“Yeah, it would, but hell, you’d think even family would hesitate when the man is guilty as hell. The evidence was there for anyone to see. He lived it up on the company dime for years before I found the trail.” Gable waved his hand.
“Guilty or not guilty, sometimes doesn’t matter to family. And the man could have lied to his relative to get him to try to do something to stop the proceedings against him.” John lifted a shoulder. “At this point, this is all speculation. But it’s a starting point.”
“Damn, it looks like my work might be the reason for all of this.” Gable ran a hand through his hair.
Dixie leaned forward and put her hand over his. “Gable, you are not in any way responsible for this. If this came as a result of some thief getting in trouble, it’s on him and the one behind it. You cannot make yourself responsible for the crazy that goes on in people’s heads. They’re responsible, not you.”
Gable exhaled. Intellectually, it was easy to see she was right, but someone came after them because of his job.
“Don’t feel guilty. If it wasn’t you, they’d try to blame someone else. Some people can’t accept responsibility for their own actions.” Maddox put his hand on Gable’s shoulder.
Gable exhaled. That made some sense, but still the man was out there and might come after them again.
Chapter Twenty-Eight
Gable rolled his shoulders. Tonight. It had to happen tonight. Finally, she saw him as more than an invalid. The woman had insisted on being gentle with him. Gentle was the last thing he needed. Damn, he ached for her claim, the stinging pang as her teeth marked him.
“Don’t drive yourself crazy, Gable.” Maddox pressed a hand to his shoulder. “She’ll be here soon. We’ll feed her that pizza and wings she said she was hungry for. Then we can take her into the bedroom and make her so wild she can’t help but sink those teeth into you.”
“I’ve waited so long. Hell, she wouldn’t do anything close to even normal until I was healed, and the past few nights she’s put me off with, ‘You were just injured.’” Gable ran his fingers through his hair. The woman would drive him out of his mind with this delaying.
“Watch it or you’ll start pulling out your hair. I don’t know what she’d think of a bald spot.” Maddox lounged on the couch and grinned.
“She likes your bumpy skull. I’m sure she’d do okay with mine.” Gable narrowed his eyes. Teasing he didn’t need.
“Don’t hate that I can pull of shaved head and you can’t.” Maddox waved. His phone vibrated, and he picked it up. “Time to order the pizza. They’re on the way home.”
“I’ll go place the order on the computer. They might arrive at about the same time if we’re lucky.” Gable nodded and headed to the kitchen.
He opened the notebook and brought up the pizza place’s website. He made sure the order went through before turning it off. “Do you think alcohol or something else tonight?”
“Why don’t you let her choose? We have options cold in the fridge.” Maddox stopped in the doorway. “Don’t worry. We’ve already got the woman. And we’ll get her to bite you tonight. On top of that, she’ll enjoy it. You need this and so does she, even if she’s still cautious of hurting you.”
The crunching sound of tires against pavement drew their attention. Since it was at the side of the house, it had to be Micah and Dixie. Gable set the table. Anything to keep busy. Everything but drinks and the actual food would be ready.
Footsteps came down the hallway, Micah led Dixie into the kitchen. Blue and purple swirled across today’s scrubs. Somehow, even in that figure-hiding garment, she was gorgeous.
“Hey, Maddox, Gable. How are you? I don’t smell any food. Why’s the table set?” Dixie strolled forward and hugged Maddox.
“Hi, honeybear, dinner’s on the way. We remembered you said you wanted pizza and wings, so we ordered from your favorite place.” Maddox hugged her and pulled her close, dropping a kiss on her forehead.
“Come on over here and give me a hug.” Gable held out his arms. “I’ve missed you.”
“I missed you, too.” Dixie eased over and hugged him.
“Did you want to shower before food gets here?” Gable tightened his arms. Her breasts pressed against his chest. If only the cloth wasn’t between them.
“Actually, that would be good. Nothing gross today, but it would be nice to wash away the sweat.” Dixie smoothed her hand over his chest.
