Chapter 44 The Escape Plan
The Escape Plan
Harper
The bottle points directly at me. Fuck. My gaze tracks Jack as he tosses the coin.
“Tails.”
Swallowing hard, I stand and turn. Caden’s green eyes are so dark as they meet mine.
His hands grab my hips and pull me down on him tight.
A moan escapes me at the contact. I long to rub against him, feel that friction build, but he’s holding on by a thread.
That particular button is one I’m not willing to push. Yet.
“I haven’t gotten to taste you at all.” His gaze moves over my neck down to my breasts and it feels like a physical caress. The urge to squirm is almost overwhelming. He lifts his gaze to mine and he smirks. “I call for a rule change.”
My eyes widen. What the fuck is that supposed to mean?
“What would you like, Caden?” Luke asks almost nonchalantly.
I can’t take my eyes from Caden’s.
“This is going too slow.” Caden’s eyes glow with mischief. “I propose since little nympho here is shirtless, that we all move up to the chest portion of the evening.”
My throat feels dry as I try not to squirm against him at the thought of his mouth on my breasts.
“You want to skip neck?” Luke asks.
“And stomach too.” Caden licks his lips. “You can handle more, can’t you, little nympho?”
That would be fewer turns until dicks.
“Wait a minute,” Jack says. Maybe he’s willing to stand by the rules.
“She hasn’t even done anything to me.” Eli leans forward. He takes in all of me. If I weren’t already on edge, his gaze would push me to it and make me want to fall off it for him.
Luke holds up his hand. “Please turn around, Harper, so we can include you in this conversation.”
Caden groans, but helps me stand and sit down on him, this time facing Luke. I reach for my shirt, but Caden grabs my hand.
“No, little nympho.”
I lean back against him and cross my arms, barely covering anything. Luke sits across from me, shirtless too. My hopeless gaze drags over his abs and the solid evidence of his arousal in his athletic pants.
Luke steeples his fingers before his lips. “I’m fine with moving to breasts and skipping stomach.”
His normally cold eyes drop to my breasts. I almost bite my lip in anticipation, but my gaze flicks to Eli watching my mouth with a smirk. His words about punishing me make me stop from making that mistake again.
“Princess.”
I turn back to Luke, conscious of how naked we’ll all be if they strip off their shirts.
“Do you want to bump all the guys up to chest?”
I don’t know how much longer we’ll be playing, but it would definitely speed up getting to their dicks and them to my pussy. And that I’m not okay with. Shouldn’t it be too soon? Shouldn’t it be my decision instead of being left to fate?
Eli tugs his shirt off with one hand. “I’m okay with skipping parts.”
His chest is as cut as Luke’s, just a little tanner. Jack takes his shirt off next. These guys are ripped. My mouth waters. Sure, I’ve seen them over webcam, but the live show is so much better. Caden leans me forward as he removes his shirt and then tugs me back against him.
I hiss as my bare back touches his hot, naked chest. Unlike the fabric of his t-shirt, friction holds us together.
Gorgeous male flesh surrounds me. All of their cocks strain against their pants. This is a dangerous situation with no outs. I can’t just leave. They drove me here.
Maybe we should end this game. They swear it won’t lead to sex tonight, but how easy would it be to change the rules again? Maybe the whole waiting for test results will hold them back. Maybe.
I’m sure they have condoms on hand if it really comes to that. Would I even stop them?
My gaze lifts to Luke’s. He grins that evil grin of his that sends butterflies exploding in my stomach. His eyes lift to Caden’s. “Care to share?”
What? Share? That’s not part of the game. Caden pushes me to stand. I press my thighs together against the aching need clawing inside. My curiosity is definitely driving the show here.
“I can do the honors.” Taking my hand, Jack brings me down on his lap. I don’t have time to fix my skirt, so my bare pussy presses against his sweatpants instead of the back of my skirt. His chest is hot against my skin as he reclines and draws me against him. I press my legs together.
Fear tickles my spine even as anticipation climbs with it.
Caden and Luke move to my sides and kneel. My breath catches. I should protest, but fuck if I don’t want to feel this.
“The timer’s ready.” Eli’s eyes hold mine. “Whenever you two are ready.”
Oh, shit.
It’s my last thought before Caden and Luke lean in and latch onto my breasts.
I draw in a sharp breath. Caden flicks my nipple with his tongue as he sucks on my breast, taking as much into his mouth as he can.
Luke’s eyes meet mine as he flicks my nipple with his tongue before gently biting down and tugging.
I let out a little cry. My pussy is drenched, pulsing. I close my eyes, overwhelmed by the sensations coursing through my body. Desire, lust, need, longing.
Jack holds my hands as Luke and Caden feast on my breasts. Sliding his hips beneath mine, Jack rubs his cock against my pussy. Instinctively, my legs part, wanting more.
When I open my eyes, Eli stares between my legs. I widen them more, letting him be part of this too. Needing him to be part of this.
They kept winding me up with every touch, and then I float down a little less each time they withdraw. I don’t want to float down anymore. I want to soar.
