“At her place? She fucking slept with you after just meeting you guys?” Apollo asked angrily.
“No, she didn’t. She said she wouldn’t have sex with us, and so we fooled around a bit, hung out and talked for a couple more hours, and then headed home. She’s really sweet, and we like her a lot and plan on getting to know her,” Zane said.
“We like her a lot, too. Met her completely separate from you guys, but then Apollo pissed her off.” Garvan then explained the whole situation with Clarette and then the family who was friends with Apollo, who made it seem as though Apollo was spying on her.
“He was actually spying on her, Garvan,” Roman added.
“What do we do? We like her and you guys like her?” Zane asked.
They all got quiet, and then Titan spoke.
“Maybe we consider doing what a lot of our friends are doing and all pursue her, share her in a ménage relationship. I know there are six of us, but if she felt the attraction like we all did, it could work. You know, commit to her entirely, no fucking around, no cheating, just one woman we can share, trust, and care for,” Titan suggested.
“Holy shit,” Roman said and nearly burned the eggs. He transferred them to a platter and then moved the sausage around.
“How do we do that? I mean we fucking talked about it years ago, but then all our lives changed. We stopped talking to the family because the sight of their happiness and all the ménage relationships and kids and stuff was too much to watch,” Garvan said.
“We were jealous, and we wanted what they had but then came the hit on the dads and they almost died. We took over the two hotels and wiped out that asshole who tried to take the dads out, and we took over every fucking hotel and then put up our own,” Roman stated.
“We became obsessed with defeating Renaldo. He stuck to New York and his illegal operations. God, I haven’t thought of that little prick or his fucking son for years,” Apollo said.
“His son is still a rich prick but not involved in the hotel business,” Roman said.
“We haven’t spoken to anyone in the family for three years,” Zane said to them, as if the realization had suddenly hit him.
They were all quiet again. “What are we doing? I mean we have a shitload of money, and we’re all doing things we love, but we’re not happy. I mean not entirely happy. Could this woman we met separately be more than just a potential lover? I get the feeling that she’s been hurt before and is cautious and definitely not too experienced with men. I like that. I like that we all could be her first true, committed lovers. The six of us and Venetia. Why the fuck not?” Ace asked them.
“Because there are six of us,” Apollo said. “We are big-ass men, and I, for one, have a super voracious appetite when it comes to pussy, especially one belonging to a woman I really like. Venetia is super fucking hot. Did you check out her breasts? I mean, even in the conservative dresses she wears, I can tell she is fit.”
They shook their heads and mumbled about his selfish response, but that was Apollo. He talked a lot of game, but he was really a pretty damn sensitive guy. He just hid that from the rest of the world.
“Stop talking about her like she would be just another woman to sleep with. We saw how you reacted to her. You were more bossy than ever, if that is even possible, and since she hasn’t contacted us, you’ve been a super prick the last week,” Roman told Apollo.
“We saw her in a bikini,” Zane told them.
“You did, and?” Roman asked.
“Incredible,” Zane replied.
“She also has this badass sexy tattoo that trails along her hip and down in the front and the back over part of her ass. We checked it out last night.” Ace winked.
“You fooled around with her?” Apollo asked.
“We’re gentleman, and we won’t give details. Nothing too extreme, just a lot of kissing and petting and feeling,” Titan told them.
“Jesus, now I’ve got a fucking hard-on just thinking about her and you guys touching her,” Apollo said.
“That’s another thing. When we three were touching her, caressing her skin and surrounding her, I was fucking super turned on. It was like this possessive, protective feeling consumed me. I didn’t want to let her go. I wanted to take her home and claim her with all of you,” Ace confessed.
They all made comments and mumbled about what they were going to do and whether or not this could work.
“What do we do, Titan? You and Ace are the oldest. Where do we go from here?” Garvan asked.
Titan squinted his eyes and looked around the room at all of them, the six of them gathered in the upscale kitchen around the large black granite island.
