Sophie sighed. “So what happened then?”
“We got word that Villemont had bribed a museum employee to sell him the gators under the table. Xavier and Oscar managed to pull off the rescue, and Georgina was right there with Villemont. Adele, their mate, was the one to first be suspicious of Georgina. We refused to believe Adele, but when Oscar and Xavier went in for the rescue, Georgina was right there. They managed to pull off the rescue, though it was a pretty sticky situation.”
Sophie’s face lit up. “Wait. When the Aquarium reported that a couple of gators had disappeared…”
Gabriel nodded. “But they didn’t disappear. They just got to go home.”
“So, what? Villemont and Georgina ended up off the hook?”
“Not right away,” Virgil said. “But like I said, he has more than enough money to get out of whatever trouble he’s in. He’s been causin’ trouble in the bayou ever since. Looks like he bailed Georgina out, too. We didn’t realize she was still workin’ for him. Guess he really took a likin’ to her.”
Sophie sighed and rubbed her temples.
“You okay, baby?” Gabriel asked. “You need an aspirin or somethin’?
“Yeah, I’m fine. This is just so much to take in. And, I mean, no offense, but I’m a little confused right now. How am I supposed to reconcile two versions of what happened with Georgina’s banishment? How am I supposed to choose between my best friend and my so-called mates?”
“You don’t have to explain to us, baby.” Virgil pulled her into a tight hug. “This can’t be easy for you at all. We know we have to earn your trust. We ain’t gonna judge you if you need to take time to figure things out.”
Gabriel gave a small smile. “Look, why don’t we change the subject for a while? We’ve given you our side of the story, and that’s all we can do. Why don’t we show you around the ship instead? Take your mind off of things.”
Sophie seemed to perk up at the suggestion. “That sounds awesome.”
“Let’s go, then,” Gabriel said, helping her out of her chair.
Virgil beamed with pride as he and Gabriel showed Sophie around their home. As they approached Gabriel’s quarters, though, he held his breath. He didn’t just want her to be impressed by the living space—he wanted her to stay there for a while.
* * * *
“And this is where I live,” Gabriel said, swinging the door open and letting Sophie in.
Sophie admired the oak furnishings and the muted earth tones of the bedcovers and curtains. “Wow. This is a really nice space.” She turned to Virgil. “Do you live on this boat, too?”
“Naw. There ain’t enough room for the entire congregation for one boat. I’m a couple of boats over. But once you agree to mate with us, we’ll all live in this space.”
To Gabriel’s surprise, Sophie walked to the bed and sat down on the edge. She stretched her arms over her head, and he had trouble averting his eyes as her breasts rose along with the rest of her body. He felt faint stirrings in his cock and knew he was going to have to struggle to maintain control while she was in his room.
Gabriel’s hands began to reach out to touch her, almost as though they were acting independently of his body. It took sheer force of will to pull them back. He didn’t want to push her into anything that made her uncomfortable, but the vision of her body perched on the edge of his mattress made Gabriel’s mind run wide with other possibilities. Running his hands up and down her smooth curves would be a very good start.
Yet Sophie seemed to know exactly what she wanted and didn’t look like she wanted to wait around. Kicking off her shoes, she sprawled out on the covers. Gabriel felt his hands start to tremble as he worked to keep his lust at bay.
Sophie smiled with a mischievous grin. “My trip over here was kind of exhausting, and I didn’t get much sleep last night. I think I’d like to rest awhile, if that’s okay with the two of you.”
“Sure it is,” Gabriel said. He stopped pretending not to stare at her body. There was no way he could possibly have drawn his eyes away from such an incredibly display.
She lifted her head from the mattress with a twinkle in her eye. “Would the two of you like to join me?”
Gabriel smiled at Virgil, who had a grin of his own. They both kicked off their boots and settled down on either side of the bed.
Gabriel felt his cock harden even more as he felt the heat of her body, as she pressed her smooth skin against him. Sophie, it seemed, had been paying attention, because she immediately began to stroke the rigid length pressing against the fabric of his pants.