“Time,” Eli calls out.
At the same time, “Shoop” by Salt-N-Pepa blares into the room over our heavy breathing. I freeze. Luke and Caden sit back on their heels. Irritation crosses Luke’s face as he turns to look at my purse.
The realization of the ringtone penetrates through the fog of desire.
“Shit.” Standing, I grab my top and pull it on. I rush to my purse and pull out my phone. “Mom?”
“Where are you?” Her voice is concerned. “Your car is here and—”
“I’m fine.” Inhaling, I look at the guys. Luke raises an eyebrow like I’m putting him out. I resist the urge to give him the finger. “I’m just…” Fuck. What the hell am I doing? Letting the guys accomplish their goal. I close my eyes. “…studying with friends.”
“Do you know what time it is, Harper Lynn? And a school night. You need to come home. Now.” Mom’s voice is sterner than I’ve ever heard it.
“I—”
“Now, Harper.” Mom cuts the call.
Closing my eyes, I take a deep breath. I’m not used to my mom needing to reel me back in. I haven’t taken advantage over the years. Really, I’ve been the model kid, but she knows four guys are very interested in me.
Movement makes me open my eyes. The guys tug their shirts on. Eli grabs my bra from beside his chair and heads to me.
Part of me is relieved Mom called when she did and part of me is frustrated beyond anything I’ve ever felt. That buzzed feeling still floats through my blood. I was so close. Eli hands me my bra.
“Thanks.” I shove it in my purse instead of taking my top off to put it back on. I don’t want to be naked in front of the guys again so soon. My gaze lifts to Eli’s. “I have to go.”
He promised to take me home if I asked.
“We heard.” Luke steps beside Eli. “I’ll take you home.”
I can’t meet Luke’s eyes. Will they punish me for this? Sure, it isn’t really my fault, but most of what I get punished for isn’t my fault.
Eli draws me into his arms and hugs me. I tense up, wondering what’s next. As I realize he’s just offering me comfort, the tension eases from my body and I return the hug.
When I step back, I glance at Jack and Caden. A wry smile graces Jack’s face, while Caden has a sour look. Their disappointment is apparent, but when Mom calls, that’s the end of the evening. Parent trumps horsemen.
Luke takes hold of my elbow, and I hiss at the contact. I’m still keyed up and sparks flow from the simple touch. My gaze darts to his, and his light blue eyes capture me with the heat still lingering in them.
My body throbs with want.
“Come on, princess, before you turn into a pumpkin.” Luke leads me out of the basement and into the cool night air. At the sudden loss of warmth, I shiver. Luke wraps his arm around my shoulders and pulls me in close against him.
It stirs something odd in me. As aggressive as he always is with me, this feels comforting, like something just for me. It reminds me of the night he slept at my house. Like he’s protective of me. My heart pounds a little heavily and I swallow down the weird feeling stirring in my chest.
“I’m not going to get punished for this.” I’m not. My mom wanting me home on a school night isn’t my fault, and he can’t say that it is.
Besides, the ache between my thighs is punishment enough. I doubt I’ll fall asleep, even with what I assume will be my nightly show of Jack and whoever else getting off. While I’m not allowed to do a damned thing about this ache unless I want all of them to do whatever to get me there.
“Is that a question or a statement, princess?” Luke’s tone is cool as we reach his car.
“My mom is right. It’s a school night, and I should be at home doing homework or getting into bed.” Not stripping and making out with four guys. My life has changed. I’m not sure for the better.
He steps away as he opens the door for me. I shiver at the sudden cool breeze sweeping over me.
I wish I had something more to wear than my skirt and top, especially without my underwear, but I know not to ask for it back. After I slide into the seat, Luke closes the door and walks around.
Without a word, he starts the car and puts it into gear. The silence is a little daunting. I straighten my skirt over my thighs and wish I’d taken the time to put on my bra. At least then, I’d feel a little less vulnerable.
I can’t stop thinking about possible punishments. Eli has something to punish me with tomorrow, but he doesn’t worry me. He wants to have me alone when he punishes me, and I’m beginning to trust him a little. At least, more than I trust Luke.
“If you’re going to punish me, can we just do it now before I get home? I don’t want to worry at school about you dragging me in front of everyone and—”
Luke hits the brakes, effectively cutting off my speech. Fuck, that worked.
Oh shit, that worked. I can’t believe I pushed him to punish me when we’re alone. My pulse flutters and I straighten my shirt and skirt as he pulls off on the side of the road.
We haven’t really left Caden’s neighborhood, so the houses are spread out and no streetlights keep the darkness at bay.
I didn’t really think this through. My words ran away with themselves. I don’t know what to say to make Luke forget it and not end up with even more punishment.
The dashboard lights illuminate Luke’s face. Closing his eyes, he takes a breath and turns the car off. Darkness and silence fall over both of us. I don’t know what to expect, but I do know that being alone with a horseman I’ve recently teased is probably not a good thing.
Especially Death himself.