Chapter 10
Flanking
Harper
Luke doesn’t answer me, of course.
Pressing his lips together, Luke turns me in his arms and walks me into the game room. Kenz and Brandon sit on the leather sectional. My mouth widens into a grin at the sight of her, and I forget all about Luke being a possessive asshole.
Walking over, I drop next to her on the couch. I raise an eyebrow and ask her suspiciously, “What are you two still doing here?”
“Taking advantage of their host,” Caden bites out, but when I look at him, he’s not angry. He’s also not smiling, so I’m not sure how I know. If I’d seen that look last week, I would have thought he was angry. I shake my head and return my attention to Kenz.
“Actually, Luke said we should stay here, so I could give you a ride home this morning.” Kenz shrugs. “So we found a quiet spot to be alone.”
“Hope you used protection.” Jack grins.
Kenz blushes, and Brandon grins back at Jack.
“So Kenz is taking me home. Then what?” I look to my keepers.
“We all have practice, kitten.” Eli brushes his hand over my hair.
A few hours to myself? I don’t know how to feel about that. Should I be happy because I’ll be free from them? Or sad I can’t be with them?
Or worried I’m getting Stockholm syndrome? Fuck.
“I might be able to hang out.” Nico sits next to me on the couch with a grin.
“Not so fast, lover boy,” Luke says. “You wanted to talk to Coach. No better time than the present.”
Nico frowns and reluctantly nods. “You’re right. I didn’t drive though.”
“I’ll get you home and then you can follow me to practice.” Jack holds out a hand to Nico and hauls him off the couch.
“Coach might not let me practice, so if that happens…” Nico takes out his cell phone and holds it out to me. “Put your number in, and I’ll text you if I can see you earlier. So we can catch up.”
My cheeks heat as I put my number in Nico’s phone. He just returned yesterday, and I’ve already had his tongue between my legs and his dick in my mouth. I hope there aren’t any more horsemen I don’t know about.
Standing, I hand him back his phone. He leans in to give me a kiss.
Kenz’s mouth drops open, but before she can say anything, Jack reels me in for a kiss of his own.
“Tonight is Sidney’s party. Make sure you wear something hot, sweetheart. In fact, send me a selfie so I can approve your selection.” Jack kisses me again before heading to the door.
“Until tonight.” Eli grabs me and kisses me before heading out with Jack and Nico.
Kenz’s mouth is still open. Yeah, she hasn’t exactly seen the whole everyone kisses me show. And Nico kissing me and not getting punched will be a whole conversation after we drop off Brandon.
“Yo, Caden.” Brandon stands. “Can you give me a lift to my house on the way to practice?”
“No problem.” Caden steps in and brushes my hair out of my face before he gives me a small smile. “Behave, little nympho. I’d hate to have to punish you tonight.”
My cheeks get hot thinking of all of them using their fingers to see how wet Luke’s spanking made me last night. Before I can respond, Caden sweeps me into his arms and kisses the fuck out of me.
My knees buckle a little when he releases me, but I catch myself.
He gives me a knowing grin as Brandon kisses Kenz. Brandon and Caden leave us alone with Luke.
“I guess we should go then?” I gesture to Kenz and the door.
“MacKenzie?” Luke’s tone is nice enough, but we both freeze.
“Um, yes?” Kenz glances at me and then at Luke and then back at me.
“Would you mind waiting outside for Harper?” He’s already closing in on me, and I don’t like the cold look in his eyes. I don’t know if I want to be alone with Luke in his current mood.
That angry, jealous vibe still lingers in the air around him. My insides must have all the signals crossed because instead of fear, I’m excited.
“Yeah, sure.” Kenz smiles and backs away. “I’ll just warm up the car and wait for Harper out there.”
The door shuts behind her, and I’m truly alone with Luke again. Just like that time in the car.
“Have you thought about it, princess?” He closes the distance until I’m breathing in his sultry scent.
“About what?” I wish I knew what he was talking about, but he makes my brain fuzzy when he’s this close.
He brushes my hair behind my ear and smoothly transitions to gripping the back of my neck, but not hard. Instead of being alarmed like I should be, my muscles relax and heat pools low in my belly. He tips my face up so our eyes can lock.
His pale blue eyes used to seem so cold to me, but now I see the barely banked fire that always threatens to consume me. It makes me want to burn with him, for him.
