by Jenny May
“Talk to me, sweetie. You don’t look so well.”
The way her mouth opened and closed, he could tell she was having a hard time getting the words out. After a few seconds of staring at the crowd, she turned back to him. “I thought I saw someone I recognized, but I don’t see them anymore.”
“John?” He kept his attention on the people walking around.
“No,” she said quietly. “A deputy. I must have been mistaken. Probably just a trick of the lights or something.”
An uneasiness settled in William’s stomach. “Yeah, I’m sure it was.” He led them back to the table where Scott was already standing. The seriousness he’d shed earlier in the day had now returned as he stared at them.
“What is it?”
“Nothing.” Austin rushed in. A smile came to her face. “I confused someone with a person I once knew. No big deal.”
“You sure?” Scott turned his attention to William, but all he could do was shrug.
“Positive.” The certainty in her tone had him calming a bit. “Will and I are thinking of calling it a night. What do you say, Scott? You ready to go home?”
A pout came to James as he eased from the chair. “What is it with the three of you party poopers? It’s barely after midnight. You’re already leaving?”
The side of Scott’s mouth rose at William’s raised eyebrow. He took out his keys, jingling them. William knew he understood the look he was giving him. It screamed, “Austin.” And they both wanted nothing more than to go back to the ranch and devour her.
“Yep. We’re out of here. Have a good night. Try not to get yourself into trouble.”
“You guys are no fun.” James crossed his arms over his chest and leaned back in the chair.
Austin broke her grasp on William’s hand and ran back up to the table, whispering something in James’s ear. The cowboy perked right up. As she walked away from him, she waved, and he returned the gesture. The way his mood changed instantly had William wrapping his arm around her protectively as she came back to his side.
The moment they got into the truck, he and Scott turned to her. “What’d you tell him?” The men froze, as they’d said it at the same time. Austin glanced back and forth.
“Nothing much. Are we going home?”
Scott started the truck and eased them onto the road. “I’m still waiting. You said something because he looked like a kid with candy. Not much can get James that happy. What’d you say?”
“Just the normal stuff friends say to each other.”
“Like?” William leaned forward so she had to look at him.
Austin turned up the radio. “Just that we’d love to have him over tomorrow for an all-day BBQ drink-a-thon.”
“What!” William’s mouth dropped. “All day? With James?” He groaned. “Drinking…ugh, I can feel my future hangover already.”
Scott laughed and William cut his eyes over. “I don’t see what’s so funny. You’re not having to drive anywhere. Guess who’s drinking, too? You, my friend. I’m not keeping up with that guy alone again.”
“That bad?” Austin asked.
“You have no idea.” Scott shook his head. “James doesn’t just hang out and sip on his drinks. Everything is a game and challenge for him. The guy can toss back beer like water. If Scott and I aren’t passed out by dinner, I’ll be surprised.”
“All day?” William groaned, again.
Austin started singing to the song. Only when the lyrics ended and the band picked up did she turned toward him. “Sorry, William. It had to be done. He’s lonely, and he’s such a good guy and boss. He deserves to have more friends in his life. We’ll work on toning down the drinking with James. It’ll all work out, you’ll see.”
Damn, he hoped she was right. If not, he’d be sleeping Sunday away. Probably sick as shit.
Scott pulled down their road. Lights from Austin’s living area shone through the window, in the distance, catching their attention at the same time. Slowly, they looked back and forth between each other.
“Did I leave that on? I can’t remember doing that. Wouldn’t we have noticed when we left?”
“You’d think,” Scott said quietly.
Austin turned down the music and grabbed her purse. The way she hugged it against her turned William’s stomach. He could tell she was scared. Anger flared in him, and he hated knowing she didn’t feel safe. Even if it was only in this moment, he still didn’t like it.
As they approached, a black BMW sat in front of her house. A squeal came from her mouth and she was climbing over William before Scott could even fully stop.
