27. Taking Orders
Taking Orders
Harper
It’s late by the time we leave Caden’s with a bag packed for me. I hugged Caden and Luke good night. When we arrive at Jack’s, he parks his car and sighs. He doesn’t move to get out, so I wait.
“Are you good? You’ve been quiet.” he says.
I blow out a breath. “Zach didn’t give me any information we didn’t already know.”
Jack smirks. “Not everyone can monologue effectively about their devious plans.”
“I guess. I just hoped to have some clue what the plan is.” I tug at my shirt a little.
It’s unnerving that this guy has this much control over my life.
I thought the horsemen were bad, but at least they told me exactly what they wanted and were willing to do anything to get it. A little rush goes through me.
I roll my head on the headrest and meet Jack’s gaze. “What can I expect tonight?”
Jack chuckles and leans in until his lips brush mine. “I can’t tell you, sweetheart.”
When I open my mouth to ask why, he captures my lips. Flames leap to life.
He draws away and says, “I don’t know. It’s Eli’s show tonight. We’re just the participants.”
A shiver races through me as I search Jack’s blue eyes. My pulse is already racing, and my panties are wet. I’m ready for whatever they want to give me and to enjoy the oblivion that comes with it. To not have to think about anything but their needs and mine. Yes, please.
“We should get inside.” Jack opens his door but catches the back of my neck and presses his lips to mine for another second.
When he releases me, I smile and drag in a breath. I’m definitely ready to not think for a while. And that’s what Eli promises.
Jack comes around the car and opens my door, helping me out. Our bodies brush, and I’m so ready to get tonight started.
There are lights on in the kitchen as we enter. A male clears his throat, and I startle, ducking behind Jack and clenching his hand harder.
“You freaked out Harper, Dad.” Jack pulls me to his side. “She’s not used to having a father around.”
Robert nods and gives me an apologetic look. “I didn’t mean to frighten you, but I want to talk to both of you before you go to your room.”
We both take off our shoes beside the door.
When he nods to the opposite side of the table, Jack leads me over and holds out a chair for me. I sink into it, feeling like we’re going to get a lecture that’s going to be really uncomfortable from an adult I basically just met.
Robert clasps his hands in front of him on the table. He meets Jack’s gaze and then mine. His face is blank and actually a little frightening. When I swallow down the fear, Jack takes my hand under the table, squeezes it, and places our joined hands on his thigh.
“What’s up, Dad?” Smiling, Jack relaxes back in the chair like he doesn’t have a care in the world.
Robert sighs. “Your mothers seem to think it’s best that you two share a room.”
Yeah, this isn’t going to be a comfortable talk. I squirm in my seat and look down at the table.
“I’m not naive enough to believe that you won’t share a bed or have sex.”
My cheeks are on fire. Fuck. It’s bad enough from my mom, but Jack’s dad is a stranger.
“But I want you to take into consideration how you behave around Lucy.” Robert releases a breath. “She’s young and impressionable.”
“We’re not going to do anything in front of Lucy, Dad. Fuck, we’re not stupid.” Jack straightens. “Lucy will never find us in the middle of anything. I can promise you that. The worst she might see is a kiss, but I’ll keep it PG.”
My insides are shriveling with every word.
“If she comes to your room in the middle of the night—”
“She’ll find us tucked in bed with our jammies on.” Jack shakes his head. “Anything else? Because you’re making Harper really uncomfortable right now.”
Fuck. I lift my gaze, and Robert gives me a curious glance. He’s one of the horsemen. This man used to run with William Foster. He would have known my mom and dad in school. He told my dad about the meeting where my dad disappeared.
Robert shakes his head. “Just be careful.”
“Lucy knows to knock before entering my room. And I’ve always protected her from too adult situations.
” Jack glances at me and then looks back at his father.
“This whole situation is fucked up right now. Harper isn’t safe on her own, and this isn’t something we can take to the police because nothing major has happened. ”
Robert’s eyes search mine again.
