Fondest Desire

FONDEST DESIRE

Michelle Hasker

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Fondest Desire Michelle Hasker This e-book is a work of fiction. While reference might be made to actual historical events or existing locations, the names, characters, places and incidents are either the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, business establishments, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.

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Chapter One

God, she needed an orgasm. A good, sweaty round of sex with a glorious orgasm. Was that too much to ask for? She needed a sign on her chest with an arrow pointing straight to her pussy. ORGASM NEEDED. INQUIRE WITHIN. “Business or pleasure?” Kariana turned to the hunk seated next to the window. She’d seen the wedding band on his finger and had restrained herself from making small talk in case things got heated. She needed sex so bad she could taste it, and this man was quite the tempting morsel. Maybe if just one of her ex-boyfriends had been able to give her an orgasm she wouldn’t look at a man and try to guess his sexual prowess from his looks and attitude. She didn’t need to waste more time with men who couldn’t please her, but this obsessing with sex wasn’t normally like her. Not until she’d laid eyes on the hunk next to her, and the twenty or so other sexy men on the flight. She was in testosterone heaven and it was getting the better of her self-control. “Pleasure.” Jessica leaned in front of her and smiled at the hunk. “I’m Jess, and this is Kariana.”

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Kari rolled her eyes and leaned back in her seat, trying not to inhale the delicious scent of male and cologne. Yeah, she had bypassed horny and gone straight into the realm of sex fiend. This was so unlike her that it frightened her. Hoping to end the chitchat before her unruly hormones made her attempt to ravish a married man, she met his inquiring gaze and grinned. “We’d debated between Olympia and a sex resort, but Olympia won out because so many people are going to those high-priced sex resorts. We decided a nice trip to paradise with a bunch of half-dressed natives would suit us better.” Kari lowered her voice. “Less women chasing the men, if you know what I mean.” She let out a yelp when Jess pinched her, and turned to glare at her friend. “What the hell was that for?” “For trying to scare our seatmate. It’s not his fault he got stuck next to a sex freak like you.” Even though she’d been thinking that same thing about herself, hearing her thoughts echoed in Jessica’s words scared her. “I’m not a freak, okay? Can I help it if I don’t find men as talented as you do? If I did, I wouldn’t have so many issues.” “It’s not my fault you have issues.” “You’re just jealous I won’t trade seats with you!” “Ladies, please.” The hunk shifted in his seat and held out his hand. “My name is Damien. My brother is part owner of Olympia, and he’s invited me to stay for the month.” “Must be nice.” Kariana shook his hand. “Where’s the wife? I can’t believe she didn’t want to spend a month in paradise.” “There is no wife. I wear the ring to keep women from propositioning me.” Kariana snickered. It had worked on her. “Happen often?” “Often enough. And yes, I’ve had women try to pick me up on airplanes.”

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“Why are you admitting this? Aren’t you afraid man-hungry me will hit on you?” Kariana held her breath while she waited for his answer. “Bring it on, baby. I can handle you and then some.” “Ooo. So you want to play.” Kari squealed and wiggled in her seat. This bantering was turning her on, and she’d already been antsy for some action. “Do you want to introduce me to the mile high club?” Damien chuckled. “I would have loved to, but we’ll be landing in about fifteen minutes.” “Don’t you only need two?” She fluttered her eyelashes. “Geesh, Kari!” Jess made a noise of disgust. “Hey!” Kari jumped at the sharp pain on her arm and glared at Jess. “Stop with the pinching already.” “Some things are better enjoyed slowly.” Damien caressed her arm, sending shivers through her. “Like a fine wine or a good woman.” “Oooo.” Kari crossed her legs even though she leaned closer to him. “You are good.” “So you came to Olympia Island for some fun in the sun, emphasis on the fun?” “Yes. Why? Are you interested in discussing this once we’re off the plane?” “I just thought I’d point out a discreet service the Ambrosia Hotel offers its clients.” “What’s that?” Jess leaned forward, interested in their conversation again. “They have an escort service available to clients willing to pay top dollar.” “You know, that’s not a bad idea.” Kariana turned and looked at Jess. “I mean, what better way to get” -- she looked at Damien and then back at Jess -- “what I want than to pay a professional? He’ll be clean and talented. If he’s not, I can demand a replacement. Satisfaction is guaranteed, right?” “Yes.” Damien chuckled.

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“I don’t know, Kari. There’s a lot to be said for emotional sex. I mean fun sex is great, but when you have an emotional commitment it’s usually ten times better.” “You can say that, Jess. You have orgasms coming out your ears. I’ve never had great sex.” Kari ignored the sensation of heat on the back of her neck. Of course Damien would be staring at her. She really needed to keep her disappointing sex life quiet if she wanted to get laid. She closed her eyes and leaned back in the seat. “Wake me when we get there.” “According to Damien, that’s in twelve minutes.” Kari made a grunting sound and wriggled in her seat until she was comfortable. Jess sighed heavily, but she didn’t try to keep the conversation going, and for that Kariana was grateful. Maybe a nice, relaxing fantasy would keep her libido from getting out of hand.

Warm water caressed her feet and calves as the waves broke on the shore. Kari sighed and debated moving farther back on the beach. Before she could make her decision, someone shouted, “Look out!” Kari looked up in time to see a large male body crash into her and tumble them both along the shore and into the water. Coughing as she surfaced, Kari struggled against the strong arms that pulled her out of the water. “Are you okay, love?” The deep tenor raced along her spine, sending her thoughts straight to the gutter. Not that they were out of the gutter very often, a fact that amused some of her colleagues. They often teased her that she helped them ferret out the husbands who were unfaithful with one glance. She couldn’t help it that men seemed to flock to her. She also couldn’t help that not one of her lovers had ever given her an orgasm. The reminder that Mr. Sexy Voice would only disappoint her in bed kept her from leaning into his arms. She pushed herself upright and stared into Damien’s laughing face. To her chagrin, her gaze went down his chest to his swim trunks. The drenched material clung to his body, emphasizing a very large erection.

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A sharp jab in her ribs ended her laughter and desire quickly enough. “What the fuck?” “Language, sweetheart.” Jess laughed when Kariana growled at her. “You need to stop poking people in the ribs. Especially when they’re about to get laid.” Jess laughed harder and gestured around the plane. “Kind of hard to get laid when we’re the last two on the flight. Unless you’ve decided to give women a try.” Kariana snorted and jabbed Jess in the ribs with her elbow. “In your dreams, honey.” She rose and stretched her aching muscles. It wasn’t like she’d have had an orgasm anyway. Even in her dreams and fantasies she remained as unlucky as in real life. It was probably why she’d been so horny lately. Her body wanted an elusive O, and it wanted it now! She grabbed her carry-on bag and followed Jessica off the plane. Kim and Aline would never let her hear the end of it if she didn’t live up this trip and come home satisfied. Kariana licked her lips as she looked around the island. Handsome men were

everywhere. There were men of various shapes, sizes, and colors. A literal smorgasbord. A man for any taste. And boy, were her taste buds going crazy at the thought of so many gorgeous men at her disposal. Though there were women hurrying about their work, and some who were drop-dead gorgeous, Kari focused on the hunks. Perhaps Jessica was right. This might be just the vacation she needed.

A tropical island paradise. Olympia, a place that could have only been made by the gods. At least that was what the brochures claimed, and so far it definitely lived up to her high expectations. The weather was warm, but not humid, so while she was grateful for the tank top and wraparound skirt she was wearing, she wouldn’t need to worry about how messy her hair and makeup would get in the tropics. Besides, it wasn’t a sex resort, so there was no pressure to always look her best.

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Lush vegetation seemed to spring up everywhere, even out of rocks on the ground, adding to the romantic environment of the island. With so many handsome men, beautiful women, and gorgeous surroundings, no wonder people who came here couldn’t wait to come back again. When the most handsome man she’d ever seen walked past, she couldn’t help but follow him with her eyes and pray her vacation played out like her fantasies. He had thick black hair, clear blue eyes, and muscles that made her so wet and hot she had to fight not to whimper from desire. That he reminded her of Damien was a plus. Maybe he’d be as smooth a talker as that man. Then he stopped next to Damien, and her jaw dropped open. Was that his brother? “I wonder if they’d be interested in a ménage.” Jessica nudged her and gestured to the hunk. “What did I tell you? Dawn came here with Piper and Kim last month. They had the time of their lives. Dawn swears she will never be the same. All of them are already planning a return trip. Piper said every penny they spent here was well worth it.” “I can see why.” Kariana watched the gorgeous man who had to be Damien’s brother. They followed the men inside. They had to get their luggage, after all. It wasn’t as if she was stalking the man. Yet. He moved like a predator, or a feline. As he crossed to the revolving luggage rack, there was purpose in every smooth movement. She wasn’t the only female to stare, mesmerized by his sheer beauty. Moisture pooled between her thighs and in her mouth as she pictured undressing him and taking what must be an impressive cock deep in her mouth. Someone sighed. With a start, she realized it was her. “You want him, don’t you?” Jessica whispered, but she didn’t have to. The noise in the airport was so loud Kariana doubted he’d have heard them even if they were standing next to him.

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“God, yes. I could just stroke that gorgeous, tanned body with my hands and tongue.” As if he sensed her watching, the object of her desire turned and stared at her. His gaze was predatory as he looked up and down her body before meeting her eyes again. Kariana whimpered and grabbed on to Jessica as her knees weakened under the sexual innuendo in that heated gaze. Jessica caught her and gasped. “Oh my God! He’s coming over.” Kariana licked her lips, moaning as her nipples pebbled under his steady gaze. He was devouring her with his eyes. Oh, how she wanted him to do so with his mouth and hands. She wanted him to thrust his cock deep in her and do it all night long. The soft cotton of her tank top teased her sensitized nipples as she drew in short, ragged breaths. She bit her lip and tried not to blink. If she broke eye contact, he might disappear. When he was halfway to them, another man, equally tall, dark, and devastating, grabbed his arm and stopped him. Damien joined them and began to talk, glancing over at Kariana and Jess every so often. Then the newcomer waved his hands around as he talked. The hottie looked back at her, but this time his face held a tinge of regret. He bowed his head before he turned and followed the other man to the exit. The urge to follow him, knock him down, and ride him within an inch of his life was almost overwhelming. Jess’s hand on her arm was about the only thing holding her back. “They must clone the men.” Jessica laughed, and the spell that had been wrapped around Kariana broke. Kari wriggled, uncomfortable in her damp panties. God. Had she really gotten that aroused from just staring at that hunk of delicious male flesh? Maybe she’d imagined it. Shaking her head to clear the haze of lust and desire clouding her mind, Kariana took a step away from Jessica. “Thanks. I don’t know what came over me.”

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“I do, and I’d like two to go.” Jessica winked. They giggled as they walked over to the luggage carousel Mr. Hunkalicious had just left. “I think I’ve already gotten my money’s worth.” Kariana tugged the front of her damp tank top away from her body. She fanned herself and kept one eye open for her luggage. She had matching cases filled with daring clothing she’d bought with this two-week vacation in mind. If she didn’t find a man capable of giving her an orgasm, then there really was something wrong with her. “Good afternoon, ladies.” Kariana turned with a start, half hoping it was the hottie she’d seen earlier. It wasn’t. A giant of a man with green eyes, curly red hair, and freckles held out his hand. “My name is Cadon. May I assist you lovely ladies with your luggage?” It was only then that she noticed he was dressed in a crisp white uniform that bore a name tag with the hotel logo on it. “Oh, yes. Our friends mentioned how helpful the staff is. What a shame you don’t get to play with everyone.” Jessica gave him a playful pout. That had been one sore point with a few of the other girls. Cadon grinned and winked at her. “What happens off the clock is fine with management. It’s just while on duty that we must maintain our professionalism.” “Ooo. That could get quite fun.” Jessica looked at Kariana with an evil grin. “Think of all the possibilities.” Kariana could only smile and shake her head. If this was a sign of things to come, neither of them would be alone for long. Olympia beat any sex resort hands down. At least in the hunk department. She’d heard horror stories about vacations where none of the men were cute and the women outnumbered them. No, she needed a place where the men outnumbered the women.

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She listened to their playful bantering with one ear while she turned back to find her bags. The twin tan cases were almost even with her. Luck was with her. She’d never before had her suitcases so easy to retrieve. She leaned forward to grab them when two large, masculine hands reached in front of her and latched on to the handles of her bags. “Hey!” Kariana turned to face the man and demand why he had his hands on her luggage when she got a good look at him. His looks were enough to rival the hottie she’d seen earlier. Short red hair cut in a crew cut and eyes a blue green she’d swear were fake made her think he had to be Irish no matter how stereotypical it was. His name tag said Devon. Did they assign one male per female guest? There were some five-star hotels that offered personal butlers in each suite, but this hotel was more in her price range. “Cadon appears to be busy with your friend, and I saw you reaching for these bags. I hope you don’t mind that I decided to help you.” Kariana opened her mouth to tell him that she was more than capable of getting her own luggage, but she eyed the bulging biceps and lean, muscular thighs not disguised by his uniform and bit her tongue. “I’ve offended you, haven’t I?” “No. Not at all. I’m just used to doing things for myself.” “No, I’ve offended you. Should I have mentioned that Damien asked me to assist you? He said you were looking for a unique experience and thought I should welcome you to the island and explain some of our packages.” Damien asked him to assist her? Had he taken her at her word that she wanted an escort? What exactly had he told this man? “He paid you to come over here and assist me? What else did he tell you?” Panic clawed in her belly. This was quickly turning into a nightmare. A very embarrassing nightmare.

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“No! I have offended you. I’m sorry. Damien only asked me to help you in whatever way you need. I didn’t mean to insult you.” Kariana blinked at him. He looked at her eagerly, and she realized he was dead serious. He hadn’t meant it the way she’d taken it. He probably also didn’t want to be reported for harassing a guest. And she was being unreasonably touchy. Just because she’d been dumb enough to tell Damien her issues didn’t mean he’d blabbed them to the first bellboy he saw. “I’m sorry, I’m just a bit touchy right now.” His smile warmed her to her toes. “Please tell me what can I do to make amends? Perhaps a complimentary massage once you’re settled in your room?” His words made her wonder what he’d be willing to do to appease her. Damien must have been telling the truth about his brother being part owner of the hotel to scare this man like this. “No, it’s fine, really. Don’t worry. I know you didn’t mean to offend me or anything. You aren’t in trouble.” Devon laughed gently, soothing her and turning her on at the same time with the sound. “It’s not worry that compels me to offer. I would be thrilled to do whatever I can to make this trip enjoyable for you. Starting with that massage as soon as we get you settled in. This is my last pickup for the day. As soon as we get back to the hotel, I am off the clock.” Kariana looked him up and down. He was most definitely gorgeous, and he worked here. He had to be safe. He also had to have had plenty of sexual experience. Why not see if he could give her an elusive O? If that was what he was really offering. And even if not, a massage by a sexy hunk of a man would be the perfect way to start her vacation. “Um. Sure. I think that would more than make up for what you’ve done.” She blushed at his heated look.

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“Thank you.” He winked and lifted her luggage as he turned to the exit. “Please allow me to escort you to your rooms.” She’d been staring at his firm ass and missed most of whatever he’d said. She repeated the only thing she’d heard. “Rooms?” “Oh yes, we only have suites here. You were informed of that when you made your reservations, right?” “Oh, I thought it was one large, open room. I didn’t realize there were separate rooms.” “If you follow me this way, I’ll escort you to your suite and make sure everything is satisfactory.” A shiver ran up her spine at the tone in his voice and the way his eyes darkened as he finished his sentence. Damien must have done some quick talking, but at least he’d picked out a man who interested her sexually. Kariana turned to see if Jessica had found her luggage, but her friend was nowhere in sight. Neither was Cadon. Perhaps she was getting a complimentary massage too. Devon led her out of the airport. Before she could ask how far it was to the hotel, he’d situated her in the jeep, placed her luggage in the back, and climbed into the driver’s seat. Taking a moment to catch her breath, Kariana leaned back in the seat as he began what must have been a rehearsed speech about the island. While it was probably all fascinating, she couldn’t stop picturing the hottie from earlier and Devon both pleasuring her at the same time. Hell, she’d like Damien in on the action too. To distract herself, she almost reached for her phone but stopped herself. Though a chat with her friend would help, she knew better than to call. She’d promised her friend she wouldn’t bring anything she could use to contact the outside world. Now she was cursed here without her cell. Kariana had planned to ignore the order, but Talya had informed her that she would be flying down midweek and staying through the rest of Kariana’s vacation. There’d be no

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reason for her to go home if her boss was here. She couldn’t wait for Talya to arrive, though. Things would probably get wild once she did. Thoughts of her friend and boss were quickly drowned out by Devon’s husky voice as he explained all the food and beverages were grown and prepared on the island. The hotel was completely self-sufficient. All she could think about was that she’d like to find out if room service included some nontraditional orders like the massage he’d mentioned. Would they offer sex toys and orgasms on that list as well? “Are you ready to see your rooms now?” Kariana opened her eyes and stared at the kissable lips mere inches from her own. See her room? Only if he agreed to stay and help her test the mattress. Blinking, Kariana looked around and realized they’d stopped in front of the hotel. “Yes, please.” She didn’t wait for him to open the door. Instead, she climbed out and turned to look at the hotel. “There you are!” Jessica grabbed her arm and Kariana looked at her. Her friend was grinning from ear to ear. “We’re on the same floor, and our rooms are next to each other! Isn’t this wonderful?” “Yes, it is.” Kariana laughed and let her friend drag her to the entrance. “How did you get here before me and get checked into your suite?” “I asked Cadon to skip the tour and bring me right here. You took forever.” Jess lowered her voice. “I kind of hoped you’d been getting it on with your gorgeous hunk.” Kariana turned around and almost brushed her nose on Devon’s chest. He chuckled. The man was incorrigible. She would definitely take him up on the massage, and then if he offered more… Well, she might say yes, and she might say no. For now.

