My Second Chance

by Shelley Munro

  “I’m not sure I can walk,” Gavin muttered, kissing him lightly.

  “Good to know I can wear you out.”

  “Yeah.” Gavin tried again, and this time rolled off the bed. When Charlie attempted to follow, he stayed him with a lifted hand. “Nah, stay there. I’ll bring a cloth so you can clean up.”

  Charlie relaxed, watching Gavin’s arse as he walked from the bedroom. Not long after he heard the faint sound of running water. His eyes closed and his thoughts wandered. There had to be some way of moving forward—the three of them—because he thought he’d lose it if something happened to Gavin. He couldn’t lose Gavin, and Gavin needed Leticia with him. They had to work it out.

  “Are you going to sleep?”

  “Nah, restin’ my eyes.”

  The mattress moved and a warm cloth drifted across his chest and stomach, wiping away the drying semen. Gavin cleaned his cock and tossed the cloth aside.

  “Move over.”

  “There’s no room to move over,” Charlie countered. “Single bed, remember.”

  Gavin grunted and shoved at his shoulder, leaping onto the space he’d made. He wrapped Charlie in his arms and said, “We should talk now. We need to present a united front for Leticia.”

  A flash of anger hit Charlie, rushing through him like a vehicle without brakes. His gaze speared to Gavin, and this time he refused to let the emotion and hunger in his lover’s sexy green eyes sway him. “You should have fuckin’ told me about Leticia. I would have understood if you’d explained everything.”

  “Yeah, I know. I haven’t handled this well.”

  “The way I see it, there’s only one thing to do. I will share you with Leticia.” Charlie tried to keep the caustic note from his voice and failed. The more he thought about it, the harder the jealousy bug bit. Second choice. The thought reverberated like a bell inside his head. He didn’t bloody want second choice. “That’s if you want me.”

  Gavin erupted into movement, spinning and rolling Charlie onto his back. Breathing hard, he gripped his biceps, holding Charlie in place. “This is the last time I’m gonna say this,” he said in a hard voice. “I want you. Here with me. You are my mate.”

  “But—”

  A harsh growl vibrated in Gavin’s throat, his top lip curling up in a snarl of displeasure. “Don’t piss me off. If I didn’t want you, I wouldn’t have marked you. We belong together.”

  “What about Leticia?”

  “Have I mentioned you fucking her? Knowing what you had done together…do you think it wasn’t like a kick in the gut, smelling her on you? Hell!” His eyes closed, his face twisted up in anguish. “I hate this.”

  Shame spread in Charlie. Gavin was right. This wasn’t easy for any of them. He imagined Leticia suffered jealousy too. “I don’t want anything to happen to you, Gavin. We can both be with Leticia, but you can’t take risks. The community counts on you. I want you, so you have to keep control over your feline.”

  Gavin released Charlie’s arms, relaxing into his embrace. “I’ll try. It’s difficult having Leticia in the same house.”

  “Maybe she could go back to the farm or, if the drive back and forth between Alexandra and Middlemarch is too much for her, she could stay with one of the Mitchells so you can still keep a close eye on her.”

  “No! I—oh hell.” Gavin rubbed a hand over a whiskery chin, a harsh sigh filling the silence between them. “The disease is progressing so fast I need to see her each day. You’ve seen how exhausted she gets. The travel will be too much for her.”

  “So she stays and you keep your hands off.”

  “I don’t think I can do that either,” Gavin confessed, his tone rueful. “Not now that we’ve progressed as far as we have already.”

  “So the rules are easy. No biting. No intimate contact with your mouth, not if you’re not sure of the consequences.”

  “Yeah. Okay. I’ll try.”

  Charlie cursed. “No trying involved, Gavin. Either you follow the rules or you stay the hell away from Leticia. I’ll tell Lucas if I have to. I’m sure he’d like to know we’re both fucking his sister.”

  “Brave words. Lucas would thump both of us. You wouldn’t escape the battle unscathed. Besides, I haven’t fucked her.”

  “Yet.” Humor filled Charlie then, and he said, “If you value my hide intact, you’d better play by the rules. This single bed sucks. Should we go back and sleep with Leticia?”