“I’m glad Mom and Jennifer made the decision to put her in my room. Otherwise, I’d be worried all night about her.”
“That’s another thing, Jack.” Robert straightens and shifts his gaze back to his son. “You need more sleep. I’ve seen the amount of energy drinks you binge, and it’s not healthy. Don’t make me give you a lights out curfew.”
Jack smirks. “Like that would work, but I appreciate your concern. I’ll try to do better.”
Robert nods and after a second, he turns to me. “I’m sorry if I made you uncomfortable. Lucy is at an age that she’s asking a lot of questions, and while we have healthy discussions about sex with our children, we don’t want her to be exposed to anything that could cause her stress.”
I nod. “I wouldn’t want to do that.”
“Good.” He blows out a breath and looks at his watch. “How’d the carnival go?”
Jack smiles and tells his dad about the announcement and then walking around. We went on a few rides. Luke bought me some cotton candy even though I protested I was too full from dinner.
Caden was my constant shadow, always having my back. Eli walked beside me, holding my hand.
It was nice and the guys showed me a little of what we could be if we ever get to that date I promised Nico. Nico’s absence was the only thing missing in the evening. But when we got to Caden’s, he video-chatted with us and filled us in on what Ashley learned.
She got a little more info than I did, but overall, tonight wasn’t anything new. Except they might use the guys’ distraction at the game to their benefit. Jack said he’d have Coach Turner watch my back.
“Okay, you two should head off to bed.” Robert stands and brushes his hands off on his jeans. “Just keep it down and remember to lock your door.”
The heat that had dissipated from my cheeks burst to flames again. The assumption that we’ll have sex isn’t wrong, but it’s new to me to have other parents talking to me about it.
Jack takes my hand. He stops at the fridge and grabs a couple bottles of water before leading me to his bedroom. When he turns on the lamp, Eli steps out of the shadows.
My heart tries to escape my chest until I recognize him. I release a shaky laugh. “Maybe less creeping in the near future?”
Jack locks the door and smirks. “He’s just getting your heart going.”
He did do that.
“Sorry, Dad wanted to lay down the law.” Jack sits on the edge of the bed and draws me down next to him. He puts his arm around my shoulder. The crisp scent of apples floods my senses as I snuggle into his side and release all the pent-up energy from the day.
This is where the outside world can’t touch me. Where I’m safe to give up my control to these men and let them do what they want with me. A little shiver rushes through my blood.
Eli grabs Jack’s desk chair and sets it in front of us before lowering himself to sit on it. His gaze takes in me and Jack, like he’s trying to piece together a puzzle.
“What we do together isn’t for public consumption, kitten.” Eli leans forward and puts his elbows on his knees. “It’s just for the three of us. Do you understand?”
My heart stutters in my chest. “So, I can’t tell Luke, Caden, or Nico?”
That’s not really part of the deal. We’re open and honest with each other.
Eli tips my chin up and shakes his head. “They can know some parts, but they won’t understand some of it.”
Shivers run down my spine. “What are we going to do?”
His dark eyes search mine as his slow smile spreads. “I’m in charge tonight, kitten. Of both of you. Jack likes to give up control sometimes too.”
Okay, I’m confused. “Meaning you’ll give both of us commands.”
“Meaning I’m in charge, and you both do what I say.” He leans back in his chair and smirks. “Don’t think too much of it, kitten. It doesn’t change any of our normal dynamics. It’s just sometimes we take our play a little further than the others might be comfortable with.”
I glance at Jack. I don’t know what this will be like, but I’m willing to learn more about Jack and Eli.
“You have a safe word and if anything is uncomfortable, you can say yellow for us to pause.” Jack traces my jaw with his fingers.
I swallow as desire builds inside me. Whatever they’re going to do, I’m on board.
“Are you ready to push your limits, kitten?”
Eli
Harper’s breathing is already erratic. I can only begin to imagine what she thinks we mean. Jack and I have a different play style together than when we’re around the others. Normally, we’re all aggressive when it comes to Harper and we definitely like when she’s submissive.