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“Would you like to get on with it?” Devon’s irresistible grin was the only thing keeping her from kicking his shin. “With the tour, that is,” he added, a dimple appearing on the right side of his mouth. “Ooo. I like yours.” Jessica winked at Devon. “He sounds like a lot of fun.” “Jessica, are you ready to tour the hotel?” Cadon walked up and wrapped his arm around Jessica’s waist. Before Kariana could do more than smile and shake her head, Jessica and Cadon had waved and walked away, leaving her alone with Devon once more. “Ready?” His breath tickled the hair next to her ear as he whispered the question. Kariana shivered as her desire kicked up a notch. She was already lusting after half the men in the place. Perhaps it hadn’t been a wise idea to come here to relax. All she could think about was sex and finding a man to give her an orgasm. The past few years had been one long dry spell. Dry spell? She snickered out loud. She’d never had a wet spell. Until now, anyway. Now she couldn’t get dry. It wasn’t like her at all. She did get horny often, but she never lusted after total strangers. Well, not every one she met. If Damien had been willing, she’d have let him fuck her in the bathroom, the kitchen, hell, in the damn aisle of the plane. She’d almost daydreamed a delicious ménage with him and the man he met in the airport. And now she was salivating over Devon. A total stranger who she knew had been asked to take care of her. This was so unlike her she wondered if there’d been something in the air. Even Jess had wandered off with a sexy man and a devious smile. Neither of them were like this. What the

hell is going on here? “Are you all right, Kariana?” “Yes. I think I should lie down for a little. I think I have jet lag.” Or inhaled some kind of sex stimulant drug. Though she didn’t say the last part out loud, she glanced around, wondering if perhaps the travel agent had lied and booked her into a sex resort after all.

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At first glance it looked like a normal hotel. There were some couples in the lobby, but not everyone was paired, and not all the men or women appeared to be hunting for potential lovers. Devon stepped closer and lust spiraled through her stomach, making her uneasy. Several men glanced their way. Their eyes were like brands, and she felt like a prize on display. Easy. She was too damn easy, and they knew it. It wasn’t drugs. Men had always had an interest in her. It was something she’d grown accustomed to, and since she rarely encouraged them, her girlfriends were okay with it. But why was she all of a sudden finding herself interested in every man who glanced at her? She looked up at Devon. His expression instantly turned to one of concern. “You don’t look very well. Is everything okay? Can I get you something? Food or drink? Medication?” “No, thank you.” Kariana shook her head and turned to look around the spacious foyer. Potted trees and shrubs decorated a room filled with furniture that looked made for two. Love seats and oversized chairs were scattered around the room. Some were gathered together, and some were placed apart for privacy. She was surprised that there were no couples in illicit poses or doing anything naughty in the wide open with the way her overactive imagination was carrying on. “What’s wrong?” Devon asked. “I thought this was a hotel, but then I wondered if it was something more. Damien explained your services for select clientele, but I didn’t exactly come looking for a sex resort.” “I understand. You are interested in finding a vacation affair, but didn’t want to go to a place filled with horny people looking for sex?” “Yeah.” Kari rubbed her head. Her thoughts kept drifting to hot and sweaty sex on the floor with Devon, but she’d never been interested in exhibitionism before. Why now? “Am I coming on too strong?” Devon rubbed her back.

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“Are you coming on to me?” She looked at him and saw an odd expression on his face. Was she that out of whack that she didn’t realize he’d been coming on to her? Maybe that was why she was so aroused. Her body comprehended what her tired mind hadn’t. “Most definitely.” He grinned. “Are you a paid escort?” “Sometimes.” “You’re dressed like a regular employee.” She studied the women and men at the desk and elevators. Devon chuckled and leaned closer. “We’re discreet. Anything you want can happen.” He brushed up against her, his lips barely touching her ear. “But it’s not all just sex sex sex.” Kariana moaned and shivered. Devon kissed the side of her neck, then straightened to his full height. “Would you like to go to your room and relax? Recuperate from your jet lag ? Hear some of what this hotel -- and I -- have to offer?” She met his gaze quickly. Though she wanted to tell him she wasn’t a tramp or an easy lay, she swallowed her words and nodded. She wanted him. He wanted her. What was the harm in paying for a little sex with an expert?

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Chapter Two

The elevator was empty and didn’t stop on any floors the entire ride up to her suite. As the temperature in the small confines increased and Devon’s cologne made her even wetter, she prayed for someone to step in and keep her from attacking the man and ravishing him in the elevator. Though that might be fun and full of interesting possibilities. She looked over at Devon and blushed at his devilish grin and the look in his eyes. By the time the doors opened, she almost ran Devon over in her haste to leave. In fact, she was in such a hurry, she barreled right into a solid wall. A wall with arms. Strong arms that wrapped around her, preventing her from falling. Heat and a heady masculine scent enveloped her, fogging her mind as desire soaked her panties. She tilted her head back to see who had such an effect on her with his touch alone. She gasped as she stared into the blue eyes of the hottie from the airport. Was he Damien’s brother? Could she talk him and Damien into a ménage later? No, now! “Jason! Nice catch. This is Kariana. I’m escorting her to her hotel room for a complimentary massage.” “Mmm.” His purr rumbled through her.

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Kariana moaned. Her stomach tightened, and her pussy quivered in reaction. Whatever lust she felt for Devon was magnified by a hundred with Jason. Moisture soaked her panties. At least she’d been smart enough to wear a skirt. Otherwise her pants would probably show how wet Jason made her. “Hi,” she whispered, fingers wrapping around his muscular biceps. She couldn’t prevent herself from squeezing his firm muscles. A low sigh escaped from her as her knees weakened. She wanted this gorgeous man buried balls deep in her, and she didn’t care if anyone caught them fucking in the hallway. Before she could reach for his clothing, Jason pushed her upright before he released her. His grin was pure sin, like she was sure his bedroom moves would be. “Hi. It’s a pleasure to meet you, Kariana.” “Likewise,” she breathed as her heart thumped rapidly. The need to mate with him was growing steadily with each passing second. She’d turned into a nympho and didn’t even care. “Enjoy your stay, beautiful.” He winked, and then slipped past them into the elevator. “Devon, you might want to tone it down a bit. If there’d been another woman in this elevator with you, I doubt she’d have the self-restraint your companion seems to have.” Anger and disappointment stabbed her chest. Why did she have to be so attracted to a man who obviously didn’t return her feelings? And what the hell did his cryptic comment mean? “Damn.” Her chest tightened as the doors slid shut. Even though their meeting could only have lasted a minute at the most, she had a feeling it would stay with her a lot longer. “I’m sorry?” Confused, she looked up and met Devon’s concerned gaze. “Do you all have to be so handsome?” Kariana glared at him and walked down the hall on trembling legs. “Wrong way. Your suite is this way.” “Oh.” She blushed and bit her lip. “I’m sorry. Jet lag.”

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“Yeah.” He said it slowly, dragging out the word. “Okay then, let’s get you to your room. Perhaps the massage will help ease enough tension for you to fall asleep. Jason is right. I was overdoing it.” “Overdoing what? And trust me, sleep is the last thing on my mind.” Kariana gasped and flushed. Damn it. I just can’t keep my mouth shut, can I? Or at least think before I speak. “That’s a condition that’s very common around here. No need to feel embarrassed or ashamed.” He set her bags down and slid his ID through the card slot on her door. “Your card is in the room on a bracelet.” “That’s a great idea. I won’t have to carry a purse with me if I don’t want to. The only thing better would be voice activated so you don’t have to have a free hand.” Devon chuckled. “If your hands are full, trust me, any one of the men around here would be more than happy to assist you.” “I just bet,” she muttered under her breath. “So why does this hotel offer these extra packages?” “The owners wanted this island to be like a slice of heaven. Or Olympus, if you will.” “Like a fantasy island?” Devon smiled and nodded. “If that explanation makes you comfortable. We were only open for a few months when clients began to ask for extra services. Now we make many fantasies come true.” “That makes great business sense.” “We do get a lot of return customers.” “I bet.” Kari swallowed and rubbed her tense belly. She needed a cold shower before she jumped the man. It was like his cologne triggered the wild woman in her or something. “Let’s get you settled in here and see if you feel like a new woman once you’ve recovered from your jet lag.”

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Afraid, yet eager for some sex with this total stranger, Kariana rushed him through the tour. A flat, wide-screen television fit in the wall over a fireplace. An overstuffed sofa and love seat faced the television. The kitchen had every convenience she could desire, and right now she would take him at his word. She didn’t need to see them all. She’d reserved the best room she could afford, and so far it looked like her money went a long way. Devon grinned and led her into a large, airy room decorated in whites and yellows. Large, uncovered windows gave her a splendid view of the ocean and beach far below them. “The windows are designed like a one-way mirror. You can see out, but no one can see in.” “How decadent.” Kariana trailed her fingers along the marble edge of a hot tub large enough to hold five bodies. “I might never leave this room.” “There are so many things you’d miss if you didn’t.” Devon grinned and gestured to the shower. “I’m sure you don’t need me to explain that the jets are there to provide either a relaxing spray…” Kariana paused and looked at him. “Or?” “What?” “Either a relaxing spray or what?” His grin was so wide and cocky she knew she’d walked into it even before he answered her. “To stimulate you and offer pleasure.” Kariana clamped her lips tight before she could respond, then turned and walked out of the bathroom. One more second in there with that horny, irresistible man and she’d have thrown herself at him, begging him to show her exactly how the shower worked. The door next to the bathroom led to a room as large as the living room, kitchen, and bathroom put together. A huge four-poster bed sat on a raised platform. She couldn’t tear her eyes away from the opulence of the bed. Pillows and fluffy blankets begged her to test their softness. She took one step toward the bed when Devon touched her arm.

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“What?” She still couldn’t tear her eyes from the bed. She wanted to sink in it with Devon and the hottie. Jason. “I’m going to put your suitcases next to the dresser and closet. Why don’t you go in the bathroom and get ready for the massage I promised you?” “Where are you going to give me the massage?” “On the bed,” he whispered.

Hot damn. Kariana moaned and swayed toward him. He grabbed on to her arms and tugged her up against his hard body. “I know you just arrived today, and I might be moving too fast for you, but please let me pleasure you.” Her body trembled with desire, and her panties were soaked. How could she say no? She wanted him with every fiber of her being. Right or wrong, why she wanted him didn’t matter. “Yes.” Devon growled and swept her off her feet. He walked over to the bed and set her down gently. “I’m going to make slow, tender love to you, and then I’m going to fuck you hard and fast until you scream.” “You’re going to be able to do it twice?” “And after dinner, several more times.” His grin was so cocky, he was so full of himself, Kariana could do nothing else but let go. She was so wet, so horny. Surely this would be the man to give her an orgasm. “Please.” Kariana reached for him. Devon wrapped her in his arms and kissed her hard and deep. His tongue danced with hers while he massaged her shoulders. Suddenly he pulled away and tugged her up. He rose and pulled her with him, then guided her toward the bathroom. He patted her ass and chuckled. “Now go shower and get

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ready for your massage. I promised you a massage, and you’re going to get one. After that we can play.” Excitement made her hurry to the bathroom. It was convenient that it opened into both the living room area and bedroom. She glanced back at him, but he’d already walked over to the closet and begun to pull out lotions and a sheet. Anticipation hummed in her veins as she closed the door and debated between a shower and a bath. “And hurry the hell up!” When he cursed some more, she let out a chuckle. It would have to be a shower. There wasn’t time for more than that. Kariana opened the bathroom closet and pulled out a thick white towel and a washcloth. She grabbed the bottles of complimentary shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. Humming to herself, she turned on the water and waited for it to reach the right temperature. She stripped, her hands brushing over her sensitive nipples. With a moan, she repeated the caress. She was impossibly horny. If Devon didn’t give her an orgasm, then no one could. Without warning, her thoughts went back to Jason. Kariana grabbed on to the shower railing as she closed her eyes and relived the feel of his hands on her. His scent still tormented her and made her body feel more alive than ever before. Kariana dipped her head under the tallest nozzle and wet her hair. As she lathered it with shampoo, a vivid picture of both Devon and Jason in the shower with her popped into her mind. Instead of jets of water pounding at her breasts, stomach, thighs, and ass, it was the two men as they kissed, licked, and nibbled their way around her body. Tilting her head back, she moaned and slid her hands down over her breasts, stomach, and hips. But she wouldn’t bother trying to pleasure herself. Instead of reaching climax, masturbating always left her frustrated and angry. No. Devon would have the honor of playing with her body tonight.

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Forget that he was a stranger and they’d just met. He was a professional and an employee of the hotel. As long as he used a condom, she’d fuck him and suffer any consequences. For an orgasm, the embarrassment of being labeled a slut would be worth it. Besides, this is what she had come here to do. Fuck. After a quick shower, Kariana shut off the water and toweled herself dry. She could barely wait to get back out there with Devon. She wrapped the towel around her head turban style and grabbed another from the closet to wrap around her body. Kariana also grabbed the toothbrush and toothpaste, and brushed her teeth. When she opened the medicine cabinet to see what was in it, a pack of condoms fell out. It looked like she’d be ready for anything. Grinning, she opened the box and pulled out one condom. As she folded it in her hand, she wondered if it would fit Devon. He was a big man and probably had a big dick. All the more pleasure for her. Kariana opened the door and looked around the room in surprise. While earlier she’d been fascinated by the bed, this time she noticed other things, like the furniture and decorations. A love seat faced sliding doors that led to the patio. She took a step closer, peeked through the closed drapes and noticed high walls between her patio and the one next to her bedroom. Neighbors wouldn’t be able to see in. What happened on her patio would stay on her patio. Suppressing the urge to squeal, she turned back and saw Devon standing in just his shorts. He’d removed the rest of his clothes, including his socks and sneakers. He’d also found and lit several fragrant candles that he’d placed on the floor near the bed. A white sheet covered the bed, and he held another in his hands.

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Kariana drew in a deep breath as desire shot to her pussy at the sight of his broad chest. He had a fine sprinkling of hair that led her gaze down to his crotch. Even from across the room she could see his erection. “If you want to remove your towel and lay on the bed, I have a sheet to cover you and protect your modesty.” Kariana did a double take at his comment and tried not to laugh. She was about to sleep with him, and he wanted to make sure he didn’t see her naked? She might not be model skinny with perfect tits and thighs, but she was comfortable with her body. If he wasn’t, then it was his problem. She gripped the towel in her hands and pulled the edges free as she looked up and met his gaze. “Wouldn’t it be easier for you to massage me if you can see what you’re touching?” “Yes.” He slowly nodded his head. “Well, then.” She dropped the towel and walked over to the bed. She crawled on top of the sheet and turned back to look at him. “Get to it, masseuse.” Devon only hesitated for a second before he climbed on the bed with her and draped the sheet over her lower body as she rested on her stomach. She heard the squirt of liquid and then the sound of Devon rubbing his hands together. She slid the condom under the closest pillow, hoping he didn’t see, but not really caring if he did. When his hands landed on her shoulders, she jumped, and then moaned as he dug them in deep and worked her with skill she couldn’t fault. He must be one of the staff. All hotels had at least one on hand, didn’t they? “Wouldn’t it be easier if you straddled me?” “Excuse me?” “You can apply more pressure with those talented hands of yours. I didn’t realize how tense I was until now.” And I wanna feel that hard cock pressed against me.

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“Anything you wish.” Devon straddled her back, his erection pressed into her ass as he began to work on her shoulders again. “Mmm.” Kariana purred and tried not to arch into his erection. “Damn, but you have some wonderful fingers.” “Wait until you see what else I can do with them.” Kariana gasped and flushed as she turned to look at him. Not only had she not realized she’d said it out loud, but when he’d responded, he’d rubbed his erection against her several times. A low moan escaped before she could stop it. Kariana fisted her hands in the sheets as she thrust her ass up against him. Devon slid down and tugged the sheet off her. He massaged her ass with his hands as he moved lower on the bed. “What are you doing?” “Just stop me if I do anything you don’t like.” His tongue slid between her ass cheeks, and he pushed her knees up under her. He slid a pillow under her stomach and readjusted her so her legs were spread apart and her pussy was open and exposed. Before she could worry about what he was doing, he slid his hands up her thighs and rubbed his fingers over her slick folds. She quivered in need. Her body trembled as he repeated the caress with his tongue. Slowly, he licked her slit, before focusing his attention on her clit. Her body responded to him more than it ever had to anyone else, and she felt what she hoped was an orgasm building. “Mmm. You taste sweet and delicious, love. Like the ambrosia of the gods. The very stuff this hotel was named after.” Kariana whimpered and rubbed her pussy against his face. She wanted -- no, needed -more.

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“Gods. You are so hot and taste so good. I could eat you all night long. Would you like that?” “Yes.” Kariana fisted her hands in the pillow as he slipped two long fingers inside her. She moaned and thrust against his hands and face. “That’s it. Give it to me.” She could feel it. It was right there. Just out of reach. She moved again and again, straining for it, but no matter how he worked his tongue or fingers she just couldn’t get there. Frustrated, she buried her face in the pillow and groaned. He felt so good. Why couldn’t she orgasm? “Come for me, Kariana. Come on.” He worked his fingers harder and faster as he attacked her clit with renewed vigor. Kariana bit her lip and fought back tears. She hated what she was about to do. What she always did to make sure that no one was the wiser to her failings. “I want more. Fuck me, Devon. Put your cock in me and fuck me so hard I forget my name.” He moaned and rose quickly. Kariana turned her head and watched as he took off his shorts. When he pulled his briefs down, his thick cock sprang from a thatch of dark, curly red hair. Just looking at him made her mouth water. Surely she would orgasm with a penis that size. She grabbed the condom and tossed it to him as he bent for his shorts. The packet smacked him in the face. She giggled as he looked up at her in surprise. He looked back down, noticed the condom, and grinned. “Prepared for me, weren’t you?” “Yes. Now get back up here and fuck me real good, Devon.” “Yes, ma’am.” He saluted and then slipped on the condom.

