by T. S. Ryder
Rachel watched him walk toward the door, paralyzed. Holy cow. I’m in so much trouble. But, for some reason, she felt a sliver of anticipation at the thought of Michael’s promise.
Chapter Five
Rachel looked over the article she had written with satisfaction. For someone who knew very little about the National Football League, she had done a great job. Sure, the interview with Michael at the stadium had been one of the most awkward times of her life, but she had gotten through it. She could still remember the way his piercing eyes had undressed her as he answered her questions. With each heated look he delivered, she remembered the night they had shared. To make matters worse, she had glimpsed Sloan on his way to the locker room. His gaze on her had been just as scorching as Michael’s.
Now all she could think about was her in bed being pleasured by both men. She slapped her palm against her forehead. “Focus,” she hissed. It was just her luck to be attracted to two men, and her body couldn’t decide which she wanted the most. Neither could her brain, for that matter. Perhaps she wanted both of them.
“There she is, my little sports journalist.” Oliver stuck his head around the door. “How’s it going, honey?”
“Okay, I guess.”
He stepped inside the office, hands on hips and gave her a look of disbelief. “Just okay? You’ve had the opportunity to watch hunky men in tights wrestle one another to the ground, and you’re just okay. I would say you are one lucky bitch.”
Rachel giggled. “Yeah, I guess I am pretty lucky in the woman department, but not in the professional. I hope I don’t get saddled with the sports articles from now on. It’s not what I want to do.”
Oliver shrugged. “At least it’s better than the advice column, which you abhor. Anyway, it’s Friday, and I’m hitting the town. Are you coming with?”
“I wish I could, Olly. But, I have plans.”
He gasped, clapping his hands. “A date? Finally.”
“Uh, yeah.” She didn’t bother to explain that Michael had invited her to a game. He had also invited her to join him and Sloan at their house after the game. She was well aware what they had planned, and she had a few more hours to make up her mind.
“You had better tell me all about it on Monday morning, you little hussy. I was on my way to see our miserable boss. I’ll catch you later.”
“Later.”
Rachel continued to stare at the computer screen. Did she have the guts to take Michael and Sloan up on their offer? She’d only known them for a matter of days. She let out a breath. I guess I will see what happens after the game.
***
“Do you think she will give herself to both of us?” Sloan asked, eyeing Michael. He was leaned casually against his car in the parking lot of the stadium.
“She wants to. I saw it in her eyes when I made the offer.”
Sloan was quiet for a few seconds. “Will she be another woman passing, though?”
Michael glanced at him, knowing precisely what he meant. “She’s different.”
Sloan nodded. He still hadn’t shared with Michael the strange feelings he had for her. Staying away from her for the past few days had been difficult. The night Michael had stormed out, Sloan knew he had gone to see Rachel. When he returned home, he had been bathed in her scent. Sloan had shoved down his jealousy, for the sake of his friend. “Yes, she is,” he finally agreed.
***
He smelled her before she came into sight. Sloan glanced up and there she stood, staring at them. She looked delectable in tight jeans that stretched across the flare of her hips and a tight fitted t-shirt that ended above the waistband of her jeans, revealing a sliver of skin. He straightened and swallowed as she approached. He could hear Michael’s heart rate increase. Sloan glanced at him, noting the look of wonder and lust on his face. It seemed Rachel had the same effect on both of them. He frowned slightly. How could that be?
“Hi,” Rachel said shyly, her eyes flitting between both men. “Great game. Congratulations on the win.”
Sloan grinned. “You didn’t know what the hell was going on, did you?”
Rachel swallowed a smile. “Okay, you got me. But I did understand the winning part.”
Sloan smiled and fell silent, leaving Michael to ask the question that he too was anticipating the answer for. “Are you coming home with us, Rachel?”
Rachel gulped and nodded slowly. “Yes,” she whispered. How did she explain to them that she wanted them both without sounding greedy? Yes, she did crave to have them both touching her, inside of her. Michael smiled and ducked into the driver’s seat without another word.