But Jack likes submission too. And fuck, does it feel good to be in complete control of him and now her. And playing with them together will be amazing.
“Yes, sir.” Harper’s eyes have darkened.
I nod and look at Jack. “And you? Are you ready to give up control, Jack?”
Harper’s eyes widen as her gaze jerks to Jack.
He lowers his head. “Yes, sir.”
I rub my hands together. “Good. Kitten, stand between Jack’s legs, facing him.”
Harper rises and does as I ask. There’s so much out of control in our lives right now. But this... This is mine. They’re mine to play with until the sun comes up.
“Take off Jack’s shirt.”
Harper leans down and lifts Jack’s shirt up and over his head. She drops it to the side. Their eyes are locked on each other, and I can feel the potent desire building. Playing all together isn’t the same as this.
It’s easy for Harper to get overwhelmed with all of our dominance when we’re together as a group. But right now, she’s only listening to me. And so is Jack.
“Take her shirt off, Jack.”
He reaches for the hem, and she lifts her arms for him. He stands as he raises her shirt. When their stomachs brush, she inhales sharply. She’s already wet and aching for us. But she’ll need to be quiet.
“Stay standing, Jack.”
He straightens, rising. Their chests rise and fall together. They’re beautiful little playthings. My little playthings.
“Remove her bra.”
Jack reaches behind her and undoes her bra. He draws it off and discards it into the growing pile on the floor. His gaze drops to her breasts. The tips are already hard peaks, aching for his touch.
“His pants, kitten.”
Her fingers fumble with the buttons on his jeans. But I don’t give her any more commands. She pushes them over his hips and slides them to the floor. He helps by stepping out of them.
“While you’re down there, take off his socks.”
She follows my command before rising. They wait patiently. Her every breath brushes her nipples against his chest. A little shiver rushes over her, but I’m not in a hurry.
No, I want to savor this night. It might be a while before we get to play like this again. But I’m also aware we have school in the morning, and what Jack really needs is to get off and sleep.
“Come here, kitten.”
She turns to me and closes the distance between us. Her eyes lock on mine. I grab the front of her jeans and tug her between my legs. She gasps a little but doesn’t fight me. Her cheeks are flushed. I unbutton her pants and pull down the zipper.
“Jack, could you help our kitten please?”
Jack closes in on her back and pushes her jeans down her legs. When she goes to lift her leg, I catch her knee and bring it beside my hip.
“Do the same with the other leg, kitten.”
She straddles me and lowers herself to my lap.
“Her socks too.”
Jack strips her so they’re both only in their underwear.
“How much teasing do you think you can handle, kitten?” I lift my hand and ghost it over her breast.
She trembles but doesn’t make a sound.
“Do you think you could outlast Jack?”
Her eyes widen. “I don’t know, sir.”
“Jack, take off your boxers and lie back on the bed.” I watch Harper as Jack does as I ask. “Hands behind your head.”
When he’s in position, I hold my hand out to Harper. “Stand.”
She does as I ask.
“Take off your panties, kitten.”
She follows my orders and stands before me, naked in all her glory. Fuck, this girl is under my skin so deep that I don’t think I’ll ever be able to let her go.
“Listen closely, kitten. You’re going to go over and bend over Jack with your mouth ready to take his cock. But you aren’t going to take his cock until I tell you to. After all, we want this to be fair.”
She arches an eyebrow, like she wants to question me.
“You’re going to make sure you’re stable on the bed. When I say begin, you’ll take Jack’s cock in your mouth and I’ll suck your clit in mine. The first to come loses.”
“What does the winner get?” Harper forgets herself, and I see the flinch when she realizes it.
“Go get in position.” I rub my hands together, anticipation rising hot and heavy inside me.
She turns and bends over Jack. Her breath teases his pubic hair. I move the chair closer and settle it so I can sit behind her and reach her clit. But before I do that, I smack her ass.
She whimpers.
“That’s for talking without permission, kitten.” I run my hand over her pink skin. “As to your question, I’ll fuck the winner.”