Rebel Mate

  Rebel Mate

  Abducted Series - Book 3

  Opal Carew

  Crystal is totally up for a casual fling with her sexy alien abductor… until she realizes he wants something from her she just can’t give.

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  Crystal’s dream vacation didn’t include getting kidnapped by aliens, but then again, her personal abductor is six-plus feet of irresistible masculinity whose sizzling looks ignite a blazing hunger inside her.

  Unfortunately, the three words that make Crystal shudder… happily-ever-after… seem to be his mantra. He insists they are soul-mates and his intense desire to please her is almost unnerving. But she knows that the only one she can truly depend on is herself. She doesn’t plan to settle down with any man, let alone one from another world.

  Terrien is prepared to woo his tanash’ae gently, despite the hunger blazing through him, but the first time they’re alone, she eagerly throws herself into his arms. Unfortunately, his elation at their passionate encounter is short lived when she makes it clear she doesn’t believe in true love.

  Undaunted, he is determined to convince her that they are meant to be together, no matter what it takes.

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  Rebel Mate is the third book in Opal Carew’s exciting sci-fi romance series, Abducted. If you enjoy an intense, sexy love story with an adventurous take-charge woman and the man determined to prove to her that giving in to love doesn’t mean giving up her freedom, then you’ll love this book!

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  Abducted Series - Book 3

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  Rebel Mate

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  First edition: September 2018

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  Marissa,

  Queen of the North

  Chapter 1

  “I wonder if those two come as a pair.” Crystal smiled at the two gorgeous men sitting at the next table, glancing her way. “I’d definitely be up for that.”

  Kate, the young woman next to Crystal at the round table, giggled. Next to Kate sat Jenna, who also laughed, a slight blush coloring her cheeks. Across from Crystal, Eva, the fourth woman, smiled.

  These woman she was sitting with, all of them strangers, were quite different from one another. Jenna’s lovely wide eyes watched everything with avid curiosity and she seemed fascinated by Crystal. Crystal was used to that from other women, but most had a disapproving air toward her relaxed attitude about sex. She sensed none of that from Jenna. Nor from Kate, for that matter. Kate, a few years younger than the rest of them, seemed to have an adventurous spirit but still lacked experience and confidence.

  Eva seemed more reserved. Just her classic little black dress and pearls said volumes about her. Yet Crystal felt a connection to this woman. If they lived in the same city, rather than having met at a holiday resort, Crystal wondered if they might be friends. Most people would think one couldn’t tell that much about someone after knowing them for only an hour or so in such a casual setting, but Crystal had a good instinct about people. She could tell that Eva might come off as tight-assed to most people, but Crystal was sure it was because she had learned to be cautious. Probably because she’d been hurt by some man. In fact, she was probably recently divorced, judging by how she often ran her thumb over her ring finger where a wedding band would sit.

  That wouldn’t happen to Crystal. She didn’t intend to get married. And she sure as hell wouldn’t be hurt by a guy. She’d never get emotionally involved enough for that to happen. Not that she had anything against marriage. It would just tie her down too damn much. She loved sex way too much for that. And variety. One man would just never do.

  She glanced around the large ballroom at the plethora of exquisitely gorgeous, fuckable men. This was some sensational welcome party. And this resort was five-star all the way. She worked in the marketing department of a chain of luxury hotels and this place rivaled her chain in every way.

  She had to admit, it was nice to be a guest for a change. This next week, she intended to relax on the beach, swim, read some steamy books…and meet men. She was in dire need of sexual distraction. For the past couple of weeks, her libido had been in overdrive. She was always ready for a good fuck with a willing and able man, but lately, her yearning had intensified a hundredfold. And when she tried to satisfy that longing with a good long fuck session, it barely took the edge off.

  God damn it, but she was starting to think she’d go insane if she didn’t find something to meet the intense need gnawing at her insides. Her gaze caught on an exceptionally good-looking man two tables over, who filled out his tuxedo jacket quite nicely with broad shoulders and thick muscular arms. Her gaze fell to his trousers, but she couldn’t get a feel for what he was packing. He definitely had potential, though. Her gaze shifted to his face and his brilliant smile…then she realized he was smiling at a woman approaching the table. Crystal’s glance shifted to his ring finger and—damn it—there was a gold band. Fuck, she was slipping.