She went off, and soon the sound of the shower filtered down the hallway. The splatter of water stopped just as the doorbell pealed. Good, the pizza wouldn’t get cold before she joined them. She walked into the room wearing a light summer dress. Her hair hung in a spiraling fall around her shoulders, gleaming in the lights.
She sat down at the table and stared as they loaded the pizza and wings on the plate. “You three want to tell me what’s up with you today?”
“What do you mean? What do you want to drink?” Maddox stood beside the refrigerator.
“An orange soda.” She smiled. “I think I should keep my wits about me tonight. And I mean that although you three always take care of me and are considerate, you’re being way too nice right now. I think something’s up.”
“Of course something’s up. We’re near you.” Gable grinned and waggled his eyebrows. And true on top of it. His cock strained against the confinement in his pants. “Eat up. We’ll get to what’s coming later when we’re finished.”
She humphed, but picked up a piece of pizza and took a bite. They talked quietly through the meal, but they kept it light. No need to make her tense. She might be a little resistant to their idea at first.
When they finished, they gathered the plates and glasses. Gable took a deep breath. Couldn’t rush here. Nice and natural until she was wild and then urge her more until she lost it and finally bit him. Damn, he’d go insane if she didn’t do it soon.
“How about we head back to the bedroom, honeybear?” Maddox rubbed his hand up and down her back.
“What if I’m still curious about what you plan?” She folded her arms across her chest.
Her breasts pushed upward, straining against the bodice of her dress. His breath caught in his throat, and an ache pulsed through his body. Damn, much more and her breasts would slip free.
“Well, you’re in luck then. You’re about to find out.” Micah swooped down and picked her up. He carried her through the hallway to the bedroom. Her laughter rang down the hallway.
Gable followed with a smile. Soon. He took a deep breath. It had to be soon. He unbuttoned his shirt. Nothing could be between them. He couldn’t wait to feel her hands on him. It felt like years since she’d loved him with everything in her. He strode into the door as Micah lowered her to her feet near the bed.
“Now as for your questions about what we’re going to do.” Maddox strolled into the bedroom. “We’ll touch and taste you. We intend to show our woman how special she is to us.”
“Mmm, but most of us are still fully dressed.” She gestured at her dress.
“We can get rid of that soon.” Micah glided his hand over her back. The slight rasp of metal sliding on metal sounded. A zipper. Well, much better than tiny buttons. Waiting for those to slide free would be torture.
Gable stepped close and grabbed the bottom of her dress. That had to go before he ripped it right off. She lifted her arms, and he tugged the garment over her head.
“Damn, that’s a delicious sight.” Maddox eased close.
Gable tossed the dress away and glanced down. Definitely sexy. White edging trimmed red underwear and the matching bra. He leaned forward and nibbled along the white trim. Her hand rose. Fingers thrust into his hair. She pulled him closer. Definitely an encouraging sign.
“You like this set?” Dixie nudged his head to the left a little.
Gable chuckled. As if he’d deny her that when tasting her went so well with the plan. He opened his mouth over the silky material. She sighed.
“Oh, you know we do,” Micah said.
“I think you wore that just to tease us.”
Gable scraped his teeth over the concealed peak before tightening his lips on the flesh and sucking. A soft moan rolled from her lips.
“God, Gable, it’s not enough. Take the bra off. Stop teasing.” Dixie clutched at his hair.
“We haven’t even begun, honeybear.” Maddox laughed. “But you are right. Getting you naked would move things along nicely, because we have some playthings tonight.”
Gable flicked open the front closure of her bra. Oh, yes, the playthings. Guaranteed to drive her wild. All the better to get him his mating bite. A shudder rippled over his body. It better be tonight.
He pushed the bra wide and guided it down her arms. Micah drew her panties down her thighs. Soon she was completely naked. Gable’s mouth watered. Damn, she was such a beautiful woman.
“Why don’t you tell me about these playthings?” Dixie stroked her fingers over his shoulder.
“I think it would be a better idea to show you.” Maddox tugged her back. “And to the point, a bed would be good, too. We’ll have more freedom to enjoy you.”
