He batted his lashes at me, and there was interest and desire there.A spark lit in my belly, and I wondered if Dinesh would like another turn with the both of us, instead of only me?
“Domingo, would you…do you think you’d…consider being with us again?That way?”
“Yes, yes, yes.I thought you’d never ask.”
***
Althoughthethoughtdidoccur to me to surprise Dinesh by inviting Domingo to our rooms for an unplanned tete-a-tete, I decided a surprise would be unwise in this situation.We were married now, and I needed to know he was still all right with the idea of sharing.
When Dinesh had surprised me at the Turnkey Inn on Tortuga with the pretty dark-haired man, I had been the one unsure if I wanted to share the captain.In the end, having such a kind, considerate, and knowledgeable third in our coupling had proved enjoyable.So much so, I hadn’t been able to forget.
The following day, after another blessedly dream-free night, I asked Captain Martin if he still thought about our time at the Turnkey with Domingo.It was late in the afternoon by the time I was able to corner him as he’d been so busy.
He appeared puzzled to be asked.He was probably surprised I would reference a place that was likely a jumble of burnt timbers, either from the Spanish attack or as the result of the powers I’d had to unleash to enable our escape.I didn’t like to think about the town of Cayonne in general, and nobody dared to name the place, after my reaction upon finding out the truth about the town’s destruction.The captain and the crew had initially lied to me about the extent of the damage.
“Yes, I do.Often,” he admitted.“Do you?”
“Aye.”
“Hmm.I wonder, does Domingo?”
“That’s what I wanted to talk to you about.”
Dinesh put down the chart he was reading and focused on me.“Go on.”
“Well,” I said, blushing already and wondering why this felt so awkward.“You see…Domingo and I were speaking, and I thought that perhaps being a part of a…to be involved in a…to be… Oh, for fuck’s sake.We thought that if the three of us were to enjoy another…” I made motions with my hands that seemed ruder than I’d planned and gazed at Dinesh hopefully.
“Are you asking me to ask Domingo if he would help me distract you?”Dinesh asked, mirroring my rude gesture.
“Oh no, no, no.”
He looked disappointed and let his hands fall to his sides.
“I’vealreadyasked him.I’m trying to find out if you want to play around with Domingo and me,” I said, playing with the edge of the desk.
“You little schemer,” he said in a voice filled with respect.“How bloody efficient.”
I grinned.“So…do you?”
“What do you think?How could I resist another tumble with the two of you?”
“I was hoping you would say that,” I said.“Domingo is free this very afternoon, in fact.”
“Is he?What a coincidence.”He frowned.“Only, wait a moment.I was of the understanding that Domingo didn’t have any interest in those kinds of activities after working at the Turnkey for so long.”
“Aye, well, he seems to be ready to partake in them again—as long as they are of his own choosing, of course.”
“Of course.”Captain Martin stood, restless now and looking quite excited.“What are we waiting for?”
I tried not to laugh at his enthusiasm.
“Well, Domingo is waiting for me to let him know that you have agreed to the plan,” I said.
Captain Martin sat and tried to look sober.“I have agreed to the plan,” he said in formal tones.
“I know,” I said, not moving.
We sat there silently for several moments, Dinesh watching me with expectation.
