Taming Two Fires (Hearts of Heroes Book 1)

by Rayne O'Gara

  Gleefully, I rub my hands together. “Oh yes…what a wonderful idea you have. Fire scars indeed. Yes, the more I think about it the more perfect it all becomes.” Let’s hope they do live together and not just carpool.

  Sighing loudly, I roll my eyes at his suggestion. “Must you rain on my happiness? But you are right, that would be most unfortunate.”

  *****

  Cait…

  I hate mornings. I wish I could sleep straight on through until lunch. Early bird gets the worm, ha! I don’t even like worms. Snuggling deeper into my mattress, I grab my extra pillow and cuddle it to my chest. Wrapped up all burrito style in my comforter I try to fall back to sleep. Tossing and turning all night, I barely slept at all. With a loud sigh, I roll on to my back, fling my arms out wide, and grumble as I give up.

  I sigh, I open my eyes and start untangling myself to greet the day. Yeah!

  Walking over to the window, I pull back the lace curtain just a little so I can peek outside. Just great. Wet and gloomy, like my mood. I let go of the curtain, made my way to the bathroom and pull out my toothbrush. There is no point in getting dressed today, I mused while I finish brushing my teeth. I quickly brush out my hair and toss it up into a sloppy bun as I walk over to my bedside table. Picking up my phone, I unplug it and turn it on. What am I going to do today? I don’t really want to go out in the rain to do anything. All my previous pictures are developed and hanging up in my dark room so it looks like it’s a day off for me. Great…can’t even get busy and lose myself in work today.

  Getting to the bottom of the stairs and heading into my kitchen for some breakfast, my phone starts going off informing me of the missed calls and texts I received when it was turned off. Oh crap, Sofie tried calling. Laughing, I kept checking my phone. And there’s the Sofie texts.

  Sofie: hey girl! Tried to call but went straight to voicemail. Ur either in a ditch somewhere with a dead phone or busy w a certain firefighter hottie. It better be the hottie going on and not the other. Call me as soon as ur phone is back on! I will make Rob do a drive-by…don’t force my hand in this. If u were busy w the hottie please call me right now as its either done w or its the morning after. I need details! If its during then DON’T CALL. If ur checking ur messies when its going on its nothing I wanna be involved in! lol.

  Laughing loudly I put my phone on the counter to grab the milk out of the fridge. A bowl of cereal is quick and easy and a balanced meal. At least that’s what the commercial says. Rereading Sofie’s text, I contemplate what to send her back. So much has happened! I have so much to tell her. Grinning like a fool, I make the call and put her on speaker phone. I lay the phone back on the table and take a bite of my breakfast while I wait for her to pick up.

  “Sofie Whitlaw.”

  “Hey, beautiful.”

  “Well that’s a nice hello. What the hell happened to your phone last night?”

  “I turned it off to charge that’s all. Sorry if I worried you.”

  “Well damn. I was really hoping you were bangin’ Alex. Or Roman. I don’t care which, you need to get laid.”

  I laugh and shake my head at her brazenness.

  “Oh, Sofie…what to say to that. You’re incorrigible for one. And for two…man do I need to talk to you.”

  “Oh my God! You did get laid! Yes! How was it? How long was it? Not the size of him but like how long did he go for? Well okay the size of him too. Did he let you finish? You hit that big O, girlfriend? Oh my God which one was it!?” Her excitement over my gone abstinence sends me into a fit of giggles.

  “Damn, Sofie! Do you ever breathe? I can only answer one thing at a time, ya know. I think maybe for this conversation you should come over, we’ll break out some Double Fudge Brownie Ben and Jerry’s. Can you get away?” I hopefully ask. It would suck right now if she couldn’t leave work.

  “Oh I am totally on my way. I just finished a big event so I requested a couple days off. Be there in like ten minutes. Just let me kiss the hubs and tell him the good news about your sex life and I’ll be there.”

  “AH! Sofie Marie, don’t you dare tell him about this! He doesn’t need to know anything!” I shriek at her. Come on! He does not need to know this!