“Thought you wanted a nap,” Gabriel said, closing his eyes as the first rush of pleasure shot through him.
“I do. But I can nap in a little bit. There are other things I’ve been wanting, too.”
“Such as?” Virgil asked, rolling over to stroke her arm.
Sophie rolled away from Gabriel’s body to stroke the erection that was forming in Virgil’s pants.
“Well, it’s been a confusing week, but I can’t deny that I’ve had more than a few fantasies about the two of you. Especially after last night. Now that I know how well you kiss, I’m interested in seeing how you do other things.”
Gabriel’s cock throbbed, desperate to be released. He reached out and placed kisses all along Sophie’s neck. She turned, offering him her lips, and as her mouth opened for him, he slid his tongue between her teeth, anxious to taste all of her that he could.
She broke the kiss and rolled toward Virgil, but Gabriel wasn’t about to stop touching her. He ran his hands up and down her arms then slid his fingertips along her back, taking in all aspects of her body.
When Sophie stopped kissing Virgil, she rolled over and wriggled out of her tank top. Instantly, Virgil’s hands were on her breasts, tracing the line of her bra, easing his fingertips beneath the fabric, lifting her up slightly so he could unhook the garment. When her breasts burst free, Gabriel stared for a moment, watching the perfect, soft globes settle after their release. Virgil went right for her nipples, and Sophie moaned as he eased the tip of his tongue around one while pinching the other.
Gabriel was tempted to join in and claim one breast for himself, but he decided he’d rather devote his attention to her pussy. Sliding down, he unbuttoned her jeans and eased her panties down along with them, enjoying the feel of her smooth legs against the palms of his hands. She immediately parted her legs for a moment, and he paused to gaze at her slick cunt. Gabriel almost hated to make a move, thinking it just might be enough to gaze at her perfect body for eternity. But then he couldn’t resist and leaned forward to run his tongue up and down her slit. He gave her only the slightest pressure, intending to tease her for a while. When Sophie moaned, Gabriel was tempted to dive right in and make her come. He wanted to give her the most immediate pleasure possible. But he also knew it would be much sweeter if he made her wait. So he continued to just use the tip of his tongue, until her legs started to convulse with stimulation. Then, he allowed himself to delve into her soft folds, going straight for her swollen clit. She groaned when he finally gave it some attention, and his cock throbbed so hard at the sound of her voice that he considered pausing to take of his jeans and give it some space. But he didn’t want to stop. He couldn’t bring himself to pull away from her cunt.
Ignoring the ache in his cock, Gabriel continued to work Sophie’s clit with his tongue and slid two fingers into her slick pussy. He immediately honed in on her G-spot and gave it a few light brushes. Her legs spasmed again, and he gave the spot a little more pressure, massaging in deep, slow circles.
“Faster,” she gasped. “Please, go faster.”
Gabriel had waited long enough. If she wanted him to move quicker, he would. Her wish was his command. Sending his fingers and tongue into a furious motion, he luxuriated in her sexy moans, in her taste, in the way her cunt squeezed around his fingers as he worked her body. Suddenly, her entire body seized up, and she let out an ecstatic cry. Her cunt tightened even further, and as h
e imagined how that would feel around his cock, his body begged for some release.
When Sophie collapsed on the bed, Gabriel slid his fingers from her pussy and then raced up to kiss her. After he pulled away, Gabriel stood up and hurried out of his clothes. His cock sprang forward when finally released, and as he crept back onto the bed, Sophie immediately reached out and began sliding her fist up and down his shaft. He closed his eyes and groaned, and when he opened them again, he saw that Virgil, also naked, was receiving the same treatment and looking just as content.
Sophie looked up at Gabriel. “You’ve tasted me. Now I want to taste you.”
“What do you want from me?” Virgil asked, kissing down her neck.
“I want you inside my cunt.”
“I’m all too happy to oblige.”
Gabriel straddled Sophie’s chest, his cock dangling just above her lips. She reached out just the tip of her tongue to lick up and down his shaft, teasing him in the way he had teased her. Virgil positioned himself at the front of her cunt, and the second he plunged inside of her, Sophie took as much of Gabriel’s cock in her mouth as would fit. He groaned, throwing his head back as the warmth of her mouth overwhelmed him.
