24
The two of them guided me to a taxi and piled in next to me, one on either side. The taxi ride to the hotel was quiet, as was the elevator ride to my room. Neil tried to speak a few times but always fell silent.
I tried not to be impatient as the lights on the elevator lit up floor by floor, but Neil must have sensed it. He snuck his hand around my waist and pressed it against the small of my back, lending me a comforting touch. I leaned into him and took in a deep breath. I could smell his aftershave along with a woodsy scent that sent warmth flooding through me.
Jayce noticed and brushed his hand against mine, not wanting to be left out. I wondered if Kell had spoken to him. Did he know what was going to happen tonight?
When the elevator doors opened, I took both of them by the hand and led them to my hotel room. I pulled them through the door and shut it behind me. When I turned to face them, I saw two very different expressions.
Jayce’s was fierce, hot. Neil’s was confused, apprehensive. I felt the need to go to him first. I cupped his face in my hands and leaned against him so close my breasts were pressed against his chest. Those bright blue eyes searched mine for a moment before flicking over to Jayce briefly.
“Ailey, what—”
I cut him off with a kiss, lowering his head with a light pull. I pressed a soft kiss on his mouth, then ran my tongue between my lips. He groaned and parted them for me, letting my tongue stroke leisurely against his until he pulled away sharply, expression almost scared as he glanced at Jayce again.
“Ailey, what are you—”
“There’s been too much confusion,” I interrupted him. “Too many misunderstandings between me and you, between you and Jayce. Between all three of us really.” I shook my head. “It doesn’t have to be confusing anymore. It can be simple.”
I took both their hands in mine. I leaned up to press a quick kiss to Neil’s mouth before leaning over and doing the same to Jayce.
“Ailey, I don’t understand.” Neil sounded so lost.
“Do you want me?”
“I—” He stopped and snuck another glance at Jayce, who looked both relaxed and tense at the same time, like a languid tiger considering whether to pounce on his prey. Jayce gave Neil a sharp nod, as if in answer to an unspoken question. I knew he was just waiting for Neil’s response.
Neil—" I pressed my hand to his chest. “We both know we’re better off as friends. But we also both know there’s unfinished business between the two of us. I don’t want to say goodbye just yet. Forget about your job. Forget about me and Jayce. Just answer. Do you want me?”
“Yes,” he replied quietly.
“And I want you.Bothof you, even if only for tonight.”
“How—” Neil shook his head. “I’ve never—”
“It’s easy.” Standing on my tiptoes, I brushed my lips against his. “Just take me.”
Neil’s eyes flashed with heat.
“Are you sure?” he whispered. “The both of us?”
“I’ve never been more sure of anything.” I echoed the words I’d spoken to Jayce. “Are you okay with that?”
Instead of answering, Neil wrapped his arms around my waist and hoisted me up, taking three steps and throwing me down onto the bed. I bounced with a squeal and shuffled up to the headboard, making room for him. Neil crawled between my spread legs and hovered over me. I looked up into his eyes and saw that they were hungry, heated.
“Ailey—”
I place a finger on my lips and shook my head. I didn’t want him to be second-guessing his decision all night.
Neil pressed a kiss to my finger and drew down the zipper on my skirt. I lifted my hips so he could pull it off me, throwing it across the room. I licked my lips and tossed my shirt over my head, leaving myself dressed only in my black lace bra and matching panties. I’d never felt sexier.
Jayce joined us and unclasped my bra with expertise, peeling it away from me. He cupped my bare breasts, one in each hand, and fondled them gently, squeezing and kneading. He sat on the side of the bed and leaned down, sucking a nipple into his mouth. He swirled his tongue around the peaked nub, then did the same to the other. I fisted my hands in the sheets and moaned, leaning my head back on the pillow, enjoying the attention. He kissed me then, his mouth insistent, the kiss urgent. He moaned into my mouth when my tongue flicked out to play with his.
Neil ran his hands up and down my body, from neck to stomach to inner thighs, then back up again, leaving a blazing trail on my skin. He pressed himself against me and I could feel the hardness against my leg.
Jayce ran a hand through my hair, untangling all the knots, petting me soothingly. I immediately reached for the buttons on his shirt and began undoing them one by one, pulling it off his shoulders.
Neil slid a hand down my side and squeezed a handful of ass. I pressed my hands against his chest. The hard muscles felt so good against the palms of my hands. I flexed my fingers and scratched lightly, drawing down the skin until I reached the belt of his pants. I cupped his growing bulge and he hissed.
