Page 56 of Syndicate Queen


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“Iagree.Thiswasmost enlightening.”

My head snapped up, shocked to see Falcon leaning against the wall, and his crystal eyes shining from across the room. He kicked off the wall, walked over to us like he wasn’t watching us fuck, and a shiver ran down my body. The strangest part of the whole thing was the edges of his lips were tipped into a smile. It was like seeing a snow leopard in the wild, you knew it was a warning, but you couldn’t look away.

I guess Avery didn’t feel the same way because he sat down on the bed and leaned back in perfect ease as he asked, “How long have you been there? I didn’t even hear you come in, you sneaky minx.”

Ax circled his arms around my torso, rubbing his face along my shoulder, and glared at him as he rumbled out, “I didn’t hear him, either.”

“I think it’s safe to say that you all didn’t. It’s not a surprise, really, as you three were thoroughly engaged.” While Falcon’s voice held no infliction, I felt the change in the air, like something was incomplete, or about to pop.

He stepped to my side, holding his hand out to me as he said, “Come, Rayla. I’ll help you clean up in the bathroom. I’m sure you’ll want to wash up.”

His voice had this commanding tone to it. It was this perfect pitch between demanding and suggesting, and that perfect balance called to me. His eyes captured mine, staring into me like he already knew the answer and was waiting for me to get there. My body moved on its own, my hand landing in his glove-covered one as he gently pulled me up, not once looking at my naked body, just staring at me like he was trying to read my thoughts.

“Hey! Let g—” Ax started but Avery butted in.

“Ax?! How could you do that?”

I glanced over, trying to see what he was talking about when Falcon pulled me forward, leading me to my bathroom like I was a goddamn princess, and I was letting him. Today must be an off day for me.

“What are you talking about?” Ax exclaimed behind me.

“Right there! I mean, dude, I get that you’re strong, but to ruin our girl’s bed while having sex.” I knew what he was talking about, and we both knew it was me who ruined the bed, but I wasn’t about to correct them.

As we turned the corner, Ax cried out, “That wasn’t me!”

Avery hummed. “Sure, man. But I think you should buy her a new bed... I mean, it’s only right.” I puffed out a laugh, enjoying that Avery was covering for me and trying to get me a replacement.What a sly little criminal he was.

When we reached the bathroom, Falcon told me to stand by the door and meticulously set up a bath for me. He tempered the water and added some oil I didn’t even know I had. As soon as he set it all up, he held his hand out again for me, and I drifted toward him like I was a fish on a line, tugging me where he wanted.

He lifted his hand, helped me get into the tub, and I felt his eyes all over me, inspecting me, observing me. I got tingles all over my body from his piercing gaze that spoke volumes. Loads more than any words would.

As I settled into the steamy water, closing my eyes as I soaked up all its warmth, my body turned to Jell-O. I didn’t realize how wound up I was until the heat settled into my muscles, loosening them. I sighed out, the first bit of noise between us since coming in here.

1I cracked my eyes open to see Falcon sitting on the edge of the tub. Now that the spell had been broken, I took a second to observe him back. He was quite dashing in his white button-down with sleeves rolled up and navy pants paired with his brown loafers. Did he wear those while we were out tonight?

“I just want to clarify that I wish to continue to see you. I also don’t mind you being with the others. In fact, I stayed watching you three just to test out if it would bother me.”

I was more than curious by his words. “And your conclusion?”

He cracked a small smile. “I don’t mind. I think I could enjoy watching you guys. I would need to find where I fit into the mix before I actually do anything, but I can remedy that after a few observations.”

It was hilarious that just seconds ago I was being nailed by two deliciously hot men, and now I was sitting here having a very civilized conversation about our relationship. It was oddly comforting.

Avery and Ax had such large personalities, Cosmo and I were still finding our ground, and Lex was an obsessive, psycho stalker, so it was nice that Falcon was somewhat dependable. The thought was fleeting as he plunged his hand into the water and cupped one of my breasts, not even taking his glove off as he trailed his thumb over my nipple. The friction of the wet leather against my skin made goosebumps skitter down my arms.

I didn’t notice that my breathing was coming out shorter as he tilted his head, watching what he was doing in fascination. “I noticed that you enjoyed having your nipples touched. While it seemed you liked when they treated them roughly, I wonder how they would feel now after such treatment. I would hypothesize that they are even more sensitive to the touch now.” His thumb flicked at my stiff peaks, and I gasped out, already panting as he circled his thumb, using the water as lubricant.

It was a different sensation to be caressed and flicked after such rough treatment before. The slightest touch sent a ripple of pleasure down my chest and straight to my belly. It took little to get me to feel so much.

“Interesting,” was all he said, but his eyes took on a glow as if he was hypnotized by his influence of my arousal. He moved off the side, kneeling next to me without stopping or breaking his touch. I let my head fall back, the warm water had me completely at ease while his touch worked me higher and higher.

“What if—” Soft lips closed around my pebbled nub. My eyes flew open, and I snapped my head forward to see Falcon bent over, kissing and running his plushy lips over me. His eyes found mine, watching me with rapt attention as his slick tongue slid out between his lips, the tip skimming over my pebbled nubs as my heart beat faster.

My breathing grew harder, my chest rising and falling rapidly, as I was unable to keep it in any longer, and pleasure coiled inside of me. He dipped his other hand into the water. His lips caressing my skin as he spoke, “What do you think would happen if another stimulant was introduced? How would you react?”

A single digit slid between my folds. I gasped when he entered, and his eyes darkened and grew hooded as his finger curled inward before dragging the pad of his finger as he pulled out and shoved it back in, making my back arch at the delicious pressure.

I needed more, craved his barehanded touch, desperately wanted to feel him, but I knew he would not be so easily swayed from his experimental nature. I would have to do something he didn’t count on.