  “Well that’s not true, he cares for you and I think he would really want to know about this.” Busting out a laugh, she corrects herself, “Okay, maybe he would want to know.”

  “Sofie,” I say in my stern voice.

  “Okay, okay. Can I at least kiss him goodbye?”

  Oh good Lord, a whining Sofie. Danger Will Robinson!

  “Yes of course kiss your man, if you must, but get here quick!”

  “Yes, ma’am!”

  With a quick ‘bye’ and a click she was gone. On to better things, like mauling her husband. Huh, who am I kidding, he loves to be mauled by her. Dammit. She has one man she is mauling right now, but I have two and not either one in sight! Not. Fair.

  Ohhh. How is she going to take my news? Getting a little nervous about the upcoming conversation, I stop eating and clean up my mess. Thinking myself into circles is not going to help anything. Maybe I should set up a video recorder for this visit. Yeah, I can play back to watch her facial expressions when I feel down.

  I laugh at the idea as I take out some hamburger meat from my freezer so it will be thawed out around dinnertime. I’m thinking tacos. The doorbell has me glance at the clock on my microwave. Those ten minutes sure flew by.

  Hearing the door open and close, I freeze in mid step. What if it’s not Sofie? My heartbeat speeds up as fear and adrenaline flood my system. Fight or flight runs through my brain.

  “Cait?! Cait?!” Sofie’s shout echoes itself through my living room.

  Thank God, for a moment I thought my heart was going to leap out of my throat.

  “Caitriona Douglass, get your ass out here right now and let me get a look at ya!”

  “Yes, Mother!” I shout back as I walk through the archway and into my living room. Not able to school my features the huge smile stays in place as Sofie turns toward my voice. Mouth opened, she just stands there gaping at me.

  “What?! I didn’t grow another head did I?” I ask in a sweet overly innocent voice.

  Shaking her head no at my question, she closes her mouth and her lips turn up into a smirked sly smile.

  “Oh, he was good. Looks like he was really, really good. I’m so happy you got some!” With that being said, she throws herself into my arms and gives me a bear hug she must have learned from Rob. “And not just any some, but good some too! A great day for us all. When did it happen? And good Lord above please! Please tell me which one gave it to you.”

  Pulling out of my arms, Sofie grabs my hand and in a giant tug sends me falling onto the couch where she plops down beside me, turns sideways, close enough our knees are touching.

  “Come on, sister, spill.”

  “Okay.” I take a depth breath before I continue. “What was the first question you asked?”

  “When did it happen? Last night when your phone was turned off?” she asks in a rush.

  “That was two not one, slow down.”

  “I wish you would speed up! We’re gonna have to agree to disagree on this, come one. Inquiring minds want to know!”

  “It happened for the first time three days ago.”

  “Three days! I’m just hearing about this now! What the hell, Cait! Whoa wait, three days ago? That’s a day after you met.” Flabbergasted, Sofie stares at me.

  “Yeah I know! I’ve never done anything like that before. It just happened so fast, one second we’re talking on the phone and then on a date. It got hot and heavy at the movies then all the little touches and brushes up against on another…it was so overwhelming, but then we came back to my place for dinner and I practically jumped into his arms and in a really straight forward way, I say I needed them. All of a sudden we’re in my room getting with the naked and, oh God, Sofie, you would have drooled. I did a little! Gorgeous. They were perfection. I’ve never s
een anyone with that much muscle, ha! And all that was being unwrapped for just me! That answer your first question? What was the next one?” Wow, I need a breather. I just ended up with word vomit!

  “Um yeah that answered that one but opened up a whole nother crate! You said them? Right?”

  “Yeah. Alex and Roman. I guess Alex got my number from you and they called me on speaker phone to ask me out.”

  “I get the when, it’s the ‘what’ and ‘how’ that’s tangling me up here. I mean I know they both kissed you at the picnic, but I thought it was like a ‘game on’ thing. Ya know, a competition between the two. Did you have any idea that that was what they wanted?”