Sloan held out a hand and waited for her to accept. She placed her hand in his and he helped her into the back seat, sliding in beside her. Her heart pounded in her chest as Michael drove out of the parking lot. There was no turning back now.
She turned to find Sloan assessing her with interest. “W-what?” She asked softly.
His gaze roamed over her face. “I’m trying to figure out what it is about you.” He looked forward, his eyes clashing with Michael’s in the rearview mirror. There was a look of curiosity on Michael’s face. He was no doubt wondering if Sloan also felt the hopeless attraction to Rachel. Sloan quickly shifted his gaze back to Rachel, who was staring at him with confusion. Not wanting to have to elaborate on what he meant, he dipped his head to graze her lips with his.
Rachel gasped and pulled back, looking toward Michael. Surely he could see everything through the mirror. “Relax, Rachel,” Sloan murmured. “He doesn’t mind.” He pulled her closer to devour her mouth. She relaxed, letting him slip his hand beneath her top to brush against her breasts. “I’m going to get you warmed up, sweetheart.”
Rachel sucked in a breath. Warmed up? She was already on fire from just his slightest touch. Sloan feathered kisses on the side of her neck while his hand slid inside her bra to pinch and tease her nipples. She turned her head so their lips could meet once again. His tongue delved between her lips. The thought of Michael watching them through the mirror excited Rachel more than she thought it would. Her tension and unease slowly began to seep away, leaving sheer lust. She squirmed as Sloan’s hands inched downward to unbutton her jeans. Her thighs widened to allow his hand to slip inside. His fingers brushed her clitoris, eliciting a gasp from her lips. Skillful fingers strummed her like an instrument until her orgasm neared. Rachel panted, her eyes lifting to meet Michael’s as she exploded. Sloan’s lips turned up in satisfaction.
Michael gripped the starting wheel, thankful that he was turning into the driveway. He could feel his erection straining against his pants. He stopped the car and jumped out, eager to get Rachel inside. He opened the back door, taking her hand to assist her out of the car.
Rachel followed him inside on shaky legs, with Sloan close behind. “Bedroom,” Sloan murmured, pushing her hair aside to plant a kiss on her neck. She was led down a hallway and into a room.
She took a quick glance around the bedroom, wondering whose room they were in. Her eyes landed on the massive bed in the center of the room. I’m going to do this, she thought, her heart racing with excitement and a hint of anxiety. She looked up to see Michael staring down at her, and then Sloan. They were both waiting for her to confirm that she wanted to continue. She reached up to stroke Michael’s jaw and then pulled his head down to kiss him. She let him go and walked to the bed to strip off her clothes. Both men watched intently, with greedy eyes.
Rachel watched them undress, her heart in her mouth. She was nearly overwhelmed with the sight of both of them at once. They stalked toward her in unison, one standing on either side of her. Hands caressed her, stroking her breasts, her thighs, everywhere. In a bold move, she grasped both men’s thick erections and began to stroke until their breaths became raspy.
“Lay down, Rachel,” Michael ordered.
She released them and scooted onto the bed, looking from one man to the other with wide eyes. Michael knelt between her legs and began to kiss his way up her leg
to her inner thighs. Her breath hitched when he reached her center and flicked his tongue over her sensitive bud. He slid his tongue over her again, and she let out a low moan, which Sloan swallowed when he placed his mouth over hers. His hands massaged her breast while Michael brought her to the edge of ecstasy with his mouth. She let out a cry as her inner muscles clenched and released. She watched, fascinated, as Michael stretched over her to graze his lips across Sloan’s.
Sloan licked his lips, a smile hovering. “You taste delicious, Rachel.” Her mouth parted. She was slightly shocked. It was one of the most erotic things she had ever witnessed, along with having two men’s hands and mouths all over her. She watched both men sheath themselves with condoms and approach her once again.
Sloan positioned himself between her thighs. “Michael has already had the fortune of fucking you. It’s my turn.”
Rachel swallowed and nodded, unable to speak. The head of his cock pushed against her entrance. She wanted him to claim her, just as Michael had.
