He slid it open with one hand and walked through. She was right. Everyone was still standing there waiting for them.

He addressed Kyd first, “Commander KydEL, make sure that troublesome female is kept under lock and key. I want her on the next available transport back to Earth.” Kyd nodded with no protest.

“TarAK, you will return to your previous position as a personal guard to Cassie. If the Earth representatives try to approach her at any time when I am not present, you are to inform me.” Ren gave him a look that promised retribution if he did anything less than protect Cassie with his life.

TarAK nodded and responded, “Yes Prime Leader.”

Cassie wiggled in his arms. “I don’t need a guard.” Which Ren ignored.

Ren looked at Dr. Morris who had been engaging in a staring match with his brother Syd … interesting. “Is Cassie cleared to leave the Medic Wing?”

Kat was finally able to break eye contact with that annoying man. “Yes of course. But if she experiences any pain in her abdomen, even a tiny bit, she needs to contact me or another medic immediately.”

He gave a firm look at Cassie and she caved, “Fine, I’ll call if I feel anything stronger than a twitch. Satisfied?” She asked Ren sarcastically.

Ren gave her a devilish look, “Not yet, but I will be shortly.” He told her loud enough to make the males in the room laugh and the females blush. He turned back to the small group and informed them that he and Cassie would be unavailable for the next couple of hours. Ren turned and left the Medic Wing with Cassie still in his arms heading back to their suite.

The next few days Ren did everything he could to make it up to Cassie for his keeping things from her. He, also, wanted to give her every reason to not leave him in the event that the human male tried to win her back. She reassured him that she was over Scott, but, sometimes he would find her looking out the window in deep thought and worried that she might be thinking of the other male.

Ren discussed everything with Cassie, making sure that she felt a part of all that he did from day to day with his council responsibilities to planning their mating ceremony. They had decided to wait to have the ceremony until the members of the EWG arrived and could attend as a way to smooth over any political feathers that get ruffled.

Cassie spent the days prior to the mating ceremony doing a lot of soul searching. She told Ren the truth when she said that she no longer loved Scott. Now wondered if she had ever loved him at all.  Every day her feelings for Ren grew stronger. She was falling in love with him. But, how did he feel about her? Was he falling in love with her too?

Today Cassie was getting her final fitting for her wedding dress. It was a mixture of both Katieran and Earth styles. The designer, a human female named Laura Candle, had found a way to take the best of both worlds and make them into a combined, single, beautiful dress.

It was the same green color of the waters of Katiera. Looked similar to a Grecian toga that had a single strap that went from one side to the other, hooking around her neck. Katiera didn’t have pearls, but, they did have these lovely, little, yellow stones that sparkled in the sunlight. The designer and a few of the Katieran women hand sewed the stones into stunning patterns on the dress.

Ren’s ceremonial outfit was formal military attire in Dark Hunter Green with gold hooks. Of course, he would look good in anything he wore. The best part about Cassie’s dress was the way the designer created it to drape down in long sweeping waves and covered most of Cassie’s rather large stomach.

It occurred to Cassie that she was never alone anymore. Either Ren was with her or she would be accompanied by Ren’s mother, cousin, Kat, or sometimes Jaxon. And then there was TarAK, always guarding her. She worried that he might still have feelings for her. She liked him a great deal and hoped that he would find a mate of his own. She had thought about setting up Kat or Jaxon with TarAK, but neither one seemed interested.

The night before the transport ship was to arrive with the EWG members, Ren seemed to become even more attentive. He fed her food by hand. He washed her in the shower and gently dried her body with the towel. He had her lay back on the bed and massaged every inch of her. And when he made love to her, it was slow and gentle bringing tears to her eyes. Afterwards, he held her in his large, warm, strong arms. She had never felt more safe or loved in all her life.

Ren woke with a very uncomfortable hard on. He felt a small soft hand stroking him making his sex even harder. He opened his eyes and looked down to find Cassie kneeling by his hips staring back at him.

“Good morning Ren.” Cassie said in a soft, sexy voice.

“Good morning mate.” He answered with a strained voice.

Cassie kept her eyes on his while she leaned down and took his large member into her mouth. She pulled back releasing him to blow cool air on the bulbous head, causing a rumbling growl to come from him. She returned her mouth and took his shaft as far down her throat as she could. She sucked on him with strong suction while using her tongue to stroke his shaft.

“I’m … going … to … come!” Ren yelled out as his cum shot down Cassie’s throat. She kept her mouth on him sucking every delicious drop. When she pulled away releasing his member with a pop, she sat back and gave him a sexy look full of pride that she had pleased him.

He reached for her intending to put her on the bed so that he could pleasure her. But, Cassie pulled away shaking her head from side to side. “Nuhuh. We don’t have time for that. We both have to wash and dress and then go get ready for that transport ship.”

Ren groaned and covered his eyes with his arm. “I don’t want to.”

Cassie laughed at the full pout of his lower lip. The man was just too damn cute! “Later … we can do more later. Come on, I’ll share my shower with you.” Cassie didn’t wait for him. She got up from the bed completely naked and walked into the bathing room.

Ren sighed. This was going to be a really long day. He smiled remembering how Cassie woke him with her mouth on his cock. At least he had a great start to it.

Chapter 10

The dreaded day arrived. The transport ship with the EWG members was expected just before the Midday Meal.  Accommodations had been arranged to house the EWG in a completely different building. If Ren had his way, he would have put McCormick on the far side of the outer lunas. The Katieran Council wouldn’t like that too much.

Ren kept close to Cassie as they made their way to Morning Meal. TarAK was following at a respectable five paces back. As much as the other male irritated Ren with the occasional worshipful looks he gave Cassie when she wasn’t looking, TarAK seemed to accept Cassie’s choice. He took on his role as Cassie’s guard without any problems.. Ren felt better knowing that TarAK would be there to protect Cassie in the event that Ren couldn’t be.

It was agreed that Cassie would not be present when Ren and the Katieran High Council greet the EWG members. The EWG would be given suites in the neighboring building and allowed to get settled into their rooms. In the morning they would be taken on a brief tour of the Prime city.

After Midday Meal, the EWG representatives would meet formally with the Katieran High Council. The official paperwork for Cassie’s political asylum had been filed with the EWG over a month ago by Lindsey Carreli.  A copy would be available in case the EWG members made an issue out of it.

Ren planned to only mention Cassie as his mate. He would go on to announce his and Cassie’s upcoming mating ceremony, which would take place in two days. The EWG representatives will be allowed to attend the ceremony if they chose to.  Ren hoped to minimize the contact Cassie might have with any of the EWG, especially with the McCormick male.