He leaned down to run his lips over the smoothness of her cheek. He licked the crease between her lips with sensual sweeps of his tongue, while his silky beard tickled her chin; making her shiver.
“Your body has already conceded to me, luv. It’s only a matter of time before your mind comes to the same conclusion.”
“What conclusion?” She whispered against his lips, wishing he would kiss her. Really kiss her like he’d done last night.
“That you already belong to me. Body, heart and soul.”
With those words ringing in her ears, she suddenly stood alone next to the car. She watched him stalk toward the lodge. His languid walk belied the sheer power of his huge frame.
Alexis didn’t feel the cold wind caressing her cheeks. She was too hot, because of the desire flowing through her veins.
“No, Noah Harris, you’ve got it wrong. It’s lust; pure, unadulterated lust. Nothing more.”
Alexis should’ve known better. Dealing with Noah was gonna be a steep learning curve for her.
Chapter Six
“In this house we share chores, luv. Salad is yours. You’ll find everything you need in the fridge.” Noah leaned in to kiss her lips. With a brief hug, he whispered in her ear, “Relax, Alexis, we’re not about to pounce on you.”
“What the fuck, Mason. I’ve never seen Noah act so lovingly to a woman before.” Logan stared at their friend, who snorted and threw a potato at him.
“Peel that, you lazy ass.”
“See what I have to deal with, Alexis?” Logan grumbled, half teasingly.
“Stop trying to sound like a martyr, Logan. We all know you slack in the kitchen,” Mason snickered. The soft pop of the wine cork releasing drew Alexis’ attention. She watched him pour the luxurious ruby liquid in wine glasses.
Alexis enjoyed the camaraderie with the three men. She felt bared and her insides tight. This was what she had longed for so long—closeness, acceptance and belonging.
Alexis recalled what her therapist had told her. Emotional pain has a biological purpose; to teach people to move away from unhealthy patterns in relationships. She had pushed back against the pain for so long, using her friendships as a form of medicating the impact. When she’d been younger, she’d even tried romantic notions, but it was then the hurts from her past returned to devastate her. That was the reason she was still single. Why no relationship has stood the test of time. She kept repeating the pattern instead of dealing with her insecurities.
Noah noticed that Alexis hasn’t moved. His eyes turned warm, a gentle smile lit up his face as he approached her. His palms tilted her face back.
“I see you , luv. I do. I see pain in your eyes—the yearning for more. You yearn for love, but at a guess you’ve shied away from it for some reason. If given a chance, I’ll set you free and at the same time, you might be the one to do the same for me. I’m not going to force anything on you, but you need to open your mind to what . . . we have to offer.”
Alexis covered his hands with hers. The warmth of his skin soothed the coldness inside her soul. All her life she’d been told that she was a burden. Her parents had never missed an opportunity to tell her that. She had come to believe them. She believed that she was cold-hearted, uncaring and incapable of loving someone, which was why she never pursued a lasting relationship.
The emotional pain has left invisible scars, yet Noah’s gentle touch healed her. Suddenly, she hoped that she’d found the person who had the ability to heal her cold heart. To teach her what it meant to be loved and to love.
“You’re right, Noah. I do yearn for happiness and love, but I’ve fear that I don’t have it in me . . . I have their genes; their DNA and I’d rather be alone for the rest of my life than suffer through it.”
Logan and Mason joined them to encase her in a warm blanket of affection. Noah’s arms drifted around her waist to keep her close.
“Darling, never say that again.” Logan brushed her hair back from her face. “Love and hope go hand in hand, for all of us and yes, at times, love causes pain and we choose to stay in a comfortable rut instead. But humanity was born to love. It takes courage to love, no matter the hardship. We know, Alexis, because we’ve all been there.”
“Logan is right, little one,” Mason drawled. He leaned closer to kiss the soft skin in the curve of her shoulder. A tiny shiver careened down her spine at the tender gesture. “Love is the foundation of everything, and for a house to stand, the foundation must be solid. We’ll be your foundation, as you’ll be ours.”