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Kariana widened her stance and arched her back, pushing her ass higher in the air as Devon climbed back on the bed. He moved up behind her, his hands on her hips as he rubbed his erection against her wet folds. She wriggled against him until he lined up his cock with her opening. Slowly, inch by inch, he slid inside until he filled her. “Damn,” she moaned, breathless at the way he stretched her. “Gods, Kariana. You’re so damn tight.” He moaned and held still for a minute. Finally, he began to move slowly. In and out, stroking her with his cock as he teased her clit with his finger. “You’re so hot and feel so good. Come all over me, beautiful.” “Harder,” she pleaded as she pressed back against him. Devon repositioned himself. Once he was buried deep inside her again, he grabbed on to her hips and began to thrust into her so hard she had to hold on to the sheets to keep from falling forward. To help keep her balance, she pressed back against him, pushing when he rammed into her. “Oh, Kariana.” Devon grunted. His hold on her hips tightened and he tensed behind her. She knew he was close to coming, and she was still there -- on the verge -- but never going over the edge. Sad that it had come to this, yet again. She clenched her eyes shut and squeezed as hard as she could around him. Moaning and panting, she faked a shiver and buried her face in the sheets. Devon shouted her name as he came with one final thrust inside her. Kariana bit her lip and tried to catch her breath. Even though she’d faked her orgasm, she was still wound up, even more so from lack of release. She had to force her body to go limp and collapse onto the bed. When he pulled out, she wanted to cry out, but she didn’t. He thought she had come. He needed to believe it. She kept her eyes shut tight and turned her head to the side. She

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sighed, hoping he thought it was a contented one, as he climbed off the bed and walked over to the trash can. “We need to talk.”

No. I’ve gotten really good at faking. He doesn’t know. Devon crawled back on the bed with her and brushed her hair off her forehead. “Look at me.” Kariana swallowed and looked up at him. More like squinted through partially closed eyelids, but it counted as looking. “No.” He sighed. “Kariana, look at me.” She opened her eyes and smiled widely. “Is this where you tell me that you do this with all the women you check in to their rooms and that I shouldn’t think something is going to come of this?” “Not quite.” She winced. “How did you know what room I was in and have the card to get in?” “Don’t try and change the subject.” When she narrowed her eyes, he relented. “Okay. While you were daydreaming in the car, I texted the hotel and got your information. I have clearance to enter all rooms. Now look at me again.” “Isn’t that illegal? Unethical at least?” Devon growled and ran his hands over his short hair. “No. Stop changing the subject. Anyway, all employees are screened. We pass a barrage of tests, including mental and physical ones. When I confirmed who I was with my code word, they gave me the info I needed on you. Damien requested I help you with the dilemma you mentioned you suffered from on the airplane.” “How nice. I hope you weren’t too expensive. It’s a shame he had to waste his money.” Devon growled. “I didn’t accept payment from him. He’s a good friend, and I was more than happy to accept his request. Now you tell me why you faked your orgasm.”

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Kariana closed her eyes at the look on his face. She couldn’t tell what he was thinking or feeling, but he stared at her so intently she squirmed. “Kariana, I think I deserve honesty here. Tell me what I did wrong so I can do it better. I want to pleasure you as much as you’ve pleasured me. It’s not fair that you didn’t get the same enjoyment out of this.” “It’s not that.” She tried to think of the best way to explain it without making him feel less than a man. Hell, she might as well just give him the truth. “I’ve never had an orgasm. But with you, just now, it was the closest I’ve ever come.” “I don’t understand. Do you mean you’ve never had an orgasm? Never ?” He looked unbelieving. “So Damien hadn’t misunderstood you then?” “No. I’ve never had one.” She swallowed past a lump in her throat. This was hard. She’d never been caught faking before -- or at least had never been called on it. “Why not?” “Argh! If I knew, I wouldn’t have to fake it, now would I?” Kariana growled and shoved at him. She pushed off the bed and headed for the bathroom. “Stop, Kariana. Freeze right there. I am trying to help you. I want to give you an orgasm.” “Trust me, Devon. I want one really bad.” She walked the rest of the way on shaking legs. He must not have finished having his say because he followed her and blocked her from shutting the door. “We’re not done with this discussion.” “I am. I’m going to shower, and then dress, and then go find something to eat.” “Good. I’ll go with you.” “In your work clothes? Aren’t you off duty? What if someone thinks you’re available to

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“Fine. I’ll go to my room and change. I’ll be back here in thirty minutes. Don’t even think of going out without me. I’ll track you down, Kariana. We need to discuss this.” She stared into his intense gaze for a long moment. He didn’t move, not even a blink of his eyes. “Fine. I’ll wait for you.” “Thirty minutes. Then I’ll be here. I’ll drag you down to dinner if I have to.” “No. I’ll go to dinner with you. Although if you want to be with me after that…” She looked past him at the bed. Devon shook his head and walked away. He turned around and pulled on his underwear. “That’s another reason we need to talk.” Kariana sighed and closed the door. Just what she needed. A macho man. One who wanted to assure himself he wasn’t at fault for not giving her an orgasm. Maybe he was afraid she’d file two complaints now.

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Jason stepped back into the shadows and leaned against the wall. Damien had told him about the feisty brunette. The woman who’d never had an orgasm. Although he wasn’t pleased that Damien had asked Devon to fix the little problem, he had to admit that he wasn’t a bad choice. Kariana looked stunning in a tight red dress. She wore her long hair unbound, the ends dangling on her breasts. He licked his lips and tried not to project his desire at the couple. Devon shot him a quick look. With a barely perceptible shake of his head, the incubus let him know that he’d failed to give the beautiful woman an orgasm. Jason had to fight the part of him that was thrilled with the other man’s failure. He wanted Kariana. He wanted her like he’d never wanted another woman. He wasn’t ready to fall in love, and certainly not with a woman who wasn’t going to be able to keep up with his healthy sexual appetite, but he recognized the signs. He’d fallen hard and fast and couldn’t wait to make her his. But he couldn’t move too fast. She had problems that needed to be worked through before he could do that. He wasn’t a god of sex for nothing, though. Maybe he could cure whatever ailed her.

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He studied Kariana again, lust sweeping through him at the thought that he’d be the next obvious choice to try to please her. Blake, another incubus on staff, was booked through the next two weeks of Kariana’s stay. Judging by her reaction to him in the hallway and at the airport, she wouldn’t be averse to him putting the moves on her. The image of her spread out naked and willing beneath him made him start toward the couple. Devon gave a harsh shake with his head and Jason halted. If the incubus wanted another chance, he’d give it to him. But then nothing would stop him from claiming the woman.

Kariana glanced around the restaurant. The setting couldn’t be more romantic. She wondered if Devon would wait until after they ate before he started questioning her faked orgasm. A cute waiter greeted them and led them to a secluded corner of the restaurant. Being with an employee obviously had its perks if this was any indication. Devon pulled out the chair for her before the waiter could, and she bit back a smile. For whatever reason, he seemed to genuinely like her and was possessive of her. What would he think if he knew how often she’d pictured his friend naked and willing between her legs tonight?

Jason. She sighed and clamped her legs tight. Now she was wet and horny again. Just the image of Jason in her mind made her cream her panties. She wondered what she would do if he ever tried to seduce her. The waiter set the menus on the table and scurried off. Probably because of the way Devon glared at him. “Quit looking at me like that. And stop glaring at everyone.” “Looking at you like what? And I’m not glaring at anyone,” he denied as he slid his hand under the table to rest on her knee.

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Kariana closed her eyes and shook her head. His hand warmed her, sending heat rushing to her core. By the time the waiter returned, Devon had tugged her closer and moved his hand from her knee to her thigh. He stroked her leg in slow, languid motions as she stuttered her order. Her face flushed from embarrassment and desire. She felt like everyone was looking at them and knew what he was doing under the table. Devon slipped his hand up under her skirt and rubbed his finger over her clothcovered mons. Fighting a moan, she grabbed onto the table with both hands, realized how odd she must look, and fisted her hands in her lap instead. “What are you doing, Devon?” she asked in a harsh whisper. “I’m making sure you are aroused and ready for me when we get to your bed. If I get you excited enough, you might even come right here. All over my hand.” Kariana moaned and leaned back in the chair, spreading her legs wider as he slipped a finger under her lacy underwear. “Ohmygod,” she moaned as one word when Devon inserted his finger inside her. “You don’t want to make it obvious that I’m pleasuring you while we eat, do you?” “No.” This time the word came out on a ragged breath. “But it feels so good.” “That’s the idea.” She squirmed when he wiggled his finger and rubbed his hand against her clit. “Devon…” “Kariana…” The waiter stopped next to them and set a tray of hors d’oeuvres on the table. He refilled their wine glasses and walked away. He was probably still afraid of Devon, but she was glad he’d left so quickly, otherwise he’d have noticed what Devon was doing. What she was allowing him to do.

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“Good evening, Devon. Good evening, Kariana. You look stunning. Red is most definitely your color.” Jason. She recognized his voice from the elevator. Her pussy clenched as moisture soaked her underwear and Devon’s finger. She shifted, trying to ease the hungry ache between her thighs, but it only increased as Devon crooked his finger. “Thank you,” she stuttered as a flush crept up her cheeks. Jason looked at her face and then at Devon’s. His gaze dropped to the table and she fought to hold still. Every time she moved on Devon’s finger she felt a delicious tension. It was one that wouldn’t be relieved. But just in case, she held still so she wouldn’t embarrass herself further. “You’re welcome.” Jason leaned down and picked up a piece of shrimp. “I’m glad to see Devon is making your stay here enjoyable.” “Ye -- es,” she moaned when Devon pulled his finger out and rammed two deep in her core. Jason dipped the shrimp into one of the sauces and twirled it. “You know one of the things I really love about shrimp?” “Mmm?” She tried to keep a straight face when Devon scissored his fingers. “How plump and juicy they are. Succulent and exotic.” He bit off part of the shrimp and chewed on it. Her pussy tightened as he chewed on the morsel and swallowed it. Instead of finishing it, he offered it to her. She wanted to look at Devon to see how he was reacting to this, but all she could focus on was Jason. She opened her mouth as he slid the rest of the shrimp between her lips. He stared at her with an intensity that made her squirm. Then he looked at his finger and smiled. “You missed some of the sauce.”

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She gasped and opened her mouth to say something, but Jason pressed his finger between her lips. She closed her eyes and licked his finger, sucking the digit into her mouth and running her tongue along it, licking off all the sauce. “Oh, how I envy you, Devon.” Jason’s voice was low and husky, sending her right into imagining he was in bed with her. Her womb clenched, and her muscles spasmed around Devon’s finger. Jason’s cell phone chirped. He frowned and moved away from her as he pulled it out of his pocket. He glanced at the caller ID and frowned again. “I need to take this call. Enjoy your dinner. Maybe I’ll get a chance to talk to the two of you later.” “Later, Jay.” Devon’s voice sounded weird, and Kariana turned to him as Jason walked away. “Now we really need to talk.” “I…I don’t understand.” “I believe you.” Devon sighed.

How fucking unlucky could he be that the first woman he couldn’t pleasure had the hots for his boss? As if that wasn’t bad enough, he genuinely liked her. When Damien had first approached him about seducing a guest off the clock, he’d agreed because he owed the man. Once he’d laid eyes on Kariana, he’d known he wouldn’t give up until he’d given her as many orgasms as she could handle. Even though he’d released his incubus powers on her in the airport, jeep, hotel lobby, and then pushed as much desire as he could at her in the elevator, her response to Jason in the hallway was a surprise. Kariana seemed confused by her lust and unending hunger, but had embraced him eagerly enough. That she hadn’t orgasmed was something he still didn’t have an answer for. Perhaps he’d used too much of his power as Jason had suggested. Or maybe not enough.

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After witnessing her unashamed flirting with Jason in the hallway, and then the shrimp scene at dinner, he was more confused than ever. She’d been closer to orgasm with Jason there than without him. Was she into exhibitionism and didn’t know it? Jason seemed to have an idea of what was going on. As soon as Kariana had gone to the bathroom, the god had appeared at his table and questioned him about Kari. No, he’d grilled him. The way the other patrons stared at Kariana as she walked to the bathroom and when they’d entered the restaurant hadn’t gone unnoticed by him either. “She exudes sex appeal.” Jason sat for a moment and glanced in the direction of the bathroom. “Neither you, nor I, nor any male in this room is exempt from her sexual pull. I’m not sure what it is, although I have a suspicion she’s not an ordinary human.” “I found her first.” “Actually, I did. At the airport. But then I was called back here for an emergency before I could approach her.” Devon had growled and fisted his hands under the table to control his jealousy. “I know you’re jealous. The waiters are afraid of you, you know. I’ve never seen you this way with a woman you’ve just met.” He’d glared at Jason. “Why not? You want her too, and you aren’t above using your status and position to take her from me.” “If what I suspect is true, then you never stood a chance.” “What do you suspect?” “Not now. She’s on her way back. Besides, I promised you another chance to pleasure her before I stepped in.” “I won’t need your assistance.” “You’ll call for me before the night is over. Good luck, Devon.”

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Jason had vanished before Kariana returned to the table, and Devon tried to hide his confused feelings. Kariana needed something he could give her, if only he could figure out what was holding her back.

***** Kariana winced when Devon shut the door with more force than needed. She knew he was upset about the episode with Jason, but this was ridiculous. “Before you start on me, what was I supposed to do? Spit the shrimp out? Refuse to lick his finger?” “No. But I was a little surprised to see how enthusiastically you went about sucking and licking on his finger like it was a lollipop. Or a cock.” “You know, we only met today. I’ve already acted out of character by sleeping with you so soon. I’ve made it worse by letting you think we were a couple.” “Couple? You think that I think we’re a couple?” Devon might have looked incredulous, but she knew he faked it. He wouldn’t walk away from her until he gave her an orgasm. But he hadn’t succeeded earlier, so why would he succeed this time? “You know, Devon, you’ve been acting possessive all night. Am I a challenge that you will keep at until you can defeat? Keep fucking Kariana until she orgasms, and then we can find another sexually challenged woman?” Kariana threw her purse down on the counter and bent over, looking for something to drink in the small fridge. “I want a chance to make you orgasm. Is that too much to ask?” “Actually, it is. Especially when you growl at every other man who comes near me.” “I like you. Sure, we’ve only known each other a short while, but I really do like you. You were willing to have sex with me again until Jason showed up.” “This has nothing to do with your friend, so stop shoving him in my face. He fed me a shrimp and you got all bajiggity. Not my fault. It’s yours. This is all about your bossy possessiveness.”

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Devon growled and pinned her against the counter when she stood up. “Admit it, Kariana. For some reason there is a strong connection between us. I’ve been around long enough to know not to deny it. You, on the other hand…you can be forgiven for your ignorance.” “Ignorance!” She gasped and opened her mouth to tell him exactly what she thought of his reasoning when he took possession of her mouth. Passion and desire consumed her as he deepened the kiss and pressed her into the counter. Even as the thought to protest formed, she dismissed it. She might have denied wanting him, but she did desire him. Almost as much as she wanted Jason. If it made her a slut, so be it. She’d never been so horny in all her life. This was a once in a lifetime chance, and she was going to take it. Okay, maybe this was the second chance with him, but if she didn’t orgasm this time he was liable to get frustrated or run out of time and move on to his next client. Next client. She stiffened. Devon ended the kiss, rested his forehead against hers, and exhaled a shaky breath. “So what do you say? Do you still want me to leave?” “No.” Kariana stared into his blue green eyes, still amazed they really were natural. Even if he was an escort, he treated her more like a love interest than a customer. And he was starting to grow on her, possessive asshole part and all. He scooped her up in his arms and carried her into the bedroom. When he reached the bed, he slowly slid her down his body. She knew what was to come. He’d pleasure her as much as he could, he’d try to get her to orgasm, and he would fail. Again. “You’re tense again.” “I know. It’s just that I don’t want to disappoint you. Again. It’s not your fault. You’re a sexy, virile man. We’ve been over this, Devon. I won’t come.” “That’s because you’re so focused on wanting to. You want it so bad you can taste it, right?”

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Kariana nodded. They were beyond lies and sparing feelings at this point. “Let it go. I’m going to make love to you, Kariana. I’m going to make you forget how much you want the orgasm and think only about how much you want my hands and lips on you.” A shiver raced up her spine at his husky words. Damn, he’s good. Then he kissed her again, his mouth moving over hers impatiently. As he explored her mouth, his hands roamed over her, dragging the dress up to her waist. He rubbed his palms against her underwear. “Do you want to keep the dress to wear again, or shall I tear it off you?” “Wear it again.” She giggled, nerves fluttering in her stomach as he stared at her as if he was going to devour her. Kariana giggled louder when she realized that was close to the truth. “You’re nervous.” Devon slid his hands up her arms. “Don’t be. Do you remember what it was like earlier?”

Boy do I ! Kariana struggled with her dress. His mouth had set her body aflame, and his hands had been like magic as he’d first massaged, then made love to her with them. Memories made her stumble, and Devon caught her. He growled and grabbed on to her dress. “No!” She gasped when she realized his intent. She tried to pull away and only succeeded in helping him rip the dress. Devon grinned and finished ripping it off her. Not wanting to lose her underwear, she quickly removed it and stood there naked and panting, waiting. “Now lie down and spread your legs wide.” Kariana swallowed, her pussy quivering with excitement. Nerves made her hesitate. Apparently too long, because he closed the distance between them and kissed her again. He forced her back to the bed. All her senses and thoughts were focused on his kiss and talented mouth. She didn’t realize what he was doing until she tumbled onto the bed.