  Crystal took a sip of the sweet red cocktail in front of her, the specialty for this evening. Eva’s gaze was turned to the left and Crystal noticed the hostess leading another woman, holding one of the red cocktails in her hand, to their table. In a black tailored suit and with her golden-blonde hair swept back from her face in a neat up-do, she looked like she’d just left the office. The woman tugged at the hem of her trim jacket, glancing around uncertainly. She definitely needed to learn to relax.

  “This is where you’ll be sitting this evening,” the hostess said over the music and laughter as they approached the table. “Please help yourself to drinks and appetizers. Someone will come and get you for the orientation in about twenty minutes.”

  The blonde nodded her thanks and settled in the empty chair. Eva sm
iled at her.

  “Hi. My name’s Eva.”

  Eva offered her hand and the other woman shook it.

  “Hi. I’m Aria.”

  Eva’s fingers glided along the simple string of pearls she wore at her neck. The pearls paired with the flattering black wraparound dress gave her an air of elegance and femininity, a sharp contrast to the professional, business tone of Aria’s power suit.

  “This is Jenna, Kate and Crystal.” Eva introduced the women clockwise around the table.

  They all smiled and nodded. All but Aria wore an evening gown.

  “I feel a little out of place.” Aria fiddled with the clip holding her hair in a twist at the back of her head. “I should have worn something else.”

  “Don’t worry about it,” Eva said. “You look great.”

  “Thanks.”

  Crystal admired the way Eva put the woman at ease. She seemed the quintessential hostess. Or maybe it was more a need to nurture. It was something Crystal wished she could do herself, but she didn’t really know how to connect with other women.

  “This is so exciting!” Kate pushed her long, auburn hair behind her ear, her green eyes glittering with enthusiasm. “I wonder what they have planned for us.”

  Aria sipped the drink she still held in her hand.

  “I don’t know, but I hope there are men involved.” Crystal openly admired the hard, muscular butts of three gorgeous guys in their early twenties as they passed by. She watched them as they approached a table with several other young men. Maybe later she’d strike up a conversation with them and see where things might lead. Maybe one or two or even three hard young bodies might satisfy the craving deep inside her.

  “There certainly are a lot of good-looking men here,” said Kate.

  “And women,” Jenna said.

  Crystal glanced in the same direction as Jenna to see a pair of blonde women in low-cut gowns pass by, their generous, round breasts practically bouncing out of their dresses. The women had all the obvious attractions that made a man drool, but Jenna had them beat. Jenna’s short feathery black hair framed her wide blue eyes, high cheekbones and sweet smile. She had a flawless complexion and a lovely figure, too. Yet she seemed uncertain of her own allure.

  “Don’t worry about those two, honey. They’ve got lots out here…” Crystal indicated her chest, then waved her hand by her head. “But not much up here. Not like you.” She laid her hand on Jenna’s. “You’ve got brains and looks. In fact, you’re way better looking than most of the women here.”

  When Crystal had arrived at the table, Jenna and Eva had been talking about the fact that Jenna taught English at a college. Brains and good looks. What more could a woman want?

  Jenna smiled at Crystal, but as soon as Crystal drew her hand away, Jenna tucked hers under the table. Crystal sensed uneasiness in the other woman and she had a feeling it wasn’t just from being touched by a stranger. With the slight flush of her cheeks and the way she avoided looking in Crystal’s direction, Crystal wondered if maybe Jenna was a little confused…sexually speaking.

  Not that Crystal minded a little girl-on-girl action every now and again. She sensed Jenna had never tried being with another woman. Maybe after Crystal had satisfied her intense craving for cock, she’d suggest Jenna join her and some hunk in a threesome, just to help Jenna explore her curiosity. Crystal would have to work at loosening her up a bit along the way. Opening her mind to the possibilities of sexual activities other than boy meets girl, boy fucks girl. So many women seemed so stuck in a rut.

  The thought of cocks and fucking sent heat thrumming through her. She locked gazes with a gorgeous man two tables over. He glanced her way and she sent him a seductive smile. His dark eyes glittered and he smiled back. Hmm. A definite possibility.

  But she wanted to spend a little more time getting to know these women first. It would be nice to have friends to spend the days sunning and laughing with.

  “With all these sexy hunks to choose from,” Crystal said, “I plan to get laid every night by a different man.” She winked at Eva. “Or two.”

  Kate grinned and Jenna turned her gaze to her glossy sapphire blue polished nails that matched her dress.

  A waitress stopped beside the table. “More drinks, ladies?”

