Hotter Than the Fourth of July

An Ellora’s Cave Romantica Publication

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Hotter Than the Fourth of July ISBN 9781419916571 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Hotter Than the Fourth of July Copyright © 2008 Liz Andrews Edited by Mary Moran. Cover art by Syneca. Electronic book Publication June 2008 This book may not be reproduced or used in whole or in part by any means existing without written permission from the publisher, Ellora’s Cave Publishing, Inc.® 1056 Home Avenue, Akron OH 443103502. This book is a work of fiction and any resemblance to persons, living or dead, or places, events or locales is purely coincidental. The characters are productions of the authors’ imagination and used fictitiously.

HOTTER THAN THE FOURTH OF JULY

Liz Andrews

Acknowledgement Dedicated to the Idea Queen, long may she reign.

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Chapter One “Tell me your fantasies.” The engagement ring on Toni Eppard’s finger glinted in the illumination from the lamp on the bedside table. She looked down to study the disarming smile on the face of her fiancé Deacon Whitacre. She was so in love with this man she could hardly believe her good fortune. She stroked her hand along his jaw, enjoying the feel of his scruffy five o’clock shadow beneath her fingers. “Why the sudden interest in my fantasies?” Toni asked with curiosity. “We’re going to be married. Is it strange I want to know all about you?” “As if you don’t know enough.” If there was anyone in this world who knew her, it was Deacon. From childhood to adolescence he had been by her side. They had grown up together, been friends through high school, and even managed to stay in touch while attending separate colleges. It was no real surprise to anyone who knew them that they eventually found their way home and back to one another. “There’s no such thing as enough.” Laughing, she rolled onto her back and stretched her arms above her head, causing the sheet to slip dangerously low down her body. Only her hardened nipples kept the Egyptian cotton from fully exposing her. “Do you want to know how I obsess over my monthly weight gain too?” “Come on, maybe I can fulfill one or two of your fantasies. What do you say?” “Well, sometimes I imagine you’re Brad Pitt. Do you think you could arrange to switch places with him?” She sat up suddenly, the sheet falling to her waist. “On second thought, the idea of you with Angelina gives me the creeps, so scratch that.”

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“I ought to spank you.” “Is that one of your fantasies?” She raised her eyebrows suggestively. “Or would you rather me spank you instead?” Sarcasm laced her tone and she had to struggle not to laugh again. “Can’t you be serious?” He pulled her into his arms and she snuggled close, tracing her fingers across his chest. “Of course I can. My fantasies…umm, let me think.” Actually, keeping this conversation in the joke arena was much easier than taking his question at face value. Revealing fantasies insinuated a level of trust she hadn’t had with any other man. It made their engagement seem all the more real, which was exciting and scary at the same time. Although they’d been friends since childhood, marriage was a big step. One neither of them would be willing to take unless they both were ready to stay together forever. Nevertheless, the idea of spending the rest of her life with one man was daunting. Thankfully she’d be spending it with the one man she felt the most comfortable with. It wasn’t as if they hadn’t experimented in the bedroom. They both had a healthy sexual appetite and were compatible on so many levels. She’d teased him about the spanking, but they had actually tried some kinky stuff. It had been stimulating and pleasurable. But fantasies were those things she thought of but never expected to ever do. In fact, her fantasies were in the realm of those deep, dark forbidden things nice girls shouldn’t know anything about. “Are you still awake?” Deacon asked, startling her from her musings. “Yeah, just thinking.” “Are you worried I’m going to get mad or something?” “No, nothing like that. It’s just—” She sighed and snuggled closer, feeling secure when his arms tightened around her. “I don’t want you to think I’m some sort of crazy slut.” “I would never think that.” 6

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“Uh-huh. Just remember, you asked me.” “I’ll remember. Now let’s hear something dirty.” “You are such a perv.” “I never tried to pretend different.” Here goes nothing. She took a deep breath and forged ahead. “You know how the majority of men fantasize about being with two women? Well, most women fantasize about being with two men.” “And are you saying you’re like most women?” “Uh-huh. The idea of two men giving me their undivided attention is a heady thought.” While she spoke his hand stroked her naked back, sending shivers racing through her, although she wasn’t cold. When his caress reached the small of her back, he gripped her ass. “Tell me how you imagine it.” She smiled to herself. He was always trying to get her to talk dirty in bed. It was the one area where she was repressed. She was willing to do just about anything but was embarrassed to talk about it. Thankfully the light was dim and she was aroused. “It always starts with just the two of us. We’re standing in the bedroom, kissing and touching each other. Suddenly I feel a hand on my shoulder as someone brushes the hair off my nape and kisses my neck. I’m surprised but not scared.” Just speaking her thoughts aloud had a shiver race through her body. “Who is it?” His voice was thick, low as his hand kneaded the flesh of her ass. She looked into his face, squinting as she tried to discern his reaction. “I don’t know. He’s faceless. Someone we both know, but a mystery man.” What she didn’t say was she’d always tried to figure out who the other man was but had never been able to.

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She felt a bit odd describing this other man to Deacon, although she had sometimes wondered if her fantasy wasn’t just Deacon times two. He nodded sagely. “Keep going.” “By now I’m topless and he’s pulled me back into his arms. He’s tall, just like you, and I can feel him pressing against me. His fingers are pinching my nipples to the point I’m squirming.” Deacon began to mimic her words with action, turning her in his arms with her back to his front and teasing the tips of her breasts to diamond-hard peaks. His deep voice whispered into her ear, “What next?” She had to swallow before she could begin speaking again. “You kneel and pull off my pants. Somewhere along the line I’ve lost my shoes and now I’m standing there in just my panties.” “And what am I doing?” “You lean in and I can feel your breath on the inside of my thighs. All the nipple stimulation has made me so wet I’m almost embarrassed for you to see. But I instinctively spread my legs because I want you to touch me there.” “I bet I can smell your arousal.” As he spoke he parted her thighs and stroked a finger along her moist seam. “It makes my mouth water just thinking about it.” Her mouth, on the other hand, was dry, as if all the moisture had been sucked out and was now pooling between her legs. She suddenly understood why talking dirty was so exciting. Just describing her fantasy was making her hot. “You pull off my panties and use your tongue on me. The sensations become overwhelming and I feel as if I’m going to fall, but the man behind me is holding me up. He asks me how I like your tongue on me. I can feel his breath in my ear as he speaks and my body is tingling.” “What do you tell him?”

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Two fingers penetrated her, thrusting into her pussy. She squirmed under his touch, wanting more from him. “Deacon, please.” “What do you tell him?” he repeated, ignoring her plea. She whimpered as he added a third finger. The fullness felt so good, but she needed a firmer touch. Instead of giving her what she desired, he continued to drive her insane with his deliberate pace. “I tell him I’m so turned-on I’m going to drown you. I…I describe how you’re licking me, pushing your tongue inside and sucking on my clit.” “Fuck. I want to taste you right now.” As quickly as the words left his mouth she found herself flat on her back. He bent her legs and knelt between her thighs, his face inches from her heated core. “Oh please!” She writhed on the bed. After talking about him eating her pussy, she was more than ready for the real thing. With a hand on each thigh, he held her still as he leaned into her pussy and licked up and down, teasing her soft flesh. She struggled against his hands, wanting to push her hips up. But he held her fast, tasting her at his own pace. Her fingers grasped the sheet beneath her, clutching at the fabric as if it were a lifeline. “Fuck, Deacon, I can’t stand it. I need to come.” He lifted his head and peered at her. “Soon, baby, soon.” His attention switched to her clitoris and he sucked the engorged nub between his lips. Already on the edge, she didn’t know how much more of that kind of attention she’d be able to handle. He released her thighs and moved one hand between her legs, thrusting two fingers deep. She pushed her hips back at him as he teased at her G-spot. Primed and more than ready, her hips were thrusting in time to his fingers. Just when she thought she would hit her pinnacle, he pulled his lips away from her clit and she whimpered at the loss.

