Kneus: A Terraneu Novel (Book Four) (9 page)

“Well the scan is showing your body chemistry is
off.” Gwen read the report again to make sure. “I am going to use the portable
unit and do a fix on those levels. It is just an after effect of the pregnancy
and nothing to be alarmed about.” Gwen assured her friend. When she had said
her chemistry was off Mairi’s eyes welled with tears and for a moment...fear.

“Thank you Gwen.” Mairi sniffed, “I appreciate the help.”

“Of course Mairi, we are friends.” She held Mairi’s hand until the
portable unit got in her way. “You are young and healthy, this is just minor
hiccup. We will have you right as rain in no time at all.” Letting go she moved
to the other table.

“Thian should be here any moment.” Gwen smiled at Jen, “I’m pleased you
got to try out the new medical gown, what do you think of the design?”

“They are really comfortable and my butt is covered!” Jen laughed.

Before Gwen could comment the door’s opened and in rushed Thian...
Knollig, Knaleg, Kniam and Kneus.

“What...” Gwen got out before Knollig hurried to Mairi.

“I was told you were in here too!” He rushed out, “What is wrong? Gwen?
Kneus? What is she in the medical unit for?”

Gwen looked to Kneus who was absently reading the computer console. He
raised his eyes to her, and then nodded his head slightly. He was going to let
her answer his brother! She found that oddly sweet that he was deferring to
her.

“Mairi has been feeling overwhelmed, which is entirely normal after
giving birth. Just to be safe I wanted to check her hormone levels and body
chemistry to make sure there wasn’t anything seriously wrong.”

“And? You have the medical unit working on her which means you found
something wrong.” Knollig sounded on the verge of panic so Gwen hurried to
answer.

“There is only a slight issue with her blood work and the medical unit is
fixing it.” Gwen assured him, “Mairi had a really easy pregnancy, and sometimes
it is only afterward that issues arise. We caught it early, and she is going to
be fine!”

“Honestly Knollig stop harassing Gwen. She is only trying to help.” Mairi
laughed up from the medical table. “You need to let her move on to Jen...I
can’t wait to hear the news.”

Gwen looked at Jen and Thian who had sat patiently through Knollig’s
questioning.

“Do you mind having the scan with others in the room?” she asked.

Thian was the first to answer, “We talked about it this morning when Jen
discovered her ‘zit’. We are happy to share this moment with everyone.”

“Okay then.” Gwen said as she moved another portable unit to scan Jen.
“Please lie back for me.” Jen instantly rested back on the cushions. Gwen
noticed that she was holding Thian’s hand tightly in her grip, his poor fingers
were beginning to turn purple. “Here we go. I only need to place it over your
lower abdomen and run a pregnancy scan.” Gwen placed the unit where she had
indicated, then pushed a button.

Everyone held his or her breath. Less than ten seconds later there was a
loud beep. Gwen jumped because it had come from the unit behind her. Mairi had
finished it seemed and just as she turned to Mairi another beep sounded causing
her to jump again. Gwen started laughing in nervousness.

“Okay, who first?” she asked, torn between Mairi and Jen.

“You can see to Jen first.” Mairi helped her out by saying, “Knollig can
get me out from under here.”

Gwen gave Mairi a grateful look then turned back to Jen. “Let’s see what
the scan says.” After taking a second to move the portable unit she glanced at
the readings. “It will show in the archived data that on this date, the mated
couple of Thian and Jen were confirmed to be...pregnant.” Gwen informed the
couple. Jen immediately burst into tears, Thian frantically whispering that
whatever was wrong he would fix it. Gwen looked to Kniam and Knollig since they
had gone through this with their mates.

“It is because of happiness she is crying.” Kniam told his friend, moving
to slap his shoulder.

“Yes. The hormone levels will jump around and your mate will act totally
irrationally at times.” Knollig informed Thian.

“Hey! I resent that.” Mairi had joined the group at the bedside of her
friend. “We do not act totally irrationally when pregnant!”

“Really?” both males looked at each other and Kniam raised his eyebrow.

“Okay, maybe Amber was willing to go through the port pad. We don’t know
that it was harmful though.” Mairi felt like she was defending all womanhood
since Jen was still incoherent on the bed. “There’s a lot going on inside a
woman’s body when she is making another human being. Give us a break!”