He brings his lips down to hover above mine. My breath catches and everything inside me turns to mush. I can almost taste him. I arch into him slightly, trying to get closer.
“About fucking us?” he says against my lips.
Oof, that makes my insides buzz, but I’m not ready. I don’t know when I’ll be ready. If I ever am. I can’t tell him all that.
“I’m not—”
Luke’s lips claim mine, and he draws me into him as he opens his mouth over mine. Unable to resist, I part my lips. He consumes me with his lips and tongue and teeth. His hands cradle my ass, pressing me into his hard cock. A moan releases in my throat as my panties dampen at the feel of him.
I’m tempted to climb up him so I can get even closer. Wrap my legs around his waist so his cock will rub against me where I need it the most.
He lifts his mouth from mine and kisses his way to my ear. His dark voice wraps around me as he whispers, “Until you open up more, princess, we’ll need you to work your magic.”
Before I can ask what he means, he pushes me down to my knees. His hands work on unfastening his jeans in front of my face while I stare up at him.
“Here?” I glance around, but it’s only him and me.
“Anywhere I want.” Luke pulls his erection out of his pants and strokes it once.
That kiss has me locked in a haze of lust. My tongue darts out to moisten my lips. My heart pounds in my chest.
“Until I can fuck that pussy of yours, I’ll fuck your face as often as I can.” He grabs hold of my hair like Eli and Nico did. His words may be a threat, but I’m so wet and ready to take him in my mouth. “Open up, princess.”
When I part my lips, he jerks me forward. His cock fills my mouth as he presses deep into my throat. I continue to keep my eyes on him as he uses my mouth. Kenz could come back in at any minute. The cleaners could arrive. But I keep my focus on Luke as I suck and lick when I can.
Some books I read talked about giving head and how the woman would always get aroused by it. I didn’t understand that until last night. Maybe it’s the act. The intimacy of having someone inside your mouth, or the fact it mimics what he wants to do to my pussy.
But I like it. I didn’t have to lie to him about that. I loved it all last night, even if it pushed me to my limits.
His eyes remain on me, and that fire inside of him ignites within me too. I lift my hands to his ass to steady myself. The muscles are tight and ripple beneath my touch.
He thrusts forward and pulls me against him until my nose touches his abs. For a second I can’t breathe, but I don’t panic as Luke brings me back a little. I breathe in through my nose and swallow around the head of his cock.
When I lift my gaze to his, his eyes hold mine. Luke’s lips part, and I see the moment pleasure takes him. Power courses through me as he groans and comes. I swallow as much as I can as he holds me there. He pulls me off him and yanks me to my feet.
“Your mouth is divine, but I still want all of you, princess.” He takes my mouth with his and undoes my jeans. I almost pull away, afraid he’ll push too far and I’ll cave. It would be so easy to give in to him. “Shh, let me make you feel good.”
I relax when he doesn’t push my jeans down.
He slips his hand beneath my panties and parts my pussy lips.
He glides his fingers over my clit, finding how wet blowing him made me.
The fire inside me burns even brighter as he captures my mouth in a heart-pounding kiss.
His tongue thrusts into my mouth as his finger thrusts inside me.
He captures my gasp and increases his speed, making me tighten on his finger. I grip his shoulders, holding on for dear life as he makes me shatter into a million pieces all around him.
It was fast, but I feel deliciously lethargic afterward.
As the tension eases, I collapse against him. He removes his hand and sucks my juices from his fingers. Tiny aftershocks flood my system even as he does up my jeans and then his.
I’m still leaning against him, not sure I can hold my weight yet.
His lips brush my ear as he says, “Think of how good my cock will feel inside you.”
An aftershock rips through me, my pussy clutching empty. I’m beginning to see why so many let the horsemen tip them over that final ledge. I don’t know how long I’ll be able to hold out.
“You look like you’re in shock,” Kenz finally says, when we’re about five minutes from my house.
“I—” I honestly don’t know what to say. I think I am in shock. For a brief second, I wanted to chuck all my clothes and Luke’s and ride his cock, feeling him deep inside me. Fuck, I need some coffee and something to eat. “After I get changed, do you want to go get some breakfast?”
“Yes, please.” Kenz turns down my street. “I don’t know about you, but I’m starving. I’ll run home to change real quick.”
“Sounds good.”
She pulls into my driveway, and when I go to get out, she says, “Are you okay? They didn’t do something you didn’t want to do, right? Because if they did—”
I shake my head and give her a faint smile. “No. Everything was consensual. It was just a lot.”