“I take it that’s your friends?” Scott through the truck into park and she flung open the passenger door.
“Yes. That’s Henry’s car.”
Austin leaped from the truck and raced toward her house. The door flew open and she launched herself into a man wearing a suit. William looked toward Scott and smiled. “Guess our plan for her is going to have to wait.”
Scott unbuckled and opened his door. “All we got is time, my friend. Let’s go meet this Henry fellow.”
Another man wearing a suit appeared behind Henry, and he was just as good looking. They were both tall, but the one he assumed was Grady was wider and thickly built. Giggling poured from Austin and she flung herself in his arms.
“I didn’t think you were coming.”
The judge held her tight and lowered her to the ground. “I was afraid to say, just in case for some freak reason John tapped the lines. You never know with that guy. But here we are. Just got in about a half hour ago. Door was unlocked. I figured you wouldn’t mind if we let ourselves in.”
“Not at all.” Austin turned. “I want you to meet my new friends and landlords. This is Scott and William. They’re great guys. You’re going to love them.”
Grady and Henry both stepped forward, shaking their hands. “I’m sure we will. So where have you all been? It’s after midnight.”
“Why don’t we go inside? I’ll explain everything.” Austin gestured them in, and William nodded to Scott.
“Let’s let her visit with her friends. I’m sure she wants to catch up.”
Austin frowned at overhearing them. “You’re going?”
“We can all get to know each other more tomorrow. Why don’t you visit with them? I’m sure you miss their company. We’ll be next door if you need anything.”
She looked toward the house, but nodded. “Okay.”
Scott pulled her in close. The hug looked tight, and the kiss on the forehead was so tender, William couldn’t help but smile. “Night, darlin’,” he said, still holding her. “You get some good sleep. We have a big day, tomorrow.”
William took his turn, placing his own kiss on her cheek. “See you in the morning. I’ll make breakfast so be sure to bring your friends over.”
“I will.” She stepped back, waving as they headed for the house. Damn, he didn’t want to leave her, but Scott was right. All they had was time, and he looked forward to every day they got to spend with her.
Chapter 10
So many times Scott dreamed of seeing Austin’s long, dark hair spanned out against his white pillow cases. A moan poured from her lips as he pushed his cock deeper into her. The fullness of her breasts swayed with the rhythm of his thrusts. The need to go faster pulled at his control, but he kept a slow pace, trying his best to be easy with her.
To Scott, Austin was fragile. Like an expensive vase, displayed on a pedestal, surrounded by ropes. She was meant to be kept out of the reach of clumsy hands that had the ability to break her. He and Scott were those ropes. Her protection. But unlike those unreliable barriers, he had no intention of letting anyone slip through.
Fear twisted his dream, and he could feel Austin slipping away, further from his grasp. No matter how much he tried to reach for her, she began to disappear into the dark fog that surrounded them. William. His friend could help. William wouldn’t let her get taken away. Scott spun in a circle searching. William? A
ustin? He took a few steps forward, only to stop. Where was he? The surroundings weren’t familiar, and even if they were, he couldn’t tell. Scott felt his heart rate accelerate. Lost. That’s what he was. Lost…without them.
A soft touch worked its way down his neck and back to his chest. Scott’s eyes flew open, only to see Austin’s smiling down at him.
“I let Grady and Henry crash in my bed. You wouldn’t happen to have a place for me to sleep, now would you?”
Scott pulled her down into his arms, and adjusted her body to lie beside his. “Right here.” The scent of her shampoo calmed his still racing heart, and he could feel his eyes growing heavy all over again.
Austin lifted her head. “Where’s William’s room? I didn’t want to pry through closed doors.”
“Huh? Oh.” Scott reached up and pounded against the wall.
William’s muffled voice filled the room. “Go to bed, Scott. I already told you we weren’t drinking anymore.”
A giggle came from Austin and she reached up, giving the wall a few more hard bangs.
