Chapter 491

The Prison Planet

...”Hurry and bathe. I’ll be waiting,” she said as she turned to kiss him hungrily. Giggling, she pranced over to their bed and slid under the furs.

She thought she was ready to make love, but he didn’t even try to go all the way with her, realizing without words that she wasn’t quite there yet.

By the time he had kissed his way down to her pussy, she was thrashing around, and the first lick on her clit set her off. Like the night before, she eventually passed out or went to sleep for the multiple orgasms he give her – he didn’t know which – but she awakened him later in the night sucking his dick. She told him she had been thinking about it, and amazed him with her enthusiasm when she had taken his cock into her mouth. He never even thought to compare her technique, or lack thereof, to the call girls’. But this was Jasmine. He didn’t last much longer than she had.

The next morning as they were eating breakfast, she asked, “What do you think about what I said to the General?”

“Me? Baby, you know him. All I know about him is what the guards told me, and I only saw him during the court thing...”

“Tribunal,” she offered again.

“ ... Uh, yeah, tribunal, and he was there again when we were put in that portal thing. I was too fucking scared to think much about him either time.”

“He is a bit gruff,” she agreed, “but I really think he will treat us fairly. I just hope I don’t screw this up when he comes.”

“You actually think he will?” Then another thought struck. “Uh, Jas. I’m ... I mean, I’m a lifer. He isn’t going to risk his ass coming into a cave with someone he’s sentenced to life on a prison planet. I mean, I’m not the kind of guy who would even think about doing anything to him, but what’s he going to do to me? You can bet that pretty ass of yours that he isn’t going to come in here, sit down and have a chat in front of the campfire. He’ll probably send in a team of commandoes, or whatever they call them, throw my ass on the ground, handcuff me and...”

“He will not. This is your home – our home,” she said, vehemently.

“Jas,” Morales returned with a sigh, “he’s a General. Generals don’t take chances. They send other people to do that for them. His people will come in armed to the teeth and I’ll do good to stay in one piece, let alone get to talk to him. But, still ... it’s not me that’s important. If you can convince him to listen to you...”

“He’ll listen. Like I’ve said over and over, he’s fair. He hates our court system for letting criminals go with a slap on the wrist, and he’s vehement about doing something about the slave trade, but he let me bring all that,” she said, pointing to the new shelves. “He wouldn’t have done that unless he wanted to be fair. And ... I know he’s been watching what you have done, because he talked a little about it with me before I came to 2214. I’m pretty sure by the way he spoke, that most of the prisoners here haven’t made much of an effort, and I think that a number of them have died since they were put here. He’s bound to be impressed with you, and I think he’s going to be fair with us.”

“You actually think he’ll talk to me – let me stay when the two of you have your conference.”

“You will be a major part of that conference. You’re the one who has learned to talk with the wolves, and you’re the one who discovered the ice cave, and consequently, the column place.”

“But you’re the one who has figured it out,” Morales pointed out.

“You mean that I came up with a theory. I still haven’t the foggiest idea what the column area actually is, but then again...”

“See there. You’re the one...”

“We are a team,” she emphasized. “Indeed, we have accomplished quite a few things working together. And, we’re going to stay a team when we discuss all this with General Whitworth.”

Turning toward the center of their living area where she assumed the cameras might be positioned, she continued, “And General, we need to talk to you ASAP. Please hurry.”

The Retreat

After breakfast the next morning, Kei told Diana that she had an appointment with a lawyer in Denver. “It is the one that Mr. Wainwright’s corporate attorney recommended. Yesterday afternoon, as soon as Margaret told me, I called him. The receptionist said he was busy, but also said he was expecting my call. He called me back a few minutes later, and I have an appointment at 2:00 P.M. today. That is faster response than the contract attorney I use. I guess the expression ‘money talks’ is certainly true in this case.”

Diana chuckled. “I suspect it’s always best to stay on the good side of a billionaire.”

“I suppose you are correct,” Kei said. “Di, uh, I know it is a lot to ask, but could you, please, accompany me when I meet with the attorney...”

Diana reached to squeeze Kei’s hand. “Absolutely. I’ll be flattered to go with you, and besides, you aren’t leaving the Retreat without an escort. Your hubby is probably out of jail by now. He certainly seemed to have completely lost it when we went to get your things. No telling what he will do if he catches you out alone. Please give me the lawyer’s name and address so Jeff can advise our escort.”

“I hate to put you to all that trouble, but ... Diana,” Kei said with a sigh, “I really do not know what to do, and I would feel a lot better with you by my side as I make decisions. Everyone here has been so nice, but I really do not think we need to bother your security people.”

“Kei, I think we should, and it really doesn’t matter whether I want an escort or not, they will go wherever I go.” Diana hugged the tiny woman. “Just keep in mind what I’ve repeatedly told you. You’re no longer alone. You’re part of our family now. I strongly suggest that you tell the attorney what you want out of the marriage; I mean really want. Be reasonable, of course, but there is no reason this divorce should totally cripple you financially. I suggest that you sit down and make a list of everything you think you should discuss with the attorney so nothing will slip your mind. And ... as far as I’m concerned, a split down the middle of your present finances is the max you should have to give someone who has beaten you. Continuing support, under the circumstances, is ridiculous. Let the asshole get a real job and earn his own living. Surely, you didn’t really need him to be your office manager, did you?”

