He chuckled as he approached.
“Let’s take off that wet shirt and you can wear this one.” He held an olive green shirt in his one hand while he reached to help her remove her wet shirt with the other. She stopped him. “Is there somewhere I can change?” Her question seemed to shock him and his cheeks turned red.
“Sure. I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to…here, I’ll show you.” He stopped what he was about to say and led her to the guest bedroom.
“You can change in here and then we’ll throw on the dryer so you can wear your shirt home.”
“Thank you,” she whispered as another bolt of lightning illuminated the house. Thunder soon followed it, and she quickly removed her shirt. Just as she was about to pull the dry shirt on, an alarm started to wail and the door burst open. Michael and Chad were there.
She covered her ears as the thunder rumbled like nothing she ever heard before, and instantly she knew that the tornado warning was for Delite. She clutched the shirt to her chest.
“Let’s go, baby. We have a shelter downstairs.”
She pulled the shirt on as they hurried down the stairs to the basement.
Michael lit some lanterns they had set up. The room was made for emergencies just like this one.
He glanced at his cell phone.
“Radar says it’s moving in. Looks to be a good one.”
“Oh God.” She sat down on the edge of one of the two beds and hugged herself. She closed her eyes and tried not to panic. Visions of her uncles’ men hitting her, chasing her through the woods in a sick game they enjoyed playing. They shot their guns at her, missing her body by mere inches. She had been soaking wet, covered in mud from running through he woods during the massive storm. They laughed, but she had cried and by the time they decided they had gotten bored with the game, she had cuts and bruises covering her skin. Susanna had come to her rescue and it had cost her. Titus, one of the meanest sons of bitches in the group, worked Susanna over. She shivered at the memory.
Alexa felt the hand on her shoulder and she jumped back.
“Whoa, baby doll, it’s all right. God, you’re shaking like a leaf.” Chad caressed her thigh and sat down next to her on the bed.
“Why are you so scared of thunderstorms?” Michael asked.
“I just don’t like them,” she stated as she shivered.
Chad wrapped his arm around her shoulder and pulled her against him.
“Are you cold?”
“I just don’t like storms. That’s all.”
“There’s more to it than that. Did you have a bad experience or something?” Michael asked and she looked up into his dark blue eyes. The man was an interrogation master. She found herself nodding her head.
Chad pulled her back with him onto the bed. He lay down, dragging her along his side then pulling her against him. He pressed her face against his chest as Michael joined them on the bed.
“We’ll hold you and it will be okay,” Chad whispered and then she felt Michael’s body against her back.
* * * *
Michael could still hear the sounds of the tornado warning in the distance, but his focus was solely on the petite, sexy woman in his arms. He hesitated to touch her. It was as if some inner sense knew that once he did, he would never get enough of touching her, being next to her and wanting her. He took a deep breath. The T-shirt that Chad had given Alexa was way too big. She was so frightened by the storm and perhaps being in this intimate position with them, that she hadn’t noticed the fabric hanging off her shoulder. From behind her, Michael could see her white lace bra as well as the deep valley between large, creamy breasts. He couldn’t resist cuddling closer to her. The scent of her hair and the sight of her bare shoulder were too much to resist.
He placed his lips against her skin and she shuddered. Chad reached under her chin and stared into her eyes. Michael watched as he continued to kiss her exposed shoulder while he gently rubbed her thigh.
“Are you warm enough now?” Chad asked her, and she nodded her head even though she shivered.
“You’re not lying to me are you, doll? I only want to keep you safe and warm.”
Michael adjusted his body closer and so did Chad. Chad pressed his thigh between Alexa’s legs with Michael’s assistance.
They were squeezed together tight now.
The sound of a continuous roll of thunder rumbled around them. She panicked for only a moment until Chad leaned forward and kissed her.
Michael caressed the palm of his hand under the extra large T-shirt while his brother made love to her mouth.
Her belly felt tight and her skin was soft to the touch. He knew her breasts were abundant, and he hesitated to touch them only a moment until he heard her moan.
He moved his hand higher. She sucked her belly in and pulled her lips from Chad’s.
“We need to slow down.” She panted with her lips plump and wet from Chad’s kisses and her eyes wild with desire.
* * * *
Alexa stared at the two men looking down at her. Tears stung her eyes at the thought of how amazing they were. Chad and Michael were gorgeous, sexy, and so in control, it made her have feelings she never thought she would feel. They protected her from the storm. They knew she was scared and they comforted her. All afternoon they catered to her and acted like they felt the same attraction that she felt. But now that things were getting intimate, she was fearful once again.
Michael had his hand under her shirt, his large, warm palm against her belly. His fingers caressed the underwire of her bra, and she so badly wanted him to touch her breast. His hands were big and thick. Chad caressed her outer thigh and she wanted to feel his large hands against her ass. It was overwhelming but she had to stop this. It was moving too fast. This was only their first date. She had many reservations.
“We’ll take it slow, honey. This is nice isn’t it?” Michael asked her then leaned down and gently brushed his lips across hers. She instantly closed her eyes until she felt his fingers move over her breast as Chad gripped her ass and hip pulling her against him.