“Dammit.” A door slammed and Scott’s swung open. “What’d I say?” He flipped on the light, exposing his nude body. “Oh…shit.” He smiled and turned it back off. “What do we have here?” The bed bounced and Austin reached forward, pulling him against her.
“I’m crashing at y’all’s tonight. My room is currently occupied.”
William made a sound as he crawled under the covers. “I don’t think this night could end more perfectly. I was just thinking about you.”
“That makes both of us.” Scott breathed in the smell of her scent as Austin snuggled closer to him. As she moved her hips, he felt her ass slide against his cock. His hand reached out and gripped her hip. “Keep that up, and things are bound to get hot and heavy, fast.”
The mattress shifted as she lifted the top half of her body. “That’s the plan.” She paused and let out a long breath. “Can we turn a light on? I know the blindfold worked earlier, but to go all the way, I want to be able to see both of you. I have to be able to see.”
Pain twisted Scott’s stomach. He had to remember, Austin wasn’t like other women. She was different. No fast fuck was going to do. She needed slow, gentle. “Sure.” He reached over and turned on his bedside lamp. The dark curls disappeared from her shoulder as William pulled her hair back and began kissing the side of her neck.
Austin opened her eyes and their stares locked. The full lips that always drew his attention separated. “I hope you plan on joining us. I could probably stare at you forever, but I’d much rather have you at the same time.”
A smile broke across his lips before he could stop it. “I guess I better join then.”
“Yes, you really should.” Her arms wrapped around his neck and she pushed her breasts into his chest. Scott didn’t hesitate to kiss her. The hunger that met him sent his blood coursing through his body. Austin tightened her grip, throwing her smooth leg over his waist. The silk of her shorts was heaven against his cock, but what he wanted was to feel her skin.
Scott pulled back, breathing heavily. William seemed to be on the same train of thought. He pulled the tank top from over her head while Scott took ahold of her shorts. They had her completely nude in one swift pull.
“Remember ‘pink’ if your mind starts to drift. We’ll rein you back in, sweetheart.”
She nodded as she leaned her head back at Will’s continuing attention. His friend’s fingers appeared underneath the side of her face, dark strands laced through his fingers. The small bites he nibbled against her shoulder had soft sounds coming from her mouth. Scott cupped the other cheek and went back to her lips.
Sweetness took over as she caressed his tongue with her own. Scott reached down and rubbed his fingers over her wet, swollen folds. “Fuck.” He breathed against her. “You’re so ready and we haven’t even really started yet.”
“I’m sorry.” The looked she wore had Scott’s eyes widening.
“Never apologize for that. God, no. Nothing is sexier than a woman who is hot and wet for the men she wants. This,” he said, easing a finger inside of her. “It’s what plagues my thoughts. I dream of how wet your pussy gets.” He withdrew his finger and sucked her juices into his mouth. “And, of course, tasting you. I could do that all day.”
As he began moving down, William shook his head. “No way, man. You got to go down on her last time. I get this one.”
Scott moved back up and William made his way between her legs.
“Well, I guess it’s my turn then, too.” Austin propped herself up on her elbow. “Care to get on your knees for me? It’s time I get to taste you.”
Why he was shocked was beyond him. Maybe it’s how innocent he viewed her. Scott couldn’t help it. He eased to his knees and closed his eyes as she gripped around the base of his cock. How would she feel when she learned the true them? The more dominant roles they held. It wasn’t a game. He and William were very demanding when it came to sex. With Austin, it was just impossible to push her so fast.
“You’re really…really…big.”
He looked down to see her staring at his length. Scott glanced at William and shook his head. “William’s actually a little bigger.” Austin’s head snapped to his friend, who was smiling.
“Shit,” she whispered.
“You’ll be fine.” The silkiness of her hair fell through his fingers as he pulled it back from her face. “If we’re going to continue this, we’ll work you into taking both of us at the same time. You okay with that?”