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“Come for me, Toni. Let me hear it.” He pushed his thumb hard against the sensitive bundle of nerves, rubbing nonstop. “Yesssss.” The scream ripped from her throat as sensations rushed through her. He pulled his fingers from her body and his mouth sucked the essence from her pussy. She quivered from the touch of his tongue as her body stilled. Finally able to catch her breath, she turned toward him. Deacon had moved up and was lying next to her, his own breath stilted. She glanced down to his groin where his cock stood leaking pre-cum. Her fantasy had obviously affected him just as much as her. “I want to hear more,” Deacon demanded.

Deacon not only wanted to hear more, it was a need within him he couldn’t explain. When she first revealed her fantasy involved two men, he was surprised he didn’t feel jealous. Instead, her words fueled his interest and made him want to learn as much about her fantasy as possible. “What else do you want to know?” As he stared down into her tawny-colored eyes, Deacon wondered how he’d been so lucky to find such a woman. Not only was she strong and independent, she was sexy as hell. Her gorgeous sable hair hung down to her shoulders in a slight wave she was always trying to tame. And unlike a beauty queen with fake everything, she was all real, from her generous breasts to her rounded hips. Knowing this woman would be his forever made him want to do anything for her. “Everything.” She turned on her side, sliding her leg along his. Her knee lightly brushed against his cock, causing him to bite back a moan. He saw her knowing smile before she wrapped her fingers around the weeping stalk. “I take it you enjoyed my fantasy.” She stroked him as she spoke.

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Man, did he ever. A little too much. Aroused beyond belief, he took her hand away from his aching erection and drew it up to his chest. “Yes, I liked it. But if you don’t stop stroking me, you’ll never get to finish telling me your fantasy.” “Why not?” “Because you’ll be too busy getting fucked to do much talking.” “Sounds like a good plan to me.” She laughed and tried to pull her hand from his, but he wasn’t releasing her anytime soon. If he wanted to hear any more of her fantasy, he needed to get her back into the storytelling mood. “So in this fantasy of yours, did you come all over my face when I ate your sweet pussy?” Desire flashed in her eyes and her tongue darted from her mouth to lick at her lips. He wanted to pull her over him and take her lips between his teeth as she rode him. But first he needed to hear more about this ménage. “Yes.” Her mumbled response was barely audible. “Then what happens?” “By now the three of us have moved to the bed—and we’re all nude. You tell me you want to see me taking him down my throat.” He couldn’t imagine watching her sucking another man, yet at the same time it sounded hot. The idea of seeing her lips open for someone else and taking his cock deep in her mouth had his own shaft hardening further. “Do you want to suck him?” She nodded and continued with her tale. “You’ve moved behind me, so I know you’re going to fuck me while I suck him. Even though I just came, the idea has me so wet I feel as if I’m going to come from just one touch.” He released her hand and stroked down her silken abdomen to the juncture of her thighs. Her legs spread at his touch and he chuckled as his hand found the slick, hot evidence of her desire.

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She moaned as he stroked her pussy, her hips arching toward him. “When I lean forward to take him in my mouth you start fingering me.” “You’re loving it, aren’t you?” She didn’t even attempt to respond to him anymore, too wrapped in the fantasy she was weaving. “At first I just taste him, sucking the crown into my mouth, but that doesn’t last for long. I’m too hungry, I need it all. The entire time I’ve been concentrating on him you’ve been behind me on the bed, fucking me with three fingers.” He matched her words with actions and pistoned his fingers into her pussy. Her hips jerked in reaction and she bit her lip as she began to ride his hand. “Don’t stop talking now.” She took a deep breath before starting again. “I want to deep throat him, but I’ve never done that before. It’s almost like you’re reading my mind because you lean forward and tell me to take him all the way down.” Even though he’d warned her earlier about touching him, she grasped his cock and began stroking him again. Their mutual pleasuring of one another was pushing them both toward the brink. “I relax my throat and press forward, taking him as far as I can. I think I’m going to choke and pull back. I turn my head around and you’re kneeling behind me. You’ve pulled your hand away and I can feel your cock pushing into me.” “You’re such a dirty bitch, getting your face fucked by one guy while I fuck you from behind.” He thought she might become offended by his words, but the opposite was true. “Fuck, Deacon, I need you so badly.” She jerked away from him and tried to throw her leg over his body, intent on riding his cock. As much as he wanted her though, he had to hear the end of the story. He quickly flipped her over so she was on her stomach lying beneath him and he stretched

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her arms out above her head. Her body quivered in reaction and she spread her legs slightly, inviting him to fuck her. “You’ll get me, baby, as soon as you finish the fantasy.” “You push inside me in one thrust, driving my mouth onto his cock. I can hear you both groaning and the most powerful feeling washes through me.” “You’re making us both crazy, aren’t you, baby? I bet my hands are digging into your hips so hard there are going to be bruises. And his hands are wrapped so tight in your hair your scalp is tingling.” “Yes, yes.” Her body was wiggling beneath his as she spoke and she pressed her ass back toward him. It wouldn’t take much for him to center his cock on her pussy and begin fucking her. “Finish it, baby. Tell me the rest.” “You’re fucking me, pushing inside me. Slowly at first, but I can feel your fullness and it’s driving me insane. I want it all and I want it now. But you’re teasing me and pull back a little before pushing forward again. The entire time you’re talking about me and him. You tell me to swallow him whole and show him what a good little cocksucker I am.” The funny thing was, what she said was true. If he were the type to brag about his girl, he’d tell everyone just how orally talented she was. “The sensations are just too much for me. You’re fucking me faster now. I want us all to come at the same time and I know the man in my mouth is almost ready.” “How do you know?” “He…he’s muttering to himself about how good it feels, how he can’t last much longer.” “You like that, don’t you, baby? You like knowing you’ve made this guy lose control.”

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“God, yes. You’re losing control too. You’re praising my hot, tight pussy and pounding into me. Knowing you both want me makes me feel so desirable I need to come. I need to come so hard, but I can’t.” “Why?” “It’s there, just out of reach, but I need you. When you slip your hand around and pinch my clit, I go off like a firecracker. I explode. My legs give out and I actually end up taking him deeper into my throat. He can’t hold out and comes. I’m trying to swallow everything, but it’s too much. You pull me back and you’re coming. I can feel it deep inside.” His cock was leaking so much right now he was surprised he hadn’t come just from her description alone. His silence must have concerned her because she tried to turn her head to look back at him. “Deacon, are you…upset?” “No, baby. Why would I be upset?” “I just describe my fantasy of getting fucked by you while I suck off another guy. I thought you might be feeling, I don’t know, jealous or something.” That threw him for a minute. Had she told him this fantasy just to see if he would be resentful? If so, he was probably in major trouble because it wasn’t jealousy he was feeling. He was aroused and intrigued. “No, baby, it was a fantasy. Besides, I told you I wanted to hear it, remember?” “I know.” “Why do I feel there’s a ‘but’ after that?” “No but.” She sighed heavily, as if the weight of the world sat on her shoulders. “Maybe we should have started with one of your fantasies instead.” He chuckled and released her hands before pulling back and kneeling behind her spread thighs. “No, your fantasy worked just fine. Perhaps this will convince you.”

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Hauling her onto her hands and knees, he spread her legs wide. He palmed her rounded ass with one hand as he grasped his cock with the other, pressing forward into her slick pussy. She enveloped him into her liquid heat. “Yes.” Her words were released on a sigh, as if she’d been waiting for this moment all night. And in a way, he supposed, she had. They both had. Their fucking was inevitable. “Close your eyes and imagine it, baby. I’m fucking you from behind, just like you described in your fantasy.” Her moan reverberated throughout the room and she pressed back against him. “Fuck me, Deacon. I want it. I need it.” His hands grasped her hips as he gently rocked back and forth. The walls of her pussy pulsated around his cock. As much as he wanted to keep this slow, he couldn’t. He pulled back and powered into her hard. His thrusts were no longer steady as he pounded her from behind. “Yeah, baby, that’s it. Keep sucking while I fuck you.” She was pushing back against him and he suddenly remembered in her fantasy how she had needed him to finally orgasm. Reaching around her body, he found her clit and rubbed. At the same time he thrust vigorously, working his hips back and forth as he fucked her sweet pussy. Toni threw her head back and screamed his name, her pussy convulsing around his cock as she came. They both collapsed on the bed, fighting to regain their breath. Deacon rolled onto his back and pulled her into his arms. She snuggled close to him and he tilted his head to stare at her in contemplation. If talking about her fantasy led to sex this hot, what would happen if he actually figured out a way for them to act it out?