“We need to let Thian and Jen have a moment alone.” Gwen ushered the
others away from the bed and toward the door. “Maybe we can have a surprise
congratulations party at the swimming pond for them later?” she whispered as
they reached the opening.

“I like that idea!” Mairi whispered back. “I will go get Amber and the
others to help. We will meet you at the children’s swim area just before dark.”

Gwen nodded then turned to Kneus and Knollig, “If they stay together make
sure both of them get to the swimming pond. If they are not together, you make
sure Thian gets to the swimming pond, and we will make sure Jen does.” She made
sure to add, “It is a surprise so don’t say why, make up an excuse to be
there.”

“We understand the idea of it being a ‘surprise’ Gwen. We won’t let it
slip.” Kneus gave her a quick kiss then hurried off with Knollig.

Gwen sighed in frustration. She was forever getting quick kisses from
Kneus. She knew they were attracted to each other. When Kneus let his guard
down and she was able to be close to him for longer than two seconds, the
sexual chemistry between them was obvious. Was the fact that they had gone from
working together as colleagues, to friends, then colleagues who were friends,
to a couple who happened to be dating that was the problem? Maybe Kneus was confused
on what type of physical affection to show, and when it was acceptable to show
it. She would have to talk with him tonight at the party. She didn’t think
taking care of her sexual frustrations solo was going to satisfy her for much
longer.

The party was a huge success. Thian and Jen had
decided to wait on finding out the number and sex of the baby(s), since
Terraneu pregnancies seemed to result in multiples, so in order to decorate
Amber had gone with every color. Ribbons were floating on the breeze and she
had lights flickering on every tree. They had music playing in the background
and extra lounge chairs brought from other areas of the swimming pond. It was
open invitation so almost all the residence of Terraneu had at one point or other
in the duration of the party been by to congratulate Thian and Jen. Mairi and
Knollig had stayed for as long as they could, then left for home when the
babysitters had informed Knollig telepathically that Chloe and Celeste were in
need of feeding.

Kneus and Gwen had spent time on the lazy river,
drifting around on the current. As the night settled over them, some couples
began dancing. Gwen jumped at the chance to get close to Kneus, and talk with
him about where he felt they were headed as a couple. Did he want a physical
relationship or to stay as they were? Moving into his arms for a slow song Gwen
took the opportunity to start a serious conversation.

“Kneus, can I ask you something?” She waited for him
to be looking at her then she blurted, “Do you still find me sexually
attractive?” She felt relief at asking, now she had to hope she liked the
answer.

His face showed surprise for a second then he
answered, “You are very desirable.”

“Is there a reason you are hesitant to have a deeper
physical relationship?” She needed to know what he was thinking, “Our dates
have been really fun. Don’t get the wrong idea that I don’t enjoy spending time
with you.” She hurried to add, “But the idea of dating and getting to know one
another is that you eventually make a physical connection.”

“I did research on Earth when I was there on the
romantic ideals of women in different cultures, that way I could make the
questionnaire for McPherson Match Making specific to our needs.” The music
stopped and he slowly moved away from the crowd, holding her hand in his.
“Seeing the data on what women find appealing, isn’t the same as trying to be
romantic.” He moved along the paths until he came to a private bench. They
could still see the lights and hear the music, but would have some privacy.
“Would you like to sit here?”

“Sure.” Gwen sat down with Kneus next to her and his
arm draped along the back of her shoulders. His hand fell to her upper arm and
he rubbed absently as he talked.

“I want you to understand I just don’t know where to
start.” He sighed.

“Start where you feel like.” Gwen didn’t know what
he was holding inside so didn’t know how he could get it out in the open.

“Ever since my mission to Earth I have held back
from being close with the women.” He spoke hesitantly at first, and then it all
came out in a rush. “At first because I didn’t know how long I would be away
from Terraneu, and that is where they were going. Then when it all fell apart
and I was home again, I hesitated because there always seemed to be another emergency
to handle. Something important for me to do.” He looked down, “Not that I don’t
realize that those are just excuses, because I do. When I kissed you after the
twins’ birth, it was the most incredible feeling to hold you.” He smiled wryly
and drew in a deep breath. “I guess I am just afraid.”

Gwen sat in shocked silence for a moment taking in
Kneus’ words. He was afraid...she had to ask, “What are you afraid of?”

