Ashley wanted to give him the heir and family she knew he craved. Was it so wrong to want a happily ever after in such a twisted world? Was it selfish to want to raise a child in such uncertain times?
“Ash…” He kissed down her neck, her body sparking to life. Nothing seemed to matter when he touched her. He brought her out of reality to that perfect place where just the two of them existed. She closed her eyes, savoring the feel of his scruff against her skin. His soft touch made her skin break out in gooseflesh.
She parted her thighs without being asked, her pussy already wet and aching. Sex was such an easy escape, and Ashley could see how easy it would be to become addicted. “I need you,” she said. Her voice sounded too loud in the silent room. Only the distant sound of the retreating storm broke the hush.
“I’ll never say no to you, baby.” He ran the backs of his fingers along her soft inner thigh, so close to where she needed him. She was already naked, and for the first time, she felt comfortable in her skin. Draven loved her big tits and every rounded curve. “Tell me what you want.”
She licked her lips, her heart racing. “I want you to fill me with your seed.”
He groaned, leaning over to kiss her mound.
Ashley gasped, squeezing the sheets in a fist.
“I’m going to give you all of this.” He took her hand, wrapping her fingers around his big dick.
“It’s so hard.” She gave him a little squeeze, loving how easy it was to get a reaction from him. “And all mine.”
“Can you take me again?”
Just then a siren wailed, loud and grating, like the ones she used to hear when the cities were being decimated. Draven bolted up and rushed to the window. Spotlights passed by the glass in slow circles.
“What’s happening?” she asked, pulling the covers up to her chest as she sat up.
“There’s trouble. Get dressed, and stay in the room. Understand?”
He rushed to get clothes on, and she was terrified he would get hurt or worse. She’d only just gotten him, and already couldn’t imagine the rest of her life without him.
“What about you? It could be dangerous.”
“I’ll be fine. Don’t open the door for anyone.” Then he was gone.
Ashley knew how dangerous it was outside the kingdom. It was beyond survival of the fittest. Evil was widespread, and there was no room for decency left. It was so easy to forget living in Draven’s Kingdom, but the sirens brought back bitter memories.
She got dressed, even putting on her shoes, just in case. It was torture being locked up in the tower, not knowing what was happening. She paced the room, moving from one window to the next. There was life below, men rushing about, weapons in hand. She couldn’t make out what the voices were saying, so she tried to lift open the window.
That’s when she heard noise from inside the room.
Ashley took soft steps, listening, her nerves frayed. Someone was trying to get in the bedroom door. Was it Draven? He had the key.
What would she do if someone broke in and wanted to hurt her? She had nothing to use as a weapon. Maybe she’d try to hide under the bed.
The door swung open before she could decide what to do next. She held her breath, not moving or speaking.
“Ashley?”
She exhaled. It was Luanna.
“I’m over here,” she said, revealing herself in the dark room.
Her friend ran over, and they hugged each other. It had been a while since they’d been able to talk.
“How’d you open the door?”
“I didn’t survive this long without learning a thing or two,” said Luanna. “Are you okay? Has Draven hurt you?”
She shook her head. “I’m fine. Draven’s been taking excellent care of me.”
“I don’t trust him.”
“I love him,” she said. As soon as the words left her lips, she realized they were the truth, right from her heart.
Luanna ran both hands through her damp hair. “There’s no such thing as love. Not anymore.”
She wouldn’t argue with her friend, not after the life she’d led. It would be cruel to tell her how wonderful her life had transformed in the past months. Ashley believed she’d found her happily ever after with Draven.
“Luanna, you need to stop this. You wanted paradise? Well, you have it here. We both do. You’ll never be happy if you see everyone as the enemy. This is our new beginning.”
Her friend stayed quiet, and she knew Luanna was reflecting on her words.
“What’s happening out there? Do you know?” Ashley asked.
“No clue. This place is going down. We should get out while we can, Ashley. Maybe we can find someone to remove your fertility band. I’ve heard rumors that some people salvaged some laser technology.”