“I . . . I’ve never experienced it. I know lust and desire, but I’ve learned my lesson not to confuse that with love.”
Noah searched her eyes. His powerful gaze kept hers glued to him and no matter how hard she tried, she couldn’t break the connection.
“That makes me sad, luv, but you must remember that love comes with responsibilities, not rights. Your parents had a responsibility when they had you and they shunned it. It’s unfortunate that your beautiful soul had to suffer because of their neglect. You must allow us to nurture that feeling in you. Open your heart, forget about the past and join me in this journey I’m yearning for, with you.”
The three men chuckled at her expression.
“I’m sorry, Noah, but this is very hard for me to grasp. We don’t know each other—apart from what went down last night.” she quickly added at the look on his face. “Yes, I do feel physical attraction, but isn’t it a bit too soon to start talking about a future and a long-term relationship?”
“We’re not getting any younger, Alexis. We know what we want.” Logan informed her with an endearing dimple in his cheek.
“Not to sound like a broken record but you really want me?” She looked at Noah. “What it is you want?”
“Yes, little one. There’s something inside your soul that is calling out to me. I’m looking for fulfillment and contentment, Alexis, and I know I can offer the same to you,” he confirmed in a deep voice.
“As long as you realize that I am going into this blind. Love isn’t on the books for me.” Alexis said earnestly.
“Leave it to Noah, sweetie. I’m sure he’ll find a way to your heart without you realizing it.” Mason gave her hair a little tug. “Now, stop procrastinating and get to the salad. I’m starving.”
“Aren’t you always,” Logan grumbled. He began peeling the potatoes.
Alexis couldn’t recall if she had ever enjoyed a dinner as much as she did with the three men. They joked, debated and poked fun at each other, drawing her in like she’d been part of their circle for a long time.
The camaraderie between them was obvious. No wonder they liked to share their women.
Mason and Logan began clearing the table.
“Leave it. Come here, Alexis,” Noah ordered roughly when she rose to help them and patted his lap instead.
She didn’t hesitate. It was inconceivable that she craved his closeness after just one night of passion. She yearned to be in his strong arms, put her head on his chest to listen to the rhythmic thump of his heart.
“Did I happen to mention how lovely you look tonight?” he asked while he placed soft, nibbling kisses along her jaw line.
“Ehm . . . I can’t remember . . .mmm,” she moaned when he latched onto the carotid vein in her throat and sucked gently.
Alexis had changed before they’d picked her up from her cottage. She had dressed to entice. She wanted Noah to desire her. Tonight, she had decided on a short royal blue sheath dress and a waterfall lapel, navy and gray speckled woolen coat. The dark blue color enhanced the deep red of her hair and lent a glow to her translucent skin. She’d paired the outfit with her favorite black, thigh-length, stiletto boots.
“Have you given some thought to our discussion earlier?”
“I have . . . some,” she admitted breathlessly as he continued to kiss a slow trail of seduction over the slope of her breasts.
“And, have you reached a conclusion?”
“I don’t want
to talk now, Noah.” Her voice rose as her breathing spiked when he began palming her breasts. Her loins clenched in reaction.
“No? What do you have in mind, luv?”
“Kiss me. I want you to kiss me,” she said and asserted the need by wrapping her arms around his neck and dragging his mouth to hers.
Noah’s blood began to thrum through his veins. Her demand was more than a desire to feed her passions. Unbeknownst to her, she’d just admitted her need to him. It was there in her actions, her feverish movements against him and the way her eyes became glazed when she looked at him. His smile was full of satisfaction. She would be his.
“Hm, I love the taste of your skin . . . the smell of your perfume,” he murmured against her lips.
Alexis was frustrated with Noah. He continued to nibble on her lower lip and then licked her lips, causing another ripple of arousal to flood her panties. She wanted to feel his mouth on hers. Hard .
