“So, do you think this could be your new home?” He asked, but Jessica didn’t answer.
She just didn’t know. Not yet. She reminded herself. His fingers tightened a little, but he didn’t say anything. He just sighed as they walked into the house, catching David as he came out of another room. He looked at them, eyeing the arm that his brother had wrapped around her before his grin broke out from ear to ear.
“I see you two are getting along nicely. Will I get that sort of affection soon?” He teased her lightheartedly, and she tried not to show the slight smile that threatened to spread across her face. Then she remembered the question.
“She wants to know about all the servants and things,” Damon said, dropping his arm from her as he waved his hand both irritated and dismissively.
“Did a poor job explaining again?” David laughed. “I suppose I am the more articulate one.” He teased.
“Just tell her. She’s furious about it all.” Damon snapped, and David’s gaze landed on Jennifer to confirm it.
“I’d like to know,” She said, and David motioned her to a sitting room, calling someone to bring them each a nice cup of coffee as they sat down. He sighed a little.
“I was hoping you wouldn’t worry about that or your uncle had taken the time to explain to you already. What we’re doing is a good thing.” He said to Jennifer disbelievingly.
“Taking people from their home isn’t a good thing,” She argued.
“I told her that most come by choice,” Damon said, exasperatedly.
“Most isn’t all.” She continued to argue, and David pinched the bridge of his nose.
“It’s for the uniting of the tribes. They are free to visit their family, and we even arrange escorts there and back. They get rides when they’re very far away. It’s not a bad thing. They make a living. Send needed supplies back to their people. They’re like middlemen. Peacekeepers. We do not abuse them, Jessica.” He snapped at her, and she was forced to listen.
“I don’t think I understand,” She said, and their coffee finally arrived, which gave David time to collect himself.
“No, you don’t, but you will. It’s just because we need peacekeepers, and we’ve found a way to do that.” He said, and for a moment, Jessica tried to think it through. She wanted to understand, but a part of her just couldn’t wrap her head around it.
“Just sleep on it, and realize that we aren’t forcing anyone. Their families convince them, and when they can’t we usually just send them back after a week.” David groaned, and Jessica nodded, sipping her coffee. For a few moments, they all sat in silence.
“What if I leave? Who will you take?” she said, thinking about her sisters.
“We won’t touch your sisters. I can read it on your face. Just relax.” He said, and she just shook her head, feeling a little better. She sipped at her coffee, and it was like in a moment the entire mood started to shift. Damon and David relaxed.
“I did enjoy today,” She asked, but everyone heard her stomach growl.
“I suppose it is time for lunch, and it’s your time to start up. You get to handle the rule breakers. I handled negotiations.” David said, waving him away teasingly.
Damon just got up, silently crossing the room before to Jessica’s shock she saw Damon’s lips crash against David’s. He groaned as he wrapped a hand around Damon’s hair. She could feel the tension building, and she couldn’t help but to look away. Damon pulled away before walking out. David turned to her as if nothing had happened at all. I knew the rumors. She reminded herself. She knew she shouldn’t be surprised.
“What would you like?” He asked, and she shrugged. He thought for a minute.
“We’re having fish for dinner, so how about a small sub?” He asked, and Damon was long gone.
“Sounds wonderful,” She said, trying to smile.
“You’ll get used to it,” He said, smiling to himself before calling for a man named Devin.
“Yes, sir?” The young boy said, and he laughed a little, ruffling the boy’s hair.
“Tell Emily to get us some corned beef sandwiches, okay?” He asked, and the boy beamed.
“Yes, sir.” He shouted, running off, and Jessica immediate soured again.
“What was that? He’s a servant too. He’s ten.” She seethed.
“He’s also an orphan that no one wanted to take care of,” He said, sighing, and Jessica felt foolish. She looked at him again, and he nodded a little.
“Why are you looking for something wrong with what we are?” He asked, and his tone was dead serious. Jessica wanted to argue. She wanted to shout that he was wrong, but she knew that he wasn’t. She hated that he was right. That is what I’m doing, isn’t it? She groaned internally.
“I don’t want to like you.” She said after a few seconds, and soon enough the boy was carrying back two large corned beef sandwiches in his hands. David gave her hers.
“Well, why not?” He asked, and the question stumped her. She couldn’t figure it out.
Rather than say something stupid, Jessica knew it was best to say nothing at all. That’s why she didn’t. She didn’t say anything while they ate, and after some time of sitting there without her speaking a word, David excused himself to go make preparations for dinner. He kissed her on the cheek, and she could hear the little boy giggle from the other room. She tried to ask herself the same question, but nothing came to mind. Damn it. She cursed herself, but she didn’t even know why.
Chapter 6
She was sure that a nap was in order the moment she was done with her sandwich. She felt content despite her confusion, and being full leaned itself to her being sleepy. With a little help from a few of the servants, she eventually found her room, knowing that she’d get lost for quite some time. She shook her head a little as she saw that the bed was made and the few things that she had left out were already put up in their proper places. Even her vanity where her hair was done just the night before had been straightened.