“We get the big boat ready and you guys join us today. Hopefully Venetia won’t freak out and throw herself overboard,” Titan said, and they chuckled.
“You really think this is a good idea? She may still be pissed at me,” Apollo said.
“When don’t you have a woman pissed at you?” Roman asked and gave his brother a shove.
“This is different. This is Venetia. She’s different. I mean her work, her drive, and personality are huge,” Apollo said.
“It will work out just fine. We all go today and spend time with her. If she tells us to take a hike, then we do it, but at least we’ll know if this is something or nothing,” Zane said.
“Why the fuck not?” Apollo said and then pulled out his cell phone.
“The yacht or the larger cabin cruiser with the bedroom downstairs?” Apollo asked.
“Bedroom, just in case we actually get some alone time, and there’ll be plenty of room for all of us upstairs or down,” Ace said.
Apollo made the call to the marina to get everything ready. Garvan was still in shock, and now he even felt nervous, too. How could one sexy little lady cause all these emotions and fears? She must be special, and every moment that passed, Garvan sure hoped she really was. One woman to share, to care for, protect, and love would truly bring the brothers together once and for all. Who knows, maybe even bring their family back into their lives, too.
* * * *
“So it sounds like you like them a lot,” Cena said to Vin as they carried the supplies onto the boat.
“It was crazy how attracted I was to the three of them, and then when Titan kissed me like that and I thought of Apollo, Garvan, and Roman, I felt guilty and pulled away. I thought it was a mistake. I mean come on. It’s been over two years since I’ve met any man, and then I meet six different guys, and holy crap, I like all of them. I only had one lover, Cena. One man and look what Conan did to me. It’s taken two years to gain back confidence and stop looking over my shoulder. This could be a huge mistake.” She looked around to be sure Ken, Brian, and Ned couldn’t hear her.
“Two years and no sex. I haven’t even wanted to let a guy that close to me. I haven’t let another man kiss me.”
“Well then, right there that should tell you it’s different. Like maybe they could break that dry streak and possibly be more.”
“I don’t want to be used, and surely I’m not the kind of woman to use three men. They intimidate me. I mean all I’ve been thinking about is, what if this gets serious? What if I fall in love with them and then they don’t want me or they hit me? Jesus, they’re soldiers, and from what they explained last night, they know a lot of stuff that I would never be able to defend myself against. That scares the living daylights out of me.”
“I’m sorry that, because of what Conan did to you, this is your thought process. Not all soldiers are abusive, or all men for that matter. You’re not even giving them a chance to prove themselves.”
“Look at Cherie and Randy. He seemed like a really nice guy. They were nearly engaged, and she was already looking at dresses and talking about bridesmaid dresses when she caught him cheating on her. Even the nicest guys could turn out to be shitheads.”
Vin handed the bags to Ken and then Brian gave her a hand to help her board the boat. When Cena came close to her, she placed her hand on
her shoulder.
“The moment the three of them walked into the kitchen you couldn’t take your eyes off of them, and they were just as smitten with you. It was instant, and as the day went on, they were touching you, caressing your skin, and totally letting every person at the party know that they were interested in you. You let them walk you to the apartment, and they stayed for a while. What exactly were you doing with them?” Cena asked. She felt her cheeks turn a nice shade of red.
“Made out like teenagers.”
“No oral?” she asked.
“Cena,” Vin reprimanded.
“Hey, Ace and Titan are older, like late thirties older, and experienced. You can tell by the expressions in their eyes,” Cena said to her.
“I know, and by the squint lines by their eyes and the way they get all quiet and serious. They’re super intimidating, Cena. Maybe this is a mistake.”
Cena placed her hand on Vin’s shoulder. “You’re just scared because of Conan.”
“Rightfully so because you know as well as I do that this isn’t over.”
Cena looked past Vin to make sure that her men couldn’t hear her.
