Seductive Solutions

by Brandy L Rivers

  “I couldn’t let him suffer. Not when I realized I had a solution.”

  Toryn smiled and leaned in to kiss her sweetly. “Exactly. I can almost guarantee he won’t be any different when we see him next, as long as we don’t act differently. I won’t, but can you say the same?”

  She grinned. “I can’t guarantee I won’t look at him differently if a portion of last night plays through my head, but I won’t go trying to grope him or anything.”

  Toryn laughed. “All should be fine. He needs to find his own woman. In the past, he avoided it because he wasn’t free. Not truly.”

  “I’m looking forward to the show tonight.”

  “Me too. Now, tell me you’re ready to make love.”

  She pushed him to his back and straddled his lap. “I didn’t get to do this last night. I’d planned on it but you two...” she shook her head with a smirk. “If we weren’t all magic I’d be very sore this morning.”

  “Can’t have that because there’s no such thing as too much.”

  “Oh, I’m sure if my knight wasn’t so considerate, I’d be sore in all the best ways this morning, but thanks to your tender care, I’m ready for you. Mmm, I’m betting you do that on purpose.”

  He gave her a sheepish shrug. “Guilty as charged.”

  His hands caressed up her thighs, and one took a detour to grip his base. Isa slid down over him before twining her fingers in his.

  She rode, her eyes locked on his and she felt their bond in every fiber of her being. Isa fell into him, into the connection, letting it consume every part of her.

  Silver flames danced across his body as he sat up, tangling his hands in her hair to stare deep into her eyes. Her arms wound around his neck, her pace quickening. Blue sparks trailed along her skin. Their magic collided, then melded, much as they had since their bond formed.

  His lips tenderly met hers. The kiss was full of their passion and unbreakable love. The pleasure built slowly and soon broke over them.

  He pressed his forehead to hers, their gazes locked. “Last night was incredible, but this—when it’s you and me—is what I’ll always want over anything. No one can take away my love for you.”

  “Same here. And I’ll take apart anyone who tries.”

  Toryn laughed. “My fierce warrior princess. I want to take you somewhere today, before the gig.”

  “Ooh, a surprise?” Her brows waggled. “Think I’ve proven, I’m up for anything.” And this time, she winked at him.

  Chapter 11

  Toryn pulled up to Shenanigans and looked over. “I hate that you have to go in.”

  “I know, I was looking forward to a day with you, but there’s always tomorrow. Lana wouldn’t call me in if it wasn’t dire.”

  Usually, but he had a feeling something else was going on. There was one way to find out, and he would shortly after Isa was inside.

  He climbed out of the car and walked over to open her door. “I’ll have to surprise you tonight.”

  She gave him a heated kiss. “Tonight.” Isa walked into the bar and he slid back into his car. He pulled his phone out and frowned.

  The text read, Meet me at the cabin. S

  With a sigh, he drove back to the cabin, hoping he could return before Isa was off.

  Less than an hour later, he pulled into the driveway and found both Lana and Scotty’s cars. It didn’t look like anyone was inside.

  Toryn climbed out and walked around the building to find Lana and Scotty decorating the yard. Not with traditional human streamers or balloons, but helping the wildflowers grow, and giving it a romantic faerie vibe.

  “What’s going on here?” he called.

  Scotty walked over while Lana kept working. “I know you were planning to propose to Isa last night. Instead, you two had to come save my stupid ass, so I thought I’d help make tonight special.”

  Toryn nodded, looking around as a slow smile spread on his face. “You didn’t have to do this.”

  He slapped Toryn on the back. “You’ve never been big on romantic gestures, proving your love to Isa through action. That works, and well. She’s not a hearts and flower girl, that’s for damned sure. But you only get to propose once. Make it special.”

  Toryn pulled Scotty into a hug. “This sort of thing is exactly why we couldn’t let you fade away. You’re the closest person to a brother I have.”

  Scotty thumped him on the back. “Aye, agreed. Help me set up the fire pits.”

  Toryn walked to Lana with a smirk. “You called Isa in to work?”

