by Tl Reeve
“I never joke.” He closed the box. “Do you remember your safe word?”
She nodded. “Yes.” Besides the contract, it’d been one of the first things they discussed. She’d always have a way out if things got too intense for her or she was afraid or being hurt. If anything, she could also use yellow to slow them down and take a minute to breathe. In a way, it gave her a bit of control when she really didn’t think she did. “Langley.”
“Excellent.” He signed to Scotty. “You comfortable with her saying it, or do we need to make a sign?”
I’m good. Langley.
“Perfect.” Thomas opened the case once more. “Are you ready?”
AJ lifted her chin. “Yes. Do your worst.”
A devious chuckle spilled from him. “Oh, I plan on it.” He retrieved the item and held it up. The long glass cylinder had bugles in two spots and the end had a glass pink heart affixed to it. “Do you know what this is?”
“A dil-do?” She swallowed hard and reached out to touch it, but Thomas snatched it back so she couldn’t.
“Very good. Here is the game. For every right answer, I’m going to push an inch of it into your little pussy until it’s all the way inside you. Then when it’s all the way in, I’m going to fuck you with it until I’m ready to see you come.”
“W-what happens if I get an answer wrong?” She couldn’t take her eyes off of the glass toy nor could she stop thinking about him sliding it inside her.
“I take it out and we begin again,” Thomas said. “That means I can get you so close to coming, by teasing you, before I pull it out and leave you a throbbing, wet mess.”
She gasped. “You’re serious about this.”
“Like there was any doubt,” he said. “First, take off your shirt and show me your tits.”
AJ removed her shirt with jerky movements. Her hands trembled and her mouth had gone dry. They’d been working up to this moment for two weeks and here they were. Goose bumps spread across her skin and the cool air of the bathroom pebbled her nipples into hard points. A flash of fear skittered down her spine and she pushed it aside. It was the three of them, no one else.
Thomas groaned and her attention snapped to him. His eyes were heavy-lidded. His lips were parted, and the apples of his cheeks were stained pink as was his chest. The semi-hard bulge pushing against the inside of her thigh thickened exponentially. He bent his head as he sat forward and inhaled. “First question.”
She cut her gaze to Scotty who stared at her like she was his favorite piece of meat. She licked her lips and nodded. “Okay. Go for it.”
Thomas groaned while he grinned. “Good girl. Have you ever kissed a man or woman intimately?”
“In what context?” she asked.
“In this context. In any context,” Thomas replied. “And don’t forget to add ‘Daddy,’ when you answer me.”
She nibbled on her bottom lip. Kissed a guy? Sure. Like a quick press of the lips, but never to the stage of tonsil hockey. “Kind of.” She shrugged then hurried to add, “Daddy.”
“Explain what ‘kind of’ means.”
“I don’t go full on or anything. I don’t think I ever have, Daddy,” she answered.
“So, you’ve never done this?”
Before she could answer with “what,” his hand was fisted in her hair, and he pulled her head back, exposing the column of her neck. With the first contact of his lips on her skin, she gasped. Tingles of pleasure sparked along her flesh where his mouth touched. She let out a soft moan, and she placed her hands against his chest. The steady beat of his heart kept her grounded. How he could be so in control mystified her.
When his lips met hers, a sound fell from her she’d never made before and she chided herself for being so wanton. In his arms as she was, she’d been vulnerable. Open to anything he might do to her. He claimed her mouth with such ferocity, it stole her ability to think and just when she thought she’d stumble and fall, Scotty was there. He went to his knees beside her, his mouth claimed her nipple and he bit down.
She screamed into the kiss and Thomas devoured it as he devoured her. The calamity of emotions shooting through her body overwhelmed her. Arousal and pleasure warmed her blood. She had nothing to compare this to. She never would, either. The truth of Thomas’ words smacked her upside the head. Thomas wasn’t a kid like most thought her and Scotty were. No, he was a real man, one who’d manipulate her body to both of their desires. AJ dug her fingernails into the packed muscle of his shoulders for purchase as Scotty attacked her neglected peak.
