Heartless Legacy (Heartless Heirs of Canyon Falls #4)

108. Finn

Chapter 108

Finn

“ U h, oh. Somebody’s got another trash puzzle.” I tease, plopping onto Holden’s couch.

“Not this time.” He says. “These are what I’ve recreated so far from the books in the archives.”

“What’s Garnet Fire?” I ask, “A rare gemstone?”

“Garnet is a little town in New York. There was a fire there in 1960.”

“And why do we care about a fire in the middle of nowhere, New York?”

Moving another piece of paper around Holden says, “Because the original copies of league records were destroyed in a fire.”

I tap the first piece of paper with writing on it. “Well, they must’ve kept damn good copies of everything. All the information is here.”

He makes a noncommittal hum, diving back into what he’s doing. Bored with watching him play paper Jenga, I head over to my dorm room to pack up a few more things to take to Thea’s. She complains every time I bring another load, but I know she secretly likes having me around when Deacon’s working late at the gym or out of town for fights and tournaments.

I didn’t know how things would go with Deacon living there too, but we’ve worked out a routine. He cooks, and I eat. We split the housework. Thea makes me help her do the laundry. I’ve gotten pretty good at it since she taught me how. I can also scrub a pretty mean toilet. I’m actually a fan of the scent of pine oil now.

I drop my stuff off at my car before heading across campus to the athletic building where Thea’s probably hiding out. The gym is empty, which means Deacon’s class is outside today. I round the building, scanning the bleachers for her. She stayed on campus last night, so I missed getting my good morning grope in.

She’ll be on this side of the track, because she still avoids the tunnels. I can’t even look at them without thinking of murdering Pax and Eloise. I jog up the steps and sit beside her, twisting my body so I’m lying with my head in her lap.

She shoves at my head, but I don’t move. Instead, I grab her hand, holding it against my chest. “Hello to you, too. Having fun watching Deacon torture his class?”

“Yes, I actually am. Push-up trains are the great equalizer.”

I chuckle, because she loves watching the meat-heads struggle. “So, who’s our favorite today?”

“The dude in the back on team three.”

Turning my head, I nuzzle her thigh close to her pussy. “Why? Cause you can see his ass?”

She mushes my head, turning it away from her. “Because he was smart enough to put the strongest people in the front, back and middle of the group, to help evenly distribute the work.”

“That does sound fun. How would you position us? Do I get the front, back, or middle when we all finally take you at the same time?”

“How many times do I have to tell you that’s never happening? I won’t be able to deal with that many hands at once.”

I really need to find the bastards from that hospital and kill them slowly. “Mmm. I know, but we’re just imagining it. It’s a fantasy where nothing bad is happening, so where would you put me? Up front so I can play with your gorgeous tits, or in back so I can smack your ass? Or do I get your mouth sucking me dry? Ooh . Yeah! That sounds perfect. I want your mouth, and we can let the other three fight out the rest. Deacon’s so greedy about your pussy. He’ll probably just spend the time eating you out, and Holden will definitely need access to your throat.” I groan. “Him choking you while you're swallowing me. Can you imagine how that feels?”

She clears her throat and shakes her head. “That’s a very specific suggestion, Finn. Sounds like you’ve done it before.”

“Before doesn’t count. Those times were something we did for Holden. Sharing the person I love with my best friends is something new for me. So yes, I have a very specific suggestion, because I have very specific fantasies that I want you to help make reality.”

I stroke my thumb along the back of her hand. “Plus, you’re gonna make everyone except Deacon wrap it up. There’s no condom requirement when I face fuck you.”

“Holden.”

“Yes. Where should we put Holden?”

She clears her throat and says, “I mean, Holden doesn’t use protection.”

I sit up so fast I get dizzy. Twisting to face her, I squeak, “Excuse me?” I’m sure the hurt and shock show on my face.

“I know what you’re thinking. It’s not a punishment that you and I use condoms. Holden. He… we get so caught up in the chase that he just doesn’t stop long enough to put one on, and it’s fifty-fifty if I’m even lucid enough to tell him to.”

She frowns. “Although he doesn’t, even then.” Reaching for my hand, she says, “That started last year. We used protection in the beginning and then he told me he wasn’t going to anymore.”

“And you were fine with that?”

“I was fine with the conversation. You and I never had one, and let’s not forget that you were with Eloise.”

“Thea, I swear I wasn’t with her once you and I became a couple.”

“I know.” She pats my hand. “But we still never talked about it.”

“You’re right. We didn’t.” Pulling out my phone, I say, “I’ll book an appointment with my doctor right now, and we’ll get our blood work done.”

She pulls her hand away from mine. “No.”

“No, what?”

“I’m not using your doctor, Finn.”

“Don't worry about the cost. I’ll handle it.”

I go on talking about how friendly the nurses are and how they’re so good at blood draws I barely feel the needle pinch. “There. It’s all set.”

I look up from my phone when she doesn’t answer. Her lips are pressed together in a firm line, her arms crossed against her chest, and she’s staring at the field. I follow her gaze and ask, “What happened?”

“You happened!”

“You’re mad at me?” I ask, thoroughly confused about the change in her mood. “What did I do?”