  “Yeah.” Gavin slid off the bed and hauled Charlie to his feet. Together they returned to Leticia and slid into the bed, one on each side of her.

  Charlie pulled the covers up and closed his eyes, attempting to sleep. Despite Gavin’s promise to do things safely, worry gnawed at his gut. The connection between them seemed to grow with each passing day. In the past, the future hadn’t worried him. Things changed. He’d changed because now, he sure as hell harbored a shit load of apprehension.

  * * * * *

  Leticia woke slowly, once again toasty warm and happier than she’d felt for ages. Cautiously she sniffed, recognizing both Charlie and Gavin were in the bed with her. They’d left her alone for a while last night, leaving once they’d thought she slept. When she inhaled again, she caught the faint muskiness of sex and resentment sliced through her.

  “I know you’re awake, babe.”

  Leticia’s eyes flew open to see Charlie’s grin. Her heart knocked against her ribs when she recalled the previous morning and the way Charlie had loved her. She wanted that again. Every morning, until she was too sick to keep up with him.

  “Morning, Leticia.” She turned her head to see Gavin’s intense gaze. His eyes glowed and a twist of arousal shot to her lower belly.

  “Hi.” The breathless quality to her voice gave away her longing.

  A hand crept over her breast, toyed with her nipple, her arousal swift and instantaneous. When Gavin touched her other breast, mirroring Charlie’s actions, a groan escaped.

  “What are you doing?” she asked, breathing evenly in an attempt to control her pulse rate.

  Gavin’s eyes twinkled in a mischievous manner. “If you don’t know, we’re not doing a very good job.”

  They were doing a perfect job, and they both knew it. Every touch sent her soaring, made her want more. Arousal raced through her body, the intensity of it no longer taking her by surprise. Yesterday with Charlie hadn’t been enough. She wanted Charlie again. She wanted Gavin. “I…I want both of you. That can’t be normal.”

  Gavin shrugged, the shift of his shoulder bringing him closer to her. “It doesn’t matter what anyone thinks, except the three of us.” His mouth replaced his hand on her breast, the deep suction sending her from zero to go in seconds flat.

  On her other side, Charlie moved down the bed, parting her legs. His warm breath moved across her folds, fingers and mouth slowly moving over her flesh. The twin suctions hurtled her into passion. Her body moistened, the liquid arousal as Charlie pushed a finger into her bringing a wash of color to her cheeks. A tremor raced through her. Gavin saw and chuckled. He rolled away from her and grabbed a condom, handing it to Charlie.

  “No,” Charlie said. “You use it.”

  “Would you like me to fuck you, Leticia?” Gavin’s intense green eyes seared straight into her. She’d always thought he was sexy, but this was more intense. Her heart beat a rapid tattoo against her ribs. The sane part of her wanted to tell him to leave because the connection between them scared her and she feared it would only become worse. She’d become dependent. Bad enough now that she had to seek medical help all the time. What would it be like when she could no longer care for herself? She took a deep breath, ready to tell him no, that one of them had to act sensibly.

  “Yes,” she whispered.

  His lips peeled back in a feral grin, his eyes stark and glittering with raw, male desire. Her body hummed, even though she knew this was a bad idea. Charlie smoothed his hand over her hip, the faint drag of his callused fingers eliciting a shudder, an explosion of hunger
. The heat in her face told her she must appear flushed. A slow lap along her slit, down and back up to circle her clit. She twisted against Charlie’s body, decadent warmth flooding her, driving away the lingering chill. Erotic promise filled the air, and selfishly she wanted to roll in it, play and linger. Snatch up memories while she still could.

  “How are we going to do this?” Gavin asked Charlie.

  Her lips tightened a fraction, annoyance dispersing some of the anticipation. This. “I’m not an object that needs special handling.”

  Pain flashed over Gavin’s face. Bitch. She didn’t need to act so catty. She’d drive both of them away if she weren’t careful.

  “Gavin wants to keep us all safe,” Charlie said, the soothing of his hand stroking her flesh in direct contrast to the chiding note of his voice.

  Damn, she was a bitch. Lucas had warned her that her snippy attitude would drive away men. “Sorry.”