It was all too much, but not enough. She wanted more yet needed to back off. She had to think. Clear her head. Reestablish her boundaries. Close herself down to the cacophony of errant thoughts, the biggest one—wanting more of this. Of all of it. They exposed her, and she couldn’t keep them. Scotty only said what he did to get her to stay and Thomas was performing for a mission, nothing more. Nothing less.
Thomas broke the kiss before she could and eased back. “Mmm... I’m impressed.”
She blinked twice before trying to open her eyes. “Huh?”
He chuckled. “Since you answered my question, you’ll be rewarded.”
“Wasn’t I already?” Confusion mingled with the lingering need swirling within her.
“Open, baby girl,” Thomas murmured. “Get your new toy wet for me.”
“That’s... that’s not hygienic.”
Thomas laughed. “You’ll be fine.” He rubbed the glass dildo across her swollen lips. The cold toy soothed the throb there. “Open for your, Daddy.”
Fuck, she didn’t understand how he compelled her to do everything he said. AJ opened for him. The glass slid across her tongue and a foreign sensation came to life deep within her belly. Her clit ached, so did her pussy. None of it made sense. She acted like a depraved heathen. Nevertheless, she didn’t stop. She got the toy coated in her saliva before Thomas removed it. He ran the cool instrument between her breasts then down her flat stomach.
Her skirt is in the way. The feral gleam in Scotty’s eyes would haunt her forever. Not because he scared her, but she’d never seen him so famished or so aroused. Yeah, she’d caught him a few times with other women, but this... Where had this come from? I think we should cut it off. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a knife. He flicked it open then leaned forward.
“Wait,” Thomas murmured. “Easy now. We don’t want to frighten her.”
Scotty nodded. Sorry. Excited.
Thomas grinned. “Understandable.”
Scotty moved forward again, this time his actions were slower, and he pushed back some of the unhinged twinkle in his eyes. Pay attention to Thomas.
She glanced up at the man who teased her thigh with the dildo before rubbing her slit with the object. She sucked in a breath. “Holy shit.” She grabbed at him, trying to steady herself.
“Indeed,” Thomas muttered. “You’re all wet, baby girl. Is all this cream for me and Scotty?”
Her cheeks heated. “I didn’t realize I...”
“What?”
“Kissing,” she whispered. “So hot.”
“It is.” He pressed the toy forward, spearing her passage.
AJ clamped down on the toy and her whole body tensed. Everything inside of her sparked to life. Her pussy rippled around the intrusion at the same time Scotty cut through the material of her skirt adding another level of arousal. She couldn’t figure out her response to the stimulus other than she craved it. She rocked her hips and Thomas held her in place.
“Remember, on my terms. Not yours.”
She frowned. “So not fair.”
“Life isn’t fair, baby girl.” He smacked the inside of her thigh, not hard enough to hurt but enough to grab her attention, “Don’t forget who I am.”
She bit the inside of her cheek. “Sorry, Daddy.”
“Good girl.”
Warmth bloomed in the middle of her chest. She’d never received such praise. Sure, she’d been told she did a good job at work, a
nd Asher let the compliments flow while they worked their asses off trying to obtain all the information Noah had needed when finding Mateo, however this was different.
“Second question.” Thomas stopped stroking her with the tip of the dildo. “Have you ever allowed any man, since your traumatic childhood, come inside this sweet little pussy of yours?”
Embarrassment chased away some of the burning arousal. She tried to cover herself, but Scotty held her arms in place. Had she ever let another man beside Samael to nut inside her? No. She couldn’t stand it. It made her stomach roil and bile bite at the back of her throat. Even though Samael had done it with a condom so as not to leave any evidence behind, she still couldn’t deal.
Every so often she could still smell his putrid breath. Hear his grunts and groans. The sound of his incoherent mutterings could wake her faster than her alarm clock, and the dreams... Sometimes, Scotty had to wake her from the terror of being held down while the sick asshole violated her. He stole everything from her.
She shook her head. “I... I can’t.”
