Bridget's Bane: A SciFi Alien Romance

When I duck into my hut, Br'chit sits by the fire, completely wrapped in furs. She looks up when I enter, but the smile on her lips does not reach her eyes.

I refuse to accept any other possibilities.

I feel as if I am peeling away the layers of my mate's secrets with each kiss and caress.

He gathers my hair and pulls it back, and then moves to my neck.

We have never shared kisses or furs. I sleep with O'jek." I pause and add, "Who I am also not sharing kisses or furs with."

going to die if she comes back with the ice planet version of a dildo so I can learn how to pleasure myself. I will just sink right through the floorboards of this hut and melt into the sand.

do you just go up to her and beat your chest and declare that she is your female?"

I say nothing, scowling.

D'see sighs. "It's the latter, isn't it?"

"…Maybe."

I have doubts.

Enormous ones. Goliath ones.

Did you seek me out just so we could talk about how hot you are?"

"Of course not." He scoffs. "I wanted to learn your name, too."

Will you just grunt and beat your chest and hope she decides to fling herself into your furs?"

I consider this for a moment. "…yes?"