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Chapter Two Had she made the biggest mistake of her life? Twelve hours later Toni was still asking herself that question. Sure, it had been some of the hottest sex she’d ever experienced. But she was still apprehensive about Deacon’s reaction. Last night he’d insisted he was okay with her fantasy, but in the light of day he could have changed his mind. When she’d woken this morning, he’d already left. Instead of being able to talk to him about it, she’d been stewing all day, letting her mind wander and worry about all the “what-ifs”. Was he still interested in fulfilling this particular fantasy of hers? Or the even bigger question—was she? They needed to talk, but she hadn’t wanted to call him at work. This wasn’t the kind of conversation held over a cell phone in between taking care of business. Thankfully, the day was almost over. It wasn’t as if she’d gotten any work done anyway. She worked as a real estate broker, which allowed her a very flexible schedule. It was a good thing she didn’t have any client appointments since she didn’t know how on top of her game she would have been. Today had been one of those rare days spent in the office and she’d spent it daydreaming. “Hey, look who the cat dragged in.” Deacon’s voice had Toni glancing up from the computer screen she’d been pretending to look at. She was surprised at him stopping by unexpectedly like this, but even more amazed by who he dragged in behind him. Lincoln Whitacre. “Oh my God, is the world coming to an end? It’s the missing Linc.” “Shut up, woman, and come give me a kiss.”

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“Gladly.” She rose from the desk and quickly made her way over to her fiancé’s cousin and best friend, and jumped in his arms. “Now that’s what I’m talking about.” His hug felt like home. Maybe because he was finally home. The three of them had grown up together, getting into all kinds of trouble along the way. Her mother had been especially horrified she hung out with “those hooligan Whitacre cousins”. When she was younger, it was because they played like boys do— down and dirty. When she was older, it was still because they played down and dirty, but this time like big boys did. She’d flirted shameless with them each of them and even though Linc had at one time hinted at something more, she’d only ever officially dated Deacon. Her name had been attached with the cousins all her life and although she loved them both, she’d always had a closer affinity with Deacon. She had, in fact, lost her virginity to him. They had agreed to date others when they’d left for college and she had taken advantage of that agreement to see what else was out there. In the end though, she always came back to Deacon. Therefore, it was no surprise to anyone in town when after they returned home from college they started dating again. And although it took him a year to ask, they’d finally become engaged. All three of them had gone away to go to school, but Linc was the one who never moved back home. After graduation he joined the Army and had, it seemed, been stationed everywhere in the world. He still returned for visits, but it wasn’t the same. Linc finally released her from the bone-crushing hug and she stepped back to look at him. He was a little older and seemed tired, but otherwise he was still the same man. Glancing between the two, she was startled seeing them together again after two years apart. The two men might only be cousins, but their family resemblance was strong. Their fathers were twin brothers, and Deacon and Linc had the look of all the Whitacre men. They both were tall with black hair and green eyes. Deacon’s eyes were a brilliant emerald while Linc’s were a paler, sea grass color. In the dark it would be hard 17

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to tell them apart except by the length of their hair. Linc had a short military cut whereas Deacon wore his a bit longer. “Can you believe this asshole took a taxi from the airport instead of calling me for a ride?” His words might have been harsh, but Deacon’s smile was broad. He was just as happy to see Linc as she was. “I wanted to surprise you both. You should have seen Deacon’s face when his secretary announced he had a visitor.” Deacon had joined his father’s architectural firm after college and was learning all the aspects of the business to eventually take over someday. His age sometimes counted against him, but once the clients saw his work they were more than impressed. “We didn’t think you were going to make it home for the big hoopla,” she said. Every year their town went all out for the Fourth of July. Parades, carnivals, the works. They honored those who served their country and it was especially heartening when hometown soldiers like Linc were able to come back for the celebration. “I pulled some strings with my commander, he owes me. I couldn’t miss this.” “Hell no, you couldn’t.” Deacon slapped his cousin on the back. “The Fourth is when we got into the most trouble. It’s tradition for us to go all out for Independence Day.” “Remember the last time I was in town for the Fourth, we convinced Toni the Bedermeirs had given us permission to use their pool.” Deacon chuckled. “Yeah, and then we all got drunk and went skinny-dipping.” “I remember they came home unexpectedly. You guys pulled me from the pool before I knew what hit me and we all had to take off running with whatever clothes we could grab. I lost my favorite bra and panty set that weekend, which never would have happened if I hadn’t gotten drunk in the first place.” “Yeah, but Mr. Bedermeir probably got the biggest thrill of his life,” Deacon surmised.

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Toni rolled her eyes at their bantering. “Let me get my stuff and we can finish this trip down memory lane back at our place.” “I’ll need to stop by the hotel and get a room,” Linc said. Toni shook her head. “No way, you’re staying with us. It won’t take me a minute to make up the guest bed.” “I don’t want to intrude.” “You’re not intruding, you’re family.” His parents had moved to Florida last year and she and Deacon, along with Deacon’s parents, were the only family he had left in town. She looked to Deacon for confirmation and he was already nodding his head. “Don’t argue with her, man, you’ll never win.” Deacon pulled her into his arms and kissed her on the cheek before she could form a retort. “You always were bossy,” Linc complained good-naturedly. “Bossy? Please. You two always ganged up against me when we were younger and I never got to do what I wanted.” “If that’s the way you want to remember it.” “Children, do I need to separate you two?” Deacon asked, eyebrows raised in amusement. Toni stuck her tongue out at her fiancé. Linc laughed at her childish behavior. “I guess if I must stay at your place, I will.” “Yes, you must.” It only took a few minutes to close down her system and clear her desk. When she was finally done, they left her office and headed out to the parking lot, laughing and talking the entire way. “Hey, babe, I need to run a couple of errands. Why don’t you take Linc home and get him settled?”

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She nodded her agreement and after transferring the luggage from one car to the other, they went their separate ways. As soon as they were alone, Toni started laying on the guilt trip. “I’ve missed you. It’s been two years since you were last home.” “I’m sorry I missed your engagement party.” Toni was as well. It hadn’t seemed the same without him there. “You better not miss the wedding. I may have forgiven you once, but not twice.” “Yes, ma’am.” He gave a mock salute. “Besides, I wouldn’t let Deacon stand up there all by himself.” “Good thing. He’ll need someone to hold him up.” “Nah. He knows a good thing when he sees it. And you’re more than a good thing.” She could actually feel herself blush at his words. “Flatterer.” “No lie, Toni, you’re the real McCoy. He’s damn lucky to have you.” His words made her heart flutter. Although they’d never really discussed it, the two men had playfully fought over her when they were growing up. “When are you going to give up the Army life and move back home? I worry about you.” “It’s nice to know a good woman like you is at home worrying about an Army grunt like me.” “You’re not exactly a grunt, Lieutenant Whitacre. You should have snagged yourself your own good woman by now.” “Is Debbie Dickson available?” She grimaced at the mention of his vile ex-girlfriend. “Don’t tell me you’re planning to hook up with her while you’re in town.” “So she did get a divorce,” he teased. “Please, she’s a walking Petri dish of disease. Stay away, stay far away, I beg you.” She had never liked the woman. Especially after Deacon discovered Debbie had cheated 20

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on Linc. For some inexplicable reason he’d forgiven her the first time, but as far as she and Deacon were concerned, all bets were off. The woman was bad news and no good for their friend. He finally cut her loose when he left town to go to college. “Someone sounds jealous.” “That’s it. I want you all to myself.” “I knew all I had to do was hang around long enough and you’d fall into my clutches.” She laughed at his pseudo-villainous tone. “Sorry to disappoint you, but you’ll have to come up with a different dastardly plan. Deacon and I are very happy together.” “Ah now, I didn’t need to hear that. I was hoping you wanted me to kick his ass to the curb.” She’d forgotten just how much fun it was to have Linc around. More than ever she was looking forward to tonight’s Fourth of July celebration.