“Shh...” Thomas cupped her cheek. “Look at me, Amelia.” She lifted her gaze to meet his. “You’re safe here. You’re with Scotty and me. We won’t hurt you.”
Again, her eyes burned with unshed tears. “I’m sorry. I’m such a loser. I’ve ruined everything.”
“No, baby girl,” Thomas kissed her forehead. “You’re human. You’re allowed to feel as you do. You’re allowed to feel scared. You’re allowed to be on your guard. You haven’t ruined anything.”
AJ pressed her forehead to his chest and listened to the steady beat of his heart as she gathered her tattered wits. “I couldn’t deal with it. I know I should feel horrible about leaving men high and dry, but the idea of...” She shuddered. “No. I’ve never let a guy...” she swallowed hard, “finish inside of me.”
“Does it make you feel dirty?” Thomas hedged.
She nodded. “Yes. I didn’t have a say.”
“And now?”
She frowned. “I guess it’s why I leave, because in some weird, gross way, I’m taking back my control.”
Thomas gave her a sad smile. “But you’re not really, are you?”
No. She wasn’t. The fact that she pulled away, showed how far she’d yet to come. “No. He still wins when I walk away. He still gets what he wants, because he’s always at the forefront of my mind.”
If I could, I’d kill him again. The cruelty in Scotty’s features made AJ shiver.
“He died?” Thomas popped a brow.
“In prison. A riot.” She shrugged. “Kind of makes everything feel incomplete, you know? I mean, karma is amazing, but it feels...”
“Incomplete? Empty.”
She nodded. “Yeah. He should have suffered more or longer. He should have been made to feel like all of us did.”
“It’s a normal reaction to what you endured and survived. You won’t be judged for how you feel.”
“Then why do I feel like I am, sometimes?” She gazed up at him.
“Because the mind is irrational. Guilt. Fear. Rage. All of them can protect you and hurt you all at the same time.”
Made sense. “How do you know all these things?”
Thomas grinned. “That’s for me to know and you to never find out.” He tapped the tip of her nose with his finger.
AJ laughed. A lightness settled over her. “Okay, super-secret agent man.”
“Now then. Do you want to continue?” Thomas placed a kiss to the crown of her head. “Should we stop here?”
She shook her head. “No. We should continue. I have to face my fears.” Her gaze met his and a new determination filled her. “I can’t let my past dictate my future.”
“I am so proud of you baby girl.” Thomas tipped her face up and pressed his lips to hers before teasing the passion back into her blood. “Since you were such a good girl, I think you should be given a bigger reward.
“Oh?” Her heart pounded. Her breath came in soft pants. “What kind of reward?”
“Scotty, kiss Amelia. I know you’re dying to,” he said.
Scotty licked his lips then made the sign for, “okay.” He eased forward then loomed over her as he got up onto his knees. I know you don’t believe me. I have waited forever to do this. To touch you. To love you.
“Whoa, whoa, whoa. Back up there Scotty, love me?”
He nodded. Yes.
“You need an honorific,” Thomas said.
Scotty smirked. I have the perfect one. A cocky glint filled his blue eyes and AJ had a bad feeling about it. King.
“You want me to call you king?”
Specifically, My King. He continued to stare at her.
She frowned. “And you’ll call me?”
Princess.
“You’ve thought about this, haven’t you?” AJ asked.
He nodded. Since we got the case. I knew I had to fix this. He motioned between them.
She shook her head. “Okay, My King,” she replied.
“Kiss her, Scotty. Let’s see if we can get our little submissive warmed back up.”
Together, Thomas and Scotty touched and kissed every inch of her exposed flesh. If she was meant to be asked any more questions, Thomas didn’t stop to annunciate them, and she didn’t want him to. She sank into waves of bliss rolling through her, controlling the ebb and flow of her arousal. Every inch of her had been sensitized, awakened after a long slumber. They pushed her boundaries with each passing second until she thought she’d shatter.