Maddox picked her up and put her on the bed. Gable took a deep breath. Her sweet scent rose. Yes, she was definitely interested. She rolled to the center. Her leg rose and canted outward, showing her pretty pussy. She slid her hand down her stomach.
Gable shook his head. Oh, damn, watching her play with her clit would almost be heaven, but he couldn’t take the chance. Definitely couldn’t let her go over without him. Not before she was wild and bit him. He crawled onto the bed. The others could grab the stuff to play with. He had a woman to tend to.
“Nuh-uh, honeybear. No playing. We’ll take care of that.” Gable pulled her hand away.
“I believe you told me you had something to play with.” She drew her fingers over his cheek.
“They’re bringing it. I’m keeping you busy since you seem to be inclined to go off script.” Gable gripped her wrist and sucked on her fingers. Her sweet-and-salty flavor burst over his tongue.
“And here we are with our tasty treats to tease you.” Maddox climbed up from the bottom of the bed as Micah eased in on the other side.
Micah tossed Gable a small bottle. Gable unscrewed it. A sweet, fruity scent wafted through the room.
“Is that strawberry I smell?” She lifted her head.
“Yes, it is.” Gable drizzled the flavoring over both breasts and down her stomach, before tossing it to Maddox. It would taste delicious with her skin.
Gable lapped at the curve of her breast, gathering the sweet rivulets. Her honey flavor mixed with the fruity accent, and his mouth watered. The reddened tip of her nipple stuck up, but he kept his attentions to the swell.
He looked down. Maddox eased up between her thighs. She shifted, widening her thighs. Maddox licked up her thighs.
“You taste so good with strawberry.” Gable lapped up the side of her breast, following a trail of the sweet stuff. Maddox would make sure she wouldn’t go over.
“There’s a part you seem to be neglecting.” Dixie grasped his hair and tugged.
“I’m getting to it.” He scraped his teeth up her breast.
She arched off the bed. Gable glanced down. Maddox held her hips, and he feasted on her.
Gable took a deep breath. Focus on teasing her and making her wild. He skimmed his mouth over her ribs, lapping at drops of strawberry gel. She moaned.
“Damn it, Gable.” She tightened her fingers.
Gable smiled. His scalp stung, but he eased a little lower, gathering some of the red stuff as he went. She wasn’t near ready for him yet. Not even a hint of claw.
“I’ll give you what you need, honeybear,” Micah said.
Gable peeked up. Micah ran his tongue over her nipple. She moaned and wriggled. Between the three of them, she’d be wild soon.
Gable nibbled on the flesh above her ribs before licking a path over her belly and back up to her breast. Dixie clenched her fingers in his hair. He eased upward, following the pressure and opened his mouth over the hard little peak. She moaned. The sound ricocheted through him. Hopefully, she’d be ready soon.
He scraped his teeth over the taut nipple before sucking it deep into his mouth. She tightened her grip, pulling him to her. She wriggled, her body arching upward.
“She’s ready, Gable. Much more and she’ll lose it.” Maddox lifted his head.
Gable eased to the side of the bed, sitting on the edge. Maddox picked Dixie up. She moaned and gripped his shoulders. Gable gripped her waist, pulling gently. She turned to him. He settled her astride him.
Gable held her hips. “Fuck me, Dixie.”
She lowered onto his shaft. Tremors shook her body. He took a deep breath as wet heat drew at him. Have to keep control. Can’t lose it until she sinks those teeth into me.
“Fast and hard, Dixie. Give me what I need.” Gable pulled her flush against him.
“A minute. I need to get some control here.” She shook her head. Her thighs tightened on his.
“No, honeybear, you need to take what your body demands.” Maddox eased in behind her and slipped his hand between them. He cupped her breasts.
Gable drew in a harsh breath. Yes. No control, only her, claiming him, taking them both to their pleasure.
Her breath caught. She pressed down against him. A shard of hunger slammed through him. Her hips lifted. He groaned as his cock slid from the warm grip of her pussy.
A soft sigh flowed from her. She pressed back down. Too damn slowly. Gable guided her hips up again. His heart raced. She lowered again. Her body undulated, grinding against him. Sharp sensation near agony roared through him. She rose until just the head remained in the tight clasp. He clenched his jaw.