***** Deacon held hands with Toni as they strolled along the busy midway with Linc. The three of them together again felt as familiar as when they’d been in high school. It was as if the last seven years had melted away. “I see another one,” Toni exclaimed, indicating a dark-skinned beauty headed in their direction. Women had been stopping the three of them all evening to say hi to Linc and welcome him home. Some more enthusiastically than others. “Toni Eppard, is that you?” The African-American woman whom they’d all assumed was coming to talk to Linc instead pulled Toni into her embrace. “Oh my God. Stacey Gentry.” Deacon remembered her from high school. The two women had been friendly, but Stacey had moved away after college.

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“I just moved back into town. I never thought I’d run into so many people I knew. I’ve heard about twenty life stories tonight.” She tilted her head as she glanced slyly at Toni’s left hand. “In fact, I just heard a rumor you were engaged.” Toni flashed a brilliant smile along with her engagement ring. “It’s no rumor. You remember Deacon, my fiancé, and his cousin Linc.” Stacey smiled and nodded as introductions were made. “We have so much catching up to do.” “I know. What have you been up to?” “Girl, where do I start?” Stacey interlocked her arm with Toni’s. Turning back to the two men, she asked, “You don’t mind if I monopolize her time for a few minutes, do you?” “Not at all,” they said simultaneously. The two women began to walk as they talked, leaving him and Linc in their wake. As he stared after her, Deacon wondered how he’d been so lucky to find such a woman. “You know, I’ve never completely forgiven you for stealing her away from me.” Linc’s declaration caused Deacon to chuckle as he returned his attention to his cousin. The man was delusional. “Excuse me? You never had her.” “There was that summer when we were sixteen and your parents forced you to go on a two-week vacation to Texas. She was all mine.” “After all these years I find out you were scamming on my girl.” “Nope, you were the one who was thinking about ‘seeing other people’. Unfortunately by the time you came home you’d figured out what a dumb-ass move that’d be. I was just taking advantage of the opportunity presented.” Deacon stared at him thoughtfully. Linc’s words brought up a subject he’d contemplated all evening. Ever since Toni had told him about her fantasy, he’d mulled it over in his head. Not only wondering if he wanted to fulfill it, but wondering if he

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could. The idea of sharing her sweet charms with anyone else was unimaginable, that was until Linc strolled into his office. All of a sudden it clicked in his head. Linc loved Toni as much as Deacon did, although not in the same way, which was a good thing, but it was love nevertheless. His cousin was the only other man on this earth he trusted with his life, so it only made sense he could trust him with this as well. The only thing left to do now was see if he was willing. “You interested in another opportunity?” Linc stopped walking, stunned into speechlessness for a moment. The crowd continued to stream around them, although they were beginning to receive some strange looks. “Come on, man, we’re causing a traffic backup.” Deacon gave his cousin a shove to get his feet moving again. “I didn’t know there were problems between the two of you.” “It’s not like that. We’re good. More than good in fact. I’ve never been happier in my life.” “Then I don’t get it. Why are you talking about stepping out of the picture?” “I’m not. I’m not going anywhere.” Linc sent him a sidelong glance filled with bewilderment. “I’m confused as hell here, Deacon.” “Look, you’re not just my cousin, you’re my best friend. And Toni is the love of my life. There’s nothing I wouldn’t do for her.” “I get all that, but it doesn’t make any sense with our earlier conversation. In fact, it makes even less sense.” “Well, keep listening.” Deacon grabbed Linc’s arm and pulled him to the side away from the oncoming people. He lowered his voice as he spoke. They lived in a small

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town after all. If anyone found out what he was proposing, it would send more than a few tongues wagging. “What’s up, man?” “Last night Toni told me she fantasized about being with two men at once.” Once again he’d rendered Linc speechless. The combination of stunned amazement and interested desire on his face almost made Deacon want to laugh out loud. Unfortunately that wouldn’t be a good move when he was trying to sway the other man to his cause. “That’s a fantasy. This is reality.” “I plan to make her fantasy a reality. And that’s where you come in.” Linc was already shaking his head. “No way. This is crazy.” “No, it’s not. We all love each other. I can’t think of anyone else I’d be willing to share Toni with. And then you show up, even though you weren’t supposed to. It was fate.” “It’s not fate. I was able to pull some strings. There wasn’t any divine intervention.” “I don’t believe that. I think you had it right all along. Take advantage of opportunity when it’s presented. That’s what I’m doing and I’m asking you to do it too.” “You think this is what you want now, but what if you change your mind later? Are you willing to take that risk?” Deacon noticed he wasn’t saying no. Linc was considering the offer, even though he was still putting up a cursory fight. “Our relationship is strong. And if at any time someone wants to stop, then we’ll stop. But I know this is what she wants, and I want to give it to her. Don’t you want that too?” “This is so not the conversation I was expecting to have tonight.” Deacon chuckled. “What were you expecting?” 24

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“I don’t know, maybe trying to convince you to go to a strip club for your bachelor party. Tease you a bit about being pussy whipped. I had no idea just how far you were willing to go for your woman.” “Hell, man, you know Toni. Wouldn’t you be willing to give her the world if you could?” Linc stared speculatively at Toni as she continued to chat with Stacey. “Yeah, I would. Have you talked to her about this?” “Not exactly.” “What do you mean ‘not exactly’? Either you have or you haven’t.” “I told her I wanted to fulfill her fantasy, and when I asked, this is the one she revealed.” “You know she may decide to cut off your balls if you suggest this little setup.” “Maybe, but I really don’t think so. To her you’re someone who is safe. If she’s going to do it, now is the time and you’re the man.” “Safe?” Linc actually seemed a bit put out by the description. “Think about it. She knows you. She’s known you her whole life. She doesn’t have to worry if you’re some freak looking for a thrill. You care about her.” “What if I care too much?” “What do you mean?” “What if I don’t want to walk away afterward?” “I won’t give you that choice.” Deacon was willing to share her, but only on his terms. “This is a one-time-only offer.” Deacon knew he was putting a lot on the line here, but somehow it just felt right. As he told Linc, if they were ever going to do it, now was the time. All he needed was his cousin to agree. “I may regret this later, but I’m saying yes.” “You won’t regret it. I promise.”

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Chapter Three “I have a surprise for you.” “What kind of surprise?” Toni asked as she rose from the bed and wrapped the cool cotton robe around her body. She secured the belt and glanced over at Deacon, who was standing in the bathroom doorway, fresh from a shower with a towel tucked around his waist. After last night, she wasn’t sure how many more spontaneous announcements from him she could handle. “If I tell you, then it won’t be a surprise, will it?” “Where is it?” “That’s part of the surprise too.” She walked over to him and slipped her arms around his neck. “When do I get my surprise?” Maybe she could seduce the information out of him. “Soon.” “Meanie.” With her lips pursed in a pout, she stepped back and crossed her arms over her breasts. “I wish you wouldn’t tease me with a surprise and then not deliver.” His laughter at her mock outrage rang through the room. “No worries there, baby. I’ll deliver, no problem.” He walked around her to the dresser, glancing at his watch lying there before turning his attention back to her. “In fact, I think we’re almost ready. Turn around.” “Why?” “Well, I can’t have you seeing your surprise until it’s completely ready, now can I?” Deacon took a tie off the dresser and dangled it in front of her. “Feeling a little kinky tonight, are we?” “Tonight, tomorrow night, the night after that.” 26

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“Dirty boy.” “And that’s why you love me.” Without another word he stepped behind her and placed the silk tie over her eyes, fastening it at the back of her head. “Is it too tight?” Toni had to lick her lips twice to get words to slip past them. She was nervous yet excited all at the same time. “No.” “Good. Are you ready?” His whisper into her ear had her shivering with anticipation. Although he hadn’t suggested her surprise was anything sexual, she thought it might be. That was until he led her from the bedroom. “Where are we going?” “Surprise, remember.” “Yes, but…” “Shhh. Stop thinking so much. Tonight is all about feeling.” They stopped for a moment and she realized she’d been so intent on listening to his words she had no idea where she was. Toni thought she remembered turning once, or was it twice? Hell, for all she knew, he had walked her in circles and they were back in the bedroom. Deacon swept her hair away from her neck, sliding his lips sensuously over the exposed skin. “What dirty thoughts are you having? I couldn’t miss these little diamond points even if I was a blind man.” The idea of what he might have planned for her had caused her breasts to peak in interest. His hands came up to pinch her nipples through the thin robe, causing her to squirm. He knew how much she liked that and he was deliberately teasing her. “Well?” She dragged her mind back to the conversation at hand. Dirty thoughts, oh yeah, she had plenty of those, especially after last night. “Just wondering what my surprise is.”