Then, she was floating through the air. Her eyes fluttered open and the scenery changed. They were laying on the bed in the hotel room. Thomas was on one side of her, Scotty on the other. They caressed her skin causing it to tingle and burn for more. She let loose with a soft whimper. She craved more of them. Thomas had kept her on edge the whole time he played with her with the glass dildo. He didn’t let her climax, nor did he do anything to ease the ache building within her. She’d been primed and ready to go, but when they’d actually get to it, she didn’t know—and that drove her insane.
“Tonight, is your pleasure,” Thomas said to Scotty.
“No, wait...” AJ licked her lips. “What...what about you, Daddy?” Her words were slurred, and she sounded a bit drunk, though she hadn’t drunk any alcohol.
“I’ll be right here. Enjoying the show. Don’t worry.” He kissed her forehead, her cheeks then her lips. “Give him hell, baby girl.”
She giggled. Shit, she didn’t giggle. Never once in her life had she found anything so amusing or worthy of such, yet she did it with Thomas and Scotty. “Yes, Daddy.”
Scotty slipped off the bed and removed his jeans. At some point, during their play in the bathroom, he’d removed his shirt. He crawled back up onto the bed, his rangy form ensnaring her gaze. She licked her lips. He had an impressive dick, for sure. He hadn’t been lying nor had he been on the small size. The muscles of his stomach shifted as he grew near her. When he hovered above her, she stared up at him.
Ride me.
“Ride you, My King?” She tilted her head. “Are you sure?”
He grunted. Ride me. Don’t make me have to tell you again.
A thrill raced down her spine. “Yes, My King.”
Scotty situated himself beside her, allowing AJ to straddle him. Scotty groaned and his eyes fluttered shut. The smug look on his face tore at her heart. He looked damn pleased with himself, and she’d probably laugh if she wasn’t desperate for some kind of relief. Scotty reached between them and grabbed the stalk of his erection. He slid it across her slit before he positioned it at her entrance.
AJ didn’t hesitate, she eased him into her, inch by glorious inch. Her head fell back on her shoulders as she grabbed her breasts and let loose with a cry of pleasure. He stretched her in the most delicious of ways, opening her to his intrusion. It was also different. She’d never gone bare with anyone before that moment. A strike of fear tried to sneak in, but she smothered it as she began to move.
; She’d never experienced anything as sensual until then.
Scotty guided her over him. His grip on her hip tightened as he continued to tweak and pinch her nipples. The pain swirled with the bliss, adding another layer to the atmosphere surrounding them. Out of the corner of her eye, she caught the glint of Thomas’ belt buckle as he unhooked his pants and fisted his cock. The groan he let loose with vibrated through her. It made her clit twitch and her pussy quiver.
Below her, Scotty hissed as a fiery passion lit his beautiful blue eyes. He matched her pace stroke for stroke, taking her higher and higher. Everything had been pulled taut. Expectancy warred with her anxious arousal. She wanted more, but also worried about letting go. Her heart pounded. Her breathing came in heavy pants as she rode Scotty harder. Nothing had ever felt so good. She knew it was cliché to say shit like that, but it was true.
It scared the shit out of her.
Scotty snarled, drawing her out of her thoughts. He sat up, changing the angle of his penetration. He rubbed her just right as he gripped her hips, rocking her over him in desperate, hard strokes. She trembled. She could feel herself losing control by the second. AJ glanced at Thomas who’d watched them through heavy-lidded eyes. His fist worked his dick up and down, in hard tugs while he fondled his balls.
The sight sent a hearty rush of adrenaline coursing through her body. She rippled around Scotty and cried out. It was too much. She wouldn’t survive it. None of it. It would utterly destroy her. She tapped Scotty’s shoulder, but he was so far gone. He rutted inside her, pitching perilously close to coming. “Scotty... My King...” She continued to tap on his shoulder, but as much as she was losing herself to everything bubbling to life inside her, so was he. He threatened to drown her in the sensation ping-ponging through her.
Scotty’s strokes shortened. She was so close and no matter how many times she tried to get his attention, she failed. She couldn’t breathe. The room was closing in around her. She tried to move, but he held fast to her. She screamed as everything snapped inside of her. The edges of her vision darkened as she rippled and pulsed around Scotty. He groaned and thrust twice more before stilling inside her.