by Chloe Lang
Doms of Destiny, Colorado 7
Tangled by Temptation
Shane and Corey Blue work for the CIA and are tracking Destiny’s most heinous criminal. Mesmerized by the gorgeous Belle, the brothers work together to win her heart.
Belle White has suffered with a disease that has kept her from her dream of having children and being a mother. Her flaw has destroyed a past relationship, and ever since, she has refused to get involved with anyone, especially Shane and Corey. With all her heart, Belle wishes she could be the woman for the two brothers but knows it just can never be.
A strange woman arrives in Destiny, claiming to be on the run from her brother, the man Shane and Corey are searching for. As things heat up between Belle and the brothers, an evil plan begins to unfold that could destroy the trio and the town they all hold dear.
Genre: BDSM, Contemporary, Ménage a Trois/Quatre, Romantic Suspense
Length: 53,087 words
TANGLED BY TEMPTATION
Doms of Destiny, Colorado 7
Chloe Lang
MENAGE EVERLASTING
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Table of Contents
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fifteen
Chapter Sixteen
Chapter Seventeen
Chapter Eighteen
Chapter Nineteen
Chapter Twenty
About the Author
TANGLED BY TEMPTATION
Doms of Destiny, Colorado 7
CHLOE LANG
Copyright © 2013
Chapter One
Belle White looked down at her half-eaten lunch and tried to tamp down her desire and nervousness. Sitting at the burger joint between the two sexy brothers had her temperature rising fast.
Shane Blue put his hand on her thigh, delivering a delicious tingle. “Don’t you like hamburgers?”
She smiled, never tiring of his touch and teasing.
“Don’t you, sweetheart? Or should we have taken you somewhere else?” His brother Corey placed his hand on her other thigh, adding to her sweet discomfort.
She stifled a giggle. This is so unlike me. Why am I acting like a silly teenager? Because they are making me so hot—that’s why.
“I love burgers, especially from here, but I had a large breakfast at the Boys Ranch, fellas. Bacon and eggs, biscuits and gravy.”
Her sister Amber loved cooking, which was a good thing since there were so many mouths to feed at the ranch. Belle loved Amber. When she and Amber were teenagers, they’d lost both their parents to cancer and had become even closer. To this day, Amber was her very best friend.
“We’ll have to let Lucy know you’re finished with your lunch.” Shane waved at the owner of Lucy’s Burgers, who stood behind the counter.
The middle-aged woman was dressed in her 1950s pink waitress uniform, holding her signature hula hoop, wearing roller skates. Like most in Destiny, Lucy was sweet, quirky, and wonderful.
Corey ate his last French fry. “She’ll wrap up the remainder of your burger in a to-go box for you.”
“You can have the rest of mine if you’d like.” Belle pushed her plate in front of him.
The way they took charge and were touching her thighs reminded her that they were in a lifestyle that several in Destiny practiced. Phase Four was a BDSM club many belonged to, including Amber and her three husbands. Though the idea of it intrigued her, she couldn’t imagine walking into the place the way she looked. “If I keep eating these kind of meals, I’m going to put on the pounds. I’m already too fat.”
Both men squeezed her legs, making her dizzy with want.
Keeping her control, her calm, and her cool was proving impossible.
Why had she agreed to another lunch date with Shane and Corey? Because her hot dreams about them were invading all her daytime thoughts. But she knew this couldn’t go anywhere, at least anywhere serious.
Shane grinned, his blue eyes sparkling. His hair had grown out from the buzz cut he’d sported for the past three years, making his appearan
ce even more handsome than ever. “Then I guess I’m into fat, Belle, if you want to call your beautiful body that, ’cause I’m definitely into you.”
Corey’s dark eyes locked in on her. “Don’t put yourself down, sweetheart.” God, he looked scrumptious in his US marshal uniform. “Belle, you’re a beautiful woman.”
You are beautiful, too, Corey. “Perhaps you should get your eyes checked, Mr. Blue. I’m average, slightly above average on good days in the looks department, but thank you.”
“Oh boy.” Shane smiled broadly and shook his head. “You don’t want to set him off, Belle. My brother doesn’t like to be questioned.”