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“Is that all?” He’d slipped his hand through the opening in her robe to stroke her stomach before dipping between her legs. Not surprisingly, she was wet from their conversation and her wandering imagination. “You wouldn’t happen to be thinking about last night, would you?” “Maybe.” “Uh-huh, there’s no maybe about it.” Toni squirmed in his arms as she remembered her wantonness yesterday. And he was right, she was still thinking about it. About how easy it had been to abandon all her doubts and revel in the fantasy. “You’re right, I was thinking about it.” “Now that you’ve talked about it, does the fantasy still work for you?” She knew exactly what he meant. In fact, she’d worried once she voiced the fantasy aloud it would no longer hold the charm it once did. Instead the opposite was true. “Oh yeah, it’s working right now.” A nervous laugh escaped her throat. “Talking about it only made the possibility…more real somehow.” “What if I told you I was willing to fulfill your fantasy for you?” She felt as if all the air were being sucked out of the room. Did she want that, truly? The one thing she knew for certain was this was the man she loved with all her heart, the man she was going to marry. “I’d be a little shocked and somewhat amazed.” “Why?” “Most men don’t offer to share their woman.” “Most couples are probably not as secure in their relationship as we are. This would be a one-time thing. It’s certainly not something I’d make a habit of. Besides, I wouldn’t be willing to share you with just anyone.” Just the idea he’d thought this through had her mind racing. Her body, on the other hand, was racing on an entirely different track. One that imagined all the things she could experience.

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She licked her lips nervously. “Do you have someone in mind?” He stepped behind her and released the tie he’d used to blindfold her. As the silk dropped to the floor she blinked and tried to focus her eyes. She was standing in the hallway in front of the guestroom. The door was open and lying on the bed in jeans and nothing else was Linc, staring back at her intently. “There’s only one man I’d trust.” If she thought she’d been nervous before, it was nothing compared to what she was feeling right now. Her body was flushed and aching from the thought of what Deacon had planned. He knew her so well. Linc was the perfect choice if she decided to go through with this. Now she had a decision to make. Deacon wrapped his arms around her, his hands playing with the robe tie. “You’re very quiet.” Her eyes never left Linc, who continued to lie on the bed propped on the pillows. The bedside light illuminated the immediate area and she could make out the outline of his cock, straining behind the zipper of his jeans. Although she hadn’t thought of Linc in a sexual way in quite some time, she certainly was now. “I’m just thinking.” “Hmm, that’s okay. I’ll talk while you think.” She gasped when his hand slipped open her robe and exposed her. He cupped her breasts in his hands and lightly teased her aching nipples. The flare of desire from Linc was evident in his eyes. “If you want this, all you have to do is say yes. And if you want to stop just say so and everything stops, no matter what.” Her heart was pounding so loud she could have sworn the sound echoed in the silent room. This was definitely not a situation in which she’d ever imagined herself. She was engaged to be married. Why then was she thinking about Linc, wondering what his cock looked like, what it tasted like? She turned her head to stare at Deacon. “When did you plan all this?”

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“Is that really what you want to talk about right now?” he asked as he released her breasts. She felt torn. Although she knew what she wanted, she struggled with the thought it wasn’t what good girls did. “This is crazy. It’s not normal.” “Who’s to say what’s normal?” Linc spoke for the first time and she swiveled her gaze around to him. And almost fell to her knees. He’d unzipped his jeans and taken out his cock. His shaft was long and thick with a wide mushroom head. Linc slowly stroked himself, taking the moisture gathering at the crown and spreading it back along the length as his hand moved leisurely up and down his shaft. Her mouth began to water at the erotic sight. “Linc is willing, I’m willing, all we need to know now is if you’re willing. Do you want to taste his cock?” It was as if Deacon were reading her mind. “Yes.” Her words were spoken softly, but there was no hesitation. If they could both be honest about their desires, so could she. Deacon didn’t give her a chance to change her mind. He slipped the robe off her body, leaving her standing nude in the doorway. The hiss from Linc had her woman’s pride swelling. “Damn, Deacon, she is so fucking hot I might just come from looking at her.” “Not before I get my taste,” she said with a smile, stepping into the room.

When he and Linc had devised this plan, there had always been the possibility she’d slap his face and walk out or just simply call a halt to the whole thing. Instead, after only a few moments of doubt, it looked as if she were willing to live out the fantasy.

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While Toni sashayed her way across the room toward the bed, Deacon followed along. He wanted to make sure he didn’t miss anything. Since this wasn’t going to happen again, he wanted to allow her all the time in the world to explore her fantasy. “You don’t mind if I get rid of these, do you?” Her voice was husky and low, a sure indication of the desire she was feeling. Linc shook his head as she tugged on his jeans, soon divesting the other man of his only piece of clothing. After she tossed his pants to the floor, she crawled on the bed. She moved until she was seated between Linc’s spread legs with her feet tucked underneath her. Deacon watched as she trailed her fingers along Linc’s thighs and the man trembled under her touch. “Don’t tease, baby. He needs your mouth on him.” “Fuck yeah, I do.” He could see her smile at Linc’s words and watched as she rose to her hands and knees. The display of her body had him salivating to taste her. Deacon knelt behind her, spreading her legs to find the sweetness between. “Stop distracting her,” Linc complained. He looked up to see Toni glancing back at him. Her soft white hands were wrapped around Linc’s cock, and although her attention had shifted to him, her hands were not still. Without warning Deacon landed a slap across her ass, causing her to jump in reaction. “I know what a great multitasker you are, babe. You can taste Linc while I taste you.” She hummed her appreciation at his words and he watched for a moment as her tongue snaked out to swipe over the crown before she engulfed Linc’s cock in her mouth. Deacon knew from experience what a delight that was. Her warm, wet mouth would close over the head and suck, drawing the breath right out of him. She had a

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habit of teasing him with her tongue, and he had no doubt she was torturing Linc with the same movement at this very moment. The other man’s head was thrown back, eyes closed and fists clenched at his sides while Deaon’s woman licked and sucked Linc to ecstasy. “That’s right, baby, show him what a good little cocksucker you are.” He knew the dirty words from last night would spur her on and when he reached between her legs, he was more than proven right. Cream spilled onto his hand as he fingered her cleft. Unable to wait a moment longer he spread her and lowered his mouth to her mound. A loud moan escaped her as he tongued her sweet slit. Her body trembled under his oral siege, and she pushed back against him as if she were silently pleading for more. Unfortunately she hadn’t been able to focus on Linc and had released his cock as she concentrated on her own pleasure. “Hey, get your pretty mouth back here.” At his cousin’s words, Deacon glanced up. He watched in approval as Linc grasped her head in his hands and wrapped her hair around his fingers, bringing her mouth back to his cock. The action had her held tight against him, but from the sounds of her moans, she wasn’t displeased by his actions. Her sounds of pleasure made him smile. Toni was a strong, bold woman who required an even stronger man in bed. Nothing made her wetter than when he took charge and bent her to his will, something his cousin was learning firsthand. “She needs a firm hand every now and then.” Deacon spread her nether lips and slipped two fingers deep into her wetness, fucked her with his hand. “So I see.” “If she forgets what she’s supposed to be doing again, just let me know and I’ll spank her little ass to help her remember.” He moved his soaked fingers to her ass, lubing her rosette.