  “When Alex and I danced it became very clear when he said ‘why choose, why not both?’. I was floored of course but then I started thinking. He’s right, why not both? It’s kind of hard to explain, but they both call to something inside me. Something that’s buried, and with their help could be free. I want to explore this with them, I’ve never felt this way before.” With my eyes downcast I look at my hands that lay in my lap. Talking to Sofie has brought feelings up inside me I haven’t explored yet, and to realize you might be falling in love in front of someone you just dropped a bomb on? How do you internalize that?

  “Okay, wow. So I know how you’re feeling about this, and I’ve never seen you like this, but…I’m really worried. How do they feel about you?”

  “Well, they miss me when we go without talking or seeing each other, I know that. I also know they consider me their girlfriend. On another note, that was an embarrassing conversation. I don’t think I’ve ever hit that shade of blush before.” Smiling at my own lame joke, I look back at Sofie, waiting.

  She just sits there staring at me, watching my face for what seems like forever. Slowly her body begins to relax.

  “Good.” Her beautiful smile comes out as she resolves everything swirling around in her brain. “I am shocked, but amused, and extremely happy for you. You’re happy?” At my nod she continues. “Then I’m happy. BUT…if they hurt you…I know trained assassins and I’m not afraid to use them.”

  “I know.” Reaching over we give each other a supportive hug. With that out of the way and moving on, I have to do it. I know I’m blushing but I need her help, so here it goes.

  “Sofie?” I ask quietly, then bite my lower lip.

  “What’s up, buttercup?” she pulls back away from me, tilts her head, and waits silently for my question.

  “Um…would you help me shop online for a vibrator?

  Chapter Thirteen

  Cait…

  After sending Sofie home I collapse onto my couch. What a whirlwind she is! It was so much fun though. It’s been so long since me and Sofe had this kind of day together. It was thoroughly overdue. After dropping my vibrator bomb she laughed hysterically as she pulled out her laptop. Hours. Hours of searching different adult toy websites, searching for the best one for me. I didn’t know there was so many out there. Holy shit!

  After scraping the bottom of two cartons of double fudge ice cream—yes, the double irony is not lost on me—we laughed, we cried, we ‘what the helled?’ all the way to dinnertime. I told her some embarrassing but hot stories about my men and she told me embarrassing stories about Rob. It was a great trade off…poor Rob.

  After dinner was all cleaned up we found and bought, in Sofie’s words, the perfect one. She was ticking off all the selling points to me and she ended up buying one for herself! I love that woman. She is always there for me, even if it is walking me through Buying Dildos 101.

  Hearing vibrations against the coffee table I sit up and grab my phone. Wow, I didn’t think it was that late. The guys are already off shift!

  Alex: are you awake?

  Crossing my legs up underneath me I settle in against the back couch cushions. Smiling, I reply.

  Cait: sure am. How was ur shift?

  Alex: long. the rain caused some flooded areas and then some roads washed away. Im beat.

  Cait: im sorry it wasn’t a good day L id give u a hug if u were here.

  Alex: I could be.

  The bottom drops out of my stomach. He wants to come over? Now? What about Roman?

  Cait: just you? Is Rome still working?

  Alex: yeah just me, hes having a meeting w the chief again, said to go on home itll be awhile. I thought maybe u wouldn’t mind company. Sorry, I know its late, but I just would really like to see you. If that’s ok?

  I haven’t really had a chance to have some one-on-one time with Alex yet. It would be nice.

  Cait: I would love to c u. how would rome get here? Don’t u carpool?

  Alex: great! Ill see you soon. He has his SUV today. Ill let him know whats up and where to go.

  Cait: ok, if its real late and u think we would be asleep tell him the spare key is hidden under the loose brick four bricks over from the left of the door. J

  Alex: damn, girl. Lol. Ill see u soon

  Cait: lol. K. ill be here.