“Oh really? Not my problem.” She grinned. Though she’d only been on a few dates with Shane and Corey, she would bet their tastes in women ran to the more subdued, submissive types. Not her at all. “I’m not someone who can be ordered around by men.”
Corey put his arm around her shoulder. “Maybe you haven’t been around the right men, Belle.”
“That’s for sure,” Shane said. “Until now.”
“A woman doesn’t have much of a chance with you two.” She shook her head. This can’t be anything more than fun and games. Nothing more. “I need to get over to the Dream Hotel.”
“That’s right. Today is the big baking event for the Thanksgiving meal.” Shane pushed his empty plate to the side. “I’m pretty good at making chocolate chip cookies. Maybe I could join you.”
Corey laughed. “You’re only good when it comes out of a pre-packaged tube, bro. Best to leave the baking to the experts. What are you making, Belle?”
“Apple pies. My mom’s recipe. I’ve never made ten of them at the same time though.” She missed her mom very much, as did Amber.
“I definitely want to have a slice at the meal.”
“You better be early.” Shane smacked his lips. His warm personality was endearing to her. “Maybe even first in line. Apple pie is a Destiny favorite. It’ll be gone fast.”
The whole town celebrated Thanksgiving together in the ballroom of the Dream Hotel. Destonians loved spending time together.
She’d come to adore the residents of this tiny Colorado town. “I hope people like mine.”
“Oh my God, sweetheart.” Corey looked into her eyes. It would be easy to lose herself in his hot gaze. “I’m sure everyone will love them.”
“Especially Corey and me. I talked to Tad, the manager of the hotel. He’s made sure that you get to sit between me and Corey, sweetheart.”
Time to put a stop—
Interrupting her thoughts, a woman came through the front door and collapsed.
Being a nurse, Belle reacted quickly. “Let me out, Corey.”
He nodded, sliding out of the booth.
“Call Doc Ryder, guys.” She rushed to the woman on the floor. Corey remained at her side.
“I’ll get a cold cloth.” Lucy ran through the swinging door that led to the kitchen.
The unconscious woman’s eyes were closed, but she was breathing steadily. She looked to be about Belle’s age, which was twenty-eight.
Pulse? Normal.
Temperature? Also normal.
The woman’s color looked fine, too.
“Doc, this is Shane Blue. We’re over at Lucy’s. A woman has passed out.” He clicked off the phone and bent down next to Belle and Corey. “Doc’s on his way. How is she?”
Belle kept her eyes on her patient, who sported dark hair, styled in the latest fashion in bob cuts. “I don’t believe it’s anything serious, but we’ll need to wait for Doc Ryder to be sure.”
Lucy handed her a damp cloth. “She’s a pretty thing. Not from around here though. I wonder who she is?”
So did Belle. Strangers didn’t show up in Destiny often. Of late, whenever one did they always brought trouble.
The woman came to, her brown eyes wide. “Where am I?”
“You’re in Destiny, Colorado.”
“Oh.” She shifted, attempting to sit up. “I’m so confused. I was coming to Destiny, but how did I get here?”
“Stay put, please,” Belle instructed. “You passed out. The doctor is on his way. I’m a nurse. Have you ever done this before?”
“No. I’m fine, just trying to get my bearings. I was in Twin Falls and now I’m here. Strange.” The woman shook her head. “I might be a little dehydrated. I’ve been battling a stomach issue for a few days. That’s all. Who are you?”
“I’m Belle White.” She pointed to her two lunch dates. “They are Shane and Corey Blue.”
“And I’m Lucy Little, the owner of this place.”
“Pleased to meet all of you.”
Lucy leaned forward. “Who are you, miss?”
“I’m Cindy.”
Doc Ryder and his nurse Paris Cottrell, rushed in, followed by Doc’s brother, Mick.
Corey stepped back. “You got here fast.”
“We were only a few buildings away.” Mick took off his black Stetson. “We were having lunch at Phong’s.”
Belle stepped back, making room for Doc and Paris. “Her vitals are normal, Doc. She came in and fainted. Cindy says she’s been battling a stomach virus and might be dehydrated.”