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“I’ll keep that…in mind.” “You do that.” Without giving her a chance to tense, he slipped a finger knuckledeep inside her sweet, tight ass. “I know how to keep her in line, don’t I, baby?” She rolled her hips in response, taking his finger even deeper. “That’s my dirty girl. Take it, take it all,” he said as he added another finger. “She just fucking swallowed my cock. What the fuck are you doing?” Deacon chuckled. “Just getting her primed and ready, cuz.” “I can’t hold out much longer. I’m ready to come right now.” Deacon wanted to be fucking her when Linc came in her mouth. He wanted her to experience the sensations of pleasing two men at once. He pulled his fingers from her body and listened to her whimper at the loss. “Don’t worry, baby. I’m going to fuck this sweet pussy.” He took his cock in hand and pressed forward into her welcoming heat. She pushed back against him in an equally eager response, a moan of pleasure escaping her. He savored the satisfaction of being able to bring this fantasy to life. This was his sexy woman with one cock buried in her sizzling pussy and one deep in her mouth. She seemed almost insatiable as she sucked enthusiastically on Linc’s erection while she fervently pushed her hips back at his own pistoning cock. He wanted to make it last, to savor the sensations of her gripping cunt, but the entire scene was too much for him. In the background he could hear Linc praising her mouth with every admiring word known to man. The muscles of her pussy clutched his cock in a fist-tight grip. He needed to move. The urge was not one to be ignored. He pulled back only briefly before slamming forward and pushing her mouth deeper onto Linc’s thrusting organ. She pulled back, gasping, but Linc still had his hands locked into her hair and he guided her back to his cock.

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“That’s it. Now take all of me,” Linc demanded, pumping his hips and forcing his cock deeper and deeper into her throat. His cousin had reached his own limits and thrust his hips upward, crying out Toni’s name with his release. “Drink him down, baby.” The control he felt watching her do as he commanded was irresistible. He continued to power into her from behind as she swallowed before she finally came up for air. Although he couldn’t see her face, he could clearly see Linc’s. The man was staring at her with a mixture of awe and lust, even though he’d just shot himself down her throat. His own need could no longer be denied. He pulled her arms back behind her until she was kneeling upright. This left her breasts and clit open to Linc and his cousin took advantage of the bounty. He reached out to cup her breasts and pinch at her nipples, drawing a ragged moan from her. “Do you like that, Toni?” Linc drew out the engorged nub and she moaned in response. “I think you like a little pain with your loving.” “Yes…yes.” Her breathless rejoinder was interjected between Deacon’s forceful thrusts. “You are one hot bitch, aren’t you, swallowing me while your fiancé fucks you raw.” “She loves knowing she has both of us at her mercy.” Deacon bit out the words as he pumped into her. The dirty talk seemed to arouse her as much as the two men in her bed. Her pussy clamped around him in an evertightening spiral as he thrust wildly toward his climax. “God, Deacon…” “You are so tight, baby, so fucking sweet.” “Please…I want…”

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Without hesitation Linc found her clit, brushing his fingers over the throbbing button. “More, I need…” Linc pinched it tight and she threw her head back as her orgasm hit her. Deacon knew his own orgasm was imminent when he felt the tingling at the base of his spine. He released her arms and with his hands firmly locked on her hips he thrust one last time, coming in a torrid rush deep inside her.

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Chapter Four Toni lay exhausted, too tired to move. Never in a million years would she believe she’d be here now, sandwiched between her fiancé and his cousin. She didn’t know if her enjoyment made her a wanton or a slut, but she had no regrets. Just as he’d promised, Deacon fulfilled her fantasy to a T, reenacting her story almost as a script. She closed her eyes as she thought about it. The first taste of Linc’s cock had taken her breath away. That was when she realized there was no going back. And she didn’t want to. She wanted to try everything. Which brought a somewhat sticky thought to mind. When Deacon asked her to reveal her fantasy, she’d done so, but she hadn’t told him everything. She neglected to mention it was only the first part. Not knowing how he would react, she’d been reluctant to divulge the rest of her desires. And after he’d satisfied her in so many ways already, did she have the right to ask for more? A loud boom startled her from her musings. “What the fuck is that?” Linc’s startled question had her smiling. “Have you been away so long you forgot they end the first night with fireworks?” “Hmm.” Linc’s grunted reply hinted at his exhaustion. “A little late though, I’d say. The fireworks started here awhile ago.” “You okay, baby?” There was a suggestion of concern in Deacon’s voice. “Perfect.” Deacon trailed his fingers along her arm and she shivered in reaction. She opened her eyes to find herself staring at two sexy yet concerned-looking men. “What’s wrong, boys? You both look a little worried.”

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Linc shot a glance to Deacon before responding. “We just want to make sure you’re really okay with all this.” She patted him on the arm reassuringly. “I’m more than okay. In fact, I’m feeling pretty damned good right now.” “I know it was a bit of a surprise I sprung on you,” Deacon said. “Hell yes, it was a surprise. But don’t worry, you’re forgiven.” Toni sat up and stretched her arms over her head. Her muscles ached, but in an ever-so-pleasant way. “I think I need to hop into the shower.” She crawled to the end of the bed and turned, pinning both men with her gaze. “And if you’re really good, you both could join me there.” Leaving them speechless, she stood and calmly walked into the bathroom. Of course she didn’t feel calm at all. Her heart was beating madly and her palms were sweaty. Not exactly the picture of sexiness she was trying to exude. She hadn’t stayed long enough to judge their reactions to her words. When no one immediately followed her into the bathroom, she worried she had just made a big mistake. Deacon had willingly given her the fantasy of a lifetime. It was unrealistic of her to assume he’d be eager to want to share her further. And she was sure Linc was feeling put in the middle of a no-win situation. Damn it, I should have just kept my mouth shut. “Can you believe this? She hasn’t even started the shower.” Deacon’s laughing voice had her turning in wonderment. “Guess we need to take care of her.” Linc reached around and turned the knobs, starting the water. While he checked the temperature, Deacon pulled her into his arms. “You didn’t think we were going to leave you in here all by your lonesome, did you?” “I didn’t…I wasn’t sure.” “The night’s still young.” Deacon’s tone held a hint of a promise of things to come.

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With those words she knew. He was going to give her everything. Her body shivered in anticipation as her thoughts raced. One of them buried in her ass while the other fucked her pussy. It was the ultimate turn-on. “I think she likes the idea.” Linc had finished messing with the water and stepped into the large tiled shower. The guest bathroom had been added onto the house by the previous owners and they must have spent a pretty penny on the renovations. Everything was done in Italian tile, but the shower was the pièce de résistance, even nicer than the one in the master suite. She’d often joked to Deacon it was meant for sharing, but she was sure this wasn’t exactly what the builders intended. When Linc held out his hand, she took it and stepped inside. He turned her around, his front to her back, and embraced her around her waist. His strong arms wrapped around her had her tingling in anticipation. When Deacon joined them, shutting the glass door behind him, she could only wonder what was to come next. Fortunately, she didn’t have long to wait. He grabbed the bottle of shower gel and poured a generous amount into his palm. “Since this shower doesn’t have any…what are those things called?” “Shower scrunchies?” “Yeah, those. We’re going to have to soap you up all on our own.” Deacon passed the bottle to Linc before turning his attention to the front of her body. Starting at the top, he rubbed the soapy gel into her skin, studiously avoiding her breasts. His touch was seductive even though he didn’t lay a hand on the areas she wanted him to stroke. Meanwhile, Linc washed her back and shoulders, feeling her ass on his way down to her legs. She spread her legs for both men, hoping they’d take the hint to touch her more intimately. Instead, they continued their somewhat impersonal wash of her body. Deacon’s hands finally washed between her legs. His fingers stroked the lips of her sex, cleaning the evidence of their lovemaking. Just when she began thinking his 38

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touches might lead to more, he stepped back. She blinked, opening eyes she hadn’t realized were closed. “Over so soon?” she asked. “Not quite.” Linc rinsed her back before handing the removable showerhead to Deacon, who sluiced the water over her front. He even made a pass between her legs, but only briefly. He settled the nozzle back on the wall and nodded to Linc. Linc’s hands moved up her body to cup her breasts. This was what she’d been waiting for. She closed her eyes as his thumb swept over her hardening nipples. The sensation in combination with the steaming water was pure bliss. “Keep your eyes open, baby. I want to see what his touch does to you.” Toni slowly opened her eyes to stare back at him. His gaze was burning right into her, his desire more than evident. She thought she should feel self-conscious or at the very least guilty, but she experienced neither emotion. Instead she was empowered seeing how turned-on he was. “Pinch her nipples harder. She likes it a little rough.” Linc chuckled behind her and did as Deacon directed, pinching the tender buds. She so wanted to close her eyes and sink into the feelings he was evoking, but mindful of Deacon’s demands, she bit her lip and kept her gaze locked with his. “Talk to me, baby. How does it feel?” “So good. You know…ah—” Linc was pulling at her nipples, making her lose her train of thought. “You know what I like.” “I know you like this too.” He stepped forward, his body pressing her back against Linc. Although neither man was hard yet, she knew it wouldn’t be long. As if by some silent communication, Linc released his hold on her breasts and gripped her hips. Deacon bent his head and captured one of the engorged nipples, sucking it into his mouth.

