No Way Back by Unknown Page A

rich with all those human immunities you want so badly.”
    Drum’s smile broadened. “Yes.”
    Blaring warning sirens went off in his head. He chuckled to cover his anxiety. “Too bad it’s just you and me, Drum.”
    “There is a female for you too, Jake.”
    What the hell? “Nooo thanks. My world is spinning with just you in it.”
    Drum’s smile dimmed, then perked up again. “Stay, Jake, and I’ll show you a world you’ve never imagined. Right here on Alishontakawa.” He spoke faster as his excitement mounted. “There are more insects here than you could catalog in a lifetime. I will show you where to find them, how to avoid the carnivores, give you your own workspace. I will protect you. Love you. My home is comfortable. My bed is big,” he said with a chuckle. “You will be happy here, Jake. I promise.”
    The scientific opportunities appealed. Living with Wallabusks was more than he bargained for though. What would Drum’s home be like? A cave like this with a fur strung cot for two? He’d lived in frugal environments before, but none quite this… backward.
    But Drum was here. The only being who’d ever made him feel this alive. If he left, he’d never see him again. Possibly never be cared for like this again. Damn, he liked feeling nurtured. Could he go back to his male role with females after the awakening he’d experienced? He thought about all the males he knew and he just couldn’t see himself in another man’s arms. It felt right with Drum. The thought of sleeping with other men didn’t sit well.
    He couldn’t leave him. Not now anyway.
    “You know,” Jake said, rubbing his palm over his chest, “there will probably be another cruiser going by in another couple months… or so.”
    Drum’s jaw dropped. “You mean yes?” He slapped the water with his palms. “You will stay?”
    “For a while.” At the fading light in Drum’s eyes, he added, “As long as we get along.”
    Cautiously, Drum asked, “Do you like how we get along so far?”
    A smile tugged at Jake’s lips. “Yeah, it’s not bad.”
    “ Eetishama! ” Wearing a huge grin, Drum sliced his hand through the water, creating a long arc of spray. He waded the short distance over to him and crushed him in a bear hug that threatened to pop his spine. His mouth found Jake’s lips and he gave him a wet, passionate kiss. His touch worked magic on Jake’s libido. They were like flint and dry grass, a hot spark that smoldered into a quick blaze. Jake wrangled away before he lost all sensation in his arms. There was plenty of blood pulsing elsewhere though.
    Drum, standing close enough to feel his growing erection, grinned.
    “Would you like to test our relationship further?” Drum’s hand stroked down his back and grabbed his ass hard.
    His cock twitched. “I’m game.”
    Drum nodded. “And I am the hunter.”
    Jake started to explain what he meant when Drum prodded him backward, out of the pool, with his body.
    “Lie on the fur, Jake, and I will please you with my mouth before I take you again.”
    The hesitation in his step lasted only a second. He liked plunging his cock down Drum’s throat, and he could get used to having his ass plowed. It was definitely kinky seeing Drum thrust into him. He also liked watching the muscles bulge in his arms as he rocked to and fro. The expressions on his face were priceless too. He could come just watching Drum come. Jake settled his back on the soft fur, and linked his hands behind his head.
    “I could get used to this indulgence, Drum.”
    “That’s okay.” Drum pushed his knees further apart and settled between them. He ran his hands roughly over his chest, kneading and pinching, making his nipples hard. “Suva will be pleased.”
    The moist warmth of Drum’s mouth on his cock distracted him for a moment, but his mind wandered back. “Who or what is Suva?”

Chapter Eight

    Jake didn’t get back to his question about Suva for two days, when they finally left the