“I said we could have a conversation about doing away with protection, and I told you I don’t want to see your doctor, but you took it upon yourself to book an appointment, anyway.”

“He’s a good doctor. I've used him for years.”

She throws her hands up. Getting to her feet, she says, “He’s probably a league doctor and I’ve been poked and prodded by enough of those.”

The blood drains from my face as I get to my feet too. “I’m an idiot. I’m sorry, Thea. I wasn’t thinking about that. I just-”

“You’re just so desperate to win this stupid rivalry you have with Wolfe that you’d disregard my thoughts.”

“This has nothing to do with Deacon.”

“Well, it doesn’t have anything to do with me either, since you’re charging right ahead, without even asking me if I’m ready for us to move to that next step.”

“You’re right. I didn’t ask.” She looks at me as if expecting me to say something else. “Oh no, Pet. I’m not sorry for wanting to slide inside you bare and pump you full of my cum. I will still be making my doctor's appointment and getting blood work done so that I can give you the results.”

I step closer. “And the day you give me your results will be the day we stop using condoms.” I wrap my arms around her, pulling her close. “And then the real competition begins.”

“What competition?”

“To see which one of us puts a baby in you first.”

She snorts. “That’s not happening. I’m nowhere ready for kids.”

“Me either. But when you are, I’m gonna be daddy number one.” I see her gearing up to counter that statement. “Thea, you’re stuck with me. We’re gonna be together until we’re old and gray. I told you last year that I wanted a marriage contract with you. I get it’s not as romantic of a gesture as giving a ring, but you never struck me as a ring girl. So I gave you knives, throwing stars, and hostages, and I’m committed to helping you usurp the fourth bloodline. But if you need a big flashy ring, I can get you one of those, too.”

I grab her ass, eliminating the last bit of distance between us. Letting her feel what thoughts of forever with her does to me. Grinding against her, I ask, “Do I need to get down on one knee with a ring?”

“You on your knees sounds fun, but no. I don’t need a ring.”

“Just the words on my tongue, then?”

“A few fingers wouldn’t hurt.”

I glance over my shoulder to see if anyone’s looking our way.

She laughs, pushing out of my hold. “I didn’t mean here, Number Three.”

“I’m not sure I can wait until we get home.” Looking around again, I ask, “Do you trust me?”

“Not when you ask me with that look on your face.”

“Smart girl. This look means I shouldn’t be trusted to do the right thing and wait until we get home.”

Grabbing her hand, I drag her down the bleachers and over to the entrance to the field and into the tunnels. As we get closer, she tries to yank her hand out of my grip to get away. I stop just inside the opening. Far enough that we can’t be seen from the path, but not as deep as she was that night. Pulling out her knife from the small of her back, I place it in her hand. “You remember that game we played to see who could make who cum fastest?”

In a strained voice, she answers, “Yes.”

“You won that game, but I think I deserve a rematch since you cheated.”

“Didn’t. Cheat.”

I ease her jeans open, lowering the zipper and sliding the fabric over the curve of her ass. “You used toys.”

Her eyes are closed, breath coming rapidly. Her words are choppy as she says, “Never said we couldn’t.”

“Mmm.” I lower to my knees, and as I pull her panties to the side, I say, “Payback.”

She lets out a shocked little yelp as I press the finger vibe against her clit, catching her off guard. I was planning to use it on the car ride home, but why wait for later when I can play with her pretty pussy right now? I push my middle finger inside her, sucking on her folds, alternating the vibe and my tongue against her clit. Sometimes I use both at the same time and that shit feels weird, but her gasps and moans say she likes it.

“I love the way you taste. The way you smell. The way your hands grip my hair.” My teeth scrape across her clit. “I love the way you’re loyal to your friends and how you root for the underdog. I love that you’re a fighter and yet have this huge capacity for forgiveness. I don’t deserve it. You have every right to hate me, but you’ve given me another chance.”

“You’re taking another chance. I didn’t actually give it to you.”

I chuckle, “Semantics.” Lifting my head, I say, “Look at me.” It takes a few more seconds for her to comply.

“We are weaned from our timidity

In the flush of love’s light,

We dare be brave, and suddenly we see

That love costs all we are, and will ever be.

Yet it is only love

Which sets us free.”

I kiss the inside of her thigh, and say, “You set me free, Thea. You are stuck with me forever. No matter who I have to go through. No matter what I have to give up. No matter who I have to play second fiddle to. So here I am Thea, on my knees, with fingers , telling you I want to marry you.”

I suck on her clit and add another finger before swiping them to her back entrance and easing them inside. “How’s that? Good?”

“Oh god.”

“Was that a yes?”

“Yes, yes, yes.”

I resume eating her pussy until she begs me to stop after cumming all over my face.

Deacon’s over by the bleachers when we emerge from the tunnels. He rolls his eyes like a disapproving big brother when he sees me. To Thea he says, “I was wondering where you disappeared to.”

She’s still a little drunk on orgasms. “I stood in the tunnels.”

The expression on his face morphs into one of pride. “You did? Are you okay?”

“Finn dragged me in there and short-circuited my brain with his tongue.”

I’m smiling like a proud peacock, until Deacon says, “Only short-circuited it? Let me know when he learns how to give you a citywide blackout.”