  Humor danced through her eyes. “We needed your help. The small fib kept her busy long enough to prepare for tonight.”

  “You call her in again tomorrow, and I won’t let it slide,” Toryn warned playfully.

  Her eyes widened, but she laughed. “Good thing I don’t plan to. I did this for both of you—and maybe because I’m a tad jealous she lived one of my favorite fantasies.”

  Scotty’s head whipped up. “Tell me you’re not talking about what happened last night with Toryn.”

  She shrugged. “I’ll never say. Don’t worry though, neither of you have anything to fear from me. I’m glad to see you whole, Scotty. You were always gorgeous, but now you ooze power.”

  Lana traipsed off to finish hanging the wildflower garland. Toryn hadn’t seen anything like that since the last time he was in Faerie.

  His brow arched. “Where did she get that?”

  Scotty grinned. “Had the wildflowers delivered. Lana and I improved them.”

  Toryn took another look around. “Amazing, Scotty. Show me what to do.”

  Chapter 12

  Scotty carried his guitar into the club. He found Eddie setting up the drums. They’d replaced their drummer who had plotted against Isa. Remus was dead and gone, lost to the abyss, no longer a threat to anyone.

  Eddie was a shaman who hadn’t fully embraced his magical capability. Poor kid had been trying to work up the courage to propose to his girlfriend. The holdup wasn’t fear. He loved her, but he was in love with his roommate, who sat at the bar with Isa. His roommate was a siren who hadn’t been through the awakening.

  Jackie and Eddie reminded him of Toryn and Isa in the beginning. Neither realizing that the other couldn’t survive without them. Sooner or later, something would give and they would figure it out. If he knew the kid better, he might say something.

  A few seats down, a tall, blond bombshell watched his every move. His blood pumped faster, his cock stirring. Yup, he was finally free.

  Toryn nudged his shoulder. “Hey, man. Looks like you found your night’s activity.”

  Scotty glanced over and shrugged. “You have tonight covered? If you need me for anything, I’ll be there.”

  “No, enjoy yourself. I need to do this on my own.”

  “You’re nervous. Why in the bloody abyss would you ever be nervous? You know she’ll say yes.”

  He sighed. “You got me thinking. What if she isn’t impressed? I was going to just ask her, and now I have all these crazy insecurities running through my head.”

  Scotty looked over with a slight shake of his head. “Don’t be stupid. Relax. We gave you a beautiful setting, all you have to do is light the lanterns and fire pits. Simply tell her what’s in your heart.”

  “I tell her every day.”

  He half-grinned. “She’ll say yes.”

  Toryn nodded with a sigh. Then he changed topics. “You ready for the after party?” Once again, Toryn tipped his head toward the woman still eye-fucking Scotty like she wanted to take a spin on his magic pole.

  “More than ever. I’m looking forward to seeing if I still have my mojo.”

  “If last night is any indication, I’d say yeah, you do.”

  “For Isa? I’d hope so. That’s a one shot deal, and as much as I enjoyed every second, I don’t plan on a repeat.”

  Toryn grinned. “I certainly don’t want to repeat it every night. Though one night down the road—way down the road—we may want to play agai
n.”

  Smiling, Scotty nodded to Isa. “Did she understand why I left this morning?”

  “I think so. You may want to reaffirm that nothing’s different. First, introduce yourself to the woman, then mention you need to check on a friend.”

  Scotty chuckled. “Sure thing.”

  He made his way across the club and stopped in front of the woman. “I’m Scotty. And you?”

  Her eyes made it up to his and she bit down on a full scarlet lip. “Zoe.”

  “What are you doing tonight?”

  Her fingers landed on his chest, and trailed down toward his belt. “Not sure. Hope it involves you.”

  “Oh, I’ll give you a night to remember.”

  “Can’t wait.”

  His hand curled around her waist. “I need to give a friend a piece of advice.” He glanced toward Toryn then leaned down to her ear. “He’s proposing to his woman, and I need to make sure she doesn’t resist leaving soon after we play.”