  Jumping up off the couch I spring into action. Legs shaved? Check! Deodorant? Check! Clothes? Um…nope! Running up the stairs to my bedroom I wrench open my PJ drawer hoping to find something a little sexier than plaid…yes! Shoved all the way in the back is a sun yellow silk and lace nightie. Stripping down and redressing into the nightie and matching panties, I run over to my closet hoping to find the matching robe. When did I even get this thing? I don’t think I’ve ever worn it. Spying the robe I put it on as I head down the stairs and back into my living room.

  On the edge of my seat my leg bounces in a nervous twitch. Hearing Alex’s truck pull in and shut off I jump up and look around me. Everything’s done, I think I’m good. Crap! My hair. The gentle knocking on my door came as I ripped out the hair tie holding the bun in place. Shaking my hair out I check my appearance in the hallway mirror. Good, good, good.

  Opening the door to a smiling but tired looking Alex, I smile back.

  “Hey sweetness. You look beautiful. Can I come in?”

  “Of course, Alex, make yourself at home.” I blush. I can’t help it. I finally have him back in my house, sleeping is so not on my mind, but he looks so tired. Moving out of his way I let him in my home.

  With the door shut Alex turns back to face me and we both just stop. Faster than a heartbeat his arms reach out and grab my head as our mouths slam together in a fierce passion. Our bodies pushed together, he deepens our kiss and moves a hand to grab and squeeze my ass. His tongue demanding and searching, it thrusts and retreats like the act of other body parts. He tastes like sweet caramel candies. Turning in a half circle he pushes me back against the hard wood door, following my body and smashing my breasts against his chest.

  Feeling his hard erection digging into my stomach I try raising up on to my tiptoes to bring myself higher and him lower. Knowing where I needed him to be, Alex grabs ahold of my thighs and, lifting my whole body up higher on the door, wraps them around his hips.

  I groan in satisfaction as I arch and rub my drenched pussy against his straining shaft. Still caressing my mouth with his tongue he retreats only long enough to nibble on my kiss swollen lips before plundering my mouth once again.

  “Please, baby…I need you so badly,” I beg. Hands fisted in his soft curled hair, we’re eye to eye. Breathing heavy and still grinding himself between my thighs, he rests his forehead on mine.

  “I need you too. Here, let me grab…” his sentence trails off as he gently lowers me back down onto solid ground and pulls out his wallet. Realizing what he meant, I reach out and grab his hands to stop him. His head jerks up as his eyes show his question before he can voice it.

  “I’m on birth control, Alex,” I explain.

  “Are you sure, Cait? I’m clean, we both are, me and Rome’s just been tested.”

  “Please, I need to feel you inside me, nothing between us.” Reaching out I grab his belt and start unhooking it. A whispered “Cait” has me looking up into his eyes. Gentle hands caress my face before he swoops dow
n and claims my mouth once again.

  Losing my train of thought, all I can do is soak up all the sensations. His mouth, tongue, hands. My body starts to shake, I can’t take anymore. Getting off his belt I feel his hands underneath my nightie, a small pressure, then—riiippp.

  “I’ll buy you new ones, promise,” he growls into my ear. The sound sends more heat throughout me, coating my thighs with the proof of my arousal. Dropping his pants Alex turns me around and presses his cotton covered hardness into the small of my back, teasing my neck with small nips and kisses as he starts to massage my breasts. Finding my eraser hard nipples he groans in my ear as he pulls on them at the same time make me whimper in need.

  “No more waiting,” he snarls in my ear before bending me over to balance against my shoe holder. Lifting my leg, he props it up on the entranceway chair and checks my readiness.

  Hard cock in hand, he rubs the soft spongy head up and down teasing my wet entrance and clit before lining up and slowly, inch by delicious inch, he enters my needy pussy. Bodies flush against each other, he shifts his hips to find the best angle, which hits a spot deep inside me that has never been found before. I immediately start to spasm around his hardness signaling my orgasm. Screaming out his name, I push back into him hard trying to get him farther inside me.