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“Move back so all your gorgeous body is on the bed.” When she did, he grinned and began to tear her dress into strips. “What are you doing?” Her heart hammered in her chest. “Raise your arms over your head, and keep them there. I’ll stop if you don’t keep them raised.” “Devon?” “I’m going tie you to the bedposts.” She gasped and went to sit up, but he put a hand on her thigh as he shook his head. “I won’t hurt you. I’m going to tie you, but if you just give one tug on the binds, you’ll be free. Okay? They aren’t there to really keep you, but to get your mind on other things. Maybe if you are at my mercy and not responsible for your actions or reactions, we can tease an orgasm out of you.” She hesitated, but then he slid his hands up her legs and slipped his finger in her core. Kariana couldn’t get her arms up fast enough. “Good. Good girl.” Kariana held her breath as he tied her to the bed with the pieces of the dress, worried she was going to end up at the mercy of a sex-crazed madman, but he remained true to his word. The binds were loose enough around her ankles and wrists that she could probably wriggle free in under ten seconds. Relief coursed through her, and she relaxed. Until he slid his hands up the insides of her legs and crawled between them. She fisted her hands around the strips of her dress, her body trembling in anticipation. Lust spiraled in her stomach, threatening to consume her. One minute she’d been studying the play of his muscles, and the next she was so overcome with need that she couldn’t breathe. Something was wrong with her, but she didn’t care what it was.

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“That’s right, beautiful. You enjoyed this last time, didn’t you? You like it when I fuck you with my tongue and fingers. When I lick up your sweet juices and suck on your swollen clit.” Kariana moaned and arched on the bed, his words alone making her so horny she couldn’t see straight. “Just do it!” Devon chuckled as he lowered his mouth and rubbed his lips against her mons. He didn’t go any further than that, just repeated the caress again and again until she tried to thrust up into him. With her feet restrained, she didn’t have much room to get leverage, so she was at his mercy. “Please, Devon, please!” “Yes, beautiful. I will please you. Over and over and over again.” He dragged his tongue over her, dipping into her folds before moving up to circle her clit. “God, yes.” Devon slipped one finger into her and continued to tease her clit with his mouth and tongue. He worked her into a frenzy, and then added another finger to the first. “Please,” she pleaded, turning her head from side to side as the pleasure built and built. She was so close to an orgasm, but one still proved elusive. Over and over he took her to the edge and back again. Several times she felt as if she was about to explode, but still nothing happened. Frustrated and angry, Kariana began to struggle and thrash underneath him. “Just fuck me already!” “No. Not yet. First you must give me something.” “I want to, but I can’t.” Kariana turned her head to the side to hide her tears of frustration, and noticed someone standing in the doorway. She gasped and tensed, pulling at her binds. How had he gotten into her room? Had Devon tricked her?

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Then the shadow entered the room, and she tensed even more, but not in fear. Jason stood there, staring at the two of them, his gaze locked on her pussy as Devon ate at her. Oh,

sweet heaven. Kariana licked her lips and stared at him hungrily, eating him up with her eyes. She’d give anything to have him between her legs. Even her soul. His white dress shirt was halfway unbuttoned, and revealed glimpses of his tanned chest where the candlelight landed on him just right. “Mmm, that’s it, beautiful. Come for me.” With a gasp, she continued to stare at Jason. Shivers raced up her spine and she moaned, trying to open her legs wider. Was she going to orgasm? Had she been into exhibitionism and just didn’t realize it? Kariana looked down at Devon, watching as he sucked on her clit, and the sensations faded. No! Not again ! Gasping, her fingers digging into the binds in desperation, she looked over at Jason and felt an orgasm starting to build again. The pain of getting so close and not flying over the edge was going to drive her insane. She knew it. She was already more than halfway there. Why did just looking at Jason make her feel more than Devon working his magical mouth and skillful fingers on and inside her did? She should be embarrassed they were being watched, not turned on beyond belief. Jason walked toward them until he reached the bed. He put his hand on Devon’s shoulder. “I think I know what the problem is.” Devon stopped licking at her only long enough to ask a question. “What’s that?” “She’s got a special and rare heritage. It’s so diluted you can’t tell by looking at her, but nonetheless, it’s there.” “Are you sure? This isn’t a trick?” “You know I’m right, man. You’re one of my best. Surely you know this isn’t your fault.”

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“You mean…” “Yep. She’s Ilian.” “But that species was wiped from the face of the earth years ago.” “Personally, I think that’s a rumor Zeus made up to protect them when those jealous gods went on a rampage trying to kill every Ilian they could find.” “Then I could do this all night and still nothing?” “Nada.” “Hello! Woman on the edge of an orgasm. Either finish it, Devon, or let Jason take over.” Jason’s eyes darkened, and his smile took on an evil quality that should have scared her, but didn’t. She wanted him enough to let him do what he wanted to her. He put his hand on her thigh, and she flinched as a spark of electricity shot through her body at the speed of light. “But then that makes you…” “Yup.” Jason sighed. “I wasn’t ready for this, but you can’t fight the fates. Move and let the expert take over.” Devon looked up at Kariana. He nuzzled her pussy for a moment, then started to pull away. “I think in this case, he’s right. There’s something holding you back. A reason beyond your control that keeps you from orgasming. I think Jason’s the one you need right now.” As he pulled away it sounded like he said, “Lucky bastard.” “Just like that?” She stared at Devon. “What do you mean?” He hesitated, his finger still inside her. “You’re just going to let your friend try to make me orgasm? You’re going to step back and watch?”

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“Step back and watch?” Devon looked at Jason and they both laughed. “I don’t think so. I’m going to help him give you an orgasm. Unless you mind? Can I stay?” “Yes, please.” She whimpered when he pulled out his finger and licked it. Devon grinned and slid up the bed next to her. He cupped her breasts and leaned down to tease one nipple with his tongue. Kariana moaned and looked up at Jason. “Are you ready?” he asked as he caressed her thigh. “Yes,” she answered, breathless. “Please.” “Good.” Jason’s smile sent a shiver through her. Devon tugged on her nipple with his teeth, bringing her attention back to him. Two men on her at once. Kariana sighed and closed her eyes. She’d dreamed of this. Hell, she’d dreamed of three men on her at once too. Courtesy of all those erotic romance novels she’d read over the years. Instead of discovering a female secret on orgasms, she’d found a way to escape from the real world. When she couldn’t have her own orgasms, she read about other women’s experiences. Warm hands moved back and forth on her thighs as Jason kneeled between her legs. As before when he’d touched her, little bursts of electricity sparked and rushed through her body, making all her nerve endings tingle. Again she tugged on the binds and didn’t get free. A moment’s panic hit, then she realized she held the material tight in her grip. Then she stopped thinking when Jason blew on her saturated pussy. Between Devon’s attention and her desire for this, she was soaking wet. Kariana looked down at Jason. He grinned up at her as he rubbed his thumbs over her slit. She moaned, then bit her lip and whimpered as he spread her open and licked her from top to bottom. “Jason!” She gasped and arched as much as she could, trying to press against his face.

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He repeated the action until her entire body hummed in response. A tingling in her toes spread to her legs and the rest of her body. Devon bit her nipple, then sucked on it and soothed the slight pain with his tongue. Kariana wriggled under them, needing more. As soon as Jason touched her clit, she shattered, screaming as sensations strange and powerful rushed through her. “Oh God!” she cried out and yanked at her binds again. Instead of stopping, the sensations went on and on as Jason sucked on her clit and Devon pinched her nipples. “Oh dear God!” “Actually, he’s only a minor deity.” Devon chuckled against her breast. She wanted to answer, to tell him now wasn’t the time for jokes, but her body continued to spasm as Jason slipped several fingers in her sheath. He fucked her hard and fast with his fingers and continued to suck on her clit. Kariana moved her head back and forth. The orgasm went on and on. Knowing what she’d been missing out on all these years had her pressing against Jason’s face and hand, trying to prolong the wonderful feelings. Her body trembled, her cream coated Jason’s fingers and face, and still he continued. Devon switched his attention to her other breast, tormenting that nipple the same as the first. “Geesh! Boys!” Kariana shook as her too-sensitive clit and nipples overwhelmed her. “Shit! Stop!” By a miracle, they listened, both men hesitating and looking up at her expectantly. When she caught her breath, she sighed and stared at both of them, finally locking her gaze on Jason. “I can’t believe it.” “Believe it, beautiful. Jason knows his stuff. He was dead on right about you.” Kariana laughed breathlessly. “I’ll admit he did know exactly what to do. I can’t believe how wonderful that felt.”

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“Would you like more?” Jason cocked his eyebrow and stared at her with an intense heat. “God, yes.” Both men laughed, and she blushed. “I mean, please?” “Devon, would you like to trade spots with me?” “Hell, yeah. I love eating her pussy.” He froze and looked at Jason quickly. “If you don’t mind, that is.” “I offered, didn’t I, incubus?” “Thank you, Jason.” Kariana snorted. What was with the Zeus, minor deity, and incubus references, anyway? Well, with a hotel called Ambrosia on an island named Olympia, they probably were just staying in character. Did it matter? They could spout religion and politics if they gave her another orgasm. The men quickly switched positions. Devon buried his face in her pussy once more, and Jason paid homage to each of her breasts. While they’d taken their time and worked her to an orgasm gently last time, this time they worked her hard and fast. Devon plunged his fingers into her pussy while he sucked on her clit. Jason sucked on her nipples and squeezed her breasts roughly. This time, her orgasm washed over her before she even realized it was building up. Screaming, she jerked on her binds again. They came loose as she fell apart. Kariana brought her hands down and fisted them in Jason’s black hair as she tugged his face up. She kissed him hungrily, trying to show her appreciation, but when he responded, heat filled her body again. Her toes curled as Jason deepened the kiss and took control, plundering her mouth and claiming it for his own. When Devon slipped his fingers out of her and licked her one last time, she pulled away from Jason and looked at him. “You just needed Jason in order to orgasm. I think I’ll go and leave you two alone.” Devon’s smile was small and sad as he pushed away from the bed and turned around.

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“Wait! I don’t understand. You don’t have to leave.” “Yes, I do.” He looked back at them with a smile. “You two deserve the rest of the night alone. Jason has a lot to fill you in on, apparently. But I will be back tomorrow to take you on that tour I promised you.” “Only if I get to tag along,” Jason said, his voice husky and very arousing. “I know exactly what you’re thinking, Devon. Even if you weren’t an incubus I’d know what was on your mind. She’s quite the prize, isn’t she?” “But she’s your prize.” “Hello! Mr. Incubus and Mr. Minor Deity, I’m still here. See?” she asked as she waved her hand at them. “Save the act for other people, I don’t need it.” Both men laughed, but Devon answered. “I’ll be back at daybreak for our trip, and I plan on having my way with you again. In fact, I want to have you as many times as I can have you before you leave the island.” She looked back and forth between Devon and Jason. “You guys don’t mind sharing?” “He got to make love to you first,” Jason said as he shrugged his shoulders. “Yeah, but you made her orgasm.” “Guess it’s a tie.” Kariana licked her lips. “You’ll both have to continue to pleasure me until my trip is over. I have a lifetime of orgasms to catch up on.” “Trust me, love. I’m going to make sure you are more than satisfied.” Devon laughed at Jason’s words. “If you thought I had incredible stamina, you wait until you see Jason. I’m a babe compared to him.” Jason grinned and threw a pillow at Devon. “Get out of here if you’re going. I’ve got a woman to make love to.” Kariana squirmed under him until he looked at her again. “If I’d known this was how you treated your guests, I’d have come here a lot sooner. And packed a lot fewer clothes. I have a feeling I’ll be missing a lot of meals.”

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“Are you hungry?” His face immediately turned contrite. “I’ll be more than happy to order room service.” “Yeah, I’m hungry. I want another orgasm.” Jason laughed and shook his head. “You’re insatiable, woman.” “I have years to catch up on, and you said you’d be willing to help.” “That I did.” He crawled on top of her and pinned her between his legs as he untied the material from her wrists. “Mmm. Hurry up already.” “If you don’t show some patience, I’ll retie you to the bed and make sure you can’t get loose this time.” Her breath caught in her throat and her pussy clenched. “But then you could have your wicked way with me.” “Exactly.” Liquid dripped down her thighs and the crack of her ass as she wriggled against Jason. “I don’t care how you do me, Jason. Just do me.” “As you wish,” he said with a wink. He tossed the material aside and climbed off the bed. She whimpered at the loss of contact. He didn’t abandon her, though. Jason took off his clothes so fast she missed the actual act, and he stood before her, gloriously naked. He was such a feast for her eyes she didn’t know where to focus her attention. His chest was smooth, hairless, and well-defined. Not six-pack, but eight-pack abs glistened from a fine sheen of sweat and she grinned, knowing he’d worked it up from pleasuring her. Biceps firm and strong left no doubt that he could carry her as easily as Devon had. God, had she lucked out with this trip. “Finished?” he asked with a cocky grin.

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“Nope.” The tilt of his grin made her eyes go lower and focus on the part of him that would be hopefully giving her another orgasm. His cock was long and thick. Huge. Closing her eyes, she pictured him ramming that mouthwatering cock into her over and over, fast and hard. Panting, she opened her eyes and licked her lips. She wanted to taste him. She scrambled up and crawled on her hands and knees to the end of the bed. “I want to fuck you with my mouth.” Jason groaned and tilted his head back. Kariana stared at his hard, muscular thighs and big, luscious cock, mere inches from her. “Can I?” she asked, arms outstretched. “Please.” He licked his lips and stared down at her, his blue eyes making her heart race all over again. He aroused her like no other. She could almost orgasm from just listening to his voice. Kariana scrambled off the bed and kneeled before him. She tentatively stroked his hard penis, wrapping her hand around him and slowly moving up, and then down. He moaned and grabbed onto her head, fisting his hands in her hair. “You made me orgasm several times, all without getting to come. How long can you last, Jason?” He moaned when she drew him into her mouth. She licked around the tip of his cock and teased his slit, tasting his precum. It was sweet and addicting. What did he eat to taste so good? She greedily licked him again. She fondled his balls and slid her other hand up and down his length. Working him with her hands and mouth, she tried to bring him to a quick orgasm. She wanted to taste more of his sweet essence. And she wanted him to explode the way she had earlier. Sounds of pleasure tore from his throat as she worked him faster and sucked harder. She felt his balls tighten, and she took him in even deeper.

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“Damn, love.” Jason’s hands tightened painfully on her head as he bucked his hips and thrust deeper into her mouth. Kariana moaned around his shaft, eliciting an answering moan from him as he shivered and came in her mouth. She swallowed every last bit of his sweet cum while he gasped and tried to pull back. She released him for a second. “I’m not done yet.” Then she sucked him into her mouth, cleaning up every last drop. When she was done, Kariana leaned back on her hands, breaking his hold on her. She grinned up at him, watching his face as he struggled to regain his composure. What did she look like in the throes of an orgasm? Suddenly she was lifted off her feet. Kariana squealed in surprise as Jason carried her to the bed and pressed her into it, crawling over her. He grabbed her legs and spread them, and pressed them toward her. When he entered her in one quick thrust, she felt it all the way to the base of her skull. How was he still hard, and when had he put on the condom? She hadn’t seen him put it on, but she could tell he wore one. The thin barrier made her hunger for him without the protection, but even though she’d become insatiable, she wasn’t stupid. Jason started slow, but increased his pace. Kariana moaned and lifted her hips, rising to meet him as he pounded into her. The tingling started at her toes again, but this time it spread like wildfire. She lingered on the edge of the orgasm for at least a minute, trying desperately to thrust up into him. Then Jason shifted and rammed into her, sending her over the edge again. Screaming, she dug her nails into his shoulders as her body convulsed. Eyes closed, she lay there enjoying the diminishing sensation as her pussy continued to quiver in aftershocks. Jason pulled out and she whimpered, shivering until he lay on his side and scooped her into his arms. He kissed her forehead and whispered, “Good night, love. Sleep well. Tomorrow will be a long day.”

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She murmured and hoped he knew it was in agreement. She was too tired to even open her eyes, so she snuggled closer and drifted into sleep. The last thing she heard was, “I can’t believe I found you at long last.”

Jason stared down at Kariana as she fell into a deep sleep. There was no doubt about it. She was Ilian, and she was his. Ilians could only orgasm with their soul mates. Ilians weren’t supposed to exist, but then neither was he, according to many beliefs. The main question was where had she come from. He also wanted to know why she didn’t know what she was and the reason she couldn’t orgasm. She was descended from the gods and was more than a normal human. It also explained why the men in the hotel couldn’t keep their eyes off her. Ilians were similar to sirens in the respect that they could lure men to their deaths if they desired. An unmated Ilian in heat was like a horny cat looking for a tomcat. She would drive any man she met insane with desire. Once he claimed her, the desire other males had for her would diminish, but it would never fade. But then women would always desire him to an extent also. A sudden thought caused a pang in his chest. He understood all this, but she didn’t. He would have his work cut out trying to explain who and what she was without her thinking he was insane. There weren’t as many humans who were open to the idea of gods, goddesses, and other paranormal creatures as one would think. There was also the risk he couldn’t convince her they were meant to be together. If she refused him, she’d never have another orgasm, and neither of them would be able to find anyone who could come close to making them feel whole. She was his soul mate -- his other half. But convincing her would be difficult.