She waited until Virgil set the pace of the thrusts, and then she began to slide her mouth up and down Gabriel’s cock in time with Virgil’s rhythm. She went slowly at first, and though Gabriel enjoyed teasing, he also was desperate for release and didn’t know if he’d be able to stand being tortured. He wanted to turn around and beg Virgil to speed up but knew Sophie would enjoy the slow buildup more.
Finally, Virgil started to work faster, and Sophie started speeding up her licks and sucks. As Virgil pounded into her, she moaned around Gabriel’s cock, and the vibrations of her voice pushed his pleasure higher. The orgasm started to build up in his body, but he refused to allow himself release until she’d come a second time. Drawing on all the control of his body he had honed from years of learning to control his physical transformations, he forced the orgasm back. It was almost impossible for him to look at her without coming, but he wouldn’t let himself release. Nor would he deny himself the pleasure of watching her beautiful lips surround his cock, or the glimmer in her eyes as she teased him with her tongue.
Suddenly, he felt Virgil stop thrusting and heard his friend groan out Sophie’s name. As Virgil reached his climax, Sophie did, too, and her screams around Gabriel’s cock pushed him right up to the edge. He broke the rhythm, moving even faster than Virgil had, and then his body was shot through with a surge of pleasure.
Catching his breath, Gabriel slipped his cock from Sophie’s mouth and eased himself down on the bed. His hand immediately sought out hers, eager for more connection.
“Was that everything you dreamed about, baby?” he asked.
“That was even better than I ever could have possibly imagined.”
“I ain’t never felt like that before, neither,” Gabriel said, kissing her cheek.
“So tell me more about how this works,” Sophie said, snuggling between them. “If I mate you, what happens?”
“Well, you become a shifter like us, for one thing,” Gabriel said. “Which means that you can shift, and when you’re in gator form, your skin is bulletproof.”
“Not to mention that even in human form, you’re able to heal faster from injuries.”
“I couldn’t help but notice that everyone here has the same eyes,” Sophie said. “Is that a part of it?”
Gabriel nodded. “That’s the only thing that identifies you as a shifter in human form.”
“But what if we mated and it didn’t work out?”
She felt both men tense up.
“Did I say something wrong?”
Virgil sighed. “When you become a shifter, you’re bound to the congregation for life. Meaning you can’t leave for more than forty-eight hours.”
“What happens if I do?”
“The three of us die.”
Sophie couldn’t help but shiver. “So if it doesn’t work out between us?”
“We’re fated to be mates, baby. The universe wants us to be together.”
Gabriel jumped in. “Look, baby, if you’re worried, there is an out. You could be banished.”
“Being banished hurts.”
“Yeah, it does. That’s why it’s a worst-case solution only.”
Virgil leaned in and kissed her. “That’s why we don’t want you to rush your decision about bein’ our mate. We’ll wait as long as we have to, because we want you to be sure. We don’t want any complications.”
Sophie nodded. “Okay. That makes me feel better.”
“You wanna stay the night?” Virgil asked, stroking her cheek. “It’ll be gettin’ dark soon. We’ll ride back with you to make sure you get home safe if you want, but you’d be welcome if you wanted to hang around until tomorrow.”
“I don’t know,” Sophie said. “I mean, wouldn’t it be awkward, me staying the night here when we’re not even mated yet?”
Gabriel laughed. “Baby, everyone here knows you’re fated to be our mate. They know what’s goin’ on. If anything, they’ll be thrilled to know you wanna stay. Means you’re thinkin’ about actually bein’ turned.”
A slight blush formed on her cheeks. “Well, if you don’t think anybody would mind, I’d really like that.”
“Great,” Gabriel said, giving her a kiss. He glanced at the clock. “They’re gonna be servin’ dinner in a few minutes. You wanna stay here and cuddle, or you wanna get somethin’ to eat?”
“I’m actually starving,” Sophie said. “And I’d like to see the others I met last weekend. Just as long as we can cuddle after dinner.”