The tip of her tongue licked across the pre-cum beading his cock. “You dream of my taste, but I dream of the two of you, deep inside me. I wouldn’t have it any other way.”
Scott moaned as she took him into her mouth. God, how long had it been since the last time he’d been with a woman? Hell, he couldn’t remember. Didn’t care to even try to think back on it. All he wanted to know anymore was Austin. He felt like a high school kid again, which was scary in his mind. It was the only time he’d felt vulnerable, and Shirley Dennison had destroyed his trust in women. But something about Austin, she made it easy to believe whatever she said. He knew his mind was accepting all of this too fast, but he was powerless to stop it.
“You were right.” William paused as he sucked her pussy into his mouth, again. “She fucking tastes good.”
Continuous sounds came from her as she sucked his length in deeper. Scott reached out to the wall for support. The vibrations against his cock were quickly getting the best of him. Accompanied with the constant suction, he was losing his control by the second.
“You know that thing you do.” Scott peered over at him. “Do it.”
“Already?”
“Yeah.” As his head lowered, Scott watched Austin. Her lips paused and the moaning increased until Scott was sure his fingers were going to break through the sheetrock. Gasping followed as she broke away from him and she moved her hips, feverishly.
“Oh, God. Fuck. William.” His name was drawn out as she clutched to Scott’s thigh. Nails bit into his skin as she began to scream. Spasms shook her body and Scott lowered, drinking her in as he pulled at her nipple.
The movement of her hips slowed and she turned to the side, gasping for air.
“How did that feel?” He rose and smiled down at her.
“What the hell was that?” The heavy-lidded expression that masked her face was absolutely beautiful. She lifted her head and glanced down at William. A smug grin was on his face as he rose.
“That, my dear, is my secret weapon. I don’t just use that on anyone, you know.”
Austin grabbed William’s wrist and he let her lead him to the top of the bed. “Lucky me. Now, both you and Scott get beside each other, on your knees. I want to continue what I was doing.” She got on all fours, raising one of her hands to grip around Scott’s length again. As she began to take him in, she swirled her tongue around the width, applying just the perfect amount of pressure to draw him in deeper.
> It felt as though his eyes rolled into the back of his head as he fought to focus. She moved onto William, who reached out to grip Scott’s bicep.
“Fuck, now I know why you rushed me earlier.” William squeezed tighter as she stroked down his length and took him more into her mouth. “Shit.”
Scott reached out and caressed the width of her ass until his fingers were rubbing along her pussy. Damn, she was drenched. Darkness took over as he closed his eyes and Austin’s tongue began to work its magic.
“Play with her ass while I finger her pussy.” Scott didn’t let his vision come back. He kept his lids down as he explored her tight pussy with his fingers. Pressure from William’s hand brushed against his and all Scott could see before him was the two of them claiming Austin in the ultimate way. Someday, they would. But if her ass was anywhere as tight as her pussy, it was going to be awhile.
The mattress shifted, causing the room to come back into focus. William pulled open his drawer and grabbed the lube and condoms. As he rejoined them, he poured it over her back entrance and on his fingers.
“Now, let’s see what we’re working with here. If at any point it becomes too much or hurts, just let me know.”
Austin nodded.
William’s hand came back to grip Scott’s arm while Austin returned her focus to him. A deep moaning poured from her throat. William’s finger pushed halfway in and he glanced over to Scott. “Fucking tight, but I think we can work her in. Might take a few weeks, though.”
“I figured as much.” Scott picked up the speed of his thrusts. The continuous sounds that left her had William tightening his jaw. “I’ll keep working on it. You good?”
“In heaven.” William moved his hand and tossed Scott a condom.
As he positioned himself behind her, he took a long look at her pussy. What a gorgeous sight. The folds were completely shaven, giving him a fantastic view of what he was about to make his. His. The word repeated in his mind while he rolled the condom down his length.
“You ready, darlin’?”