“Oh, look. That was good timing. She’s still wearing your clothes.” Alex stalks across the room and grabs me by the arms, spinning me so my back is to his front, his mouth at my ear. “I think it’s the best I’ve ever seen your sweats look, Shane, except when they’re on my floor.” His words tickle me, and my nipples pebble as I feel his hard body press against my backside. Shane studies me, running his thumb across his lip like he hasn’t just eaten a huge meal, and I’m his dessert.
“You know, there’s something about a woman wearing your clothes that makes a man downright primal. I want to beat my chest and roar about the fact that you’re covered in something that’s mine.” He steps up close so I’m sandwiched between two hard bodies. “Now, I know tonight didn’t quite go as we planned,” he starts, and Alex snorts.
“You think? I could have killed him when he dragged Cole in, but I guess it turned out for the best. We now see we have a little competition, and, well, none of us like to lose.” Alex drags his nose over my ear.
“Competition? Lose?” I’m breathless and distracted when Shane wraps one hand around my waist before circling the other around Alex’s. He drags us all together so there’s no space between us now.
“Oh yes, that man has his eye on you, and it isnotstrictly in a professional capacity,” Shane assures me as he places a kiss on my lips before turning his head and doing the same to Alex.
“And the bodyguard. He’s very happy to be guarding your body, but that’s okay. I like both men, and goodness knows you’re woman enough for all of us.” Alex slides his hand up and grabs my chin, tilting my head so he can kiss me too. For a few moments, we exchange kisses, and my heart beats so fast I swear Shane can feel it through his clothes. My knees get weak, and I’m just about to suggest we take this horizontal when, with seemingly choreographed movements, they both step away.
“Leave the clothes on, darling. I like the idea that you’ll be sleeping in them tonight if you can’t be in my bed,” Shane tells me, kissing me on the forehead and quietly leaving.
Dazed and confused, I sink down so I’m sitting on the side of his bed, blinking up at Alex. “What was all that?” I ask, a little annoyed that they got me all worked up. He sinks down next to me and takes my hand.
“Babe, I know you’re used to calling the shots, but this time, you’re doing things our way. And by the time we’re finished, you’re not going to be able to form one reasonable explanation as to why this is not going to work. We’re going to wear you down, and you won’t ever be on your own again. We’ll give you a little time to adjust to it all before we dive into the big stuff. We’re in this for the long haul, and sex just complicates things, especially if you’re having sex with more than one man. So we’ll take it slow and ease into this. We want to make a solid foundation because the three of us aren’t going anywhere.”
“I’m just a little confused about why you think Cole and Riku are interested.”
“Babe, you’re lying to yourself if you can’t see that they are,” Alex low-key scolds, but I shake my head adamantly.
“Okay, Riku, yes, maybe, and I feel the same way. There’s something about him that draws me in, but Cole? No, I’ve just met the guy. I know absolutely nothing about him, and he’s been antagonistic and aggressive in every interaction we’ve had!” There’s no way I’m owning up to our fiery first interlude.
“So… sparks from the moment you met? Isn’t that telling you something? That’s pure animal attraction, pheromones and all the rest.” He’s grinning now, and I want to smack him.
“No, absolutely not.”
“The lady does protest too much, I do believe, but that’s between you and them. The three of us would be hypocrites to say you can’t see where things go with them considering we’re all in a relationship as well.”
“But—”
He places a finger over my lips.“Come on, let’s get your things. Riku is waiting to take you to the hotel.”
I nip his finger, but he just grins, so I get up and gather my clothes and handbag. He takes my shoes out of my hands and carries them as we head back out.
Cole gives us a small wave goodbye from the sofa as Shane, Alex, and Jace walk us to the elevator.
“Thank you so much for having us. The meal was delicious, and the company wasn’t half bad,” I tease the three of them.
“It was our pleasure,” Jace says as Riku pushes the button to call the elevator. “We can’t wait to do it again.”
“Yes, what about next week in Hawaii? There’s this amazing restaurant overlooking Waikiki beach that I’ve been dying to try, and we’re all going to be there for the hotel opening,” I suggest, already missing these men.
“That sounds great, but I was also wondering if you would attend the Hawaiian Tourism luau with me. They’re throwing the luau for all the press that are there to cover their new tourism campaign. Alex and Jace hate those kinds of things, and I was kind of hoping to get you alone for the evening.” Shane bites his lip, giving away his nerves. It’s kind of exhilarating knowing I can make this man nervous. Right now, the decision and the power are in my hands, but this isn’t a decision I mind making.
“I would love to,” I tell him, reaching for his hand. “I love a good luau.”
“So do I,” Riku pipes up, and I roll my eyes.
“Yes, we know you’ll be coming too. Is that okay? I don’t like to go anywhere without him at the moment,” I ask Shane, who nods emphatically.
“Of course, I completely understand.”
Alex weaves his arm with his boyfriend’s and gives him a little pinch in the side. “What fun! You get two gorgeous escorts for the evening.” He winks, trying to lighten the atmosphere, but I’m not upset. Riku is going to be a part of everything I do for the foreseeable future, and I really am okay with it. I just hope they truly understand and won’t eventually get annoyed by the permanent third wheel. Fourth wheel? Fifth wheel? I guess it depends how many of us are out at once.
“That’s settled then. I’ll touch base with you during the week, and I’ll let you know the details for dinner. When you get to Hawaii, make sure you ask the front desk to let me know. I’ll come find you.” I’m a little excited about next week. Maybe getting away and relaxing is exactly what I need to get back to normal.
“I’ll go down and start the car,” Riku tells me, stepping into the elevator to give us a moment alone. The door closes behind him, and the sexual tension ratchets up.