Day two. She thought to herself, mustering up her determination, but it only seemed to make her all the more tired. She found her way to the bed, kicking off her shoes and unsnapping her bra as she pulled the covers down and over herself. The mattress was like a cloud, and she didn’t know how she was going to go back to sleeping on cots or in sleeping bags on the ground.
Beds like this didn’t happen unless they went into town. Which is never. She thought to herself bitterly, but she didn’t know where the bitterness came from. She had always preferred to stay outdoors, but she didn’t have time to think about it for too long. Sleep claimed her, and she didn’t know how long it was before she woke. She just knew she felt refreshed, but Jessica looked around, trying to figure out what had woken her.
That’s when she heard the thumping. She didn’t know where it was coming from. No bothering to slip on her shoes, she went to check it out. Looking down the hallway, she didn’t see anyone there. She started to follow the noise, and a few doors down she heard it. The moans. The headboard rattling, and it was like she couldn’t stop herself as she cracked the door open just a little to see David under Damon as he rutted into him.
His head was thrown back into ecstasy. Damon smirked at her, and seeing her there David couldn’t help but to blush, but it didn’t stop him from moaning louder. She could feel herself getting wet before she closed the door and her eyes. She stood there for a moment, hand trembling on the doorknob before she started to hear Damon cry out in pleasure as well.
She knew they had to be finished, and she didn’t want to stick around for the awkward questions despite the wetness now gathering between her legs. Jessica quickly started on her way back to her room, nearly running barefoot through the halls. She quickly found her room, getting back into bed, hoping that sleep would claim her again.
There was a part of her that wanted them to come to her room, and yet a part of her could barely bare to see them again. She was sure she had fallen asleep when her eyes started to flutter open right before she
felt the pressure on the bed. She didn’t turn her head when she could feel his lips hot against her neck. The tell-tale smirk against her skin caused her to moan.
Damon. She thought, and his hands started to roam across her sides. Images of how he had held David in place, rutting into him came flooding back to her. The pleasure he had brought his stepbrother. She groaned as she could feel the wetness between her thighs again. She couldn’t seem to pull away as his hand went to her pants, starting to undo the button.
“Did you like the show?” He chuckled.
She bit her lip to keep from saying yes, and as his fingers started to slide under her panties, she knew that he already knew her answer. She could feel his hot breath against her as he chuckled again, and his fingers circled her clit. She groaned, pressing tighter against his hand. Jessica could feel his twitch of arousal against her ass as he pulled her closer to him.
His fingers worked up and down her warm, wet slit as she opened up to him. The thought of Damon and David panting with her made her open a little wider as his fingers found her hole. Slowly, he slid two in, and she threw her own head back in pleasure. She groaned a little louder as he moved his fingers inside of her, causing her to shiver against him as he started to grind against her ass.
“God…” She whispered breathlessly as she clenched around him. His thumb brushed her clit again, making her throw her head back and moan a little louder. His hand went to her mouth, covering it gently.
“Shh,” He whispered as he picked up the speed.
Jessica started to see stars as she came around his persistent fingers as they moved in and out of her warm, wet hole. Tears pricked at her eyes as she relaxed against him after coming. His fingers slowly slipped from her, and his thumb slowly came to a halt on her clit. He kissed her neck, and Jessica found herself relaxing into the bed. She was soon half asleep with him starting to slip out of bed.
“I can’t wait to see you at dinner,” He said with amusement clear in his voice. She didn’t know how long it had been before a knock came at the door and making sure she was decent, she told the person to come in. It was Mary.
“It’s dinner time,” She said, smiling even more.
“Already? I’m not even ready.” She groaned, and Mary just smirked a little more.
“Well, I did come here ten minutes early in case you needed some assistance.” She said, and Jessica couldn’t help but to laugh.
“I think you’re starting to know me all too well,” She said, and Mary just shrugged a little before working her magic, but the smile never disappeared from her face.
Chapter 7
She didn’t know how, but Mary had worked her magic. She was great at what she did, and Jessica reminded herself that she needed to figure out more about the girl. She’s so helpful. She thought as she walked down the stairs to see a smirking Damon and a happy David waiting for her, but they weren’t in the kitchen.
“You look lovely, as always.” David said.
“Just glowing.” Damon commented.
“Thank you.” She said, and then she looked around as Damon gave her his arm this time. She took it as David leaned in to kiss her cheek.
“I’m glad you aren’t acting too strange.” David said. After what I saw. She added in her head, knowing that it just went unspoken. She knew it should bother her, but for some reason it didn’t.
“Where are we having dinner? Why aren’t we in the dining room?” She asked, and David seemed even happier.
“I thought you’d like a more private setting tonight. Damon had the idea. He told me all about how you prefer the outdoors, and we don’t have an open campfire, but I hope that you’ll enjoy what we put together.” He said as Damon led her out the door.
They started to the garden, and the moon was full in the sky. She saw the wrought iron table, and the candlelight seemed to illuminate everything around her. She just shook her head, happy to see it. Three chairs were around the table, and Damon walked her to the middle one which David gladly pulled out for her. She saw down gingerly as she looked up as they both sat beside her. Damon finally let go of her arm, and David put his hand gently on her knee with a reassuringly look.