“I still think you should tell the guys. I mean if he shows up one day and does something, they’ll be pissed off at me for not telling them and pissed off at you for keeping it a secret. Brian is a detective, and Ken and Ned cops, too.”
“It’s embarrassing, especially after what happened that night in the city and what he did to me two years ago. That alone should make me keep my legs closed.”
Cena chuckled.
“Honey, you’re human, and you deserve someone better. Someone who can appreciate you, care for you, protect you, and love you.”
“I don’t know if I can let my guard down enough to really give anyone a try, never mind three men. Plus, I’m really confused because of Apollo, Garvan, and Roman. Why would they pop into my head when Titan kissed me? Why would I feel guilty?”
“Because you were attracted to them, too, despite the stupid crap that went down. Maybe that woman is really stalking him, and he had nothing to do with her finding out about you.”
“I don’t know, and by his conceited attitude, I’m not sure I care.”
“Yet you were attracted to him?”
“Yes, I think it’s an act. A way to remain powerful, but who knows? I dated one man, lost my virginity to him, and he turned on me, beat and raped me, and thinks he still owns me. I guess I’m not a good judge of character.”
“That’s not true. Zane, Ace, and Titan are good men. My men swore to me this morning that they aren’t just after sex. In fact, they don’t think they have ever seen them with a woman or heard them talk about dating anyone. I think they were surprised by you just as you were by them. Plus, they have never joined my men for this barbecue and tubing thing. They keep to themselves.”
“Hmm, well, I guess we’ll see how today goes.”
“What about Garvan, Roman, Apollo, and the job offer? That’s a hell of a lot of money to give up because they pissed you off.”
Vin scrunched her face up and made a sad face. “I know. I could use the money.”
“Did they send you a check for the other job even though you told them not to?”
“I didn’t look at my e-mails this morning or check the mail.”
“Are you ladies all set, or would you like to continue your chatter on land?” Brian asked and then gave Cena’s butt a slap.
“Brian,” she scolded.
“Titan just texted me. He and his brothers will meet us by the cove so we can hook up the tube.”
“We’re here. Don’t leave without us.”
Cena turned to see Randal, Yanni, Mick, and Toby.
“Hey, I thought you guys might not make it. You didn’t leave until five this morning,” Ken said to them as he greeted their friends.
“Are you kidding? Miss this and seeing Vin again?” Randal said and gave her a wink. Cena chuckled.
“Well, let’s get a move on it,” Ned said, and they all took their seats and slowly headed out to the cove.
* * * *
When they got to the cove, there were numerous boats already pulling in and setting up for tubing. Friends of her cousin’s boyfriends were also putting out large rafts to sunbathe on the water in the middle of the circle of boats. They planned to go out in shifts to water ski and do the tubing or sunbathe and just enjoy the day. By noontime they would head to shore and prepare to get the charcoal going on the grills and put the coolers out.
A very large white boat with tinted windows caught Vin’s eyes immediately. She could see a few men on the back, and then she spotted Titan.
Brian eased his boat closer, and she couldn’t see who was on the boat until they tied up. As she walked toward the front, she stopped short and gasped. She closed her eyes and blinked as if she were seeing things. It couldn’t be.
“Vin, are you okay?” Cena asked her, and Vin locked gazes with Roman, Garvan, and then Apollo.
“Who are they?” Cena asked.
“Those are Titan’s brothers,” Ken said and winked at Vin.
“Brothers?” she asked, and then the others were there, all looking at her and smiling.
“Hey, Venetia,” Roman called out.
“Vin?” Cena asked her.
“It’s them. It’s Apollo, Roman, and Garvan.”
Cena’s mouth gaped open, and she looked at them as Roman and Titan boarded the boat. “Holy shit. There’s six of them.”
Vin grabbed onto the side railing and fell into the seat.
