by Sam Crescent
“Why?”
“Who would be better to tell you about all of this than a woman living it?”
She nodded. “I’d like that. I’d like to see your mother.”
“She’d love to see you.”
“Have you told your parents that all of you want me?” she asked.
“Yes. It was Mom who said you might need to talk to someone before you were able to accept it. Of course, we were all crazy and thought you’d fall in line and totally love it. Do you want to go straight away?”
“Yes. I’d like that.”
He got up and followed her out toward the truck. If anyone could help it would be his mother, and Shawn was willing to do whatever it took to get Poppy to consider what they were offering.
****
Parker wiped the sweat from his brow as he stepped back. The fence was repaired, but he saw the worry on his brother’s and dads’ faces.
They didn’t like this, and the more fence they had to repair the harder to ignore the threat it was becoming.
“I want you to start locking up your houses at night,” Elijah said. “Tell them what you found.” He looked toward Bruce.
“Three of our chickens were killed last night.”
“A fox?”
“They were on the table with an axe beside them. It was someone who killed them. I had to clean the blood up, and we had no choice but to tell Louise. We’ve already talked to Sheriff Dawes about it. We let him know that we’d give you the same warning,” Bruce said.
Parker didn’t like this. “Okay, so we’ve got someone or multiple someones who don’t have a problem with hurting animals. Sheriff Dawes can’t nail down anyone associated with animal cruelty?”
Elijah shook his head. “No one in town has any prior convictions or even warnings. This is the first time anything like this has happened.”
“They’re getting closer though,” Casey said. “The chicken coop is between our houses, a mile each way.”
“That’s what I figured, and your mother likes to go and talk with the chickens. She’s … distraught at losing three.”
Parker could imagine. He remembered the first time his dads brought them home. She said chickens were the kindest of creatures, and if you were kind to them from the start, they would never peck at your hands. They would always be loving toward you.
He loved animals of all kinds.
This cruelty was hard for him to stomach.
“Do you have any enemies?” Elijah asked.
“A couple of people in the town can’t stand us for being different. It’s not like we can narrow it down,” Parker said.
“No, this isn’t a town thing. This is someone trying to hurt us, and I want to know why,” Bruce said.
“There’s Ben,” Casey said. “He doesn’t like us, and would often bully Shawn and Poppy.”
“Yeah, but he’s not cruel to animals. I’ve seen that guy pick up a cat that someone ran over, and tend it,” Parker said. “He’s a cruel fucker to humans, but with animals he’s different.” He’d been about to go and tend the wounded cat when Ben had come running out of one of the houses. There was no denying the love that man had.
He was a pet person, not a people person.
“Do you think a woman is capable of this?” Casey asked.
“Anyone is capable of this,” Elijah said.
“Why a woman?” Parker asked.
“Sarah called Poppy a whore yesterday when she tried to get Shawn to go on a date. Do you think this could be related to an old lover or something?” Casey asked.
“What we need to do is make a list. Sheriff Dawes said it could be a long shot, but right now, he doesn’t know who or why this is happening. We’re making a list, and we’ve got Louise doing one. We want you to do one, and we’ll expect it tomorrow. I’ll take it into town,” Elijah said.
Parker didn’t like this, not one bit. He wanted to get to the bottom of it before someone else got hurt.
Chapter Seven
“I imagine you’ve got a lot of questions,” Louise asked.
“Erm, I don’t know. To be honest this doesn’t seem or feel real.” Poppy took the offered glass of iced tea and smiled at Louise. She had always liked Louise. The older woman was kind, generous, but also proud. She wouldn’t take any shit from anyone. While they’d been organizing the pie tent Mrs. Kent had tried to say some bullshit about Louise and her sort, and Poppy had been surprised by how Louise had reminded Mrs. Kent not to point the finger unless she was prepared for her own skeletons to come out of the closet. It was then Poppy realized that Louise knew a great deal about the town, and the people inside it.
“It is real. I know my sons have probably bombarded you with their wants and demands. At times, I’m shocked by their selfishness.”
Poppy chuckled. “They’ve told me how they see our lives together.”
“Yes, but did they give a thought to what you want? They naturally assume you’ll want it.”
“I do.” Poppy’s cheeks heated, and Louise smiled.
“Well at least that’s something. It’ll be a lot easier for you if this is the kind of life you do want. It’s not easy. I’m not going to lie to you, Poppy. If what people think is important to you, then this life is going to be extremely hard.”
“What was it like for you?”
“Difficult. The first time I was in town and got sneered at, I was … sick. I felt sickened by people’s viewpoints, but you know what? Screw them. That’s what I decided long ago. Also, it helps that the Mrs. Kents of this world want what we have. Twenty years ago, not long after Shawn was born, I found her trying to convince Elijah to sleep with her. It was then that I started to really look at the town. My eyes were opened a lot. Some women accepted me and envied me. Others wanted what I had, and a select group hated my guts.”
“How did you handle it?”
“I realized that I loved Elijah and Bruce a hell of a lot more than I cared about what others thought. I stayed away from those that hated my guts. Made friends with those that didn’t care, and learned to deal with the judgment of others when they wanted what I have.”