“Well, I can’t wait to unpack that statement. Be back in fifteen.” Kenz waves me out of the car.
I take a deep breath and walk to my door.
I’m not ready to face my mother and her potential questions.
One, I’ve never gone to a party since fifth grade.
Two, I’ve never texted to stay the night at my friend’s house while at a party.
Three, what if she can smell what Luke did to me in Caden’s basement?
Sure, I found a mint to suck on, but honestly, I don’t know how I look or smell. And even if she doesn’t smell or suspect anything, I’m not sure my mom won’t get the truth out of me. It’s practically bursting to get out.
Opening the door to the house, I walk inside and look around. It’s all quiet.
I check my phone for messages and don’t see any. The schedule up on the refrigerator says she’s off today, but sometimes she gets called in. As I walk farther into the house, I hear the TV and follow the sound to the family room.
Mom is asleep on the sofa. I breathe a sigh of relief.
Hurrying upstairs to my room, I take another shower.
What Luke made me do didn’t make me feel dirty, but I still can’t help thinking Mom will be able to tell.
I don’t bother washing my hair again. I change into one of my t-shirts and a fresh pair of jeans before putting on some light makeup.
Mostly makeup to cover the hickeys, plus some ChapStick.
Who knew kissing five guys would make your lips chap? I blush at my reflection. Five. Fuck, four was already a lot. My reputation at school will be trashed, but at least I’ll have a reputation now.
On my way downstairs, I hear some movement in the kitchen. I take a breath and head in to face my executioner.
“I thought I heard you.” Mom lifts her gaze from the coffee machine. She takes in my freshly washed and clothed self. “What are you up to?”
“Getting breakfast with Kenz.” I almost say to catch up, but I was supposed to stay at Kenz’s house last night. “She didn’t have anything at her house, and we wanted to be fresh in case we run into anyone.”
Mom’s eyebrow rises. “Like the boys?”
I shake my head and smile. “Nope. No boys. They all have football practice.”
It’s not like Mom doesn’t know about the four guys in my life. I went to a party with Kenz last night. She has to know they were there.
“Nico Lee is back in town,” I say, trying to distract her from asking about the party. I wouldn’t be able to tell her much. I’d been too worried what the guys would do to Nico. Turns out nothing he wouldn’t like.
Mom is busy with the coffee machine. I also want to keep her from commenting on the football players in my life. She didn’t like Eli one-on-one, just like I thought she wouldn’t. His charm offensive didn’t impress my mom.
After she pours her cup of coffee, she smiles at me. “I always liked Nico. He called to see where you were.”
“Yup, I ran into him at the game, and he came to the party with me and Kenz.” All true statements. “We didn’t get to catch up much, so I might try to hang out with him later. He went to practice to see about joining the team.”
“Sorry, all I can picture is the scrawny little kid who used to tear into my kitchen with you looking for snacks.” Mom’s smile softens. “I can’t imagine what he looks like now. You’ll have to bring him by sometime.”
“Of course.” I edge toward the door. “He’s one of my best friends.”
I don’t mention he’s hot as hell and fantastic with his tongue. But I’m sure my face has turned red.
Mom’s eyes narrow. “Do your footballers have some competition?”
My mind flashes with images of Eli and Nico in the shower. I swallow and try to remain normal. “He’s friends with the guys too. Like I said, I’m not really looking to seriously date someone my senior year. It gets weird with everyone leaving for college.”
Mom watches me closely as she sips her coffee. Her silence is a trick she found always makes me confess. Unfortunately for me, it usually works. And I have so much inside I need to unpack.
Before I can blurt anything out, a knock sounds on the door. Relief spills through me. I turn and open it. Kenz smiles at both of us.
“Morning. You ready, H?”
I glance at Mom. “I’m heading out. I’ll probably see you this afternoon?”
“Go. Have fun with your friend. We’ll see each other when we see each other.” Mom waves her hand at me. “Harper, I’m happy you’re getting out more. Really.”
“Me too.” I give my mom a smile and follow Kenz to the door.
I almost get out the door when Mom says, “Next week is third shifts. You could stay with Kenz if you want to.”
I pause. “I’ll think about it, but I’ve got a pretty heavy course load next week. We have tests in two of my classes, so it might be better if I stay home.”
“Just let me know where you end up. See you later.”