was firm.
“You cannot go back on the transports to Earth. The Morins are searching on the other side of the wormhole and you will be in constant danger.”
She looked up at him defiantly. “It’s my decision to make, not yours .” Why was he acting so concerned. He never paid attention before to all her other teaching trips. Why now? “Why are you acting like you care all of a sudden?”
He reached for her arms pulling her to him. “I have always cared about your safety and welfare.” How could she not know this?
“No you don’t.” She shook her head because it was just too inconceivable that he would care. Not once had he approached her to spend time with her, ask her what her life was like. Not once.
TylOR had her in his arms now and there was only one thing he could think to do. He leaned down and took her lips in a searing kiss. She was resistant but he was determined. He licked the seam of her lips. She was clamping them shut. He wasn’t going to have it. He pulled her small body tight against his. He reached up with one hand and made her tilt her head back. The move was very commanding. It made her gasp in surprise, which was all the opening he needed.
He plunged his tongue deep inside her luscious mouth. Oh Goddess, she tasted delicious. A sweet gentle flavor that seemed to ignite a fire throughout his entire body. His manhood was hard as it brushed roughly against his pants making him hurt, but it was a good kind of hurt. Why had he been fighting this?
Lizzie was burning with need. How long had it been since she had been with a man? She couldn’t remember. She couldn’t remember anything while she was in TylOR’s arms. He seemed to consume her with his hands on her body, his mouth on hers, and his breath mingling with her own. No man had ever made her feel like this before.
Was this real? Was she truly in TylOR’s arms after months and months of wanting him, needing his touch, and fantasizing about him. Months and months since last watching him flirt with other women. Women that he probably slept with.
The thought of him with other women was like a cold bucket of water dumped on her head. It wasn’t like they had been together, but Lizzie’s self-esteem issues rose up quickly and firmly. Feelings of inadequacy got in the way of what she really wanted, which was to be with TylOR. She jerked out of his arms.
“Elizabeth?” he spoke her name with a need so great. He looked at her with all the desire he felt.
She shook her head. “I can’t do this with you.”
“What? Why not?” He tried to reach out for her again.
She panicked and slapped him unexpectedly. They both stood there stunned for a moment. Oh shit! Lizzie dashed off down the path to take her out of the garden and as far away from him as fast as possible.
TylOR ran a shaking hand over his bare head. What in Kitana just happened? He had her in his arms. Finally after months of wanting her and fighting his attraction—to no avail. Then when he finally touched her and kissed her sweet lips. He must have scared her with his strength. He touched his cheek where she slapped him. No one, especially a female, had ever done such a thing. He was confused, a little angry, and a whole lot aroused. Goddess, help him figure out his female. His, there was no doubt in his mind now that he had a taste of her. She was his. He would search her out and make them both face the truth of what was happening between them. It was time. But first, he had to get his body under control. Easier said than done.
*****
“Is everything in place?” the Purist Leader OrIN asked his Commander.
“Yes, everyone is in place. None of the Prime Leaders have a clue as to what is about to happen.”
“Good. I cannot wait. I almost wish I could be there to see the surprised looks on their faces.” OrIN chuckled.
*****
The next day Lizzie was very quiet as she met Lola and LarIS on the way to the shuttle that would take them to the mountain village. She was