“Jesus, are you okay?” Cena asked her, and Vin kept her head down. How could this be happening to her? Six brothers? She’d met them at separate times, felt the same attraction, and now they were all here. Oh, God.
She sensed the large figure and then another before a hand landed on her shoulder then one on her knee. She looked up and saw Roman and Titan. Both gorgeous sex gods smiled at her.
“Knocked us for a loop, too, when we figured it out this morning at breakfast,” Roman said to her.
She stared up into his dark brown eyes and took in the sight of his firm, distinguished nose and muscular bare chest. Then she looked at Titan. With thick, wide shoulders, he looked like a linebacker, but he shared the exact same color eyes as Roman and the exact smirk in his facial expression.
“So who’s up first?” Brian asked, trying to break the tension of the odd situation. Cena chuckled.
Venetia stared at Roman as he cupped her cheek. “I, for one, am relieved to find out that you’ve been cheating on me, Apollo, and Garvan with our brothers,” he teased and Garvan, Zane, and Apollo chuckled.
“I don’t believe this. Hey, wait, there isn’t an us for me to have cheated on,” she said, finally getting her brain to start functioning. She needed to get over the shock of this situation. Hell, she would be smart to run now and not look back. Maybe jump overboard.
She stood up, and so did Titan and Roman, who towered over her. Suddenly six extra-large men surrounded, men who were powerful, intimidating men when taken individually let alone together. And Goddamn it, every part of her body stood at attention. She glanced at all of them, the muscles, tanned skin, and the desire in their eyes.
“Brian, I want to go on first.” She started pushing past them to grab a life vest.
Randal smiled. “I’ll help you put this on.” He licked his lips.
Someone grabbed the life preserver. “Take a hike. We got this,” Apollo told Randal and then looked at Vin.
She worried her bottom lip as he looked at her body in the cover-up she wore.
“You can run, but we will be talking to you and making some plans today.”
“You’re not in charge of me, Apollo.”
He held her gaze as he waited for her to take off the cover-up. Cena had a stupid, silly smile on her face watching this whole situation transpire, and Apollo looked hungry.
* * * *
Apollo couldn’t believe how intense he felt. He didn’
t like Randal checking out his woman, and she was going to be his and his brothers’ woman. There was no doubt in his mind. She needed a little alone time, so he would allow her this little tubing ride to clear her head and then accept their desire to make plans. He had it all figured out. By tonight she would be in their bed.
He unclipped the life vest as the others were talking behind them.
“I can do this. I don’t need your help,” she said to him, sounding like maybe she was still upset with him and truly thought he’d told Clarette that he was seeing her.
“I want to help you to make sure that you’re safe. I’d go on with you and hold you to make certain, but that’s not how tubing works,” he said firmly.
She swallowed and then took off the cover-up. When she did, he hadn’t quite been prepared for the woman’s superb body. Her breasts were magnificent. More than a handful, plump, round, and pushed tight in a very sexy white bikini. He looked down at her belly ring, sexy abs, and then the beautiful intricate tattoo in green and black that led below the white material of her bikini bottom in the front and the back.
“Nice tattoo. Must have hurt.”
“Tequila,” Titan said from behind him and winked at Vin.
She smiled, and Apollo felt a combination of jealousy and desire. He wanted her to look at him like that. Apollo wanted to make her smile.
“I may need some when I get back.” She looked at Cena, who was still smiling wide.
“We brought a bunch of bottles. They’re on our boat,” Zane told her.
“I bet you did,” she said, and again he felt as if she’d already had a positive connection to his brothers Ace, Zane, and Titan. What about him, Roman, and Garvan? How could they start over with her and make her see they were good men, too?
As she put on the life preserver with his assistance, Brian revved the engine and the others re-boarded their boat. He, Garvan, and Zane remained on Brian’s boat so they could keep eyes on Vin. As he tried to clip the vest closed, he couldn’t do it. She moved her hands down and started clipping the bottom part, but when she got to the top, her breasts were too full to fit.
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