Little did she realize that Noah’s actions were deliberate. As a Dom he knew that explosive sex required patience and control. She had no idea how badly he wanted to flatten her on top of the dining room table and pound into her. But that wouldn’t give her the build-up to experience the ultimate pleasure and uncontrollable climaxes.
The three of them were going to methodically arouse every inch of her body until she screamed for them; begged them to fuck her.
It might even open her mind to a swinging lifestyle in the future.
“But, do you know what I like the most, luv?” He teased her lips with soft bites and soothing licks to soften the sting.
“What?” she puffed through swollen lips.
“The spicy bouquet of your arousal as it tingles not just my nose but awakens every sensory in my body.”
“Noah.”
“Yes, luv?”
“Would you stop playing with me and just kiss me already?” She demanded with sparkling eyes.
“Well, seeing as you’re asking so nicmm . . .”
Alexis had had enough. She buried her fingers in his long, luxurious hair and yanked his lips against hers, taking control of the kiss. She mashed their lips together and with a sensual swipe of her tongue against the seam of his lips, gained entry into his mouth. Her tongue glided invitingly against his, before she sucked on it gently.
When Noah reciprocated, the kiss turned heated, raw and filled with need. His response spurred her on. She caught his hand and guided it to her breast, pressing his fingers to curve around the throbbing globe.
“Noah, you’re driving me crazy. I want more. Is that what you want . . . for me to beg for your lips on my skin?
Noah brushed her hair back. He traced the outline of her budding nipples that poked her dress.
“I do want you, luv, but there are different ways to achieve pleasure. For now, I want to just feel your body under my hands, learn every nook and cranny. And yes, there will be times when I’ll indulge your impatience and give you what you desire but this, my pet, is what I want tonight.”
“What exactly is that?” She shuddered as he pinched her nipples. She desired nothing more than to tear off her dress and feel his fingers against her naked skin.
“We’re going to take it slow. Get to—”
“We? As in Logan and Mason as well?”
“Yes. Does that bother you, Alexis? I got the impression earlier you were open to them joining in.”
She pondered the question and examined the way the other two men made her feel. She didn’t really understand the dynamics of a foursome or for that matter, swinging. But for once in her life, she was eager to open herself to a new experience.
“No, I want them too . . . you know . . .” she stuttered, not sure how to articulate what she wanted to say.
“We’re thoughtful lovers, luv; you’ll see. We want to be your lovers and satisfy your every need, Alexis. I don’t want to be your boyfriend. I have no interest in that. I want to be your Dom. Do you know the difference?”
“Isn’t it the same?”
“No, it’s not. A boyfriend can take you or leave you. A Dom will care for you and protect you. Be responsible for you. It has more meaning, a deeper connection. Are you ready for that, I wonder?”
She silently screamed, yes, yes in response. But she wasn’t ready to admit to it. It was too soon, and she was too levelheaded to jump head over heels into something she didn’t understand.
“Enough talking. Get to it. My naughty bits are already throbbing for you, Noah.”
She kissed him again. This time with a lustful rawness that he had no defense against.
She was amazed when he allowed her to take the lead. Wasn’t it supposed to be the other way around? A Dom controlling every aspect of the sub’s arousal and pleasure, like he’d just said?
Alexis would come to realize that Noah knew exactly what he was doing and that a Dom/sub relationship was about the shift of control; from sub to Dom and Dom to sub. For now, he was guiding her toward his ultimate goal.
Complete submission.
Chapter Seven
“Playing alone, Noah?”
Mason’s dry tone infiltrated Alexis’ frayed mind.
Lord, but this man can kiss!
Noah chuckled at the faraway look in her eyes. He fought the urge to tear her dress off and bury his face between her luscious breasts, to kiss and taste her skin and lose himself in the passion building inside him. She was an ensemble of contradictions. So bold and brazen, yet soft and feminine at the same time. He couldn’t recall if any of the other women in his life—even experienced subs—had excited him as much as she did. She teased, promised and blushed—all in the same breath.