“Baby, I’m hopin’ for a hell of a lot more than cuddlin’ after dinner.”
* * * *
Virgil woke the next morning to the sound of pounding on the door. He gave a quiet moan. His cock was already standing at attention, ready for action, but if the insistent pounding was any indication, he wasn’t going to have the chance to have his way with Sophie again.
“Hey, Gabriel, open up!” Xavier’s voice called through the doorway.
“What’s going on?” Gabriel groaned, his voice still thick with sleep.
“Sounds like you’re needed,” Virgil said. “Why don’t you go answer your door so they quit buggin’ us?”
“What’s all that noise?” Sophie asked, starting to sit up.
Oscar’s voice came through the door this time. “Seriously, Gabriel, Virgil, we know you’re both in there. Wake up and let us in.”
“Eeep!” Sophie dove back beneath the covers. “Don’t let them see me!”
“They know you’re here,” Virgil said. “There’s only one reason why I’d be in here with Gabriel, and that’s because we’d have you between us.”
“I don’t want anyone to know I’m here.”
“Why?” Gabriel asked as he rolled out of bed and started fumbling for his pants. “You ashamed or somethin’?”
“No, that’s not it. But—you know…”
“Can’t say we do, darlin’.” Virgil gave her a quick kiss and then started looking around for his own clothes.
“Besides, you stayed for dinner, didn’t you?” Gabriel asked. “Nobody took you home last night. Everyone knows perfectly well where you slept, and that means they know exactly what happened here after dinner.”
“Well, maybe not exactly,” Virgil said with a laugh. “But I’m sure we gave their imaginations a workout.”
Sophie started to blush. “I’ve just—I don’t know. I’m not used to running into the guy’s extended family first thing in the morning, when I’m still a total mess.”
“Ain’t nothin’ to be ashamed about,” Virgil said, leaning over and stroking her hair. “You’re our mate. Just because we haven’t had the ceremony yet don’t make this wrong. We already told you, everyone will be happy to see you.”
“Well, okay.” She threw off the covers, and Virgil gave a wistful look at her gorgeous, nak
ed body before she threw on her clothes and opened the door just a crack, peeking her head through.
“Good to see you, Sophie,” he heard Oscar say. “Virgil and Gabriel up yet?”
“Yeah, yeah, yeah, we’re gettin’ dressed,” Gabriel called out. “Don’t rush us.”
“What’s goin’ on?” Virgil asked, opening the door a bit wider as he and Gabriel finished getting themselves together. “Did one of the boats break? Need an emergency repair done? What’s so urgent that you just had to wake us up?”
“We need the two of you to come have a look at something. You can come, too, Sophie, if you want.”
Sophie looked from Virgil to Gabriel. Virgil gave her an encouraging nod. “Sure, I’ll definitely go.”
“Okay, come on.”
They hurried out to the main deck, and Xavier pointed out toward a nearby dock. Virgil felt his jaw drop when he realized that the wooden planks never reached dry land. The coastline was literally disappearing overnight, the water encroaching as they slept.
“Fuck,” he said, rubbing his eyes. He was dismayed to find that it wasn’t a trick of the light. No matter how he attempted to clear his vision, the land was disappearing. “What do we do?”
“Adele was up workin’ late again last night,” Oscar said. “Says she and Narcisse have had a breakthrough. Hope it’s true and that it ain’t just the sleep deprivation talkin’. C’mon, they said they’d tell us over breakfast, and I’m starvin’.”
They filed into the kitchen, and Virgil started salivating as the smell of biscuits and gravy hit his nose. He loaded up a plate for Sophie and then made one for himself. They all gathered around the table where Adele and Narcisse sat, looking both exhausted and satisfied.
“Rumor has it the two of you figured somethin’ out,” Gabriel said.
Narcisse nodded. “It’s definitely a combination of things that aggravated an ongoing environmental problem. We’re certain Pomet’s overfishing had something to do with it, based on the way it disrupted the entire ecosystem. Hell, we’re still trying to get business back to where it was after the loss of so many fish. But we found something else, too.”
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