“Sure,” Jase said.
“Glad to,” Cole agreed.
When they reached the office, Rex sat behind the desk and Austin indicated chairs for Jase and Cole.
Austin frowned. “Did you guys pick up the same scent I did while we were fighting those bastards just now?”
“Yeah,” Rex said. They had a distinct odor, and I’ve smelled it before.”
Jase and Cole nodded their heads in agreement. Cole said, “Reminded me of the smell of those shifters we fought who were causing trouble at Ben’s steak house, the ones who started a fight after our wedding to Emily.”
“It’s a bad smell, like dirty bodies that haven’t been washed in months,” Jase said. “I picked up on it when they came in tonight. I’ll never forget that smell.”
“Why the hell didn’t you tell me that right away?” Austin asked. “We could have gotten them quietly out of there and not upset the patrons. Now, Cheryl has been mauled and we may lose customers.”
“I didn’t connect the smell with those shifters until I saw one of them grab your new girl,” Jase said.
“We ran to help you as soon as we saw you had a fight on your hands,” Cole said. “I was afraid it would turn in to a shifters’ fight. Thank goodness we helped you get control of them before it came to that. I don’t think your customers would have stayed long afterward if we’d all shifted,” Cole said, sounding upset with Austin’s remarks.
“Well, thank God we didn’t shift,” Austin said. “You’re right. If it had been any more heated we could have.”
“Do all of your employees know you’re shifters?” Jase asked.
“All but Cheryl,” Rex said. “We haven’t told her yet, and we don’t want to lose her. We’ll tell her when the time is right. But for now, we need to handle the shifters who grabbed Cheryl.”
“That was one strong beast,” Austin said.
“So were the two I took on,” Rex agreed.
“We could have been killed,” Austin said. “We would have handled that fight differently if we’d known at the start that they were shifters. Next time you two suspect something isn’t right, and rogue shifters are in the dance hall, tell us right away, okay?” Austin said, still sounding rather peeved.
Rex put his hand on Austin’s shoulder, hoping to calm him. “We’ve never needed bouncers before, but now I think it may be that we need to consider it,” Rex said. “The problem is our patrons are going to know something has changed when we do that. We may lose more of our customers if they’re not comfortable here any longer.”
“Shit.” Austin ran a hand through his hair. “Go ahead and grab a couple of drinks, guys. Rex and I need to make some plans.”
“Later,” Jase said.
Cole waved to them as he closed the door behind him.
* * * *
Standing a little way down the hall from the closed door of the office, Cheryl couldn’t help overhearing bits and pieces of the conversation going on inside between Austin, Rex, and the two guys who helped them in the fight, Jase and Cole. The angry tones of Austin’s and Rex’s voices were unmistakable. She thought they were being rather hard on the two guys who came to their aid. She wanted to know what was up with Austin and Rex. Why did they make such a big deal over a customer getting out of line?
When Jase and Cole left the office and nodded to her, she pushed the door open and walked inside. “Do you two mind telling me why you were giving your friends a hard time? They hurried to help you handle those off-base customers in the dining area. I should think you’d be glad. And for that matter, why did you lose your tempers like that over that guy grabbing me and trying to have his brand of fun? I’ve had that happen before at the bar I worked at previously, and I know how to handle it. But you two turned it into a brawl? Why?”
“I’m sorry,” Austin said. “I saw red when that brute pulled you down on his lap. I don’t usually lose my temper, but I couldn’t abide his hands on you. I care for you too much to allow that kind of stuff to happen to you.”
“I feel the same way,” Rex said, his voice as calm now as Austin’s. “You’ve become too important to me, and to Austin, for us to be able to handle someone mauling you. I care too much for you to be able to keep my temper under that kind of situation.”
She shook her head at them. “I can handle my customers. I’m sorry that guy surprised me and the glasses broke. I don’t usually let that happen. You can trust me, though, to serve your customers and not cause a rumble.” She smiled at them, trying to lighten the situation now that she understood what was going on with them. “I can understand your point of view, because I care so much for you guys. I wouldn’t want any other woman putting her hands on you.” She smiled at them again and they smiled back.