  “Aw, you’re sweet. I bet you’re spicy too.”

  “Oh, you’ll have a taste tonight.”

  “Hope it’s a feast.”

  He licked the shell of her ear. “Definitely.”

  Stepping back, he gave her a wink. “I’ll be with you as soon as I’m off stage.”

  “Don’t forget about me.”

  Before he could change his mind, he walked to Isa and tapped her shoulder.

  Her eyes sparkled as she made eye contact. “Jackie, I’ll be right back,” she told the other woman before standing and walking to the empty hallway. She turned back to him with a hesitant smile.

  Scotty placed his hand on her shoulder. “Sorry I worried you this morning. I needed to start fresh.”

  She nodded without a word.

  “Last night was amazing, I’ll never forget what you both did for me. You unlocked the cage keeping me from finding the one who fills my heart with love. For that I can never repay you.”

  “Scotty, you’d do it for me too. I don’t need thanks.”

  He grinned. “Toryn’s a lucky man.”

  She laughed. “I’m pretty lucky, too.”

  “Look, this morning, I woke and saw the way you two fit together. I never want to squeeze between that. After last night, I thought you two could use some time alone to reconnect.”

  Isa wrapped her arms around his neck and hugged him. “Thank god. I thought maybe you were uncomfortable.”

  He embraced her. “No, but I needed to get in touch with my new freedom. This was the first morning I didn’t wake up with memories of a twisted love that wasn’t even real.”

  “Was my pleasure to set you free,” she answered in a sensual purr. She stepped back and looked at Zoe, who still watched him. “Maybe tonight you should introduce her to Toryn and me. So she knows you are interested in her, not anyone else.”

  “I don’t plan to stay long, neither should you.”

  * * * *

  Still pumped from the show, Toryn moved behind Isa to wrap his arms around her waist. She was taking shots of Jack with Eddie and Jackie. Their bass player, Lonny, had left as soon as they were off the stage. He had a mysterious hot date.

  Poor Eddie. His girlfriend was out of the country visiting her parents. Toryn was willing to bet Kim hadn’t crossed his mind. He was all about Jackie. Jackie appeared shell-shocked at the moment, chewing her lip as she watched the crowd. He couldn’t help wondering what had happened.

  Isa leaned back into Toryn. “Ah, the man I was waiting for.” She turned in his arms and laid a deep kiss on him.

  He backed her against the counter with a groan. “Think we better go home before I forget we’re in public.”

  Mischief twinkled through her eyes. “We need to wait for Scotty to introduce his—” her nose wrinkled.

  Toryn laughed. “She does keep watching you since you hugged him.”

  She shrugged. “So kiss me. It will reassure her we are perfectly happy with each other.”

  He nipped her bottom lip before delving in, relishing her taste. From the corner of his eye, he saw Scotty approach with the woman. It wasn’t until Scotty patted Toryn on the back that he bothered to stop kissing Isa.

  Scotty grinned. “Zoe, this is my oldest friend Toryn, and his girlfriend Isa.”

  Zoe winked at Isa. “I have a feeling you’re in for a night to remember.”

  Isa let out a laugh. “Thanks. Though I’m sure you are too.”

  Zoe looked to Scotty. He nodded back at her.

  Scotty didn’t look away from Zoe. He lifted a hand in a wave. “We’re taking off. Wanted to say goodbye first.” Then he led the blond out of the bar.

  “Guess that means we can go,” Toryn purred.

  Isa turned to Jackie and Eddie with a grin. “See you next time.”

  They offered their goodbyes. Isa threaded her fingers through Toryn’s. They walked out of the building, toward his Maserati.

  “Thank god we’re not far from home,” she murmured.

  A twinge of doubt rocked through him, but he smiled over at her. “Remember that surprise I mentioned?”

  She nodded.

  “Would you mind going elsewhere?”

  “As long as I’m with you, I don’t care where you take me.”

  He pulled her close and opened the door. “I plan to make you very happy you said that.” Looking up at him, she gave him the sexiest smile as he guided her into the seat. “What are you thinking?” he asked.