“What if I’m not enough for them?” she asked. Her cheeks were on fire, but there was no point in hiding it. She wanted all three of the Smith men, and they wanted her.
“You’re more than enough. I’ve seen the way Casey, Parker, and Shawn have all looked at you. It’s like they can’t breathe, and then when they see you, they can do everything their heart desires. They worship you, Poppy. All they want is what’s best for you. It’s not going to be easy. You’ll always have a friend in me, and I can help where needed. I raised those boys to be respectful to women. They’ll treat you right.”
“What if they cheat? I don’t … is it wrong for me to want them all to myself?” She was going to hell, she was sure of it.
Louise laughed. “I know, right? How can we be jealous when we have all of them? I know Bruce and Elijah are faithful to me, just as I am to them. Talk to them, Poppy. Know what you want as much as they do. Be prepared to bargain for a life you’d love. I know my boys wouldn’t settle for anything less.”
Poppy smiled. “It seems weird talking about this.”
“Just remember, you’re the one in control of yourself. Don’t make unreasonable demands. Treat them right, respect them. Don’t boss them around, or pit one brother against the other. They’ll be more than happy with you.”
She never had any intention of making them fight. She couldn’t stand violence of any kind, and never would feel happy to see it either.
Leaving Louise’s house, she felt happier.
“You okay?” Shawn asked.
“Yeah, I’m okay.”
“You’re not wanting to run to a hotel or anything, are you?” he asked.
She took his hand, placing a kiss on his knuckles. “No. I’m not going to do that.”
They made it back to their house. She was sure to feed the ranch hands and see them off for a safe drive before making
a meal for her and the Smith brothers.
By the time the brothers headed in an hour later chicken parmesan was already served. She sat at the head of the dining room table, and it didn’t feel right, but seeing as they were all staring at her, she knew she was going to be all right.
“You went to see our mom today,” Casey said.
“Yes. She helped me to put some things into perspective, and even though I’m still nervous about all of this, I want to give it a shot.” She saw that gained their attention. Each man took a seat, and she waited for them to take their first bite. “I don’t want you to see other people. I understand that I’ll be the only woman, but I will see to all of your needs.” Her cheeks were once again on fire.
“We have no intention of stepping out on you,” Parker said. Casey and Shawn agreed.
“I’m new to all of this. I want you to show me how you expect to be pleasured, what you like, what you don’t like. I want time to learn each of you.” Again, she was nervous. “I would like to start tonight. I’m not going to pick. One of you can do that. I don’t want to know either.” She smiled at each of them. “I have other ground rules as well.”
“We’re all ears,” Casey said.
“I don’t want to be bossed around. This house is my domain, and I’ll run it how I see fit. No interference from any of you. Trust me. I want you to all talk to me. Don’t keep anything away from me. I’m not a child.” She smiled at all of them.
“Is that it?” Shawn asked.
“Yep. That’s it.” She took another bite of her food, and she saw that her men wanted to talk.
Poppy liked that, her men. She wouldn’t let them down.
****
Casey stood outside Poppy’s door. Shawn and Parker had voted for him to be the first one to come and talk to her. He’d never been so damn nervous in his life. If he fucked up, what if he ruined this for his brothers? There were times he didn’t know what he was saying.
Knocking on the door, he felt like a horny little boy.
Get a grip.
This is important.
“Come in.”
There was no point in backing out now. He needed to get his shit together.
Entering her bedroom, he saw her smile. “Hey.”
“Were you expecting Shawn?” he asked.
She shrugged. “I didn’t even try to guess who’d be here first.” She stood up from the bed after putting her book down.
Her hair was once again piled on her head, and she moved toward him. She wore one of those sexy negligees that she seemed to like so much.
He’d already had a shower.
“This is the first time I’ve had a guy in my room,” she said. Her cheeks were a beautiful shade of red, and he saw she was nervous.
“What about Shawn?”
“When we got to about thirteen, Mom wouldn’t let us just have a sleepover.” She smiled at him, and then took his hands. He felt her shake a little beneath his touch.
“Do I make you nervous?”
She shook her head. “No, not at all. I’m not nervous.” She laughed. “I am a little. I don’t … I don’t want to disappoint any of you.”
“That’s never going to happen. There’s no way I’d ever be disappointed with you.”
“You never know.”
Her cheeks were bright red, and he didn’t want her to be embarrassed. Leaning in close, he pressed a kiss to her lips. “Nothing has to happen tonight. I just want to get to know you.”
Poppy moved a little closer, and pressed her lips against his. At first, she seemed hesitant, as if she didn’t entirely know what to do. Releasing her hands, Casey cupped her face, tilting her head back, which gave him perfect access to her lips.
When he plunged his tongue inside, she released a little moan.
He traced her mouth and then tasted her, wanting more.
“If I wanted us to, erm, to touch, would that make me sound like a total slut?”
“How do you want to touch?” he asked.
She took his hand, pressing kisses to the tips of his fingers then placing it on her chest, right over her tit.