“Thanks, Belle.” Doc opened his bag, pulling out a blood pressure cuff. “Let’s see what your pressure is, Cindy.”
“Shall I go get a bed set up for her, Doctor?” Paris’s nursing skills were quite impressive. No wonder, since she had her Masters in the field. “She needs an IV as soon as possible.”
“I know what she needs, Nurse.” Doc’s tone was harsh. “It’s amazing what medical school will teach you.”
Paris’s face tightened as she placed a thermometer in Cindy’s ear. “Ninety-eight point six.”
Belle had gotten close to Paris, who had told her about the rift that had grown between her and Doc of late. Mick stood behind them. Belle, like most in town, knew these three belonged together. Paris had confessed to her she wasn’t so sure. The two brothers were like night and day—Mick being a rancher and so easy-going and Doc being…well, Doc.
“Shall I go get the room set up or not, Doctor?” Paris asked sharply.
“Go,” he ordered.
Everyone felt the tension between the two.
“I’ll help you.” Mick followed Paris out the door.
“Belle mentioned something about you being dehydrated. Tell me why.”
“I haven’t been able to keep anything down because I’ve been so nervous. That’s why I passed out.”
Belle grabbed her hand. “What are you nervous about?”
“It’s a long story.” Cindy smiled and squeezed her hand. She turned to Doc Ryder. “I’m feeling much better, Doctor. May I sit up now?”
“Your pressure is perfect. Sure.”
The woman sat up, handing the cloth back to Lucy. “Thank you. Thank you all for your kindness.”
Lucy grinned, handing Cindy a glass of water. “That’s how Destiny rolls, miss. No trouble at all.”
She took a sip. “I’m fine now.”
“Like Paris said, we need to get you started on an IV.” Doc turned to Shane and Corey. “Will you two help me get her to the clinic? I want to make sure she doesn’t pass out on the way.”
“Sure.” Something in Shane’s gaze on Cindy seemed to hold back a warm welcome for the new arrival. What was going through his mind?
“We’ll be happy to help you, Doc.” Corey looked at Cindy. He didn’t seem polite or neighborly either. “Exactly who are you?”
“Perhaps I should start with why I’m here,” she answered. “I need your help.”
“Yes, you do.” Doc assisted her to her feet. “That’s what I’m here for.”
“Thank you, but I’m not talking about medical help, Doctor. I came here for another reason.”
“And that is?” Shane’s tone was full of accusation, surprising Belle.
“That can wait, Mr. Blue.” Lucy placed her hands on her hips, emphasizing she meant business. “She needs to get to th
e clinic, like Doc and Paris said.”
Cindy shook her head. “Really, I’m fine now.”
“Maybe so.” Doc placed the blood pressure cuff back in his bag. “But you aren’t going anywhere until I get you fully checked out. You’re under my care now until I release you. Understand?”
“Okay.”
“What are you doing in Destiny, Cindy?”
“I’m hoping someone can help me. There’s a madman after me. I’m terrified, but I need to tell you who I am. I’m afraid what you’ll think of me when I do.”
Corey leaned forward. “Who are you?”
“I’m Cindy Trollinger. Kip Lunceford is my brother.”
Belle felt her heart skip several beats.
Kip Lunceford, the murdering, brilliant madman who had declared war on Destiny.
Chapter Two
“We’ve been expecting you, Miss Trollinger.” Shane looked directly into Kip Lunceford’s sister’s eyes for any sign of deceit.
“You have, Mr. Blue?” Her responses all appeared genuine. She shared the same DNA as the master manipulator, so Shane couldn’t be sure it wasn’t all just an act.
Belle looked surprised, too. “Really?”
He nodded, pulling her protectively to his side away from Cindy. Yes, Trollinger looked harmless, but he knew very well that looks were often deceiving.
Shannon’s Elite, the CIA black ops team he and Corey were members of, had been briefed about Lunceford’s sister’s pending arrival a couple of weeks earlier.
Doc motioned to him and Corey. “Let’s get her over to the clinic.”
Of course, the “clinic” wasn’t an actual clinic at all. Fire had destroyed the original one, and the new one was still being built. Doc and team were operating out of the county courthouse for the time being.