“Michael?” she whispered, and his hand paused over her breast. Then he slowly ran one finger down her cleavage.
“You’ve been hiding this body well, sugar. My brother and I can’t wait to explore it together.”
He leaned down and kissed her belly.
“You make me want things I’ve never wanted before. It’s too much,” she confessed.
Michael and Chad lifted up so that they lay on their sides facing her. They both leaned on an elbow and placed their hands on her belly. She was flat on her back as she crossed her ankles and hoped that they were ready to talk some more.
She realized that the alarm sirens had stopped and the sound of thunder continued to hum in the far distance.
“I think the storm is through,” she told them.
The sound of two cell phones going off at once interrupted the moment. Michael and Chad jumped up and reached for their phones. One look at one another and that was it. The entire mood changed.
“Come on, baby, we need to take you home.” Chad reached for her hand and pulled her against him. He hugged her tight as she wondered what went wrong. Who was on the phone? Was it another woman or perhaps women? A jealous feeling consumed her as she grabbed her bag and followed Michael. His abrupt behavior and complete coldness toward her set her back straight.
“Chad will drive you home. Something with work came up.”
Michael kissed her on the cheek then headed in a different direction looking very serious. Chad pulled her swiftly to Michael’s truck. The rain was light and the sky pleasant looking. The storm had passed, and the area showed few battle wounds from the tornado. She, however, was a completely different story.
Chapter 7
“I don’t know why you insisted that we come here,” Michael stated as he stood by the bar along with Chad, Mason, and his brother, Steven.
“Because you want to see Alexa as much as I do. It’s been three days since our
date. We’ll be lucky if she even acknowledges us,” Chad replied.
“You didn’t tell her that business came up?” Mason asked.
“No, we didn’t explain anything and we shouldn’t have to. This is why we can’t pursue a relationship with her right now. There’s too much going on and any day we could have to leave,” Michael stated with a scowl on his face.
“You don’t have to go. The two of you could call it quits. I’m definitely thinking about it,” Mason stated.
“You need to talk with Monte first and get some leads on other work,” Steven stated.
“I could always live off your paycheck, Dr. Aldean. Not! I’ve got enough money saved to retire and live the good life. I really don’t need a job,” Mason stated, teasing his brother.
“Then just do it,” Steven replied then took a sip from his beer.
“Hey, jerk offs! I’ve got a bone to pick with you,” Sally interrupted the four men. Michael and Chad were both surprised by the sudden outburst from Alexa’s sister.
“I should throw the two of you outta here for what you did to my sister.”
“Oh crap. The little lady is pissed,” Mason stated, and Sally flipped him the bird. Steven laughed.
“Slow down, honey, we didn’t do anything to your sister,” Chad interrupted.
“Oh no? That’s funny because she’s acting like you did. Dropping her off with no explanation as to why you ended your date so abruptly. I bet you got some booty call, didn’t ya. You knew she wouldn’t put out because she’s got class and you two think you’re something special.” Sally stuck her finger into Michael’s chest and gave a little shove.
“Well, let me tell you something, Mr. Special. You and your brother don’t deserve her. She’s been through hell and back and had to deal with asshole men all her life, so I suggest you fuck off and never approach her again.”
“Sally! What are you doing?” Alexa asked as she pulled on her sister’s arm.
Michael was overwhelmed by the outrage and the information Sally stated. Alexa went through hell and back and dealt with asshole men? What the heck? Then his focus was immediately on Alexa. Damn, did the woman look fucking gorgeous. Her long blonde hair flowed over her shoulder in a side pony. She wore a shimmering emerald green blouse that was low cut and revealed the cleavage between her breasts. The short, tight black skirt accentuated her hips and thighs and the kicker were the heeled black knee-high leather boots. She was fucking hot.
“Sally, please stop this. You’re embarrassing me. Let’s go.” Alexa grabbed her sister’s arm to make her leave.
“Alexa, wait, we came here to see you. We wanted to talk about the other night.”
“She doesn’t want to hear your lies, Chad.”
Michael moved around Sally to take Alexa’s hand. All his reservations and concerns about getting involved with her right now disappeared. He was consumed with the need to possess her, and the idea that some other man might come along and snag her from him and Chad killed him inside.
“Alexa, can we talk?” Michael asked. She looked up into his eyes. He could see her light blue eyes were glossy. Her lashes were thick and beautiful. She wore very little makeup and that face of hers was precious.
“No, she can’t. She’s working,” Sally chimed in when Mason slid off the stool and smiled down at Sally.
“Darlin’, why don’t you join my brother and I for a drink? I think your sister is big enough to handle this on her own, don’t you?” Mason suggested, and Michael saw Sally’s cheeks redden. Mason and Steven were very interested in Sally.
“It’s okay, Sally. I’m going on break now anyway. I can give them five minutes,” Alexa replied with a bit more confidence than her usual demeanor.
She began to walk away, and Michael looked at Chad who immediately followed her. Michael gave a wink to Mason as Steven placed his hand on Sally’s waist and whispered something into her ear.