“Everything...well not
everything
!” He moved
his arm from around her shoulder to face her. “I am confident in my abilities
with technology, and working with the male council. All of the things I’ve done
successfully for thousands of years.” His eyes became stormy, “I am not
confident in my ability to
please
you. I see the happiness my brothers
have, and I’m afraid to mess up my chances for the same by being a horrible
partner. I feel like I am under such enormous pressure to get it right.” Kneus
had color flushing his face and shrugged nervously before adding. “What if I am
a horrible lover?”

Gwen didn’t say anything for a few seconds. That
Kneus was uncertain about pleasing her as a life partner was laughable. He was
the most intelligent, funny, wonderful person she had ever worked with or
dated. That he was hesitant about his ability to please her as a lover wasn’t
as humorous. Having never had sex before she could understand his apprehension.
She needed to find a way to make him realize that all couples had doubts, even
if they were with their hundredth lover.

“You need to forget all the things that you
‘researched’ and focus on what I’m saying right now.” Gwen moved closer and
decided to be brutally forward. It couldn’t possibly hurt and maybe that is how
Kneus needed her to communicate, “When we decide to become lovers, we will work
together
to make the experience enjoyable. It is not solely on me to
please you, and it is not solely on you to please me. The fun part is getting
to experiment until you know what your partner likes.”

“I don’t know.” Kneus started but Gwen interrupted.

“I know you Kneus. You will try to think it through
when some things are best experienced.” Gwen stood up and grabbing Kneus’ hand
started for her dome. She wasn’t going to let him try to reason or excuse his
way out of becoming closer to her. Then she laughed softly at the
circumstances. If someone had told her a year ago that she would be dragging a
smoldering hot, smoky eyed, entirely too virile for her peace of mind, male off
to bed to try to seduce out of his virginity, she would have had them
institutionalized for insanity.

Reaching her dome she pulled Kneus inside, then
using the settings on her door she locked it so no one could interrupt them.
Moving to have him sit on her chaise, she left him to go get two glasses of
water. Upon returning she saw Kneus frozen in the same spot. Sitting straight
as a lance, his hands drumming nervously on his knees. Smiling to herself at
the picture he made she handed him his glass and set hers on a table. Kneeling
between his legs, she reached for one foot to take off his boots.

“What...” Kneus jumped when her hand touched his
leg.

“I am just taking off your boots so you can be more
comfortable.” She lowered her head so that he couldn’t see her smiling. “Relax
and drink your water.” With quick movements she had released the clasps on his
boots, and pulling and tugging got the first one off. “See, one down and one to
go.” She couldn’t resist running her finger along the bottom of his foot. His
whole leg jerked and he choked on some water he had just taken a drink of.

Coughing and sputtering he gasped, “Gwen.”

“Sorry. Just testing your reflexes.” She lied. “Now
to get the other boot off.” She made short work of the other boot. Then climbed
up on the chaise to sit on the backrest, her knees on the outside of his
shoulders. Pulling him back ever so slightly, she pushed the vest off his
shoulders and down his arms. “Relax Kneus. Remember our kiss from before. How
it felt to be together.” The muscles under her fingers bunched and trembled.
When the vest was tossed to the side of the chaise she moved to massage his
shoulders. They were so tense it was like rubbing marble. He had regained his
former musculature and currently his shoulders, back and biceps were bulging
from tension. She could only image how his abs would be hard and flexing. The
thought that soon she would be touching all that tanned perfection, and if she
was lucky being touched back, made her nipples tighten and dampness start
between her legs.

“Keep drinking your water.” She whispered
soothingly. “Just close your eyes and enjoy the massage.” Working her fingers
harder into his skin, she moved them over his shoulders and arms until finally
they relaxed under her touch. Happy with her success so far, she leaned away
from his back so she could add that part of him to her massage as well. Whew
she thought to herself, seducing a virgin is hard work! She just stopped the
burst of laughter from escaping. That would ruin the mood for sure, and she was
just getting started. Over his shoulders, back and arms then around again. After
a few passes she added his chest into the circuit until it was shoulders, arms,
back and chest. His head was laying forward, his eyes closed in pleasure.
Leaning forward again, she let her fingers go from his shoulders down his chest
to his abs. running her fingers down his sides and around to play on each
muscle of his stomach. Sliding behind him, she put her knees next to his hips,
and wrapped her arms under his. Her front was now pressed into his back, her
hands able to reach and play with the whole front of his body.