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Chapter Four

Devon smiled when Jason opened Kariana’s door. Though he’d had hopes for himself with her, he couldn’t deny the truth of Jason’s discovery. Kariana deserved to be with the man who could bring her to orgasm. Jason would treat her right, but it still seemed unfair that Devon had found such a good catch, and then lost her. “Come in, Devon.” “Are you sure?” Devon knew he’d be much more possessive of Kari if she were his. Jason didn’t seem to mind, and while it was a blessing, Devon wondered why. “Kariana likes you. You like her. You helped me realize who and what she was.” Jason’s smile widened. “And like the hungry Ilian she is, she has dreams of ménages. I know I can keep her sated by myself, but until she is ready to accept I’m her soul mate, I want to give her as much satisfaction of her fantasies as I can before we commit to each other.” “I don’t know if I would be as willing to share as you are.” “We both know the score. Besides, no matter how hard you tried, you’d never give her an orgasm, so I won’t let it bother me that she likes you.” “I still don’t understand why they can only orgasm with their soul mates.”

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“It’s a balance. They stir sexual desire in the opposite sex. Unchecked, they could wreak havoc on relationships and lives. It is only right that something keeps them from abusing their power.” “When you put it that way…” “Now let’s get in there and wake up my love.” Devon grinned and followed Jason into the bedroom.

Kariana moaned and stretched, then froze as she realized there was a head buried between her legs. “I was hoping you’d not keep me waiting too long, beautiful.” Her eyes flew open, and Kariana glanced down at Devon’s handsome face as he grinned up at her. Her next thought was of Jason, but when she looked over at him, he was leaning on his elbow and smiling. “Oh, hell.” “Heaven,” Devon corrected as he licked her slit. “Olympia,” Jason added. Kariana moaned and wriggled. Jason cupped her cheek and gazed into her eyes. “I didn’t think this would happen, and even when I first laid eyes on you at the airport I didn’t believe it. But now, lying here with you beside me, I can’t deny it.” Closing her eyes, she tried to break the hypnotic spell. If he said he loved her, she’d jump out of this bed and run far, far away. Quickly, she opened her eyes and covered his mouth with her hand. “Don’t say anything you’ll regret. You don’t need to flatter me or compliment me. Well, compliment me all you want. Flatter away, but don’t pretend this is more than a

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vacation fling. I know you’re both escorts hell-bent on pleasing me. Trust me, I appreciate it.” Jason licked her hand. Kariana shrieked and pulled her hand away as she stared at him, breathless. “Anything I say to you, I mean.” Kariana snorted. “I don’t doubt you mean it in the heat of the moment. I just want you to know I don’t want lies. I’m a grown woman. I know the score. I chose to come here, didn’t I? Neither of you forced me into this bed.” “You only wanted your elusive orgasm.” “Yes,” she cried out as Devon sucked on her clit and slipped two fingers in her core. Jason cupped her jaw and tilted her head. He traced his tongue over the rim of her ear. Kariana shivered and grabbed on to his biceps. “We’re going to make love to you until you can’t think anymore.” “Until she can’t talk anymore,” Devon added and licked along her folds as he twisted his fingers. Kariana moaned, enjoying the sound of both their ideas. They were going to kill her with pleasure. And she wasn’t about to complain. “Something different this time?” Devon grinned at Jason. Jason nodded. “Yes, I think so.” He tugged her up and pushed her onto her hands and knees. Excitement filled her. Even her fantasies couldn’t compare to these two men loving her at the same time. Unless she was mistaken, she was about to have both of them fill her at once. “Devon gets your luscious mouth, Kariana. I want him to experience the pleasure you gave me last night. I’m going to take you from behind.”

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Kariana nodded and leaned forward. Jason situated himself behind her and pressed his cock against her. She wondered how many condoms he’d brought, and then stopped wondering when Devon presented her with his cock. He lay flat on his back with his cock right under her mouth. Kariana grinned at him. He winked, making her giggle. As soon as Jason pushed the tip of his cock inside her, she stopped giggling and moaned. Devon wrapped a hand around his cock, reminding her what she was supposed to be doing. “Sorry,” she gasped and lowered her head so she could draw him into her mouth. Devon moved his hips, pressing deeper in her mouth, and then moving away so she could catch her breath. Getting her breath was almost impossible the way Jason made love to her. He slid his cock in and out of her with such expertise there was no way she’d last much longer. She sucked on Devon’s cock and stroked him with one hand as she leaned on his stomach. Jason continued to thrust into her, but this time he leaned against her and slid his hand around her waist. He stroked her clit, rubbing against the sensitive nub with his thumb. “Mmm,” she moaned around Devon’s cock, wringing a low, pleasure-filled sound from him. When she thought she couldn’t take more, Devon reached out and cupped her breast. He massaged it, and then pinched her nipple. Shivering, she moaned around his cock again and drew him in even deeper, sucking harder. Jason increased the speed of his thrusts until she writhed under him, moaning and gasping around Devon’s cock as her orgasm overtook her. Before she could catch her breath, Devon groaned and slid his fingers in her hair. His hand tightened and pulled her down on his cock as he thrust up into her mouth. His cum wasn’t as sweet as Jason’s, but it still tasted better than that of any other man she’d ever been with. She really needed to know how they

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made their cum taste so delicious. Jason’s groan, and the way he reached even deeper inside, let her know he’d come too. With a sigh, she rested her head on Devon’s stomach.

“I’ve never been more pampered in my life.” Kariana sighed and leaned back on a large pillow. The men had piled pillows on a blanket on the floor and hand-fed her lunch. Not only had she never tasted such delicious food, but the men had been most inventive in feeding her. Right now she was ready for some action. The men had worked her up to a feverish pitch with their hands, mouths, hell, their entire bodies, as they’d fed her. Her body quivered and desire coated her thighs. Soon one of them would satisfy her. She was sure they couldn’t hold out much longer. When a knock on the door came, it startled her out of a delicious daydream where Devon and Jason both took her at the same time, one in her ass, the other in her soaking wet sex. “Are either of you expecting someone?” “No.” Jason frowned at Devon. Jason handed Kariana her robe. Both men followed her to the door. Curious, she opened it and found herself face to bare-naked chest with another gorgeous hunk. This one was blond, tanned, and built like Adonis. The men had already brought her to a needy state of arousal. Staring at this nearly naked male didn’t help. Kariana moaned at the mental image of herself surrounded by the dark-haired Jason, the redheaded Devon, and this blond god. Could she handle three men at once? “You must be Kariana?” The blond god stepped forward. “Yes. What do you want?” Jason wrapped his arm around her and smiled at the visitor.

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“My name is Blake. Your friend Talya sent you a message.” He held out an envelope with the seal of the hotel on the back. Kariana took a deep breath as she accepted the envelope. The heady scent of the ocean and tropical flowers mixed with the masculine scents of her companions. She’d been wet since she’d stepped on this island, so why should now be any different? She looked down at the envelope. Was there a problem already? What would cause her to contact the hotel? Kariana tore open the envelope and unfolded the thick parchment paper. She traced her finger over the delicate ivy border as she read.

Dear Kariana, I know you won’t embrace this vacation in the spirit in which it is meant to be taken. I’ve gone ahead and purchased you a special package. I selected Blake to be the one to give it to you. Please allow him to come in your room and explain what the package is and how to use it. Talya P.S. Don’t even think about saying no. They don’t give refunds on these kinds of packages. Kariana looked up at Blake and smiled. “I have no idea what this package is, but I guess I can’t refuse.” She stepped back and waited for Blake to enter before she closed the door behind him. He looked at Devon and Jason with a curious frown. “What are the two of you doing here? I thought Kariana just arrived.” “She arrived yesterday. I was lucky enough to escort her back here.” Devon smiled at Blake and nodded at Kariana. “You just wanted to get in my pants.” “There is that too,” Devon said and chuckled.

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Blake cleared his throat and Kariana blushed. “Sorry. I can be blunt. Well, most of the time I’m blunt.” “That’s fine. We’re used to many different types of women.” Blake turned to Jason. “It’s a surprise to see you here. I thought the bigwigs didn’t trouble themselves with the guests.” Jason pulled Kariana closer against him. “Believe me, Kariana is no trouble at all.” His husky voice sent a shiver up her spine, and she melted against him remembering all the delightful things he’d done to her today and last night. “Which package?” Jason asked, voice rough with an emotion she couldn’t interpret. “Deluxe. Apparently Talya spares no expense where her best friend is concerned.” “What package? Care to tell me about it? And why don’t I see it?” Kariana looked pointedly at his hands. Devon cleared his throat and looked at Jason. “Guess I should go now.” “No!” The exclamation slipped out before Kariana could stop it. All the men turned to look at her as one. “Well, we weren’t finished, were we?” She tilted her head toward their picnic spot, a nervous giggle escaping. “Don’t make me say it out loud in front of him.” “I don’t think you understand.” Devon looked uncomfortable as he looked at Jason. “It appears your friend Talya bought the services of Blake. And since she spared no expense, that means he is at your disposal for the afternoon. Or at least the next four hours.” Kariana gasped and tried to step back. “You’re a…a…” “I allow ladies the pleasure of paying me for services rendered. I am clean and have regular checkups with the physicians. I can show you my medical record if you want.” “Um. No. That’s okay. I already know the score.” She looked at Devon and then back at Blake. “The guys know you, so I believe you’re on the up and up. I’m just shocked. I can’t believe Talya knew about these services or that she hired you for me.”

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“I think your friend wanted to make sure you found a cure for the reason you came here.” Devon shared another look with Jason and then pulled Blake to the side. They talked quietly for a minute. Blake looked back and forth between her and Jason, and then whispered with Devon again. “I feel like we’re intruding.” She looked up at Jason. Jason looked down at her. “I think Blake and Devon are debating if Blake should stay or leave. I take it Talya knew you had never reached an orgasm before?” “She is my best friend.” Kariana sighed. Blake was hot. In fact, if she’d not already been with Devon and Jason she’d have definitely been eager for him. Wait. When she’d answered the door she’d been ready for a threesome. So what was stopping her from asking Jason and Devon if they were interested? It was one of her fantasies, and Blake was here and at her command for the next four hours. It was their whispers and Jason’s insistence of using loving words and gestures with her that made her hesitate instead of suggesting what she really wanted. She didn’t want to hurt Jason or Devon -- especially Jason. Devon might be attractive and a talented lover, but hands down, Jason was the one she wanted for the rest of her vacation. As long as he wanted to share her with Devon, that was cool too. Ménages were definitely high on her list of fun things to do, especially after such a pleasurable morning with both men. Jason leaned down and cupped her chin. Kariana stared into his mesmerizing eyes. “You already asked Devon to stay. Do you want me to go?” “No.” Her protest came out breathy as her heart stuttered under the heat of his gaze. If she could melt into a puddle right here and now, she would. Jason kissed her. Tenderly at first, then with passion when she responded by pressing closer and opening her mouth under his. She would never get enough of this man. Never. His hands moved down and cupped her ass, tugging her tight against him.

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When two warm bodies pressed against her sides, she jumped, but Jason held her tight, keeping her from breaking the kiss as he deepened it. Her insides rolled like she was on a roller coaster ride. She was giddy and nauseated, excited and scared, horny and nervous. All of them, all at once. And the touch of all the men on her at once sent her mind into shutdown mode. All she could do was feel. Feel as Jason molded her body to his. Feel as Devon cupped one hand in her hair and nibbled on her neck. And feel as Blake nibbled on the other side of her neck and ran his hand up and down her side, brushing against the outside of her breast. With a gasp, she broke the kiss and stared up at Jason. “Can you handle all of us?” He grinned, his eyes twinkling. “You don’t think I can.” Kariana frowned and stepped back, pulling away from all of them. “Well, we’re quite a lot to handle separately. Together…” Jason left the rest of the sentence unsaid as he shrugged. Kariana snorted and shook her head. “Men. You’re all alike. So egotistical. I can handle all three of you. All at once even.” “Good.” Jason stepped forward. “Wait!” She held up a hand as all three men looked at her with hunger. “How do we do this? I mean, which of you will do what?” “Nervous?” Jason’s taunt stirred her into action. Kariana gripped her robe in her hands and yanked it off. She tossed it to the floor and put her hands on her hips. “No.” “Good.” They advanced on her as one, mouths latching onto her mouth and each breast. Hands on her ass, pussy, breasts, and stomach as the men caressed her. She closed her eyes as Jason

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abandoned her mouth and kissed his way to her ear. Someone dropped to his knees and buried his head between her thighs. Jason moved behind her, supporting her. Kariana opened her eyes and looked down. Jason nibbled on her neck as Devon fondled her breasts, drawing one turgid peak between his lips and teasing it with his tongue. Blake knelt on the floor, his hands spreading her open as he rubbed his nose over her mons. He inhaled deeply and sighed loudly. “She smells divine. You guys already had some fun this morning, huh?” Another nervous giggle escaped, but before she could close her legs, Blake brushed his mouth against her. Since the others had worn condoms, he’d taste nothing but her and maybe latex. “Wait until you taste her,” Devon whispered as he moved from one nipple to the other. When he bit on her gently and tugged on her nipple with his teeth, Kariana hissed and arched, leaning back into Jason. “I’ve got you, love.” She shivered as his breath tickled her ear. Blake kissed her intimately. His tongue flicked against her folds and dipped inside her before slipping up to tease her clit, then returned to lick along her sex. Her knees crumpled, and only Jason kept her from falling. Kariana widened her stance as her breasts heaved, her body trembling from the sexual onslaught. She reached up and fisted her hands in Jason’s hair as she arched her back, tilting her head toward him. Straining to catch his mouth with hers, she whimpered when Blake rubbed his thumbs along her folds. “No wonder neither of you wanted to leave.” She could barely make out Blake’s words as he feasted on her. “Responsive, delicious, open, accepting, and willing to try new things.” Kariana moaned and shifted. It was a good thing Jason held her up because her legs were as wobbly as gelatin.

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Blake paused and leaned back, looking up at her. “Talya left specific instructions for me. She said that it didn’t matter the cost, she wanted me to pleasure you until you had an orgasm. She paid for the whole afternoon because she wasn’t sure how long it would take.” Kariana drew in a deep breath and looked down at the gorgeous man on his knees before her. “It might take a while.” She gave him a shaky grin and winked at Devon. “God, I hope so.” Devon grinned back at her. “It will,” Jason said, his voice husky. “We’ll make sure it will.” The three men shared a laugh when Kariana groaned. She’d be tired and sore tonight, but a good sore. “What happens when I orgasm?” “You still have me for the entire afternoon.” Blake moved closer to her and returned his attention to her throbbing sex. “Of course, I didn’t expect to share you with anyone else, let alone another incubus and a --” “Enough talking, Blake. Why don’t you show Kariana why you’ve earned the spot of one of the top ten most desired men on the island?” Jason caressed the side of her neck as he spoke, sending shivers up her spine. “With pleasure.” Blake licked his lips, then attacked her pussy with a vengeance. He ate at her like there was no tomorrow. Each lick and suck brought her closer and closer to the edge. Jason held on to her shoulders, his hands sliding up and down her upper arms while Devon alternated between breasts. Her impending orgasm loomed, and she tensed in anticipation. “Shhh,” Jason whispered, brushing his lips over her carotid. “Shi -- oot!” Kariana screamed as her legs jerked, her body spasming as she came so hard she saw stars. Jason licked and sucked on her neck while Blake lapped up her juices eagerly. “Talya made it sound like getting you to orgasm would be nearly impossible.” “Yesterday it would have been. Just ask Devon.”

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“Devon?” Blake looked up at him and then at Kariana. “Really? So does she need more than one man to make her orgasm?” Devon shook his head. “She just needs Jason.” “Now that’s not true --” she began, but Devon interrupted. “Yes, it is. You know it’s true.” “Never had an orgasm and just needs Jason? Ilian, then?” Blake sat on his heels and licked his lips. “Yep.” Devon sighed and leaned back. “Lucky bastard.” “But I thought --” “Zeus made it up.” Kariana growled. “Would you guys drop the cryptic mystical act and get on with the pleasuring?” “Act?” Blake looked up at Jason. “Geeesh.” Kariana rolled her eyes and looked at Devon. “Maybe we should have gone on that tour after all. Unless you want to do something more than talk?” She glared down at Blake. “Impatient thing, ain’t she?” Blake slid his hands up to her waist. “Yes.” Jason grinned and scooped her up in his arms. “She also can’t stand. Why don’t we take this to the bedroom?” “Okay, first, I can walk. Second, you keep talking about Zeus and incubuses or incubi or whatever.” She waved her hand when Devon went to say something. He probably wanted to correct her on the plural of incubus, but she didn’t really care. “Ilian this, Ilian that. I know the score. You’re all escorts determined to give me orgasms. All the sex I can handle and then some. You really don’t need to continue the Olympia charade. Not in here. Not with me.”

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Jason dropped her on the bed and leaned over her as she bounced. He pinned her beneath him and narrowed his eyes. “Are you finished yet?” “I’m just getting started. There’s --” She didn’t get to say more. Jason captured her mouth with his, ending her tirade before it could begin. Closing her eyes, Kariana surrendered to the feelings he aroused in her. Desire tenfold what any other man made her feel, and even making love to him and knowing he was a little wacky didn’t dim her hunger. Fisting her hands in his hair, she held him in place and kissed him back with every bit of passion she could muster. She wanted him to need her as much as she needed him. She wanted him delirious with desire. When Jason pulled away, Kariana whimpered and tightened her hold on his hair. “Sorry, love. I’m not the only man here who wants to have you in his arms.” Her gaze flickered around the room, landing on each Devon and Blake briefly before returning to Jason. “How do you want to do this?” Jason grinned and rose up on his knees. He snapped his fingers, and the other two men crawled toward her completely naked. Where had their clothes gone? Then Devon and Blake each took a breast in hand and mouth while Jason buried his face in her pussy, and she didn’t care anymore. In a few minutes, Kariana lost all reasonable thought as the men assaulted all her senses at once. The heady, musky scent of sex and desire filled the room. Gorgeous, naked male flesh was everywhere she looked or touched. At no one time were there fewer than two men ravishing her. Her orgasms roared through her like tidal waves, leaving her somewhat sated, but still wanting more. It was like now that she’d experienced orgasms, she just couldn’t get enough of them.

