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Blurb.

Ophelia, a death row inmate hardened by six years in a ruthless prison, will do whatever it takes to survive. When she's offered a chance to escape her fate—by joining a secret government mission involving death row inmates—she seizes the opportunity.

The mission is to explore a newly discovered planet, named Xyriel, under the guise of securing humanity’s future. Desperate to avoid execution, Ophelia agrees, even though the mission’s true purpose remains shrouded in secrecy. Soon, she meets a mysterious man named Xyriel, who shares the planet’s name. As the mission unfolds, Ophelia begins to uncover disturbing government lies—and Xyriel’s real identity may be at the heart of it all.

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CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE.

I opened my eyes to find myself still in Ophelia’s room, her figure lying peacefully beside me. For a moment, I just watched her, her face serene in sleep. She looked so fragile yet so fierce, a reminder of everything I had to protect.

Leaving her side, I made my way back to where the fight had ended. There, on the cold floor, was what remained of Xykel. His body was fading, breaking apart into fragments of darkness that dissolved bit by bit into nothing.

Memories of our childhood soared in my mind. “How did I go wrong?” I thought to myself.

I stood there, watching as he disappeared entirely, feeling no guilt, only a strange emptiness at the loss of my own brother.

It had to be done, I reminded myself. Xykel had chosen his path, and he’d left me no other choice than what I did.

With a last look at the empty space where he once lay, I turned away and made my way down to the main hall of my planet. Inside, the rescued recruits were gathered, guarded closely by my trusted aides. I watched them, their expressions a mix of relief and confusion. These humans were no longer bound by fear. Here, they’d have safety and peace of mind. They could no longer return back to their planet since they were traded and they could mean harm to my own planet. So it was better to leave them here.

I gave the order to my aides to ensure each one was given a place to stay, new names, and new roles in their lives here. I moved through the room, seeing them settle, small glimmers of hope lighting their faces as they began to speak and bond with one another. This was a new start for them.

When everything was in place, I returned to the portal, my mind already drawn back to Ophelia. She was waiting, and as I stepped through, I felt the weight of everything that had happened lift just a bit, replaced by a calm I hadn’t felt in a long time. I was going back to her, and somehow, that felt like coming home.

As I stepped into Ophelia’s room, I watched her shift in the bed, her eyes lighting up when she saw me. “You’re back,” she said, sitting up and brushing her hair away from her face.

“I am,” I replied, trying to keep my tone steady, though relief washed over me. “The recruits are all safe now. They’re being settled on my planet, given new names and roles.” I felt a surge of pride as I spoke. I had done what was necessary to protect them, to give them a chance at a new life.

Her eyes fell to my side, and she seemed surprised when she noticed that the wound I had healed was completely gone. “You really did it,” she said, awe filling her voice.

“I have to. I can't live without you.” I admitted. I was in love with Ophelia and I couldn't let anything take me away from her.

She smiles brightly, before a look of sadness crosses her face. I knew what she was thinking, “what are you thinking about?”

“Your brother. I am so sorry about him.”

I nodded, but a shadow of guilt flickered across my mind. “Xykel… a leader must do what he has to do to save his planet. No matter the circumstances. it’s past tense,” I said, my voice low and steady. I didn’t want to delve into the details of what had happened. I had made my choice, and I wouldn’t let it haunt me.

She reached out and touched my arm, her gaze softening. “I know it was necessary. But I’m still sorry it came to that.”

I stepped closer, drawn to her warmth and the way her presence made everything feel right. “You don’t need to be sorry,” I said softly. In a moment of impulse, I pulled her into a tight embrace. As she wrapped her arms around me, I felt the tension leave my body.

When I pulled back, she kissed me gently, her lips soft against mine. It melted the heaviness in my heart, a feeling I hadn’t realized I needed so desperately. I wanted more. I pulled her closer, letting our bodies fit together perfectly.

Looking into her eyes, I felt a flutter of emotions I couldn’t fully understand. Her smile was like a beacon, lighting up the dark corners of my soul. I couldn’t imagine a life without her—it felt impossible.

With a boldness I hadn’t known I possessed, I began to peel the remnants of her clothing from her body, kissing a trail from her forehead down to her shoulder, along her ribs, and finally to her thighs and feet. Each kiss was electric, igniting a fire within me.

Finally, I returned to her lips, teasing her as I had before. “You’re insatiable,” she sighed, mumbling playfully under her breath.

I chuckled at her reaction, feeling a warmth spread through me. “And you love it,” I replied, leaning in closer, drawn by her light.

Ophelia grabbed me by my hair, flipping me over on the bed which shocked me. She chuckles as she notices my shocked expression.

“When did you learn how to do that? I mean, how did you do that?”

She shrugged, “I just picked up one to two moves during training?” She said, planting a kiss on my lips.

Her boobs distracted me and I massaged them with my hands, before bringing them closer to my lips. I twirled my tongue against her nipple and I heard her moan softly.

“I need you ophelia.” I said against her breasts, sucking it harshly that I am pretty sure it was going to leave a mark.

I flipped her over back of the bed and pulled my cloth off my body immediately, not wasting any time before pulling out my cock.

Opehelia laid her hands on my chest and palmed my cock with her tiny hands, stroking me softly while I groaned in pleasure.

“Fuck it.” I said, before slapping her hand off and inserting myself slowly into her.

Ophelia screamed out in pleasure, her hands in my hair as I settled in, “Are you okay?” I asked.

“You're so big.”

I smirked at her response, then thrusted slowly in her, making sure my whole cock fit into her. Ophelia cried out in pleasure and I teased her slowly.

“Faster, Xyriel.” I did as she had asked.

I fastened my pace, pleasure running through me. I carried her up and fucked her harder and faster till I found myself releasing into her. Every single essence of me was released into her.

My breath settled and I laid her down on the bed, swiping her hair off her face. She looked at me, a wicked smile on her lips.

“Is that all you have to offer, Xyriel?” she said, a mocking look in her eyes and I knew she wasn't satisfied. I wasn't even done with her.

I knew she was taunting me, but my cock swelled up within her and I saw the look of surprise on her face, “Who said I was done with you, ophelia?”

I said, and thrusted into her fast, leaving her gasping for breath and screaming out my name for the whole of the planet to hear.

“I love you Xyriel.” She whispered near my ear.

I stopped and looked into her eyes, “I will always love you. Forever, till death do us part.”