A People's Plight

Chapter 6

Susan

Susan’s mind rose up from the oblivion that had ingulfed it slowly, she once again became aware of her surroundings. She was still laid on the soft bed. The bare skin of her chest and stomach, were still covered by the blanket that had been laid over her. Memories of the groaning noises flared in her mind sending shivers across her body. That’s when she noticed that she could move her fingers and toes, the drug must be wearing off.

She fluttered her eyelids open, to find herself staring at the metallic ceiling above her, turning her head to the left all she saw was a metallic wall. She heard a slow rhythmic breath coming from her right, turning her head in that direction her gaze landed on a dozing man, slumped on his desk, his head cradled in his arms, was facing towards her.

What a handsome face that was! He had a strong cleanshaven jaw, which held a gentleness that had her mesmerised. There were wrinkles around his eyes, that showed her that he must smile often and how she would like to see that smile. His hair was pulled back from his face and she assumed it must be long enough to be tied back, but from her position and view, all she could see was that it was dark brown, almost black in colour.

Lowering her gaze, she could see that he was bare chested, with well defines muscles. A tattoo of what appeared to be a horned ram graced the dark tanned skin of his bicep. Although he was hunched over the desk, she could tell he worked out due to the bulging muscles. The material of his trousers pulled tight around his well-defined arse and she imagined squeezing those cheeks whilst leaning against his strong chest.

These thoughts stirred erotic emotions throughout her body as she felt a warmth flowing through her groin as her body responded to these irrational images running around her mind. To attempt to stop these thoughts she rolled away from him and swung her legs over the side of the bed. Removing the blanket, she sat up and buttoned he blouse.

Taking a deep breath, she stood up as she ran her fingers through her hair trying to untangle some of the knots caused by her recent abduction. Turning around, she found herself staring into the brilliant blue eyes of the man who was only moments ago fast asleep at the desk. She didn’t think she had made any noises, so what had woke him?

He gazed at her with a burning intensity that sent heat flooding her cheeks and a warm dampness to her groin. The smile on his lips was welcoming and she had to resist an urge to jump over the bed and kiss those lips and stroke that muscular chest. The spell was broken, as he moved to the end of the bed and sat down. He patted the bed beside him, inviting her to sit next to him. Her gaze lowered to the bed and that’s when she noticed that his other hand held a small box. Intrigued, she sat down beside him, ensuring that there was at least a foot of space between them.

He opened the box and pulled out a small golden ball about the size of a pea. Closing the box, he placed it on the bed beside him and held the small ball between his thumb and forefinger, offering it to Susan. She held out her hand and he gently placed it in the centre of he palm. Looking down at the object, she wondered what it was. When she raised her eyes, she found he had a gentle smile on his face. He pointed to the device and then to his ear, he spoke some guttural words that Susan couldn’t hope to understand, they were so foreign to her ears, but his voice was smooth, almost sexy. She recognised it from earlier, this was the voice of the angry man.

It finally dawned on her what he wanted her to do, “You want me to put this in my ear, so that I can understand what you are saying?” she asked.

He nodded, a big smile spreading across his face and setting his brilliant blue eyes ablaze. What a smile!

“Do you have one in your ear? Is that how you can understand me?”

Again he nodded, enthusiasm blazing through his smiling face.

“Will it hurt?”

The smile faded as he yet again nodded, his face turning solemn. He held up his hands, shoulder width apart and shook his head, he then moved his hands closer together and nodded.

“So, it will hurt, but not for long?”

Another nod, an uncertain smile creeping at the corners of his mouth. He had such an expressive face, but she found that she liked his smile a lot.

She looked back down at the device, took a deep breath. What the hell, it was worth a try. She put the device in her ear. She felt it slide down the ear canal towards her eardrum, there was stabbing pain deep within her ear and she screamed in agony. She would have collapsed, but strong arms wrapped around her pulling her in close to his body to support her. His calloused hand cupped her cheek, his thumb stroking her face. She heard murmuring in her ear that felt soothing although she couldn’t understand the words.

The pain subsided and her tense body started to relax sagging against his chest. She took a deep breath and inhaled his luscious manly scent. He still murmured the guttural words in her ear, but she could also hear his voice speaking in English, “It will be okay, the pain will ease soon, I’m sorry I have caused you such harsh treatment. Please forgive me.”

Susan lifted her head so that she could look into his worried eyes, “I forgive you.”

The relief at her words showed in his face, which was barely an inch from hers. He lowered his head and their lips met, his kiss was tentative and unsure, but she opened her mouth inviting him in. The kiss grew impassioned, his tongue darting into her mouth. She responded in kind, her tongue caressing his. The kiss became urgent and demanding and he pulled her in tight to his body. She could feel the heat from his bare chest through the thin fabric of her blouse, her hand rose from her lap to caress his well defined pecs. Heat stirred in her groin and once again she could feel herself moisten with anticipation.

A beep sounded by her ear, but she ignored it as the kiss continued. At the sound of a second beep, he withdrew his mouth from hers, his breath was laboured and there was a look of disappointment in his face. Another beep sounded and with a deep sigh he put his wrist to his mouth, “What!” his voice sounded hoarse. A smile crept at her lips, she had done that to him, she had stirred his desire.

A voice emanated from a device on his wrist, “We are approaching the gate, Captain. ETA in 30 minutes.”

“Understood, I will be on the bridge shortly.”

“Yes, sir.”

He lowered his wrist, placing his hand over hers, which was still resting on his pecs. Squeezing her hand, he removed it and placed it in her lap. With a sign of regret, he let go of her hand and looked her in the eyes, “I don’t think we have time for that at the moment.”

Susan sat up as he removed his arm from around her shoulders, forcing her breathing to calm down as much as she could.

Standing, he walked towards the door, before turning to face her. “I don’t believe I have introduced myself, although it feels like we have known each other for years. I am Captain Jace Apollo of the Starship Aries. We are currently on route to your system’s gate, on our way back to our home planet, Grecia. Our planet, along with all others in the known systems, excluding yours, are facing extinction. At present men out number women, 10 to 1 and in each generation, this ratio worsens. In the last 10 years, only 25 females have been born on Grecia, compared to over 500 males. Me and my crew were sent on a mission to your planet to obtain as many women as possible to help kick start our civilisation.”

Susan was stunned, “Starship? Gate? Obtain women? How many women have you obtained?”

“Seventy-six. All of them apart from you are in our cargo hold, sedated for gate transit. Just so you know, I was opposed to this mission from the start, but I had no choice.” He lowered his gaze and Susan could tell that he was speaking the truth.

His wrist beeped again and he raised it to his mouth, “Yes.”

“20 minutes ETA, sir!”

“I’m on my way.” Lowering his wrist, he looked at her, his face full of regret, “I have to go. Stay here, I will print lock the door so only I can enter. You will hear a warning over the ship’s com system about 5 minutes before transit, I suggest you make yourself comfortable on the bed around that time as it can effect your senses and most people lose consciousness.”

With that he turned and opened the door, before he walked out Susan blurted, “Susan!”

Turning his to look at her over his shoulder he replied, “Pardon?”

Smiling shyly and speaking with more calm in her voice, “My name is Susan.”

“Glad to meet you Susan,” and with that he was gone, the door closing behind him.