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“More. I need more,” she panted. Jason produced a condom out of thin air and put it on with a grin. “Ready, baby?” “Yes,” she moaned and spread her legs wider. Jason slid in between them and nudged his latex-covered cock at her entrance. As he teased her, she shook with need. “Please, Jason.” “I’ve never seen a woman as sexually hungry as her.” Blake’s comment embarrassed her, but she forgot it when Jason slid inside her. Pleasure raced through her. Sheer, utter pleasure. Desire so strong she wanted to stay like this forever. He felt like heaven. Soft as silk and hard as steel, Jason filled her completely, stretching her as he buried himself inside her. Hands plucked and caressed her breasts and nipples. Mouths sucked and nibbled on her body, and fingers pressed against her clit as Jason rammed hard and fast inside her. Everything blurred as her body shook with need and desire. Nothing she’d ever read could compare to the awesome reality of being pleasured by so many men at once. Her orgasm came on so strong she saw stars and almost blacked out. Maybe she had blacked out, because when she opened her eyes she was in the middle of a puppy pile, and the men were whispering. “Your woman is really insatiable.” “It’s her Ilian heritage. Now that she’s found her mate, she’ll be in a sexual frenzy for at least a week. Insatiable and needy.” Devon spoke softly, but Kariana heard and couldn’t stop herself from responding. “Knock it off already.”

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“Sorry, love, but he’s right. I know you protest, but what we’ve said makes complete sense to you, doesn’t it?” Jason took her hand in his. Kariana moaned and wrapped her legs around him. “It’s the island and the freedom to do whatever I want without repercussions.” Even as she said the words, she knew this wasn’t the real her. Ever since she’d set foot on the airplane she’d acted out of character, starting with the delicious Damien. It had only gotten worse the longer she’d been here. “It’s Jason. Face it, beautiful.” Devon leaned close and brushed her hair from her forehead. “He’s the only man to ever give you an orgasm, and you’ve only come when he’s been with you. If he were to leave this room you wouldn’t orgasm.” Either way, she wanted sex and she wanted it now. “That’s ridiculous! I don’t believe you!” Kariana gasped as Jason moved away from her. She reached for him even as he moved back farther. “What are you doing?” “Something we should have done when we first met. Introduce ourselves. I’m Jason Suthridge. I’m one of the creators of Ambrosia Hotel. I’m a demigod, and I spend most of my time here helping couples find their perfect vacation getaway. I didn’t expect my soul mate to show up here, and I certainly didn’t expect her to be Ilian. You got lucky and found me the minute you stepped into the airport.” “You call this lucky? I call it crazy!” “It’s not crazy and if you calmed down enough you’d realize I’m speaking the truth. All the things you’ve seen me do should speak volumes.” “A god.” Kariana snorted. Fine, she’d play along. She wanted them. She’d saved long and hard for this vacation, and right now she wanted a lifetime of orgasms before she returned home and couldn’t find satisfaction again. Right now she’d agree to anything for another orgasm. “I’ll grant that you must be a sex god. Now get back here and prove it.” Jason closed his eyes and sighed. “Forget it, Jay. Worry about it later,” Devon said as he teased her nipple.

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“Can’t you just drop it and fuck me?” Hearing her words echo in the sudden silence made Kariana freeze. What’s happened to me? When did I become a nymphomaniac? And a

mean one at that? I sound like an uncaring bitch. A mean, selfish bitch. Only briefly had she thought about her actions since arriving at the island. Did she even know what had happened to Jessica? They’d come here hoping to find a little fun, but since meeting Devon she’d not given her friend another thought. Kariana sat up and looked around the room. Here she was on a tropical island with three men in her bedroom. And she’d been more than willing to be their plaything. Hell, she’d demanded it. She was a goddamned slut. “Get out.” Her voice broke, so she tried again. “I want you all to leave.” They stared at her with various expressions on their faces. And why wouldn’t they? She’d spread her legs readily enough. Why wouldn’t they be stunned at her sudden change in attitude? She couldn’t blame them if they thought she was a whore. It didn’t help that she was really horny and ready to beg them to fuck her again. “Get out.” They stared at her, until finally Devon laughed. “No. Really. Get out of my room now.” Jason stared at her still. His gaze burned into her. She had the sneaking suspicion he understood more than the others. He looked regretful and sad. Well, too bad. She wasn’t going to be their plaything anymore.

Sexual frenzy my ass. They’re probably drugging me or something. “I know you don’t understand, sweetheart, but you are Ilian, I am your soul mate, and you are in heat.” Kariana snorted and tried to push them off the bed. “We’re incubi.” Blake looked back and forth from Jason to her. “Devon and I were made for pleasure. We increase sexual desire in people, sometimes quite by accident. But

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when we’re around, you’ll find you’re less inhibited and more inclined to indulge in sexual activities. It is part of the reason you find yourself strongly attracted to Devon and myself. We’re hard to resist, and when we unleash our powers…” Kariana growled and leaned on her elbows as she glared at each one in turn. “This is a bit much, don’t you think?” “We thought you knew the whole score. You said once that you knew everything about the island. So we assumed you knew we weren’t all human.” Devon’s answer didn’t explain anything. “I should have said something when I realized you weren’t acting rationally. But finding out you were meant to be mine drove all thoughts right out of my head. All except making love to you.” Jason stared into her eyes. “That you are Ilian means there is no doubt we belong together. You and I are one. One true love. Soul mates. Whatever you want to call it.” “Bullshit.” She snorted and pushed herself up to a sitting position. “You’re all psycho. Go on, go. Get the hell out of here.” “The look in the airport, then the touch in the hallway, and again when I met you in the dining room. You were really horny after we touched in the hallway, weren’t you?” Jason stared at her as if daring her to contradict him. “In fact, when you saw me in the airport, you felt desire stronger than you ever felt before, isn’t that true? When Ilians find their mates they start to go into heat. It is a way to help them recognize what they have found. Once they have their first orgasm, the intensity of their need will only increase. This will last about a week or two, during which the Ilian has to be with her mate frequently. It’s because of a curse placed on the race by an angry goddess many years ago. “Ilians remain in heat until they get pregnant. The first time, at the beginning of her cycle, her mate isn’t enough. She will often be pulled to have sex with many men, sometimes simultaneously. But only with her mate will she orgasm and get pregnant. After her initial

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cycle, the sexual frenzy lessens, but the desire to be with her mate will never diminish. Of course, you will go into heat every once in a while, but it’s never as bad as your first one.” “That’s ridiculous. You make me sound like an animal. In heat until I get pregnant? What a crock. Ilian.” Kariana snorted. “You could at least cook up a better story to get in my pants. You aren’t even trying here. I’m starting to feel offended.” “You only orgasm with your soul mate because it’s the gods’ way of keeping the race untainted and ensuring their survival. We can prove it.” Devon grabbed onto Jason’s arm. “Prove you are all insane? If all the Ilians were destroyed, then explain me. Try to make some sense the next time you use a story to seduce a woman.” “Jay, go out in the living room.” Jason didn’t say a word. Instead he left the room. “That was too damned easy. Some soul mate you are!” Kariana shouted after him. “We’re going to unleash our sexual attraction.” Devon frowned. “It means we’re going to use our powers to make you so horny you will throw yourself at us and beg for us to fuck you. You’d let us fuck you to death if we wanted it.” Kariana laughed. “Go ahead. Do your worst.” Devon and Blake moved closer to her with matching expressions of frustration. It would have been amusing if the air hadn’t thickened to the point where she had trouble breathing. Her throat dried and she licked her lips. Moisture soaked her core and her heart raced as the two men crawled over her. Shit. She needed sex so bad her body shook with suppressed desire. Their faces shimmered for a minute, and she caught glimpses of something, but it was gone so fast she wasn’t sure it was real. She stared into the all-too-normal human faces of Devon and Blake and felt the irresistible pull of desire. “Do you still doubt us and our power?” Blake asked. He reached down and cupped her breast. He massaged it as he spoke. “Do you, Kariana?”

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She opened her mouth to tell him yes, she doubted them, but she couldn’t muster the strength to say the words. Every fiber of her being screamed out for sex. She wanted to be pleasured by these men, no matter the cost. Instead of denying them, she swallowed against a dry throat and reached for them. The men fell on her, mouths and hands teasing and feasting on her. Lips and tongues stroking and sucking on her nipples, breasts, stomach, and clit. Fingers slipped in her core and twisted. “Yes,” Kariana hissed, writhing beneath them. “Please, yes.” The men responded to her pleas with more caressing and stroking. Devon’s fingers joined Blake’s, deep in her soaking wet pussy. Blake kissed her, stealing her breath as he coaxed moans from low in her throat. Someone pulled his fingers from her core and slipped them down the crack of her ass, teasing the tiny opening. Murder. They were trying to kill her. She tried to hold still and not give away how desperately she wanted those fingers in her. Anywhere in her. The fingers pressed harder, testing her. She gasped into Blake’s mouth as the fingers slipped inside. Pleasure skittered up her spine. She wriggled against both sets of hands, searching for release. She could feel her orgasm building, and she reached for it desperately. Devon and Blake doubled their efforts, hands and mouths sucking and playing with her. A warm mouth closed on her clit, and she thrust into it, aching for release. For what felt like hours, the men continued to torment her, while her release continued to prove elusive. It wasn’t until tears poured down her face and she shook uncontrollably that the men pulled back. “Are you ready to admit it yet? Can you admit we’re more than human? That we are indeed incubi, and you can’t orgasm without Jason here?” Kariana looked up at them with tears in her eyes. She didn’t want to admit anything. It all sounded so fantastic, but her body hummed with unfulfilled desire, and she could barely

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see straight, let alone think. It was true that they hadn’t been able to bring her to orgasm, but she didn’t want to believe they were demons and Jason was a god. “Ready for me?” Jason asked as he lounged in the doorway. Kariana gasped, her body tightening instinctively around both men’s fingers. “Judging by her response, I’d say yes.” Devon chuckled. Jason snapped his fingers and the bed moved, sinking lower as a metal bar rose about an inch above the mattress and ran across the side of the bed. Before she could ask how he did that, Jason walked over and kissed her. Kariana sighed and wrapped her arms around his neck. She rubbed her breasts against his chest. She couldn’t remember why she’d wanted them all to leave. Was she insane? How had he made things appear with the snap of his fingers? The condom. The metal bar. He’d made clothes vanish. If she thought hard enough, she’d probably remember him doing other weird things, but hadn’t realized they were off at the time. Jason stretched out on the bed and tugged her on top of him. She whimpered at the loss of Blake and Devon’s fingers, but took advantage of her position and grabbed onto the bar. Slowly, she sank down onto Jason’s thick cock. Kariana moaned and leaned back, enjoying the sensation of being filled. She was tempted to ask him to remove the condom. If he really was a god, it seemed unlikely he’d carry disease. “Are you sure?” Kariana looked down at him and realized he’d read her thoughts. Was she sure she wanted to feel him without the latex? “Yes.” She rose, watched as he peeled it off and tossed it in the air. It vanished. Before she could do more than gasp, he grabbed her hips and lowered her on his dick once more. His silky cock slipped into her with ease. She rubbed against him and pressed down, making sure she’d taken all of him when Devon stepped behind her and grabbed on to her

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breasts. He rubbed against the crack of her ass. She could practically hear his unspoken question. “Please,” she whimpered. “I think you boys unleashed too much of your magic.” Jason nudged Devon’s hands away and squeezed her breasts, tugging at her nipples with his fingers and then nipping at them with his teeth. Kariana gasped and arched, thrusting her nipples against his mouth. “We reined it in ten minutes ago, boss. This is all her.” “Please, Jason.” Kariana fisted her hands in his hair. “I need you. I want you.” His sexy smile curled her toes and sent another rush of wet desire to soak his cock. The tip of Devon’s dick pressed into her ass, slipping into her with well-lubricated ease. “Oh sweet heaven,” she moaned and stiffened, not only from the invasion, but from the wonderful sensation of being full. Devon pressed in deeper, wringing a guttural cry from her throat as she gripped Jason’s shoulders. The meaning of the bar became obvious as Blake settled his cock even with her mouth. He gripped the bar and thrust his long dick into her mouth. She sucked on him greedily, working him while Jason and Devon alternated their thrusts. Jason pinched and twisted her nipples while Devon slipped a hand around and rubbed against her clit. She screamed around Blake’s cock as she shuddered and twisted, coming hard and fast. The men moaned in unison, and she felt them all come at the same time, each filling her. She swallowed Blake’s cum, wishing it was sweet, delicious Jason in her mouth. Slowly, Blake pulled away, and so did Devon, until only Jason remained seated completely inside her. And he was still ready for action. “Jason?” She stared at Jason, watching his face as he turned to Blake.

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“I hate to leave, but I’m booked up for the rest of the evening. Hell, the week!” “Go. You’ve fulfilled your contract with Talya, anyway.” He returned his searing gaze to hers. Kariana shivered. “Why don’t you go too, Devon? There are some things Kariana and I need to discuss.” His cock pulsed deep in her core, and she gasped in pleasure. Jason rolled her over and thrust into her rapidly. She screamed as hunger clawed at her belly. Frantic for release, and confused as to why she felt so desperate, Kariana sank her fingernails into his shoulders and wrapped her legs around his waist. “Fuck me harder.” She hissed and moaned, digging her fingers into him when he complied. “Sweet God, yes.” Everything blurred as pleasure swelled until she thought she’d explode. Inhuman noises escaped from her throat as she held on to Jason and met him thrust for thrust. When she thought she couldn’t take any more, he came, cock buried deep inside her. The hot burst of his seed spurred her orgasm, and she cried out, biting his neck and shoulder as her body thrashed. Her orgasm swept over her, but the lingering aftershocks had her body twitching for a few minutes longer while she tried to catch her breath. Jason pulled back, and she caught sight of the scratches she’d left on his shoulders. She blinked back tears, but they fell anyway as she sucked in a deep breath and tentatively touched a scratch. They faded until his skin was flawless under her hand, but she couldn’t erase the vision of what she’d done. “It’s not your fault, Kariana.” She closed her eyes and pulled up into a ball. When she rolled onto her side, he curled up beside her, wrapping his arms around her. “I can’t believe I hurt you.” Her throat was tight from tears and sympathy for the pain she’d caused him. “Trust me, love, that wasn’t pain.”

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Kariana shook her head. “I’m really not acting like myself at all.” “Shhh.” He placed gentle kisses on the back of her neck. “I know you don’t understand. You should have been prepared for this. Didn’t your parents tell you anything?” “I was adopted. I was told my parents died when I was an infant, and that I was lucky to find people willing to adopt me.” Jason growled into her neck. “That’s not how it’s supposed to work. You’re a daughter of the gods, Kariana. A special one. So special that you can only be happy and reach sexual satisfaction with your one true mate. If you’d never come here, if we’d never met, you would always spend your life searching for someone or something.” “I did come here to find an elusive O.” She giggled and wanted to pinch herself. What

the hell is wrong with me? I jump this man and his friends, act like a total slut, and then scratch him so badly he bleeds. Now I’m laughing like a psycho bitch. “I’d say mission accomplished.” Kariana swallowed and pressed her face against the pillow, trying to cool her heated cheeks. This was not who she was. This wasn’t how she normally acted. Yes, she’d come here looking for an orgasm and had been prepared to sleep with anyone she felt attracted to, but she didn’t know that she’d turn into a sex freak and actually hurt someone. This had to stop. She’d made a huge mistake. They had to be incubuses or incubi, but then that meant Jason was a god. Ilian or not -- and she wasn’t -- there was no way she could end up with a god for her soul mate. Impossible. “Everything you’ve said is too fantastic to be true.” “It is fantastical, but you know it’s true. I know it’s hard to accept everything I’ve told you. The truth about your heritage must be a shock, too.” Jason’s voice stirred a longing inside her, and it scared her. It was as if her body was in complete agreement with everything he said. Not only that, but it made her want him again. And again and again.

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She shivered, remembering how she’d begged the men to fuck her and had even accepted anal sex without a protest. Her muscles tightened as she remembered how good Devon had felt when he’d fucked her nice and slow, matching his rhythm to Jason’s. “I need some time to think about all your claims. This is just too much for me to handle all at once.” “I understand.” He kissed her shoulder. “I have some things I need to attend to anyway. Unfortunately, the place won’t run itself. I’ll ask Damien to fill in for me for a few days. You’re here for two weeks, right?” Kariana didn’t want to answer him, but he could look up her information easily enough, so she nodded. “Good. I’d like to take you out to dinner. I want to woo you like I should have from the start.” “I’m not hungry. I’m tired.” “Then let me take you out to dinner tomorrow.” Jason rubbed her shoulders. She stiffened under his touch, trying not to give in to the desire to jump him again and fuck him until they both passed out from exhaustion. Keeping her eyes closed so she couldn’t see the disappointment in his eyes, she ignored his sigh as he rose and dressed. “I know you aren’t asleep, but I can imagine what a shock this has been for you. Just remember that you’ll be in heat for at least a week, although sometimes it takes longer.” “What if I don’t want to get pregnant? This is so not fair.” Her eyes flew open and she glared at him. She winced at his sharp look. “If I believed you, that is.” “We’ll talk later when you’ve come to accept at least some of what I’ve told you and are willing to listen to reason. Sleep well, love.” As soon as the door clicked shut, she rolled onto her back and stared up at the ceiling. She growled and grabbed a pillow, releasing some of her frustration by screaming into the damn thing.