“Now.” She pressed her lips to the sensitive skin
just under his ear, “Don’t you feel much better?” She let her tongue flick out
to play with his earlobe, and then took the skin between her teeth for a
playful nibble. She felt Kneus shudder against her.

“Uh, Gwen I’m not sure...” Kneus wasn’t able to
finish because Gwen’s hands were still busy. She had been playing absently with
his abs, but just when Kneus went to say something she had moved them between
his legs.

“You may not be sure.” Gwen teased, her tongue
playing with his ear, “But your body has a mind of its own.” She had managed to
get his pants unclasped and the flaps open. His body was definitely interested
judging by the massive erection he was sporting. Gwen’s excitement was growing
faster than the bulge in his pants. She remembered what he felt like in her
hand. The heat of his soft skin would be in sharp contrast to the steely
hardness. She wouldn’t be able to get her fingers completely around him, but
that didn’t stop her from trying. Grabbing him at the base she flexed her
fingers around him as far as they could go. Moving her lips from his ear to
lick and bite his neck, Gwen heard him groan softly. Climbing up from the
chaise, she moved to stand in front of Kneus. She admitted that it gave her a
certain thrill to know that Kneus had never been with another woman. She would
be his first, and if she had her way
only
, sexual partner.

Pulling him to stand before her, she put her hands
on either side of his hips and pushed his pants down his legs. He managed to
step out of them on his own, kicking them halfway across the room. Laughing at
his over zealousness she pulled him with her to the bedroom. She had requested
a slightly lower bed frame, so when she pushed Kneus back onto the mattress his
knees were at hip level to her. Spreading his legs she stepped between them.
“You can prop your head with a pillow if you want to watch.”

“Watch what?” Kneus moved to grab a pillow just as
she bent to place her lips against his stomach. Gwen looked up to see Kneus had
grabbed the pillow then froze. His eyes were flashing purple flames, then he
blinked and his lashes brushed his cheeks to fly open again when she licked his
belly button. Without warning she moved lower, sucking one of his balls into
her mouth her fingers playing with the other. Her hair fell forward to brush
against his stomach. When she was done torturing that ball with her tongue, she
moved to the other one. Laving both balls with her tongue until his erection
was rock hard and straining. That was the problem when you started with the
balls she lamented to herself. Now he was so large, there was no way to get all
of him into her mouth. Smiling to herself Gwen came up with a new plan. Placing
her cheek flush against his stomach, she opened her mouth against his shaft as
far as she could. This only put her lips about halfway, but she was able to
move her mouth up and down his length making him wet. Using her teeth and
tongue to excite Kneus as much as she could. Her fingers keeping busy playing
with his balls. She moved to the other side and repeated the process. Kneus’
shaft was nice and lubricated, now it was time to play with the tip. Moving her
mouth over him, she sucked in as much length as she could. Pulling him as deep
as she could before she gagged, she moaned with him at the back of her throat.
She knew this would feel good against his sensitive tip, and when he grabbed
her hair and groaned himself, she knew it had. Moving along his shaft, her
tongue playing with the tip, she worked on him until she was just as excited as
he was.

Releasing him from her mouth with one last, hard
suctioning...Gwen climbed the bed to rest her knees next to his hips. Leaning
forward so she could rub her breasts into his chest. One hand reached and placed
his arm over his head. Then she positioned his other arm over his head. With
her hands framing his face, she kissed Kneus with all the passion she felt. She
nibbled and sucked his lower lip into her mouth until he opened his lips to
accommodate her tongue.

Pressing back with her hips she was able to slide
the first few inches of his shaft into her welcoming warmth. Groaning against
his mouth at the stinging sensation, she pulled forward a fraction then pushed
back again, it was slow going. He was much larger than any male she had known
before and the stretching was almost painful. Working forward and pressing back
she was finally able to take all of him. Widening her legs just a bit, she
adjusted one last time and he was as deep as he could go. She was fully seated
on his pulsing shaft. Twining his fingers in hers, with her elbows next to his
head on the mattress, she started to move her hips rolling and flexing them. In
this position she was able to rub her breasts against his chest as she rode
him, the dual pressure and friction on both pleasure points was driving her
mad.

“You don’t have to move in this position, just
feel.” Gwen was taking gasping breaths, Kneus matching her in his excitement.
His fingers flexed harder on her own.

“This feels so good Gwen.” He rasped out. “You are
squeezing me so tightly, and your body is so warm and wet.” She clenched her
muscles in a Kegel exercise she had learned about.