“We’re going to hire a couple of bouncers to stand at the door and discourage behavior like that from now on,” Rex said.
“Maybe we can close up on time tonight and head home for a good dinner. What do you think, Rex?” Austin asked.
“Sounds perfect.” Rex smiled at Cheryl.
“Yum. I like the sound of that. I can hardly wait.” She turned and left the office before she was tempted to kiss them both.
Chapter Ten
They headed home after closing up, and after changing into more comfortable clothes, they met in the kitchen to have a snack before dinner was ready.
Cheryl had changed into her loose-fitting shorts and top designed for lounging. It was late and she figured they’d all be ready for bed after having a late dinner.
Rex had cooked up something that smelled delicious. She neared the bar in the kitchen and saw several plates of food spread out. One plate held stuffed mushrooms, another was filled with deep-fried veggies, and a third contained slices of pizza.
This looks delicious,” she said.
“Have a seat and dig in,” Rex said. “Soda, beer, or wine?”
“Hmm, I think wine would be perfect.”
He poured a glass and set it before her at the bar. She scooted onto a stool and grabbed a plate to fill.
“Looks scrumptious,” Austin said behind her.
She hadn’t heard him come in. She turned and smiled at him. He curved his hands around her waist and leaning down gave her a quick kiss. He moved to sit down beside her and filled a plate with food from the platters Rex had prepared.
She smiled at Austin again and he smiled back.
“Rex and I have been thinking that Troy and Doug would be good guys to fix up that home for street kids you want to establish. If that sounds good to you, we can give them a call and arrange for you to talk with them about your plans.”
“Oh, my gosh. That would be great. I’m confident in their ability if you are. When do you think would be a good time for me to meet with them?”
“How about tomorrow morning at the dance hall?” Rex asked. “You can talk to them in the office.”
“If it’s all right with you, I’d like to sit in on your meeting with them to get an idea of what you’re looking at money wise,” Austin said.
“That sounds fine. As long as you don’t start another fight.” She smiled at Austin.
“I promise,” he said, and smiled back.
Rex sat down with them and they all three enjoyed every last bite.
Cheryl finished her wine just as Rex took a tray of cherries and strawberries out of the fridge. He placed it on the counter and picked up a creamer, setting it near the tray.
“Do I smell chocolate and strawberries?” Austin asked as he put their dishes in the dishwasher.
“Yes, you do,” Rex affirmed. He sat on the stool next to Cheryl. “Help yourself, hon.”
“It looks and smells wonderful. I can’t think of anything better.” She looked up at Austin and she could see that his eyes glittered with a hunger for something else. It was obvious he was interested in sex before dinner was ready. She had a good idea where this was going.
“Try this.” Rex held out a chocolate-covered cherry.
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he parted her lips and he slipped it between and into her mouth. It was delicious with a hint of some liquor in the chocolate. When she finished munching on that, Rex offered her a chocolate-covered strawberry. That was even better.
“Save me some,” Austin said as he wiped his hands on a towel. He put the towel away and joined them.
“Come onto my lap, hon.” Rex put his hands around her waist and urged her to do as he said.
Cheryl could go for whatever they had planned. She slipped off the stool and he lifted her onto his lap.
“I want to taste you, hon.”
She looked at Rex, her eyes widening in mock consternation. “But we have this wonderful fruit to eat,” she protested, teasing him.
“Don’t worry, we’ll finish it.” He grinned at her.
Cheryl couldn’t guess exactly what he had planned, but she was willing.
“Let’s get your top off,” Rex said as he lifted the shirt upward.
She was bare from the waist up before she knew it. Even though she’d been naked with both of these guys before, she couldn’t control the little shiver of daring that raced through her and teased her breasts. He tilted her body on his lap until she was leaning back against his lean, muscular arm. With his other hand he picked up the creamer of chocolate. She watched in fascination as he poured the melted chocolate over first one nipple and then the other. Her tits hardened. He leaned down and took one into his mouth, licking and sucking until he’d removed every trace of chocolate. He did the same with the other. It felt good, and she moaned as pleasurable heat streamed to the swelling flesh between her thighs.