  “Don’t apologize. We know you’re apprehensive. Gavin and I are too.” He brushed a kiss over her inner thigh and moved away. “We’ll do it this way. On your back Gavin.”

  Leticia caught her bottom lip between her teeth and bit down, trapping her protest inside. Was it too much to want spontaneous and spur-of-the-moment? All this planning and careful discussion took away the gloss and pleasure. Yesterday with Charlie… She cast him a longing glance before turning back to Gavin. Her chest expanded with a deep breath and she acknowledged the primitive hunger pulsing inside. Although she’d enjoyed things with Charlie, she needed Gavin.

  “Give me the condom,” Charlie said.

  “I thought I—”

  A smirk crossed Charlie’s face, taking him from serious to mischievous. “It’s an excuse to touch you. Leticia and I will put the condom on for you. Come on. Lie on your back and get ready for some fun.” He winked at her, and Leticia’s ruffled thoughts settled.

  With a wry look at both of them, Gavin followed instructions and settled in the middle of the bed.

  “Get him nice and hard,” Charlie said. “Hands only this time. Don’t make him come.”

  A quick glance at Gavin confirmed he wouldn’t need much in the way of stimulation. His cock jolted while she studied it. “What are you gonna do?” Leticia asked, not taking her gaze off the long, hard length.

  “I’m going to tease him a little. A few kisses.”

  “Bring it on,” Gavin said, although Leticia noticed he seemed a trifle worried.

  Moving closer, she grasped his cock, taking comfort from his gasp. She wasn’t the only worried occupant in the room. Hard and hot to the touch. Smooth. Leticia ran her hands up and down his shaft, enjoying the velvety sensation and the underlying strength, the way he pulsed beneath her ministrations. A single fingertip traced across the broad head and dipped to brush the sensitive underside and the prominent vein.

  “You won’t hurt me,” Gavin said. His trepidation had faded, replaced by frank interest. “Go on. I dare you.”

  “Good one, Gavin,” Charlie said, chuckling. “She’ll tease you unmercifully now. We’re gonna gang up on you. I bet we can make you suffer.” His glance at her held a clear challenge, and she returned his grin. “Roll the condom on him and after that, use your mouth, if that’s what you’d like.”

  Leticia understood and approved. No intimate contact via mouth for her and Gavin. Unable to resist teasing Gavin, she stroked his cock again, massaging the bulbous head, the curved glans until a drop of liquid appeared at his slit. She dipped her head, moving closer, wanting to taste before she realized it would be too intimate. Damn. Almost angrily, she ripped open the foil packet and rolled it on, fumbling a little with the unfamiliar task. It had been a while.

  “Good girl,” Charlie said.

  When she looked up, she realized both men watched her. “What? Have I done something wrong?”

  Charlie shook his head. “Nothing we do together is wrong.”

  “Agreed,” Gavin said. “Do you think we could move this along? Please?”

  “I don’t think we’ve teased you enough.” Leticia smirked at them both and lowered her head again. The condom tasted artificial but the heat of Gavin’s cock pierced the thin latex. If she ignored the rubbery flavor and used her tongue, she could almost imagine it was his bare flesh.

  Gavin bit back a groan when Leticia rolled the condom on his dick. His eyes fluttered closed, and he concentrated on the sensations, greedy to experience everything he could with her before…before he had to go to work, he thought hastily.

  “Like that, Gavin?” Charlie’s whispered words were close to his ear.

  Leticia swiped her tongue across the head of his cock.

  “Yeah.” His strangled reply didn’t cover the heaven he’d dropped into, the searing heat and magic. Even though the rubber came between them, it still felt bloody good.

  “I thought you’d like it.” Charlie nibbled on the column of his neck, his fingers rubbing over the marking site. Gavin bit back a groan of pure pleasure. The attentions of two lovers at once was indescribable.

  “Kiss me,” Gavin said.

  Charlie’s mouth settled on his, and Leticia explored a little more. Soft hands fondled his balls while her mouth sucked, tightening and loosening around the head of his cock. Charlie’s tongue pushed into his mouth and sensation twisted through him. The more they pushed him, the more the hunger grew. He hadn’t realized what he’d been missing until now. Muscles rippled and flexed as he shifted position on the bed, fighting the pleasure. Charlie lifted his head to smile down at him. Gavin’s nostrils flared, dragging in the musky scent of Charlie and the sweet overtones of Leticia. His feline pushed, the pinprick at his fingertips telling him how close he was to shifting. Panicked, he struggled for control, panting with effort.