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Chapter Five

The day had dragged, and Kariana dropped onto her bed in frustration. She’d drank nothing except bottled water, and had skipped breakfast and lunch on the off chance they had been drugging her, but she was hornier now than she’d ever been in her life. Instead of calming down, the urge to fuck Jason grew stronger with every minute that passed. Even the other handsome men held no appeal to her anymore. She wondered if Devon or Blake could still get her juices going. Jason must have done something to her. There was no doubt he had godlike powers, and there was no way Devon and Blake were anything but what they’d claimed. She was so screwed if everything Jason said was true. She hadn’t come here looking for a permanent relationship, just an orgasm. All this Ilian talk was enough to drive a person to a padded room and straitjacket. “Secret race my ass.” She snorted -- something she’d been doing a lot since she met Jason. Her thighs tingled at the thought of her handsome lover, so she tried to concentrate on something else.

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Jessica had stopped by to check on her and let her know she was going on a two-day excursion with Cadon. As if that wasn’t bad enough, Talya had arrived early and wanted to know why she wasn’t busy getting fucked.

“They refunded my money, Kari. They don’t give refunds, yet the head honcho himself handed me the check.” “I’m sorry. I know you were only trying to help. But I can’t -- won’t pay someone to sleep with me. Besides, they were more than willing to do it for free.” Talya laughed. “It’s okay, I told them to keep the money and I’d take Blake. I could use a good lay, and he is considered one of the best. I hear he has a cock that’s thick and long.” “It is.” Talya blinked, then grinned. “Aren’t you going to tell me more?” “Please, Talya. I don’t want to discuss this.” “Too bad. I plan to let you know how it goes. He’s coming over this evening to give me my package.” Kariana shook her head with a smile. At least Talya’s money hadn’t gone to waste. As she watched her friend look through her closet, Talya pulled out a white gown that reminded her of what ancient Greeks were often depicted wearing. The material gathered over both her shoulders and dipped in a V in the front. While the dress ran down to her ankles, there was a secret that wasn’t spotted by most. Depending on how she stood and how she walked, the dress moved to expose slits all the way up to her waist. “Have you worn this yet?” “No.” Kari sighed. Talya grinned as she played with the folds. “Why not?” “’Cause I was too busy being a slut and not enjoying the other amenities available here at the hotel.”

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“Knock it off. You aren’t a slut, and acting like one for a few days isn’t going to make you one either.” She ignored Talya and tried not to hate her best friend when the dress looked better on her than it ever had on Kariana. “I think you should wear that dress.” “You think Blake will like it?” “He’s just going to strip it off you faster than you can blink.” Talya’s eyes narrowed and she stared at Kariana. “I thought you refused him. Isn’t that why they offered me a refund? Your comment about his dick was because you’ve seen it, isn’t it?” Kariana tried to look innocent as she also tried to avoid Talya’s knowing gaze. Finally she let out an exasperated breath and met her friend’s glare. “Okay, fine. I didn’t refuse his services.” Talya made a sound of disgust and tugged off the dress. “I don’t want to fuck someone you already had.” “Technically I didn’t fuck him. I just sucked him off.” “Oh. My. Goddess. You gave him a blowjob? When I paid him to give you an orgasm?”

In for a penny, in for a pound. “Well, I already had Jason and Devon in my room when he showed up. A woman only has so many holes, Talya.” Talya clasped her hand to her heart and gasped. “Dear Goddess, you didn’t. You rock!” She squealed and jumped on the bed, hugging Kariana. “Tell me, tell me, tell me!” Kariana blushed. “I know we share many things, woman, but really.” Talya giggled and grabbed Kariana’s hands. “Cut the act, Kari. Spill it. Who went where? You let them do anal?”

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“I don’t know what’s gotten into me since I got here. I thought maybe they were drugging me. Do you feel okay? Have you eaten the food?” “Drugging you? I’ve seen the guys around here. They don’t need to drug someone to find a willing companion.” Talya pinched her, and Kariana blushed again. “Okay, that’s a good point. But can you tell me why I haven’t stopped being horny since I got here?” “’Cause there is so much delicious eye candy?” Talya leaned close and whispered. “Did you have an orgasm?” “Yes.” Kariana grinned. “Several. And I want more, lots and lots more.” “So do you have anyone in mind?” “Jason.” She licked her lips, and then shook her head. “I need to find someone else. He’s a little weird, even if he does run things around here.” “What do you mean?” Kariana looked around, even though they were alone. “Well, Blake and Devon swear they are incubuses -- incubi? And Jason says he is a god. Well, a demigod. I mean, come on. A joke is a joke, but I don’t think they’re joking. They ‘unleashed’ this magic or whatever, and it made me ten times hornier than before they said they were releasing it. Is it one of those things where I thought myself into a hornier state? They do things and know things. And they get hard again almost immediately.” “Wow.” Talya dropped into a chair and looked up at her. “No wonder you’re ready to leave. Incubi here at Ambrosia? The god part I can handle and believe. The incubus part is amazing, but I suppose they could exist. There is so much we still don’t know about our world and the people in it.” Kari shook her head. “But then they said I’m not human, and Jason is my soul mate. Really, Talya. Is this something they like to do to sucker women in? Is this their way of making sure we want to come back?”

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“Excuse me?” Talya leaned back and released Kariana’s hands. “What did you say?” “You know…they aren’t human around here…” Kariana glanced around the room, wondering if it was bugged. “I got that part, but you said he claimed to be your soul mate and said you aren’t human either?” “Jason said I’m Ilian and can only orgasm with my true love. My soul mate.” “Did you orgasm with him?” “Yeah. And only with him.” Kariana picked at nonexistent fuzzies on the comforter. “Well, you know I believe in the Goddess. I mean, we’ve read a lot of fantasies and paranormals with nonhuman creatures, but are we ready to explore that there might be some truth to the stories? The ideas did come from somewhere.” “They come from nightmares,” Kariana grumbled and flopped onto her stomach. “Did they offer proof of their powers?” “Blake and Devon made me delirious with desire, but that could have been from the drugs.” “Look at me, Kari.” She looked up at Talya. “Your eyes look okay. Your skin color is okay. A little flushed, but I think that’s to be expected right now. Do you feel funny?” “Just really horny. Like really, really, really horny.” “Ready to jump my bones horny?” Kariana laughed. “You’re not my type, Talya. Sorry.” “You aren’t mine, either. I was just asking. If it was drugs, I would assume anyone would suffice. But you say you want Jason… I’m not sure you can be drugged to be only interested in one man sexually.” “Hmmm. That actually makes sense.”

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“Sometimes I do.” Talya stood back up and held up the dress again. “So you didn’t actually fuck him?” “I sucked on his dick, and he ate me out.” Talya slipped the dress back on. “Hmmm. I’m not sure about this, but I did already agree to his services instead of a refund. Besides, perhaps I can find out some information on Jason from him.” She turned and winked at Kariana. “You know, in the heat of the moment some guys will spill their guts and their best friends’ secrets.” Kariana giggled. “You are too kind putting yourself out like this for me.” Talya winked again. “I’m sure I’ll find a way for you to repay me.” The knock on the door was unexpected, but gave her a chance to leave Talya to plot for tonight. She walked through the living room and tugged open the door, then cursed that she hadn’t checked the peephole first. “Don’t look so happy to see me, love.” “What are you doing here?” Kariana took a step back. “I told you I was taking you to dinner.” “Ahh, you must be Jason.” Talya stepped into the room, and Kariana cursed under her breath. “I am. You must be the friend Kariana has been expecting.” “Yes. I’m Talya, the one who paid for Blake’s services. I’m sure you remember me from our conversation earlier. You, being a demigod and all, must have an easy time putting names to faces.” “I see Kariana tells you everything.” Talya’s gaze dropped to his crotch and she grinned. “Everything.” “Talya!” Kariana walked over and smacked her arm. “Knock it off.”

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“I need to go anyway. I need to prepare for my package tonight.” Talya winked and sashayed to the door. “Don’t do anything I wouldn’t do. Oh, wait. Is there anything I wouldn’t do?” “I already did that.” Kariana bit her lip and flushed when Talya laughed. “Have a good night, hon.” When the door closed behind her friend, it took every ounce of her willpower not to jump on Jason and fuck his brains out. “You aren’t dressed for dinner.” Jason smiled as he walked toward her. “Does that mean you wanted to stay in and eat?” Her heart leaped in her throat, and her pulse raced as he advanced on her. She backed up until she hit the back of the sofa and held up her hand. “Please, Jason. I…” “Go get dressed. I’ll take you to dinner and woo you the way I would have if I’d known you were meant to be mine.” Kariana shook her head, denying his words. “You’d rather stay in, then?” “No. I’ll get dressed!” She practically ran to the bedroom to escape from his laughter and the desire that threatened to consume her. With him in the room her horniness had jumped to levels she’d never experienced before, and she didn’t know what to do. She could barely even think. Maybe there was something to this heat he’d talked about. Throwing on clothes, she took only enough time to make sure the red silk blouse matched the floral print on the wraparound skirt before she scooped up her purse and headed for the living room. On the way, she slipped on a pair of red heels and hoped she wouldn’t need to use one as a weapon, though it wasn’t Jason she was worried about right now. If she was going to be honest with herself, it was her own reactions that scared her. That and the fact he could be telling the truth.

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Dinner was a strained affair. She spent most of the time avoiding meeting Jason’s eyes because she knew she’d be a goner if she made eye contact. As she pushed rice around on her plate, Kariana remembered how good his skin felt as she’d slid her hands up his abs and chest. Smooth and hard and hot. The man was absolute sin, and so irresistible. Kariana pulled her attention back to what he had been saying. “I already told you the Ilians were believed to be destroyed. Obviously that was either a lie, or some escaped. There is no doubt in my mind what you are.” The lust threatened to take hold of her again, but she continued to fight it back. “Jason, you are talking crazy.” “Kari, think about it. Something inside you knows you’re different from others. You probably grew up faster than most kids, and when you reached about thirty, you seemed to stop aging. You’ve probably been attractive to the opposite sex your entire life, but no one ever pushed anything on you. They wanted only what you wanted.” She tried to listen to him. She wanted to understand what he was saying to her, but the need to take him here and now washed over her in a wave of longing. The urge to crawl under the table and unbutton his pants was overwhelming. She wanted to pull out his thick, hard cock and suck on him until he came in her mouth. After she licked up every drop, she’d arouse him again so she could -“Kariana!” She dropped her fork and looked up at Jason. His hand covered hers and squeezed. “I know you don’t believe me, but you need to stop thinking what you’re thinking. As much as I love the wicked, wanton thoughts in your mind, you are an Ilian in heat and every male in this dining room can feel it. Do you see them all staring at you? Eyeing you like you’re dessert? You’re projecting your desire at the room without even realizing it.” Kariana glanced around the room and saw most of the men looking at her and Jason. Her throat tightened, and she squeezed his hand tight.

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“You’re in heat, honey, and they can tell even if they don’t understand it. It’s a power of Ilian women. I can understand why we’re soul mates. I think some of your powers might be sexual. You need to tone it down.” She didn’t doubt what he said now. The lusty gazes directed at her were beyond indecent and pushed her into a place she didn’t want to go. “I wanna leave. Now.” “Once in control of your powers, you can make them feel overwhelming desire or just the need to protect you, but you are out of control. They only feel your need. Please listen to me, Kari.” Instead of trying to continue to persuade her, he signaled to their waiter who hurried over with a notepad and pen. His hands trembled as he handed Jason the bill. His expression was hungry, and he kept looking at her, up and down her body, making her even more nervous. “Jason.” She hated the pleading tone in her voice, but the hungry stares were making her very nervous. Hadn’t she just been imagining giving Jason a blowjob under the table? Maybe the others could tell she had sex on the brain. She certainly couldn’t stop thinking about sex and wanting it. Jason certainly wanted it too. He wouldn’t have tolerated her nasty looks and smart mouth if he didn’t want something. Jason wrapped his arm around her shoulder and led her out of the restaurant. “Do you want to go back to your room?” “I’d rather go for a walk on the beach.” Her hands shook as she clenched them at her sides. She wanted Jason, and she wanted him now. “Okay, maybe I should lie down. Or a nice cold shower…” She looked over as Jason shook his head. He held both her hands in his and then before she could say another word, they were standing in her bedroom. “How? What?” She looked around frantic as her heart raced, thumping a rapid tattoo in her chest. Damn, what else could he do?

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“Let me help you, Kari,” Jason whispered as he pulled her into his arms. He tugged her up against his chest and held her tight as he pressed kisses on her forehead and nose. “I know what you need. You know what you need. Denial will only make it worse. Let me love you, sweetheart.” She shook her head, but her knees weakened at his words. She wanted to make love to him. She wanted him to fuck her good and hard. Hell, she wanted to get him and this insane horniness out of her system. Ripping at her blouse, Kariana winced as buttons scattered around the room. She reached for Jason’s shirt, but he held up his hand. In a flash, their clothes were gone. With a sigh, she wrapped her arms around him and buried her face against his chest. Jason moaned as she latched on to one of his nipples and bit. His hands fisted in her hair, tugging her face up. His lips met hers in a harsh kiss, one meant to devour and conquer, to make her submit. Kariana reached down and stroked his erection, rubbing her thumb against the small opening and smearing precum around the tip. When Jason released her mouth and kissed his way to her ear, she wrapped one hand around the base of his cock and cupped his balls with the other. “All during dinner all I could think about was slipping under the table and taking you deep into my mouth.” Before he could respond with more than a husky groan, she dropped to her knees and wrapped her mouth around his cock. Up and down and all around, she teased him with her tongue, swirling in tiny motions and teasing the slit, sucking up every drop of precum she could get from him. “You have a wicked mouth, love, and you know how to use it.”

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She hummed around his cock and sucked him deep in her throat, working him with her mouth and hands until he fisted his hands in her hair and thrust into her mouth with an urgency that sent a thrill through her. Jason moaned, his fingers tightening on her scalp as his hot seed filled her mouth and throat. He tasted so sweet and delicious. Every time she tasted him, she couldn’t help but wonder why his cum was so addicting. She licked up every drop, and then released his still-hard cock. Rocking back on her heels, she looked up at him and smiled. Pleasure and desire rolled through her as one. It was almost as if she could feel his pleasure like it was her own. “I don’t want to know where you learned to do that,” he said as he reached down and scooped her into his arms. He carried her over to the bed and gently placed her on it. “I can feel your pleasure like it’s my own.” She licked her lips. “I just did what felt good.” “Then let me repay the favor.” Jason grinned and knelt between her legs. He rubbed his thumbs over her lips and stared at her pussy in a hungry way that made her shiver. “God, yes.” She spread her legs apart and offered herself to him. “Mmm.” He leaned down and pressed a kiss against her mons. “You smell so good. I’ll never get tired of your scent or taste.” “Ju --” Her voice died when he licked along the length of her slit. With shaking legs, she tried to expose more of herself for him. “Let me tie you.” He looked up at her, his eyes gleaming. She’d barely nodded when he worked his magic and the bed lowered again, bars rising and surrounding them in a box. He quickly tied her legs and hands, his dick hanging inches from her mouth as he worked on her hands. Once he was finished, he knelt between her legs again. He caressed her mons lovingly with his hand, then massaged her inner thighs as he lowered his face and kissed her

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intimately again. His tongue licked along her, darting between her folds and slipping into her canal just enough to set her on edge before he dragged his mouth up to her clit and sucked on her. “Jason!” she screamed as tiny darts of pleasure danced along her spine. He sucked harder and slipped his fingers in her core. “Mine, Kariana. You are mine.” She writhed under him, grabbing onto the ties holding her wrists captive and trying to thrust into his mouth and hand. “Sweet. So sweet.” He flicked his tongue against her clit and crooked his fingers, rubbing them against her G-spot. “Jason!” She gasped and arched. She struggled against the restraints as an orgasm tore through her. Shivering and trembling, she could do no more than moan as he lapped up her juices and continued to work his fingers in her. “Mmm. So good, my love. You really are everything I could want in a woman.” “Jason, please.” Kariana sobbed, not sure what she was asking for. Release from the binds or more pleasure, but he seemed to understand just fine. He rose over her and thrust into her, bowing her spine and making her see stars as she shattered again, this time around his cock.

Kariana stretched and tried not to wake the warm body behind her. She couldn’t deny that Jason was more than human. She didn’t understand his claim she was Ilian and the whole “You’re in heat” story, but she definitely had the hots for him. Big time. She wanted him again and they’d only gone to sleep two hours ago. She winced and climbed out of bed. The pleasant ache between her legs warmed her heart and soul, but she dreaded what would happen when the vacation was over. When she went back home to men who couldn’t give her orgasms. Men who failed to arouse her.

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As Kariana showered, she tried to make sense of everything that had happened since she’d arrived. Meeting a gorgeous hunk of a man who set her juices flowing and claimed to be her soul mate might not be a bad thing. Unless they weren’t in love. And she couldn’t be in love with him. How he could claim to love her was beyond her. She scrubbed her hair and mentally listed the things she knew about him. He was a demigod, liked sex, really liked giving oral sex, and enjoyed receiving head. He also didn’t mind sharing his woman with his friends and coworkers. What else did she know about him? Not much. Not even his favorite color or food. Well, she did know he liked shrimp dipped in cocktail sauce. And sharing said shrimp. Did she want to get to know him better?

Are you insane? The only man to ever give you an orgasm, and you can consider walking away from him? No. But I need to set some rules. By the time she stepped out of the shower and dressed, Kariana didn’t think she could be any more ready to face Jason. But he wasn’t there.

Damn it!