Austin walked around them and sat on the other bar stool. “Lift up your hips, babe.” She did as he asked, and he pulled her shorts off over her legs. After setting her clothing on the counter, he positioned himself between her knees. He scooted closer and draped her legs over his thighs.
Oh my, what did he have in mind? She found out quickly as he picked up the creamer of chocolate and drizzled the syrup over her shaved folds. It tickled and sent more sexy sensations through her swollen flesh. He slipped his arms under her thighs and lifted her hips to his mouth. She inhaled deeply as he licked and nibbled until every last bit of chocolate disappeared.
“Oh, God, what you’re doing to me,” she said, panting with her need for more.
“I think she’s ready,” Rex said.
“I think so, too,” Austin said.
“Grab that little pitcher of chocolate, okay?”
“Got it,” Austin said, and followed right behind them as Rex carried her into a big bedroom with a huge king-sized, four-poster bed.
The top of the mattress looked like it was four feet off the floor. The whole room was decorated in dark shades of brown that would appeal to men. They hadn’t shown her this room before. A huge armoire stood against the wall opposite the French doors which would open onto the patio by the pool. A long dresser stood against the wall across from the foot of the bed. There was a beautiful mirror above it that reached to the top of the wall. Double doors on either side of the dresser probably led to the bathroom and a walk-in closet.
Austin put the little pitcher down on the top of one of the bedside tables. He pulled the bed cover and blanket off and tossed them on a chaise lounge in the corner near the doors to the patio.
Rex put her down on the foot of the firm mattress so her legs dangled over the edge. “Don’t move. Stay right there.”
Naked, she sat there and watched them as they removed all of their own clothing. She could see their muscular backsides in the mirror behind them. She shivered with expectations by the time they finished undressing. Finally, they moved toward her, their cocks rising upward, huge and thick. She rested on her elbows, taking them both in.
Rex took the chocolate pitcher from the bedside table and stood at the side of the bed. Austin moved to stand in front of her.
“Rest back on the bed, babe,” Austin said, his voice sounding like soft velvet. “I think I missed something in the kitchen.” He slid his hands along her thighs. “Wrap your legs around me, babe.” He helped her by lifting her knees to the height he wanted and tucked her feet behind him on his hips. “You’ll like this.”
He reached with both hands and parted her labia with his fingers. Cool air touched her clit. “Pour that chocolate right on top of that little nubbin.”
Rex moved close and bent over a little, his eyes and hand focusing on the spot Austin wanted him to put the chocolate.
The chocolate had cooled enough that the thick syrup tickled her as it dribbled and flowed over her clit, making her hips jerk upward. She trembled all over with the sensation, a moan escaping her.
“That’s perfect,” Austin said.
Rex lifted the pitcher and moved to the side of the bed.
Austin lowered his head and bent down until all she could see of his head was the sandy-colored hair that hung over his forehead. He licked her clit, and she thought she’d come off the bed. “Austin,” she cried, arching her back. He didn’t stop but continued to lap all around her little nub, over and over, and stroked from the bottom to the top edge with long swipes of his tongue.
“Austin!” Her hips bucked as heated sensations surged all through her sensitive flesh, even down her slit. She groaned with the hot, aching feelings. She felt fluids from her passage pool at the opening.
She’d closed her eyes, savoring the feelings, but when Austin left her well-pleasured clit and stood straight, she opened her eyes to see him rolling a condom on his magnificently large cock. Her opening pulsed in anticipation. She wanted to grab him and pull him into her, but she waited, forcing herself to be patient.
He moved closer, took his cock in his hand and positioned the head at her opening. She held her breath, concentrating on the sensation of his thick cock tantalizing the flesh around her opening, her clit and folds swelling in response. Slowly, he pushed inside.