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She closed her eyes and leaned back against Linc, letting herself enjoy Deacon’s touch. Unfortunately she didn’t get to enjoy it for long because he soon released her breast. “I have an even better idea.” Before she realized it they had moved her around and pressed her back against the cool tile. Deacon bent his head, taking a nipple into his mouth and Linc quickly followed suit. Having both her breasts sucked at one time was a uniquely satisfying situation. Deacon knew what she liked and was nibbling at the tender flesh. Linc was a bit more tentative, curling his tongue around the tip to taste her. “Oh my God.” The sensations were overwhelming and she felt as if she needed an anchor. She reached out to Deacon, only to be rebuffed. “No, baby, not yet. This is all about you for the moment.” “But I want—” “This may be your fantasy, but we’re going to do things my way right now. And that means you don’t get to use your hands.” “Maybe she needs her hands restrained.” Linc’s voice held a note of dark promise she wanted to explore. “Maybe I do.” Before she could retract her statement Linc pulled her away from the shower wall. He grasped her wrists and held them by her sides, dragged her back against him. The movements pushed her breasts out in invitation, one Deacon was only too happy to accept. His teeth alternately grazed over her rock-hard nipples. “You like your sex with a bit of kink.” The wonderment didn’t disguise the hint of interest she heard in Linc’s voice. “We’ve tried a thing or two.” Her words caught on a gasp as Deacon’s fingers probed her pussy. Of course they’d never tried a ménage until now, so she wasn’t sure

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how kinky her past sex life really had been. The one thing she did know was all this teasing was driving her to the brink of madness. She was ready for things to move to the next level. And from the hardness poking her in the backside, Linc was as well. Glancing down, she noticed Deacon was sporting his own erection. “Deacon, I want to be fucked.” She turned her head to include Linc, and added, “By both of you.” She heard Deacon chuckle and Linc broke into a smile. “All you had to do was ask,” Deacon said before releasing her and shutting off the water. Barely pausing to towel off, the three of them moved into the bedroom. It seemed they were all eager for what was to come. Toni also realized the two of them must have orchestrated this event in advance because for the first time she noticed the lube and condoms on the bedside table. “Where did those come from?” Linc flashed her a guilty smile. “I brought them with me.” “Planning to get lucky this weekend?” “I never thought I would be this lucky.” “This better not be a colossal practical joke,” she teased. “Hell no,” Linc protested. Deacon pulled her into his arms. “Are you ready for this, baby?” He ran his fingers along the seam of her ass, unerringly finding her rosette. She moaned and pushed her ass back against his probing. They weren’t novices at anal sex and she knew what to expect. “You are so fucking hot.” Linc’s words had her arousal, already at a fevered pitch, skyrocketing to new heights. She watched as he ripped open one of the foil packages and sheathed his erection. “If you think she’s hot now, just wait until you’re inside her.”

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“I’m done waiting.” Linc moved onto the bed. “As am I.” She was ready to experience everything they had to offer. “As am I.” This was it, she was going to be fucked by two men at once.

Deacon listened to his little wanton with a sense of pride. She was so damn sexy she took his breath away. Linc lay across the bed and crooked his finger at Toni. “Come here.” She crawled over to his sprawled form and straddled his hips. Linc reached between her legs to finger her pussy and smiled wickedly. “You’re very wet, Toni. I think you like this.” Toni nodded and licked her lips. Deacon watched as she rubbed her pussy against Linc’s cock, arousing both of them. “I don’t like it. I love it.” Linc grasped her hips to still her movements. “Then stop teasing.” Deacon could tell his cousin was no longer in the mood for her games. Toni slid her hand down Linc’s chest and grasped his cock. With incredible slowness she lowered herself onto his erection. She looked so beautiful to Deacon at that moment. Her eyes were closed and her teeth were gently biting her lower lip as she took the other man inside her. He was surprised at his enjoyment. But her joy was a pleasure to him as well. “Ride me,” Linc commanded. Linc’s words set Toni into action. “With pleasure.” With his cock in hand, Deacon watched his sexy woman sink onto his cousin’s erection over and over. Watching the two of them was better than any jerk film he’d ever seen in his life. He was so mesmerized by the sight of her pussy filled with another man’s cock that for a moment he forgot he was supposed to be a part of the main event himself. “If you don’t hurry up, man, we’re going to finish without you,” Linc taunted him.

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“The hell you are.” He might have been fascinated by watching, but joining was going to be even better. “Are you ready?” Toni nodded slightly and halted her movements. Linc pulled her down onto his chest as Deacon moved behind her. He palmed her rear, enjoying the feel of her silky skin. Although they didn’t do it often, he enjoyed the times he fucked her ass. The carnality of the act appealed to him. Toni turned her head, catching his gaze with a meaningful stare. “If you don’t hurry up…” Chuckling at her eagerness, Deacon warned, “You don’t rush perfection or paradise.” He knelt behind her and placed his hands on her cheeks, spreading them open to reveal her puckered star. Leaning down, he started to slowly lick her, lightly brushing against her rosette. She trembled at his touch. “What…What are you doing?” Her hesitant question was almost laughable in the face of her position. Trying to reassure her, he pulled away for a moment. “I’m getting you prepared for me, baby.” He once more began to tease her forbidden entrance with his tongue and she was soon wet with his saliva. “Oh yes…lick me…” she moaned, her prior inhibitions obviously giving way to her desires. Applying more pressure with his tongue, he began to push forward, moving deeper and deeper into her while she pushed back against him. His delight at tonguing her gave way to a burgeoning desire to feel her tight ass clasping his cock. He pulled away from her tempting rear only to be met with a distressed cry. “Oh God, don’t stop.”

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Without thought his hand shot out, spanking across her luscious ass. A red handprint imprinting her rear where he’d hit the mark. “Oooooh,” she cried out in obvious shock. “What the hell?” “Didn’t I say earlier I was going to do things my way, even if this was your fantasy? If I want to stop, then I’m going to. And if I want to spank your ass, I’ll do that too.” “Well, I can tell you, Deacon, I think she liked it. She practically squeezed my cock in half.” Deacon leaned over her back to whisper in her ear. “You are such a dirty whore, fucking two men, getting your ass eaten and practically coming with just a spanking.” “I haven’t gotten fucked by two men yet,” she taunted him. “You’re right, I think it’s time I fucked this hot ass.” “Finally.” Toni and Linc spoke at the same time, causing him to smile ruefully. Turning his attention back to the task at hand, he reached for the bottle of lube and coated his cock with the slick gel before sliding a lubed finger into her ass. She moaned at the penetration and tightened her muscles on him. The thought of just how tight she would squeeze his cock had him hard enough to pound nails. Unable to wait any longer, he centered his erection against her rosette and pressed forward, entering the tight ring of her anus. She gasped for breath, but he slowly eased farther inside. “You’re doing great, Toni,” Linc said soothingly, stroking her back. She let out a huge sigh as Deacon finally slid entirely into her. He could feel her ass contract on his shaft and held steady for a moment, letting her become used to him. “I can’t believe how good this feels,” she said in wonderment. “It’s going to get even better,” Linc promised. They began a rhythm, one pressing forward while the other retreated. Toni moaned as they moved, arching her back with every thrust.