* * * *
Alexa tried to act nonchalant, but seeing Michael and Chad again reminded her of their kisses and affection. She had to remember that they hadn’t called her or told her why they ended the date abruptly. She had confided in Sally, and Sally just embarrassed her. Alexa was a grown woman. She may not have experience with men but she could fight this battle. She needed to take charge here. She couldn’t be a pushover.
She entered the hallway, fully aware that she walked a little sexier than usual because she’d dolled herself up tonight in case they showed up. Abruptly, she turned around to face them and nearly knocked right into Michael. The fierce expression on his face should have made her back down, but instead, something came over her.
“So start talking. I’ve got fifteen minutes and I’m only giving you a few of that fifteen.”
Both Chad and Michael stood in front of her, and both looked shocked at her attitude.
“First of all, darling, if I want to talk to you for the full fifteen minutes you got, then I damn well will.” Michael took a step toward her. She took a step forward and was toe-to-toe with him. “Thirty more seconds and your first minute of five is up.”
“Damn it, Alexa, we’re sorry we had to end the date early. Something with work came up and we’ve been involved with it since,” Chad chimed in. She looked him over and that was a stupid thing to do. The man was gorgeous. She swallowed hard. Perhaps they did have a good excuse and she was just insulted because she was having a great time with them. But they hadn’t called her even after that night. Two days later and now they arrive at Dixie Chix as if it was no big deal? Maybe they didn’t know too much about women or they were used to one-night stands. That made her belly quiver.
“Whatever, Chad. I really don’t have time for this. I had a great time, obviously you didn’t so if you’ll excuse me, I really need to get going.” She began to walk away when Michael grabbed her upper arm and pulled her toward him. She gasped and a moment later his arm was wrapped around her waist and he hoisted her up against him. She felt his thick, muscular thigh press between her thighs and the tight skirt she wore.
“You’re not going anywhere.” He covered her mouth with his own and kissed her passionately. She felt his arm squeeze around her, and his hand covered her ass. She in return wrapped her arms around his shoulders best she could and kissed him back. He was so much bigger than her and the feeling of such masculine arms holding her close aroused every one of her senses.
His kiss grew wild as he used his tongue to explore her mouth and his hands to explore her body. When he finally slowed down and began to pull his mouth gently from hers, they were both breathing heavily. She locked gazes with him as he moved her against the wall and now moved his hand from her ass to her hip. He looked over her breasts in the sparkling green blouse she wore. She looked good and she knew it. She hoped that it would affect him and Chad. She moved her hands from Michael’s shoulders, down his chest then to his forearms.
“You get me crazy, woman. I want to peel off these tight layers of clothing and see that sexy body I know you’re hiding.”
Just breathe, Alexa. God, he sounds so sexy and mature.
Her breasts felt full, and her nipples hardened. He held her gaze with his firm expression.
“If you think for one moment that I’m not interested in you, then you’re out of your mind, woman. Now this is how it’s going down.” He caressed one hand along her waist then placed his other hand over her shoulder and against the wall behind her. She was forced to look up into his eyes from her lower height.
“Chad and I will be waiting for your shift to end. When it does, we’re taking you back to our place and we’re going to show you just how interested we really are.” He leaned forward and whispered against her ear as his lips touched her earlobe and made her shiver with desire. Her pussy pulsated and she was shocked.
She gasped at the sensation. “You remember that this body belongs to Chad and I. We’re staking a claim, honey. And we’re not fucking around.” His left hand slowly moved up her blouse, and he brushed his thumb along
the mound of her breast and then the nipple. Alexa closed her eyes.
“Sweet Jesus, baby, you are so damn responsive. I bet I could make you come right here.” He licked her earlobe, and she pushed her breasts out against his thumb. She wanted to feel more.
“I bet I could help you achieve that, too, brother,” Chad chimed in, standing next to her side and blocking anyone’s view.
Michael kissed the corner of her mouth.
“You be ready when we say it’s time to leave.”
He slowly began to pull away when the reality of what he was suggesting or rather demanding became clear.
“No,” she whispered even though every other part of her body was screaming yes, yes, yes.
“Excuse me?” Michael asked as he pressed his body firmly against hers.
She felt his wide, hard chest against her breasts and belly. His hand remained against her waist, and he raised his other hand to her neck, maneuvering it under her hair to cup the base of her head, giving it a light tug. She tilted her head further back as he leaned his mouth toward her.
“The answer is yes. You want to explore this attraction as much as we do, baby. Tonight, you’re ours.” He covered her mouth with his own and began to slowly caress the inside with his tongue. The kiss was passionate and deep but also so slow and consuming she totally forgot what they were talking about.
When he finally released her lips, she was in a fog.
“Tonight you’re ours.”
She felt Chad’s hand move across her blouse then his palm press against her belly. Michael lowered his hands so that Chad could now be closer to her.
“We’ve got some things to talk about. You’re special, baby doll. We’ll explain what happened the other day. I promise.” Chad leaned forward and kissed her softly on the lips.
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