His cock thickened instantly. He wanted her so badly, but he held it back, needing to keep his control.
“I want you to touch me, and to touch you. To learn what you like.”
Casey released her breast. Lifting her up in his arms, he carried her over to the bed, laying her down gently. He followed her down, tilting her chin back and kissing her lips.
Holding her in his arms was a dream come true. He never wanted to let her go. This moment was what he’d been dreaming about for so long. Kissing down her neck, he sucked on her pulse, tongue flicking over her flesh.
Teasing down the strap of her negligee, he released her breast to his view. Her tits were large with small, red nipples.
Flicking his tongue over her nipple, he loved her gasp, knowing that was exactly how he wanted to keep her. Constantly aroused in his company.
“Are you wet for me, baby?” he asked.
“Yes.” She released another moan, and he slid his hands down to cup her ass. Her hands went to his hair, holding him in place as he sucked at her nipple.
Pushing her negligee up to her waist, he grasped her panties and tore them from her body. She wouldn’t need panties for long with them. Finally, he cupped her pussy and moaned. She was sweet heaven, perfection, and totally his in every single way.
Sliding a finger between her slit, he teased over her clit, feeling her shake just with that small touch. She was so sensitive, and he needed her.
His cock was rock-hard, threatening to tear through his jeans.
He released the button, pulling his cock out. Staring at Poppy, he saw her gaze was on his dick. “I’m not going to fuck you, or make love to you tonight.” He cringed. Had he totally fucked this up?
“You’re beautiful.” She reached down and touched his cock. The moment her hands stroked him, he was so close to losing it.
Taking her hand away, he smiled at her. “Right now, I’m so close to the edge, and I don’t want to ruin this. Tonight is all about you.”
Spreading her thighs, he perched above her pussy and spread open her lips. Her clit was swollen and desperate for his touch. He didn’t want to screw this up.
Sliding his tongue across her nub, he heard her moan, and then he sucked it into his mouth.
She opened her legs even wider, and he teased her. Flicking the tip of his tongue back and forth across her clit, creating a fire that he alone could put out.
Poppy gasped, arching up, thrusting her pussy onto his face. Her wild abandon was addictive. He wanted that for himself.
One day soon, she’d be able to take all of them, and he couldn’t wait. He wanted to give her the world because he knew she was that special woman for them. The one destined to belong to each of them.
“Please,” she said.
“Come all over my face.”
At his command, she came, her orgasm driving a scream from her lips, and the sounds she made as they echoed off the walls would stay with him forever.
****
“Why are we here?” Poppy asked.
“I know you love it by the lake, and I figured we could head to the fair a little later,” Parker said. He sat down beside her, reaching out and stroking a curl behind her ear. “You have no idea how long I’ve been wanting to do this.”
“Sit by the lake?”
“Touch you, and be near you. To have all of our secrets laid bare for you to see.”
“It’s a little shocking, to be honest.”
“I imagine it is. How are you feeling?” he asked. Casey had looked happy and so had she. He wanted to hear the words from her though.
“I’m feeling good.”
“Just good?”
She chuckled. “I don’t know. Is there a way I should be feeling right now?”
This time he laughed. “I don’t know.”
“It’s a little overwhelming. On the one hand, it’s fanta
stic because I’ve…” She stopped, and her cheeks were red.
“You’ve what? Come on, you can tell me. No secrets here. I promise I won’t laugh or mock.”
She sighed. “Fine. I’ve thought about all three of you, you know?”
“Making love to you?” He liked that. He liked that a lot.
“Yes.”
“You’ve got nothing to be embarrassed over.”
“Yeah, but every single woman in town wants to ride you three, and I don’t want to be like every single woman. I want to be different.”
“Poppy, you are different. Can’t you tell with the way we treat you?” he asked. “None of us have any time for other women. You’re the only one we care about.”
“Did you leave a trail of broken hearts, Parker?”
He shook his head. “I’m not going to pretend to be a virgin. I slept with women and had fun. This was before I realized how much I love you, and how much my brothers wanted you as well. When that truth came out, I stopped. There was no way I could be with anyone else. I never told the women I was with that there’d be more than there was. I never give false promises.”
She stared at him a couple of seconds, biting her lip and trying to contain her smile.
“What is it?”
Poppy didn’t answer him. Instead she moved so that she was straddling his waist. “With me being your, Casey’s, and Shawn’s woman, it means I can do what I want, right?”
“Within reason.”
“Well,” she sank her fingers into his hair, “is this within reason?” She pressed her lips against his.
Wrapping his arms around her back, he held her still, releasing a little moan as her tongue traced his lips. She was driving him crazy already. His cock hardened, pressing between her thighs. Gripping her ass, he pulled her closer, needing her more than anything else in the world.
She broke away from the kiss but trailed her lips down to his neck. “You have no idea the things I’ve always wanted,” she said, whispering the words against his ear.
“Tell me.”
“I want you to touch me, Parker.”
She pulled away, and he watched, mesmerized, as she slowly lowered the straps of her dress, revealing her full, juicy tits. They were so big, and he wanted a taste. She held them up like an offering.