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They started slowly, letting her adapt to being filled with two cocks. Eventually their movements began to speed. Linc pumped his hips faster and Deacon matched his motions. He could feel his cousin’s cock through the thin membrane separating them and knowing she was taking them both drove him to a frantic pace. Toni’s breathing became harder, moaning and groaning in time with their probes. “Yes,” she hissed as they continued to fuck her faster and faster. “More, more.” Deacon could feel his balls tighten and his cock start to throb. He knew he wouldn’t be able to hold out much longer. Linc looked similarly ready to explode, his face in a grimace of pleasure. “I’m going to come,” Toni cried, and it felt as if all the muscles in her body clamped down on his cock at that very moment. Her head thrown back, she screamed her release before collapsing boneless on Linc’s chest. “Shit… Oh man…” Linc jerked his hips up, pistoning wildly as he came, shouting Toni’s name. Deacon gripped her hips tight, thrust hard, burying himself in her and shooting a torrent of his seed into her depths. When he could finally muster the energy to move, he pulled his sated cock out of Toni’s ass and collapsed onto his back. Toni eased off Linc and lay between the two men. Turning to Deacon, she smiled seductively. “To paraphrase one of the greatest movies of all time, ‘Take me to the bathtub or lose me forever’.”

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Chapter Five The sun beat down on her sprawled form as Toni relaxed in her lawn chair. She adjusted her sunglasses, awaiting the beginning of the parade. The pomp and circumstance of the Fourth of July had her feeling nostalgic. With Linc’s visit she realized just how much she missed how the three of them used to hang out together. She reached out blindly and found Deacon’s hand, entwining her fingers with his. “You seem very happy this morning.” She turned her head and smiled at him, hearing satisfaction ringing through in his voice. “Not too bad, not too bad at all. Of course you seem pretty damn happy yourself.” He returned her smile, bringing her hand to his mouth for a quick kiss. “I’m very pleased.” “No regrets?” “None. What about you?” She shook her head. No, she had no regrets. It had been the perfect evening. It was everything she had dreamed. Linc and Deacon had catered to her every desire and made her feel as if she were the most special woman on the face of the earth. “I love you.” “I bet you say that to all the men who give you a ménage.” “Yep, and they all believe me.” “Brat.” He chuckled, nibbling on her knuckle. “Your brat.” “Damn straight.” He winked. The thundering drumbeat signaled the approach of the high school marching band and the beginning of the parade. “It’s finally starting.” 46

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Deacon stood, drew Toni to her feet, and together they walked hand in hand to the sidewalk so they could view the parade. They had to nudge their way to the street, but it was worth all the disapproving stares they received to be front and center. As a current member of the armed forces, Linc would be riding in a convertible honoring service men and women. She was looking forward to seeing him all dressed up in his uniform. Of course after last night she wasn’t sure if she’d ever see him in quite the same way again. He had always held a special place in her heart. She hadn’t thought it possible, but the love she felt for him had grown a bit more. Things between the three of them would never be the same again, but she didn’t think that was necessarily a bad thing. They might never repeat last night’s escapade, but it would stay with her for the rest of her life. “Look, honey, there he is.” Toni looked to where Deacon was pointing and began to wave wildly. She stepped in front of Deacon in hopes of standing out more. “Linc! Linc!” Deacon pulled her back against him, and held her flush to his body. “I don’t think he can hear you. Maybe you should flash him your tits to get his attention.” “Yeah.” She elbowed him sharply in the stomach, grinning when he grunted in surprise. “I think he saw enough of the goods, don’t you?” “I don’t know. The weekend isn’t over just yet.” As Deacon whispered in her ear, Linc’s wandering gaze finally landed on her. He smiled and sent her a wink as the car rolled by. The quick, barely a second glance combined with Deacon’s words had her juices stirring once more. She leaned her head back against his chest and snuggled into his embrace. “One more for the road?” “Well, Linc and I were talking…” “Conspiring, you mean.”

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“You say tomato, I say tomahta. Anyway, we just thought since he has to leave tomorrow we’d enjoy the rest of the celebration today,” his teeth snagged her earlobe, biting ever-so gently, “and enjoy you tonight.” Oh hell, who could turn down an offer like that? Someone much stronger than her, that was for sure. “I’m sure something could be arranged.” “Glad to hear it.” They continued to watch the parade, or in her case, she continued to pretend, but in reality all she could do was think about tonight. Linc would be leaving in the morning and she and Deacon would be married in a few months. It would be the last hurrah for all three of them. They all knew that after this weekend there would be no more sharing. As the parade finally wound down, they made their way back to gather the lawn chairs and headed for the car. While he loaded them into the trunk, she leaned back against the hood of the car, eyes closed. The hot sun warmed her skin, but the roughly calloused hand on her arm warmed her heart. Opening her eyes, she stared into Deacon’s smiling face. She reached out, running her finger along his jawline. “Damn, you are one hot stud.” “Don’t you forget it.” He bent his head and captured her lips in a tender kiss. As his lips and tongue explored hers, he turned her in his arms until he was the one leaning against the car and she was settled between his thighs. His hands cupped her rear, not only holding her close to him, but allowing her to feel the evidence of his desire. She reached up to twine her arms around his neck and pressed her body full against his. If they weren’t in public, she would be tearing off his clothes. It amazed her sometimes how he could turn one simple kiss into a full-blown orgasmic event. “Is this a private party or can anyone join in?”

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Although Toni heard the words, it took a few moments for her brain to catch up. Deacon broke their kiss, but his hands remained on her ass. She smiled at him before turning her attention to Linc. “Well, not just anyone.” “Thankfully I’m someone special then.” “Hell yes, you’re special. You don’t think I let just anyone in my bed, do you?” Toni grinned and stepped away from Deacon to embrace Linc. His hug was as comfortable as always. Giving him a final squeeze, she broke their embrace. “So are we sticking around for the fireworks or what?” “I think we should leave the fireworks to the kiddies and head home, just the three of us,” Deacon said. “I’m up for that,” Linc added. “Literally?” she asked, although she could see the evidence of his burgeoning erection already straining at his dress uniform. “Damn straight. I still haven’t had the pleasure of tasting that sweet pussy of yours.” “That’s not all, man. You have to fuck this luscious ass.” Deacon swatted her rear in emphasis. All the talk was making her yearn for action. Her libido was going double time. “Boys, boys, there’s plenty of me to go around. I plan to make sure tonight is hotter than the Fourth of July celebration.”

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“What are you offering?” “Hmm, I don’t want to just give away the goods. How about I do you if you do me?” Deacon chuckled. “Sounds like a win-win to me.” “I thought you’d see it that way.” She walked over to the bed and handed him the lotion before crawling between his spread thighs. He popped the top and poured the lotion into his hands to warm it before spreading it over her back and shoulders. Starting at the top, he began to work her muscles as he smoothed in the lotion. “Oh God, that feels like heaven.” She moaned her enjoyment at his touch. They had returned from the airport a few hours before, dropping Linc off for his flight back to his base. The previous night Toni had done her best to make their last night together unforgettable. “Turn around.” She turned toward him, smiling seductively, and Deacon realized she wasn’t quite as tired as he’d believed. Then again, neither was he. “You’d think after last night you’d be tired.” She nodded toward his cock. “True. Linc and I were doing all the work after all.” The two men had brought her home and told her the night was all about her. They proceeded to bring her to climax so many times he’d lost count. Linc had gotten his own wish and had eaten her pussy while Deacon had fed her his cock. She had come so hard he’d been worried for a minute she might actually forget she had him in her mouth. Fortunately for him she didn’t. Then sandwiched between the two men they’d both fucked her again. This time she rode him, their hands and eyes locked with each other as Linc fucked her ass. He had never experienced anything as beautiful in his life as when she came crying his name. “You know, I was thinking.” The thoughtful look on her face already told him that.

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“About?” “This whole fantasy thing. You did such a good job fulfilling my fantasy, I think it’s only fair I return the favor.” “Since you mention it, Christmas is only six months away.” Her eyes sparkled and he realized he just might have created a monster with his desire to make all her wishes come true. Thankfully it was a sexual monster who wanted to do the same for him. “Hmm, you seem pretty excited by the prospect of me fulfilling your fantasy. What is it?” He leaned forward to whisper in her ear and watched as her body flushed with desire. Six months was a long time, but he could wait.

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About the Author I am an Ohio native who loves rooting for the home team. When I can manage to unlock myself from the ball and chain that connects me to the Internet, I enjoy reading, going to the movies and hosting dinner parties for my friends. In the real world, I have my MBA and work in the hospital business. However I much prefer to escape into the world of books. I have admired and read various writers for many years and am happy to have finally joined the rank of author. I love to hear from readers.

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