“Jason is covering for Blake.” “Blake? What do you mean, he’s covering for Blake? Does he fill in often?” Kariana stared at the night manager in horror. “It’s his job to fill in when no one else is available. Blake was filled up for the week and with the last-minute scheduling, someone had to fill in.” She leaned over the counter and growled, “You can’t mean to tell me he has to fuck these women because Blake has more customers than he can handle.”

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“He does what he has to. Customer satisfaction and all that.” Kariana didn’t know what to say or think. Then she realized Talya was Blake’s appointment. It was bad enough Jason was screwing other women, but to have him with her best friend… She raced back to the elevator. Luck was with her, and she found an empty elevator right away. The entire ride up to tenth floor, all she could think about was Jason, her Jason, fucking Talya. As she hurried down the hall, she tried to think of what to say to Talya. She’d spent all day trying to convince her she didn’t care for Jason. No way would Talya let her walk in there and tell her she’d changed her mind without giving her a lot of complaints. There was no way she could stand by and let another woman fuck her man. Love or not, Jason was hers until she was tired of him. No man used her and walked away before she was done with him. When Kariana knocked on the door, it opened. Odd. “Talya?” There was no answer, so Kariana slipped inside and shut the door. A low moan came from the bedroom. Kariana ran to the bedroom door, tripping over her own feet as she stumbled to a halt. God, no. She was too late. Talya and Jason were tangled in the bedsheets. Kariana closed her eyes with a groan. She knew he’d had his share of women. Not only was it his job, but it was his hotel. Damn it! He’d said he loved her, and she’d fallen for the line. Who cared if she didn’t love him back? His claim meant he couldn’t be with anyone else. There was nothing she could do about it, she’d have to just interrupt and hope Talya didn’t hate her forever. But when she made it two feet from the doorway, she froze. Talya lay on the bed with Blake and another man she’d never seen before. Not Jason. This man’s skin was smooth as chocolate and just as dark. Chocolate and vanilla, Kariana thought with a hiccup. Talya’s strawberry curls were a stark contrast, and visions of a banana split came to mind. No Jason.

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Talya moaned again, and Kariana realized that the men were taking turns eating out her best friend. And instead of turning around and leaving when she realized Jason wasn’t in the room, she stood there riveted, staring at the trio. They were as well hung as every other man she’d seen on the island. And where one was thick, the other was long. Both of them working on Talya at the same time would send her friend into an orgasm in no time. Kariana started to turn away. She really meant to turn away. But then one of the men began to stroke his long, hard cock, and her mouth watered at the mesmerizing sight. Up and down his hand went, while he watched Blake eat out Talya. Okay, maybe there was

something to be said for voyeurism. Kariana started when a pair of hands settled on her thighs just under the hem of her skirt. She gasped and went to turn, but a harsh whisper sounded in her ear. “Keep watching. Don’t turn around or I’ll walk away.” Kariana swallowed and nodded. Like that was a hardship. “Good girl.” The hands didn’t move, but his thumbs caressed her in a circular motion on her thighs, brushing against the hem of her skirt. Jason’s scent rushed through her, sending her remaining nerve endings racing. He smelled so good, so sexy. His masculine scent was enough to make her soak her panties. It was why she needed to resist him. Didn’t she? Hadn’t she come looking for him to keep him away from Talya? It certainly wasn’t so they could fuck again. Was it? “Do you like to watch?” Kariana swallowed and nodded as her breath hitched. She did like to watch, why lie? It wasn’t as if Talya would object. The woman had discussed the possibility of a ménage while here. And not just a threesome, but four and more. “Your skin is smooth like silk,” Jason whispered, his breath tickling her ear.

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Briefly she wondered why he wanted to remain anonymous, but forgot to ask about it as he sucked on her ear. Kariana moaned and leaned back against his wide chest. If there was one man she trusted to catch her if she fell, it was Jason. Blake and his friend repositioned themselves so that one of them was poised at Talya’s entrance. Blake leaned down and nibbled on Talya’s clit while the other man slid his impressive cock into her. Jason had moved while Kariana had been staring at the men. He knelt before her, his head under her skirt and his hands on her thighs. She hissed as he pressed her down into a chair that appeared out of nowhere to rest against the backs of her legs. He pushed her down and lifted her legs over the arms of the chair so she was completely spread open. The sound of lace tearing made her wince, but she decided he could just buy her new underwear. Surely he could afford it. She grabbed onto the arms of the chair as he buried his face in her crotch. Biting back a moan, she closed her eyes and tilted her head back as he feasted on her, licking, sucking, and nibbling on her like there was no tomorrow. Kariana wished they were somewhere private and alone. She was startled by Jason’s low curse as he stopped eating at her. “Why did you stop, Jason?” “How did we get here?” She looked around and saw they were back in her bedroom, only now there was an extra chair. The one she was in. “Didn’t you bring us here?” “No.” His expression changed. “How did you know it was me?” Shaking her head, Kariana frowned at him. “I might have suddenly gone nympho, but I wouldn’t let just anyone eat me out. I knew it was you before you even spoke. Your scent, your voice, and the fact that management said you were the one up in that room fucking my best friend.”

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“I don’t want to fuck anyone but you. I did want to see if you cared enough to stop me from making love to someone else, though.” “Of course I care. I’m not done with you yet.” “So all you care about is what I can do for you?” “Well, I don’t know you, do I?” His hands tightened on her thighs. “Oh, just eat me, Jason.” She froze at the expression in his glittering eyes. “Please?” “No. No more sex until you can admit you love me.” He pushed away from the chair and rose. He wiped his mouth with the back of his hand. “I’ll be by tomorrow to take you to breakfast. We can talk then.” He was gone before she could protest. “Stupid motherfucking jackass.” Kariana growled and tried to ignore the hungry ache in her pussy. “You could have at least finished first!” she screamed at the ceiling.

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Chapter Six

When Jason arrived, she debated not answering the door. Hunger and her need to see him again won out over her stubbornness. She’d been too preoccupied and worried for her sanity to eat. They could talk while eating and kill two birds with one stone. She opened the door, and prided herself on her civil welcome. “It’s good to see you looking so cheerful.” “Oh, fuck off.” Jason laughed and gave her a quick hug and a kiss on her cheek. “That’s my girl. I knew you were hiding in there somewhere.” “Are we going to breakfast or are we going to have sex?” He rolled his eyes and took her hand in his. “We’re going to breakfast and we’re going to talk. You’re going to get to know me and I’m going to get to know you. I’m going to court you like I’d have done if we’d met under normal circumstances.” She frowned. She wanted hard-core sex, up against the wall or on the floor, but he’d left her unsatisfied and aching last night, and she’d been unable to bring herself to orgasm. Jason didn’t speak again until they’d reached the restaurant and been seated. He placed their orders and then smiled at her. “What would you like to know about me?”

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Her mind blanked. “Know about you? Everything. Anything. I don’t know you.” Kariana tried to put a stopper on her desire and ask him questions about himself and his past, even his likes and dislikes. This was like speed dating, but she didn’t know what else to do. She was only here for a few more days, and the chances of her finding another man to bring her to orgasm seemed slim to none. After they went for a long walk, she could list his favorite color, book, movie, even his favorite movie stars and foods, but there were still many things she didn’t know. “I have to go to work now, but I’d like to meet up with you after dinner. A walk on the beach and a movie sound good?” She nodded and planned how she would get him into her bed. She needed sex, and she needed it from him. No way in hell was she going to bed horny again. No way in hell. Kariana plotted and schemed, even skipping dinner in preparation for her seduction of Jason. Food schmood. She needed sex. Jason’s cock plunging in her, filling her to bursting and making her world shatter as she creamed all over his dick. The walk on the beach went like she planned, but then when she tried to lure Jason back to her room, he balked. “Kariana, I know this is hard to take in, but give me a week. Let me get to know you, and you get to know me. Your body is craving me right now, and I am pleased to give it what it needs, but please, I need something in return. Get to know me. Let me get to know you as a person. Give us a chance to make something out of this.” Kariana growled, “Fine. But you have to fuck me first.” She didn’t like this fierce hunger, and she didn’t like the way it made her act like an animal, but she hadn’t had sex in so long her mouth and pussy were watering. Jason gave her a long-suffering sigh, but the minute he put his hands on her shoulders, she did what she’d done last night and wished they were in her room, in her bed, naked.

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His gasp let her know she’d succeeded. When she felt the press of his naked body against hers, she took control and rolled on top of him. She ran her arms over his chest and abs as she straddled him. Kariana looked into his eyes and fell into the deep blue depths as she impaled herself on his cock. With a moan, she closed her eyes and tilted her head back. “I could almost come from just the feel of you.” Jason’s answering moan and tightening of his hands on her hips set her into motion, and she rode him. Up and down, she moved on him until he couldn’t stay still under her anymore. Jason flipped her over and thrust into her hard and fast, forcing her into an orgasm so intense her body shook and stars exploded behind her closed eyelids. “You will give us a chance, right, Kariana?” She didn’t have the strength to open her eyes, but the tone of his voice and the tender way he soothed her damp hair back from her face tugged at something in her heart. She didn’t want to explore it right now. There would be plenty of time later. “Kari?” “Mmm.” She smiled and snuggled up against him. The clawing ache had stopped. She needed to sleep. Tomorrow would come soon enough.

***** “Jason?” Kariana sat up and looked around her bedroom. Jason had pulled his vanishing act again. With a growl, she climbed out of bed and staggered toward the shower. By the time she reached the sink, her legs wanted to give out. She grabbed on to the counter and tried to keep herself upright, but the room kept spinning, and the counter was too damned slippery. “Oh, hell.” She dropped to the floor and curled up in a ball. Too tired. I’ll shower later.

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Even as she lay there she realized the floor was too hard and cold to sleep on, but she didn’t have the strength to stand again. She grabbed the bath mat and tugged it over herself and closed her eyes.

***** Whispers sounded like machine guns echoing in her ears. “Quiet!” she shouted and winced at her own scratchy voice. Kariana squinted and tried to see who was busy talking. Talya and Jason both stared back at her in concern. Good. Just what she needed, an angry, frightened Talya and the arrogant demigod. “Can’t you two find some other person to disturb?” “Oh, thank the Goddess you’re awake!” Talya turned and glared at Jason. “No thanks to you!” “It wasn’t my fault.” “Whatever.” Talya turned her back to him and grabbed Kariana’s hand. “How do you feel?” “Like shit. What happened?” “I found you curled up in a ball in the bathroom, half dehydrated and completely exhausted.” Talya glared at Jason again. “Really?” “Yeah, when’s the last time you ate or drank something?” Kariana tried to think, but everything was still fuzzy. She remembered having sex with Jason, but she didn’t remember eating or drinking anything except that meal with Jason, and how much had she actually eaten then? “I don’t know. Yesterday? But that wouldn’t make me pass out. I’ve been sick for longer and not collapsed like that.”

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“But you used powers twice in as many days. Powers I didn’t know you had, and I’m sure you weren’t aware of. There was all that sex too. It takes a toll on you.” Jason sat on the bed and put his hand on her knee. Desire shot through her, and she narrowed her eyes as she glared at him. “Damn you and this whole stupid thing.” Kariana burst into tears and hid her face in the pillow. The sudden realization she was no longer horny as hell swept over her. “I don’t want to lose you when you leave. I know what you mean to me, but you’re finding it hard to believe me and your heritage.” “If I’m so special, why do I feel like shit?” Kariana demanded. She hated to admit it, but she had done some freaky shit since arriving here. How had she made them vanish from Talya’s room and reappear in her own? His surprise had been genuine. That she knew. And how could she deny his theory about her being in heat? Even though right now she wasn’t feeling very horny at all. “You’re mortal, like the humans you were raised with, although you will age much slower. I’m assuming it’s because you didn’t know what you are and what you’re capable of that you didn’t show signs of any special powers earlier. You are Ilian, and you are mine.”

Damn it, I want to be able to decide for myself if I want to be with someone or not! It’s not fair for someone else to decide who I should spend the rest of my life with. “They gave you an IV while you were out. You probably have to go to the bathroom.” Kariana nodded. “Let me help you.” Jason reached for her, but Talya glared at him. “I think that would be my job.” “Let Talya help me.” Damn the circumstances that had done this to her. “Maybe you can get me something to drink?” Jason nodded and vanished. She sighed in relief and turned to Talya. “He’s got some good points. I was definitely in heat. It stopped right before I passed out in the bathroom,

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though. And I do have powers I never had before. It’s possible he’s right about everything, and we are meant to be together. As unfair as that is.” “How do you feel about that?” Talya asked. “I don’t know. I love having sex with him. He makes me feel incredible. He’s a generous lover and can give me what other men can’t.” “But how do you feel?” Kariana didn’t answer right away. After she went to the bathroom and settled back on the bed, she debated how to answer Talya. She thought about the short time she’d spent with Jason. His interest seemed genuine enough. After all, he had his pick of women. Women who weren’t as sexually hungry and demanding as she was. He’d made an effort to get to know her and to answer all of her questions about him. In fact, he’d never hidden his true identity from her or what he’d learned about her. He’d been honest and up-front about everything. Mostly. “I’m not sure. It was supposed to last a week, but it seems to have stopped. Does that mean I’m pregnant?” She looked at Talya in fear. “If you are, it changes nothing. You’re still the best assistant I’ve ever had, and I won’t be replacing you anytime soon.” “It also means it should stop and give me a few days’ reprieve before I have to go home.” “You are returning home, then?” Jason met her gaze from across the room. His hand was steady as he walked across the room with the glass of orange juice, but she could tell he was nervous. “I think I’ll leave you two to talk.” Talya leaned down, kissed her cheek, and whispered, “Good luck.” She glared at Jason and then walked out of the room. “Your friend is very protective of you.” “That’s what friends do.”

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“Shh,” Jason whispered. He handed her the glass. “I wasn’t complaining. It’s nice to see someone is looking out for you.” Kariana swallowed some of the juice and tried not to focus on how close his lips were to hers. Even when he thought she was leaving him, he still put her needs above his, and somehow she knew it wasn’t because it was his job. He could have a nurse or someone else on the staff taking care of her, but he chose to be here himself, holding her hand, and helping her drink freshly squeezed orange juice. “You did ask me for time to get to know you, Jason. Hard to do when you have a hotel to run.” He ran a hand through his hair. “I have hired two assistants. One for day and one for night. Both have been on staff for a while and are eager for the promotions. My brother Damien is filling in for me right now. I’m on leave until you have recuperated.” Kariana didn’t know how to respond to that. “Unless you want me to leave you alone.” “No.” She shook her head slowly. “Jason, I know there’s something between us, but I can’t concentrate on it when my body is so starved for more sex.” He reached for her, stroking her arm. “Kari, all I want is the chance for us to know each other better. Above and beyond the sex. I love making love to you, but please, for us, will you agree to see what else we have to offer each other?” Shivers raced through her at his touch. Just the light caress was enough to make her horny. No other man could do what he did. She shouldn’t throw it away because she was scared. “Do you want to see if we can make a relationship work?” Kariana nodded. “It’s what I want too, Jason. But not right now. Right now I am burning for you again. I need you.” “You’ll have me. Always.” He agreed as he laughed and pulled her into his arms.

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Epilogue

Kariana glanced up the aisle at Jason and smiled. That they would get married here at Ambrosia where they met was appropriate. Devon and Blake smiled at her from their positions as groomsmen, and so did Jason’s brother Damien. Judging by the looks Blake kept giving Talya, Kariana knew her friend would be returning to the island for another visit soon. Since Kariana was marrying into the hotel business and would be working here, Talya would be able to stay in her guest quarters whenever she wanted to visit. Kariana hoped she visited a lot. She bet Blake felt the same way. When she reached Jason, Talya pulled the wedding bouquet out of Kariana’s hands. Kari turned to Jason with a smile. He gave her a quick kiss on the lips before they turned to face Zeus. Whatever strings Jason had to pull to get the big man himself down here for the wedding, she didn’t care. It was just nice to see that she was being welcomed into the business and family. That she was Ilian probably helped matters, and so did Zeus’s gift of immortality.

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The wedding passed in a blur. She hoped the video turned out well because she was sure that she was missing some good stuff, but she couldn’t stop staring at Jason. He looked absolutely edible in his tux. “You’re really okay with being pregnant?” “I have always wanted kids. I just doubted I’d ever find a man who could make me feel what you do.” “So you married me for my skills in the bedroom?” “No. I married you because you were so determined to not let me have sex with you until I realized it was more than just fucking. It was caring and loving. You shared me when I wanted. Always, you put my needs before your own. If that’s not love, then what is? Besides, I’m guaranteed a few orgasms a day now.” “Woman, you’re insatiable.” He chuckled and pulled her close. “I thought the heat stopped when I got pregnant? It’s not as all consuming as it was, but it’s all I think about when I look at you. Think they’ll notice if we slip off for a quickie?” “Yes, I think they’ll notice. We are the bride and groom, aren’t we?” Kariana cursed, and prayed the rest of the wedding went quickly. It wasn’t every day they had a wedding on Olympia, but now she knew why the island paradise had been named after the home of the gods. There was no other place she’d rather be than right here, by Jason’s side, in his arms, and in his heart forever.

Michelle Hasker Michelle Hasker has been writing for four years. While there are ups and downs, she is much happier writing than not. On a normal day you can find her glued to the laptop in between pretending to clean and taking care of her four children and assorted pets. Michelle is a member of Romance Writers of America and the Fantasy, Futuristic and Paranormal chapter of RWA. She is also a member of The Daughters of Circe, Authors of Erotic Romance, and the Pink Chair Diaries. Michelle loves vampires and things that go bump in the night, so it's no wonder her creations are truly paranormal. While most people only dream of finding love, Michelle's characters find it, but in the most unexpected places. Visit Michelle on the Web at www.michellehasker.com.