“Sloan, please,” she pleaded, surprised by how thick with need her own voice sounded. He entered her with a swift motion. “Oh my God,” she moaned, arching up to meet his thrusts. The sensation of being filled by Sloan and Michael’s mouth on her breasts were driving her into a frenzy. She clutched the bed sheets tightly as the pleasure overwhelmed her. As if they were communicating telepathically, Michael stood up and Sloan lay down, rolling over so that Rachel straddled him. She looked down at him, surprised by the quick shift. He grinned and pulled her down to slaughter her mouth with a wild, intense kiss.
Distracted by Sloan’s kiss, she barely registered Michael’s finger circling her ass. He fondled her opening, pushing a finger inside. Rachel gasped and stiffened, glancing back at him. “I-I’ve never done that before.”
He brushed his lips over hers reassuringly. “I’ll go slowly. You’ll like it, I promise.” His gaze swept over her with warmth, letting her know she could trust him.
Sloan reached up to palm her breasts. “Just let us please you, baby.” His hips thrust upward, sending a sweet sensation through her core. She forgot about her apprehensions and instantly relaxed. Michael’s fingers were gentle as he pressed into her rear entrance. Rachel groaned, loving the strange sensation.
“Do you want more?” Michael whispered in her ear.
“Yes,” she answered. She wanted to experience as much as she could with the two men who could reduce her to a simpering puddle of need with mere looks. The opportunity would probably never present itself again. “But, I don’t think I can manage,” she breathed. She was finding it hard to find coherent words with Sloan slowly moving inside of her.
Michael patted her playfully on her bottom. “You are not ready for that yet, my love. We will start with something else.”
On cue, Sloan stood up, and she wrapped her arms around his neck. Perplexed, she eyed him with uncertainty. “Trust us?” he asked.
“Yes,” she whispered. For some strange reason, she had faith in two men she barely knew. She felt a connection to them that she couldn’t understand.
Michael stepped behind her and placed his hands on her hips. Both he and Sloan supported her weight. Rachel gasped and her arms tightened around Sloan. “Sloan, I mean Michael, oh I don’t know,” she panted. Both men began to move like a well-oiled machine, with Sloan pushing forward when Michael pulled back. The rhythm continued until Rachel erupted in a mind-blowing orgasm. Shockwaves rippled through her body as Sloan and Michael continued to move, increasing their paces. They shouted out simultaneously, their large bodies shuddering against Rachel. She sagged against Sloan, panting.
“That was intense,” she murmured. “But so good.”
Sloan lowered her to her feet. “We can enjoy each other like this every night.”
Her eyes flew to his. “What? Isn’t this a one-time thing?” She was sure they would move on to other females. That was their thing, wasn’t it? At least, that’s what she had assumed.
Michael spoke. “It seems we have both taken a profound liking to you, Rachel.”
“It’s more than like,” Sloan corrected. Michael shrugged and nodded in agreement. “This has never happened to us before.”
Michael spun her around to face him. “Stay with us tonight, Rachel. We can talk more in the morning.”
Chapter Six
Rachel lay in bed between Michael and Sloan. Both men had their arms draped around her. She stared up at the ceiling in a near dreamlike state. Her body was still humming from the erotic session she had engaged in. It was hard to believe that both Sloan and Michael wanted to have sex with her again. Together. Could she keep up with them? They implied that they wanted to continue this strange relationship long-term. Rachel nearly let out a laugh. A few days ago she had wished for a boyfriend. Now she would have two. Incredible.
Her bladder began to protest, and she shifted in an attempt to detangle herself from Sloan and Michael. Both men tightened their arms around her, preventing her from getting up. Michael lifted his head to look sleepily at her. “What is it?”
“I have to go to the bathroom, but you two are like logs.”
He grinned and lifted his arm then threw Sloan’s off as well. “Sorry.”
Rachel smiled and scooted out of bed and pulled on the shirt Michael had been wearing earlier. She went through the door instead of using the bathroom in their master bedroom. She found one down the hall and then decided to raid the kitchen. She didn’t think the men would mind. Scanning the refrigerator, Rachel frowned. All she saw were beer and energy drinks. If Michael and Sloan expected her to keep coming back, they would have to start stacking up on a few things like ice cream, any kind of cake and maybe a bottle of wine.