Kei was shaking her head. “No – not really. I have a good business, especially with all your family has added – the fortress, some buildings in Midville, the ski resort – but he didn’t get along with his employer, and I wound up with him working for me.”

“Well, Jeff, Kayla and I can certainly testify about what he did when we went with you to get your personal things, and the deputy heard his remarks inside the house while you were gathering your possessions. In addition, he can also testify to Edi’s outrageous actions. Crap, he even kicked the deputy in the chest.”

Diana went on. “Just as you said, Jeff and I suspect that Edi will try to get some type of spousal support, or whatever they call it in this state, since you earn so much more than he does. But ... I think the judge will have some leeway, and it seems realistic to think that Edi’s having beaten and threatened you might have some effect on the outcome of the divorce. Kei, I know that you want this over with, but please, don’t let him intimidate you into concessions that will stress your finances for years to come, and remember ... you are not in this thing alone.”

Diana could see that Kei was terrified of her husband, and the Queen worried that Kei would give Edi everything he asked just to be rid of him. “Kei, Baby, you are safe with us. Matthews Mountain is protected far beyond what you know or could guess. It would take a sizable army to breech our defenses. And... even if they somehow managed that, they would still have to get past Jeff. Honey, you know very little about him, but all that will be revealed to you in good time. Just please believe me when I say it might well take an army just to overcome him – if it would be possible at all. Because he’s a Prime, an Alpha of Alphas, and ... he’s been enhanced, he can do things with ease that the rest of us can only dream about. You do not have to worry about Edi retaliating because you stood up for yourself in the divorce. I promise that I’ll have Jeff show you some of his powers soon, if ... you won’t let Edi run over you. Deal?”

“Diana...” Kei began, but stopped at the fierce look in the Clan Queen’s eyes. “Uh, you mean what you say, don’t you?” the tiny woman whispered. “But how...”

Diana smiled. “We don’t have time for a full demonstration just now, and you need to make that list of things you wish to discuss with your attorney. He’ll want to know about your finances as well as Edi’s. And while we’re on that subject; don’t worry about the attorney’s fee. Jeff and I will pick that up.”

“Diana,” Kei spoke up, “I cannot allow you to...”

“Kei, Baby, I told you that you were part of us. Sooner or later you’re going to realize that I meant it. Now, just concentrate on getting your list ready for the lawyer. We are not going to roll over for this asshole. He’s ... to understate, distressed me immensely by beating on you, and...” she said, hugging Kei again, “he’s really pissed Jeff off. My husband is not the kind to go around boasting about what he is going to do. He just does it. Hmmm, I’m fully confident that Edi will regret his beating on you.”

“Di, please, I do not want Jeff to get into trouble...”

The Clan Queen grinned at her, then continued, “Let’s change the subject. Suppose we stop by Martha’s for an early lunch before we go on to Denver. Sound good?”

“Oh, yes. The food is always excellent there.”

A few minutes later, Diana sat on Jeff’s lap to give him the attorney’s name and address. “Kei has an appointment with the lawyer at two. I suggested that we stop at Martha’s for lunch. And, at least one of us needs to go in with her when she talks with the lawyer. Baby, she’s so scared of Edi that I’m afraid she’s going to tell the lawyer to give him anything he asks for.”

The Prime had a very concerned look on his face as he responded. “Hon, we need to be careful. I agree that we need to help her, but I think we should also be careful and not just horn in,” Jeff tried.

“So, you’re going to let your future wife get snowballed by this asshole. He should be stopped now. What happens if he gets away with this and then meets her out somewhere a year or two from now? Want your wife beaten or raped...”

Diana could feel her husband tense up. “Point taken,” he said before his expression changed to what could only be described as very intense. “I’ll admit that it pisses me off that I had Little One enhance Edi, then he turns around and does something like this, not to mention the things he called me. Seems he didn’t appreciate the enhancement. I think...” But he stopped without finishing the sentence.

“What?” Diana asked, but Jeff just pecked her on the lips and shook his head. “I agree that you should go with her when she talks to the lawyer. Just make certain he knows everything this asshole has done to Kei as well as the attitude he displayed when we were getting her things – not to mention the threats.”

“Restraining order?” she asked.

Jeff sighed. “Useless as tits on a boar hog. But be dammed if I want my wife-to-be – as you refer to her – to have to hide out up here from that wimpy asshole. But ... the first step is to meet with the lawyer. If Frank’s people say he’s good, well, that’s good enough for me.” Then, with a sigh, “The rest will come in time,” he finished, grimly.

As soon as Diana gave him the information, the Prime keyed his radio and informed Security of the trip, the lawyer’s address and their planned stop for the meal. He turned to his Clan Queen with a smile. “So, who’s going with us?”