“Take me, harder. Show me that you’re mine and I’m yours.” He tugged her hips down against him.
“I am.” She eased down onto him.
“Come on, Dixie, claim me. I need this. You need this.” He nipped her shoulder. Fuck, how was she still holding on?
Maddox pinched her nipples. She cried out, and her hips slammed down on his. Her hands clutched at his arms.
“Bite him, Dixie. Some other female might think he’s free if he’s not wearing your mark,” Maddox whispered.
“He’s mine.” She ground her hips against his.
The tight grip of her pussy sent a bolt of heat straight through him. Gable stiffened. He tightened his grip on her hips. He almost lost it.
She leaned forward, and her lips grazed his shoulder. A moment later, her teeth sank into his shoulder. He tensed. The sharp sting lanced through him. Yes. She rocked on him. Her breath caught and she trembled. Her inner muscles rippled over his cock as she screamed his name. He lost it. Searing heat rushed through him, leaving him shaking and nearly boneless.
He stroked his hand up and down her back. She lapped at his shoulder and slowly drew back.
“A little pushy, aren’t we?” She lifted her head.
“I know what I want, and it was driving me and my bear crazy not to have it.” He hugged her tight. “Now, you have two other men who are waiting for your attention.”
Chapter Twenty-Nine
Micah licked his lips. Not just waiting, aching. He knelt on the bed, watching her. If she took too long, he’d pluck her off Gable and drag her away. She turned to him and smiled. She swung her leg off Gable and crawled over to him.
“So you’re waiting on me?” She drew her hand over his chest.
“Definitely. I’m hungry for you, and so is Maddox. I don’t know how much longer I can wait.” Micah drew her close. His cock pounded with every beat of his heart.
“But first, we have to make sure that you’re ready for us.” Maddox eased up beside her. “Let’s move her up the bed a little.”
“Yes, we’ll need more room to touch and kiss before we take you together.” Micah guided her up the bed.
She sprawled in between them. Her body glistened with a slight sheen of sweat and smears of strawberry gel. Micah l
eaned over and brushed his lips across hers. He slipped his fingers under her head, cradling it as he pressed for entrance. The soft flesh parted for him. Her rich honey flavor filled him. Damn, he couldn’t get enough.
She gasped and tensed. Micah glanced down her body. Maddox’s hand curved over her thigh.
“It’s just Maddox. He’ll tease that sweet clit and probably suck on your breast. He needs to touch and taste as much as I do.” Micah nipped her lips while his fingers cupped the sweet curve of one breast.
“You won’t have to tease much. I always want you.” She tangled her fingers in his hair and tugged him closer. “Kiss me.”
She didn’t have to ask twice. He thrust his tongue into her mouth, claiming the sweetness there and seeking more. Her nipple hardened under his fingers. A soft moan rolled from her, vibrating against his lips. That had to be more than his kiss.
He pulled back. Another moan fell from her lips. Micah smiled. Definitely not only from his kisses. He lifted his head. Maddox’s mouth closed over her breast, and his fingers danced across her pussy. Her hips lifted against his hand. Such a sensual woman.
“Does that feel good, honeybear?” Micah nipped her lips before pressing a kiss to her chin and then her shoulder.
He skimmed his lips down her chest to the reddened tip. That hardened nipple needed some attention. He swirled his tongue around the stiff peak. She moaned and her back arched.
“You have to be ready and aching. We don’t have the control to take you up again.” Maddox nipped her nipple.
Her breath exploded from her. She wriggled.
“I’m almost there. Damn, your fingers…you’ll drive me insane.” She yanked at Micah’s hair.
“She’s there.” Maddox rose. He lifted his hand and tossed a small tube to Micah.
Micah smiled and popped off the cap. Maddox sprawled on the bed and then hauled Dixie on top of him. She braced her hands on his chest. Her hips canted.
“Nuh-uh, honeybear, lie flat on me. Micah will slide into your ass.” Maddox gripped her hips.
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