“So, do you like it?” He asked, and all she could do was nod. She didn’t know how to tell them how thoughtful it all was. It had her head spinning and when the food was brought out, she realized how hungry she really was.
“It smells delicious.” She exclaimed, causing them to both to relax beside her as they started their meal.
Every time she looked at Damon, it was like heat went through her to her very core. She bit her inner lip, trying not to groan as she remembered what he had done to her before. There was a part of her that wanted him. Wanted them both. She didn’t know which way to lean, and Jessica found herself relaxing beside them in the most comfortable way.
If someone had told her just two days ago that this would happen, she would have laughed in their faces, but now it was actually happening. For once, she just felt at home. The placement didn’t seem strange. They didn’t feel like strangers, and yet she was still homesick. She couldn’t seem to figure it out, and so she tried to just concentrate on the moment. The food was delightful on her taste buds, and it was richer than anything she would have gotten at home.
“Have you thought about your decision?” David finally asked, and it was the question that she was dreading.
“She still has another day. Don’t ask that question yet. She’s probably not ready to answer it.” Damon said light-heartedly, surprising her by coming to her rescue.
“I’m still thinking about it.” She said, and David let it drop, nodding a little. He didn’t seem happy, but he wasn’t going to push her any further. Damon was thankful for that, and Jessica even more so.
“Well, what’s on your mind then?” David said.
“I was actually wondering why both of you are being so casual. You’re not pressuring me for anything. It’s just not what I expected.” She admitted, trying not to feel embarrassed over what she was thinking.
“Why would we pressure you? We want you to want to stay. Not to feel like you have to.” Damon answered with David nodding along.
“I get that. So, that little boy. Why didn’t you just adopt him?” She asked, and they shrugged.
“It fit our needs, and it’s not like we could provide him with a mother. We didn’t have a mate yet, so kids weren’t something we could do. However, he now has a family here.” Damon answered, and she was surprised at how relaxed and open he was now.
“What if I said I wanted you?” She whispered just as she put down her fork after taking a bite of dessert.
“Which one of us?” David finally asked, and Jessica nearly stuttered over her next words. With a little more resolved, she finally got her tongue unstuck so she could answer. Her eyes averted to the table.
“Both.” She said, barely above a whisper, but she knew that they had heard her just fine. Tension filled the air, and so did excitement. David’s hand started to move up her leg, caressing her inner thigh, and she could nearly hear Damon grinning as he tensed a little.
“I’d say we should take it to the bedroom.” David said, and Damon laughed out loud.
“I would say that we should just go over there by the hedges, and I think that I know what our little vixen wants.” He added with a wink.
“Not this time, Damon.” David said as he pulled her to her feet, kissing her lips before going over her jawline and down her neck. She moaned as he sucked on her delicate, sensitive flesh as she rolled her head to give him more access. Damon’s hand went to her ass, massaging gently through her dress.
“Which do you want?” Damon whispered, and the question seemed to hang heavy in the air.
She didn’t know. She could only picture them in the bed together, and she knew she wasn’t ready for that. She looked over towards the hedges, and Damon gave a triumphant smile because of it as they started to walk her over to where no one could see. A thrill went through her,
and she bit her bottom lip as David began to kiss the inside of her wrist.
Damon started to work on her panties, pulling them down around her ankles before she kicked them off. She was laid down gently as she looked up at them. David’s fingers found her clit, making her moan in contentment as he started to play with it. His fingers made her cry out as he squeezed just enough for her to feel her wetness dripping onto her inner thighs as Damon’s hands continued to rub her ass and his teeth grazed her neck, causing her eyes to widen.
He bit a little harder, mixing pain and pleasure as David quickly sunk two fingers into her, making her cry out breathlessly. She could see them hardening in their pants, and her hands went to David’s zipper, pulling it down after undoing the button. She grasped him in her hand, making him moan as he twitched, and she looked at him hungrily as she did.
He smirked as he started to pull her dress up over her hips, and the cool air made her shiver all over again as his cock pressed between her pussy lips, rubbing against her clit. She could hear David’s zipper go down as she got on her hands and knees. David lined his cock up with her, starting to press in as she gasped with Damon’s cock at her lips.
She moaned even more as she ran her tongue around the head. She started to suck on him as David moved in and out of her, bringing her closer and closer to the brink of pleasure. She started to move back against him as Damon fucked in and out of her mouth. She could feel his balls tighten as he got closer to the edge and David’s insistent, powerful thrusting drove her closer to the edge as well.
She started to moan around Damon’s cock, causing him to twitch and groan louder. A growl escaped his lips as his fingers wrapped in her hair, heightening her pleasure. Jessica couldn’t help herself. Their hands worked over her delicate skin, and David’s fingers were digging into her ass. She could see Damon’s eyes turn to gold as another growl escaped his lips, and she was caught up in the primal touch. The possessive nature as she went over the edge, exploding into pleasure as she tried to scream it around Damon’s cock, pushing him closer to the edge as well.
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