  “That’s enough for now, Leticia,” Charlie said.

  A protesting sound escaped Gavin when she lifted her head, because despite the weak control he had on his feline, he wanted more.

  “Easy,” Charlie whispered next to his head. “Leticia, straddle Gavin’s legs and take him inside you.”

  Hell. A shudder of anticipation swept him. Longing. Excitement. It all combined into a pulsing hunger that threatened to undo him.

  “Concentrate on me, Gavin,” Charlie murmured in a stern voice.

  Surprise sent his gaze straight to his mate. “Can you feel…?”

  “I can sense your unease, your excitement. Breathe deep. Focus on me.” Charlie kissed him, achingly slow. Passion swirled through Gavin, and every breath he took seemed filled with Charlie’s scent. So familiar. Arousing. Their lips tangled in an unhurried manner, and for a few seconds he could ignore Leticia and her fumbling moves at the lower end of his body.

  “Concentrate on me,” Charlie said, his tone insistent. “Otherwise you’ll hurt my feelings.”

  Gavin blinked, startled by Charlie’s disclosure. “I’m sorry. I…” Belatedly he noticed the gleam of mischief in his lover. “Bastard,” he said, although it lacked heat.

  Grinning, Charlie kissed him again, an easy slide of lips and a hint of tongue. Seductive this time, designed to draw his attention. Hold it. And it did until Leticia took him inside her body. His breath hissed out of him like a balloon pricked with a pin. His heart jumped and dang near bust out of his chest.

  “Easy.” Charlie soothed him with kisses. Soft murmurs. He pressed his fingers over the marking site, using purrs of encouragement.

  Oh God. It was too much. Way more than he’d ever imagined. The heat claimed him as she impaled herself on his cock. A deep shudder racked his body, and for an instant he thought he’d come prematurely. A sharp pinch at his nipple snatched back his control and a second pinch gave him a measure of restraint.

  “Feel good?” Charlie’s warm breath drew his attention. He gripped Gavin’s hand in silent understanding.

  “Yeah.”

  “How you doing, Leticia?”

  “He’s big.” She panted, and when Gavin looked past Charlie, he caught his breath at the delic
ate flush on her cheeks. She wanted this as desperately as he did. The knowledge steadied him, made him realize Leticia fought demons too. Her demons trumped his, so he had no right to self-pity. Charlie was right. Together they were stronger. They could do this, make it work and support each other.

  She pushed down the last bit and Gavin decided he’d reached heaven early. The tight clasp of her pussy made him sigh his enjoyment.

  “I like it,” she added.

  “Am I allowed to offer an opinion?” Gavin asked.

  “Go for it,” Charlie said.

  Gavin could hear the lightness lurking in his words.

  Leticia rose and pushed down again on his cock. Her blonde hair moved in loose waves with each sway of her body. Her brown eyes glowed, golden glints more distinctive than normal, and her beautiful breasts beckoned.

  “Lean down so I can suck on your breasts,” he said.

  “Good idea,” Charlie said.

  Leticia slumped toward him and his mouth settled over one nipple. Charlie grasped her other breast and took her nipple into his mouth. Gavin sucked and, judging by the movement of Charlie’s mouth, his lover did the same thing. Leticia moaned, the husky sound filling the bedroom. Her sheath clenched his cock, hugging his shaft and testing his willpower.

  Damn, he loved this woman, had for a long time. He’d fought it. Having her now… Fuck, he didn’t want to lose her. His heart cried out, and he closed his eyes to hide his roiling emotions. Panic gripped his mind. Every avenue, he’d followed and nothing made the slightest difference.

  “More. I need more,” Leticia pleaded. “I need to move, for you to fill me, fuck me. Please.”

  Both he and Charlie released her breasts. She straightened, rose until he could see his length, shining with her honey. Slowly, she impaled herself again. It was the sexiest thing he’d ever seen. Sharp canines pushed through his gums, his feline stirring again, snarling in the confines of his mind.