What attracted him the most—from the moment he’d opened the door to find her there—was how vibrantly real she was. She exuded rich warmth. She was completely in control of herself and her body.
It was intoxicating.
It was exciting.
And it was challenging as hell.
“No, my friends. I had a rowdy time last night with this delicious sub. Tonight, I want to watch that passion and ecstasy unfold on her face while the two of you fuck her.”
“Are you saying you’re not going to have sex with me? You’ll just watch?”
Alexis could hear the disappointment in her voice, yet at the same time, her stomach rolled in anticipation of experiencing double penetration.
Noah glanced briefly at her. He lifted her leg and slowly unzipped her boots and pulled them off.
“I’m not going to deny myself the pleasure, my pet and will partake in arousing your delectable body but I want to see the rapture on your face; the uncontrolled desire to be mastered by them.
“Noah . . . oh!” She exclaimed when Logan removed her dress in two quick yanks.
Her bra fluttered to the floor and Noah lifted her to sit on top of the dining table and fitted his mouth to hers. He kissed her deeply, commanding her, parting her lips with his tongue. The onslaught had shivers of delight running through her body as he caressed her soft pallet with feathered strokes.
Her body softened, melted against his and her protests were forgotten under the eroticism of his mouth. She was enthralled with him, but she also noticed the caresses of the two other men as they traced the curve of her spine, the roundness of her hips. But when they leaned in to add their lips and tongues to the mix, every nerve ending on her skin went into rapture.
Noah’s hands spanned her back to cup her buttocks and squeezed. Her moan was lost in his mouth, but her spine curled in response to the trail of wet kisses Mason and Logan left behind. Every touch sparked a flare through her and caused her breasts to tighten and poke Noah’s chest.
“Lay back, sweetie,” Logan ordered.
She followed his order blindly, albeit feeling bereft when Noah’s lips left hers. Her eyes searched his. She sucked in a deep breath at the brooding look on his face.
Noah tore off her panties and then with slow intent, spread her legs wide open until they fell over the side of the tabl
e.
Her breathing escalated as their gazes burned into each other, charging the air with crackling electricity that didn’t go unnoticed by Mason and Logan. They smiled at each other, knowing that Noah had found the woman he’d been searching for all his life.
Alexis didn’t stand a chance. He was going to make her his.
She watched their eyes darken as they gazed at her bare pussy. Noah’s nostrils flared wide as he breathed in her intoxicating bouquet.
“Have I mentioned what a beautiful pussy you have,” he said softly.
“And she smells heavenly,” Mason agreed, which caused her breathing to spike as he and Logan began to caress her breasts; soft, tantalizing brushes of their palms over the taut nubs.
“Ahh, that feels so good,” she moaned and arched her back to push the tips into their hands, begging for a harder touch.
They complied by rolling them between their fingers, watching her eyes flare the moment Noah brushed his palm over her pussy.
Her mouth opened in a silent cry when he slowly circled her clit while the other two began to sensually lick her nipples until they were throbbing with painful need.
Noah dipped his finger inside her slit. “I love how hot and wet you get, luv.”
Alexis was riding a wave of increasing arousal, which they were stoking with slow and gentle touches; too slow and gentle for her liking.
“More! I need more,” she demanded hoarsely.
She mewled like a hungry cat as she orbited her hips against Noah’s hand. She let loose a low cry when Mason and Logan sucked on her nipples voraciously before they pulled on them, hard , like they wanted to draw on her life-source.
She nearly exploded. “Holy shit!”
Her breath became labored when Noah kissed his way up and down the inside of her thighs. She jerked when he nibbled at the tasty confluence of flesh at the joint of her hips and pelvis. Blazing heat seared inside her loins and left her completely boneless.
He traced along her pelvis with his tongue, leaving an iridescent trail of saliva that felt cold on her heated body.
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