  She bit her lip. “That you’d better start driving.” After she pulled her legs into the car, he shut the door, and hurried around to climb in.

  He wanted to get to the cabin, now. He started the car, and hit the gas.

  * * * *

  On the way out of the bar, Scotty looked over to Zoe. “I live a ways out of town. You?”

  “You can come home with me. I’m just a few blocks down.”

  He grinned until he saw the woman across the street stop to stare at him. Long chestnut hair, beautiful hazel eyes, sun kissed skin. His heart thumped in his chest.

  Jayde’s eyes narrowed, her upper lip curling in a sneer. Then she disappeared into thin air.

  He blinked. Yup, gone.

  Zoe’s hand trailed down to his ass and squeezed. “What’s the matter?”

  “Thought I saw someone,” he mumbled. Shaking his head, he grinned over. “Don’t worry, it can’t be.” Scotty pulled her to a stop, laying a kiss on her lips. He could have sworn he heard a huff. When he pulled back, he murmured, “Lead the way. I believe I promised a feast.”

  Chapter 13

  Surprise? What can he possibly be planning?

  Isa looked over, raking her eyes down his body. The gold zipper over his straining erection called to her. She licked her lips. “I’ve always wanted to pull that golden zipper,” she taunted, remembering a dozen different fantasies about the simple opening of his fly.

  Why haven’t I gotten around to completing a single one?

  She pulled the tab down the golden teeth with a hum of satisfaction. The need to feel the evidence of his erection pulsed through her. Once free, she wrapped her hand around his cock and stroked.

  “Isa, I’m warning you, slow down. I plan to make love to you all night long.”

  One corner of her mouth tipped up. “I can hardly wait, but what’s the harm in getting you there now?”

  “Shit, none.”

  It was tempting to lean over and wrap her mouth around him, but he was driving, and there wasn’t a lot of room to maneuver.

  A groan escaped his lips and his hips rocked. Toryn pressed the gas, pushing the car faster.

  His voice was strained. “After watching you dance all night, I need you too damned bad, Isa. I can’t hold off.”

  “Don’t. We have all night,” she reminded, her eyes flashing to his.

  “We have a bit of a drive,” he warned.

  She slowed the pumping, making sure to squeeze his head with each stroke. His reaction was better than anything. He couldn’t recipro
cate, and she didn’t care. Time passed, and she pushed him closer, wondering how long she could keep up the sensual torture without him erupting.

  Excitement danced over her when he pulled onto a road she knew well. Grinning, she asked, “You’re bringing me to the cabin?”

  “Only the two of us this time.” He stilled her hand, gently pulling her from his cock.

  “No one else I want,” she promised in a husky whisper.

  Clearly relieved, he answered, “No interruptions up here. Now, can you wait to finish what you started?”

  She drew a slow breath and nodded, trying to get her excitement under control.

  There was a slight tremble in Toryn’s hands. He was so rarely nervous, her anticipation grew. Isa hopped out the moment he parked and came around as he stood and tucked himself back into his pants.

  Unable to hide her grin, her brow arched as she met his gaze. “I guess I get to pull that gold zipper again.”

  He chuckled. “I wish I’d known how much you would enjoy that. I’d wear these pants all the damned time.”

  She shrugged. “Doesn’t matter what you wear. I want to uncover every glorious inch of your body every chance I get.”

  “Well, let’s go to the backyard and you can uncover whatever you’d like.”

  Her head tilted slightly, and he took her arm with smile. She followed without a word. Her breath stalled as they stepped behind the cabin. The backyard had been transformed into a magical getaway.

  Toryn released her to hold out his palm. He closed his eyes and a small ball of silver flame formed. With a wink in her direction, he blew, and the spell danced through the yard, lighting a fire in a pit before touching each lantern hung from the wildflower garland. Finally, it settled into a second pit beside a smoothed over stump with a blanket spread on top.

  “When did you do this?” she asked in awe.

  “This afternoon, with help.”

  Taking several steps into the clearing, she spun slowly. “Our own enchanted escape.”