  Eva nodded. The waitress took away the empty glasses and set down five new ones. Eva picked one up and sipped.

  The man Crystal had been making eyes at stood up and started walking toward the table.

  Chapter 2

  “And here comes contestant number one,” Crystal purred.

  He smiled and leaned close to Crystal. “You are incredibly sexy and I’d love to dance with you. Shall we start vertically?”

  She chuckled at the corny line. He was hot and sexy, despite his lack of imagination. When it came to sex, she had enough imagination for the both of them.

  He took her hand and led her to the dance floor where he drew her close to his hard chest. It was what she’d been craving—being pressed close to a solid masculine body, the prospect of sex imminent—but for some reason, the thought of being with this man did not lessen the craving for…something. What that something was, she couldn’t tell, but it gnawed at her insides. She didn’t understand it. This man was extremely do-able.

  As she danced, she tried to relax into it, to let out the party girl in her, but this just didn’t seem right. Whatever that meant. She just couldn’t get into this guy. And if she wasn’t into him, he wasn’t getting into her.

  The song changed and Crystal drew away. “Thanks.”

  He grinned. “So my place or yours?”

  “Ah, no, I mean I’m going back to join my friends.”

  She began walking off the dance floor.

  He frowned. “You’re kidding, right? After sending me those ‘come fuck me’ looks, you’re just walking away?”

  She simply shrugged as she continued strolling away. It must be her jerk-meter that had kicked in. That was why this guy wasn’t working for her. She returned to the table and wrapped her hands around her glass.

  The women glanced at her expectantly.

  “He was nice,” Crystal said, “but not exactly what I’m looking for.”

  “And what are you looking for?” Kate asked.

  “I don’t know, but I’m sure I’ll know it when I find it.” At least, she hoped she would.

  Crystal stabbed the cherry in her glass with the sharp end of the swizzle stick and brought it to her lips. She gently tugged it off with her teeth, then drew it into her mouth, closing her lips around it.

  Jenna watched with fascination, then nervously glanced down at her hands.

  “You know, I won this vacation in a contest.” Jenna twirled the tip of her finger around the rim of her glass

  “Really? I did too,” Eva responded.

  Kate’s eyes widened. “Me too.”

  Crystal glanced around, then pointed at Aria. “And you?”

  Aria nodded.

  “Same here.” Crystal sipped her drink.

  “Omigod.” Kate giggled. “What a coincidence.”

  “Not a coincidence, sweetie. They probably want to get a photo of all of us. You know, for marketing, yada yada yada.” Crystal rested her chin on her hands. “And we’ll probably have to sit through some long, boring pitch to buy a timeshare.”

  “I don’t think so,” Aria chimed in. “We’re not exactly the demographic they’re looking for and—”

  “Ladies, my name is Baryn. It’s time for the orientation.”

  Crystal glanced up to see a man standing beside the table.

  Good God, he was gorgeous. Tall with broad shoulders and muscles bulging under his well-tailored jacket. He smiled at them with dazzling white teeth and she was ready to drop her panties right here and now.

  “Would you all come with me, please?”

  He drew back Kate’s chair and offered his hand.

  Kate sent him a glowing smile as she took it and stood up. “Lead on.”

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p; Crystal leaned toward Aria and murmured, “I would absolutely come with him. Anywhere. Anytime.”

  Aria giggled. Crystal and the others stood and Baryn led them across the ballroom, his hand resting on the small of Kate’s back.

  Eva seemed to have trouble keeping her gaze from locking on the man’s rock-hard butt as he walked away from the table. And Crystal couldn’t blame her. Crystal, on the other hand, didn’t resist the urge.

  When they stepped into the atrium, a prickle started at the back of Crystal’s neck, then skated down her spine as heat washed through her. She turned to see a devastatingly handsome man watching them. His dark glittering eyes fixed on her, so intense she thought they’d burn through her.

  Now that was definitely what she was looking for.

  At over six feet tall, with the same muscular physique as Baryn, he was a magnificent specimen of manhood. He had full sexy lips she could imagine moving across her skin, a square jaw she’d love to stroke, and thick, wavy, sable brown hair shimmering with bronze highlights that she longed to glide her fingers through.

  She’d told Aria she would come anywhere, anytime with Baryn, but the way her libido was spinning out of control with this new guy, if she were merely to brush against him, anywhere anytime might just be right here right now.

  “This is my associate, Terrien,” Baryn said.

  “Good evening, ladies,” Terrien said with a beaming smile.