“Are you all right, babe? Does that feel good?”
She heard the slight tremble in his voice and knew he was as needy and close to the edge as she was. “Yes, that feels good.” She closed her eyes and concentrated on the stretching feeling. And then his fingers parted her folds and he found her clit. He circled it, slowly, continuing to push and sink deeper inside her passage.
She kept her eyes closed even though she felt the bed move as Rex climbed on the mattress behind her head. Austin rubbed her clit harder. Rex poured more chocolate on her nipples, and she shivered and curved her hips upward offering more of her body to Austin. She felt the warmth of Rex’s breath waft over her chest and then he was licking and sucking her nipple. He tweaked the other nipple. She knew his fingers must be covered with chocolate now. He continued to play with her hardened nipples as Austin pulled slowly part way out of her and pushed slowly back in. Over and over he circled her clit.
“Hon,” Rex said. She opened her eyes and looked up at him hovering over her. “Lick my fingers.”
Obediently, she opened her mouth to lick his fingers. One at a time he offered them and she sucked them and licked off the chocolate as Austin manipulated her swollen flesh, pushing her higher and higher toward her climax. Rex offered the last finger covered in chocolate, his index finger. Chocolate covered it all the way to the palm of his hand. She grasped his hand and held it so she could draw his finger all the way inside her mouth. She sucked and licked his long, warm finger, getting every last taste of chocolate from him. Need built inside her belly, and the flesh between her thighs and butt cheeks swelled and ached. She spread her thighs wider and curved her hips upward, moaning as the movement pressed Austin’s cock against sensitive places inside her.
Austin pressed down hard on her clit and pushed deeper inside her. Rex pinched her slippery nipple with his other hand and replaced his finger with his delving tongue, sparring with hers and ravaging her mouth. He took her hand and pressed it over his rock-hard cock. She grasped it, squeezing him. Suddenly that prickly feeling surged through her body uncontrolled and her cli
max slammed through her belly. Austin pushed inside hard. She heard his growl of pleasure rise from deep in his chest as he climaxed. His hips pounded against her thighs and his cock spurted his cum so hard that she felt it even through the condom. She moaned with pleasure as Rex continued to kiss her senseless, and her orgasm continued, her muscles contracting over and over in her belly and passage.
Gradually, their bodies eased, and their contractions grew softer. Replete, she watched Austin pull slowly out of her. More little contractions teased her with his motion. He smiled at her. “Babe, that was amazing.” His voice was soft and raspy.
“That was wonderful,” she said. “Both of you were incredible. As soon as I recover, is it my turn?”
She watched Austin and Rex look at each other with that simmering fire in their eyes.
“Anything you want, babe,” Austin said.
“We’re yours to do whatever you like, Hon,” Rex said in that soft baritone.
She smiled at them, feeling a little like a vixen. “Good. Austin, on the bed first.”
He smiled as she left the bed and he climbed on. He moved to the middle. “Is this where you want me?”
“You’re right where I want you.” She grinned at him. “Rex, you wait right there. You’re next.”
She took the chocolate syrup and carefully drizzled it over Austin’s nipples and over the head of his penis which jerked under her ministrations. She took hold of him to keep it still and poured the chocolate syrup down the sides of his cock about halfway. She felt him pulse beneath her fingers. She smiled at him again. Then she crawled up close to his chest with her knees on either side of him, lowered her head and licked his nipple.
“God, almighty,” Austin exclaimed.
She moved to his other nipple and licked all the chocolate off of that one. She heard his groan. Moving down the bed, staying over him, she stopped when she was just in the right place, and she lowered her head to lick the chocolate from the tip of his hardened cock. She held him with two fingers as she listened to him groan and watched his muscles tense throughout his body. She continued to lap the chocolate from his ever-hardening cock, moving to the sides to get all the syrup off him. He shook with his effort to contain himself. She knew from the faint pulses of his cock and the rock-hard thickness of it that he was about to climax.
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