“Okay, water it is.” She took out a bottle and retrieved a glass. Taking small sips, her eyes roamed around the room that she was seeing for the first time.
“Who are you?” A deep, raspy voice startled her. She swung around and gasped at the sight of a strange man standing in the shadows. The glass slipped from her fingers and shattered on the tile. He was just as big as Sloan and Michael. Was there another housemate that she didn’t know about?
“Um, w-who are you?” She stammered. The sinister vibe that the stranger was giving off made her take a few retreating steps backward.
“I’m Ronan. I see the boys have a new playmate. Perhaps I can use you to make them see reason.”
“Huh?” Rachel didn’t have time to run. Ronan reached her in a split second and grasped her arm.
“You’re coming with me, girl.” Ronan spun her around, wrapped powerful arms around her waist and lifted her off the floor. She opened her mouth to scream but he clamped a hand over it. “Quiet, little girl,” he snapped. Rachel thrashed and kicked against his shins to no avail.
***
Sloan’s eyes snapped open when he heard a glass fall. The sound came from the kitchen. He sat up and glanced around, remembering that he was in Michael’s bedroom. He glanced down. Michael’s eyes were open, and Rachel was absent.
“Did you hear that?”
Michael nodded. He sniffed the air. “Ronan is here.”
Sloan sprang from the bed in alarm. “Where’s Rachel?” he asked, already running through the door. They reached the kitchen to find Ronan making his way to the door with Rachel. Relief flashed in her eyes when she saw them.
“Put her down, Ronan,” Michael growled. His eyes flashed a peridot green.
Rachel’s eyes widened when she saw Michael’s eyes transform. Ronan threw her to the floor, knowing he was no match for the two ancient dragon shifters. “Both of you stay back or I’ll turn the girl to ash!” Ronan shouted.
Sloan and Michael stopped. “She’s an innocent human, Ronan. You don’t want to hurt her.”
Rachel stared up at Ronan with terror. What did he mean he would turn her to ash? And why did Michael refer to her as human, as if he, they weren’t?
Ronan laughed. “I can smell both of you on her. She belongs to you both.
I can use her to gain your allegiance. What will it be, boys? Fight with me and the girl lives. Refuse and I fry her.”
Sloan’s jaw clenched. He could see Ronan preparing to shift. “Well, Michael?” he asked. Michael was better with words. Sloan would just attack Ronan and bite his head off, but he didn’t want to risk Rachel getting hurt.
“How about you and I step outside and talk, Ronan? Your problem is with us. Leave the girl out of it.”
Rachel whimpered when Ronan took a step closer to her. Her eyes bulged when his face began to contort, taking on a serpent-like shape. A shrilling scream escaped her lips. She felt a hard body drop over her and roll her away from Ronan right as a blast of heat grazed her right arm. She lay still for a moment, her mind racing and trying to process what she had just seen. None of it could be real. She was still sleeping, and this was all a dream. It had to be.
“Rachel, are you alright?” Sloan peered into her eyes.
She nodded and looked to the right, her eyes widening when she saw a huge scorch mark in the spot she had just been laying. She looked further to see two giant creatures rolling in battle, destroying the kitchen. Sloan grasped her shoulders and hauled her to her feet. “Let’s get you out of here.”
“Where’s Michael?” she asked, as he pulled her out of the room and up the stairs.
Sloan shot her a quick glance, not sure how to answer. “He’s um- he’ll be fine.” He pulled her into a dark room.
Rachel clutched his hand tightly. “We shouldn’t have left him down there with those things, whatever they are. I can’t see you.”
Sloan flicked on the light. He shifted uneasily. “Michael can take care of himself.” He paused. “We didn’t want you to find out yet, not this way.”
She pulled her hand from his. “What are you talking about? And why aren’t we calling the police right now?”
“Rachel, I-” The door opened cutting him off. Michael stood in the doorway, chest heaving and blood dripping from scratch wounds on his chest. There was a feral look in his eyes that made Rachel drawback, seeking Sloan’s protection. His gaze shifted to her, and he instantly softened.