54. Rosalie
ROSALIE
“Idon’t like that you’re leaving,” I said, watching as Anson packed his bags. I knew he had to work, but it really sucked because I felt like I didn’t get to see him like I used to. Of course, I was used to being with him daily. This was a big change for us.
“Baby, I don’t want to go,” he murmured, stepping in front of me. He leaned in and brushed his lips against mine. “But I have all these meetings lined up. Evan is going to be here and take care of you with Ryder. I’ll be a call away. Klaus too.”
“I know.” I sighed and kissed him. “I just want my family together.”
“When I get back, we’ll be seeing the doctor,” he said. “For paternity on the babies.”
I swallowed. “I’m scared.”
“Of what?”
“I don’t really know. I just feel scared. I guess I want one baby for each of you, but I know that’s rare.”
“Dom made it happen.” He pressed a kiss to my forehead. “If they’re both Cole’s, I’ll make it up to you as soon as you’re ready to go again.”
“Promise?”
He chuckled. “LeeLee, it’s going to get really hectic. Twins? And Ellis? And Cole? Baby, it’ll be a madhouse.”
I smiled at that. “I hope so.”
“I love you endlessly.” He kissed me deeply. “We’ll make sure there’s magic. Believe me?”
“Yes,” I whispered against his lips. We’d already had sex twice this morning alone.
Anson had invited Ryder, but he only kissed me and said to have fun.
Ryder hadn’t joined in with us at all yet.
Instead, he’d leave the apartment. Neither had Cole, but Cole had gone home two nights ago and hadn’t really been back.
Dante had dropped Ellis off yesterday, and Cole promised he’d stop in tonight since his schedule at the hospital was heavy for the next few days.
“I want to talk to you about something before we leave,” he continued.
“What is it?”
“Come on.” He took my hand and led me from the bedroom. Evan, Ryder, and Klaus were in the living room talking from various perches on the furniture.
I went to Ryder and slid onto his lap. He seemed surprised by the move and looked around at the guys for a moment, almost as if he were asking for permission.
“She’s your girl too,” Klaus said with a little laugh. “We aren’t going to kick your ass.”
“Sorry,” he said, the tension leaving his body. “I guess Evan’s bat scares the fuck out of me.”
Evan chuckled. “Good. That’s the point.”
Ellis got up from the floor where she’d been with her dolls and crawled onto Evan’s lap. He kissed the top of her head as she balanced on his leg for a pony ride.
He gave her what she wanted, bouncing his leg and letting it drop. Her giggles sounded out around us, and I couldn’t help the smile that spread across my face.
“Daddy, more!” she squealed as he slowed to a stop.
He obliged, going longer this time. Finally, the fun ended, and she ran off to gather her dolls because she said she had to prepare for her tea party with Cole tonight.
“I don’t think Cole understands what he’s in for,” Evan mused.
“He’s about to learn,” Klaus said.
I couldn’t wait. I hoped it was everything Cole dreamed of.
“So, I thought we should tell Rosalie the news,” Anson called out.
“Oh, right. The news.” Klaus sat forward.
“What news?” Ryder asked.
“You know the news,” Anson said.
“That’s right. That news.” Evan smirked at me.
“Stop playing.” I laughed. “Tell me what’s going on.”
“Tell her,” Klaus said to Evan.
“Uh, well, babe, we’re looking at a place to buy here.” Evan eyed me from behind his sunglasses.
“We have a place.” I gestured around us, confused about what the hell they were talking about.
“With Cole being in the picture and the possibility of E and Enzo, we thought maybe relocation might be a good thing right now,” Anson said.
“What? Really?” I frowned at them. “You guys said you didn’t want to be in Chicago.”
“Chicago is my home,” Klaus said. “I love this city as much as I hate it. What tips the scale is you and Ellis. I would come back, take it over, and crown you queen of it if I knew it would make you smile.”
“Klaus,” I murmured, my heart swelling at his words.
“I don’t hate Chicago as much anymore,” Evan added. “Because it has you here. And it makes sense right now with Cole wanting to be in the picture with Ellis.”
“Plus, travel, LeeLee. It’s a lot. If we’re all here, things will be better,” Anson said.
“Ry? What do you think?” I asked.
“I like the idea of not flying back and forth so much, but I’m the new guy, so whatever you guys want, then I’m all in,” Ryder answered.
“You’re not the new guy,” Anson scoffed. “You’ve been around longer than any of the horsemen have.”
“Minus me,” Evan said.
“Right, minus Evan.” Anson shot him an apologetic look. “But to be fair, Fox was a horseman; Evan never was.”
“Touché.” Evan settled back in his seat and adjusted his sunglasses.
“So what do you think?” Anson asked. “You want to give it a try?”
“Are you sure?” I looked at each guy. “Do you think it’s… safe?”
“Baby, nothing in this world is safe, but out of all the places in the world, this is probably the safest. Us. The kings. Dante and the ghosts, the horsemen. I mean, someone would have to have a deathwish to fuck with you.” Evan sat forward again. “I really do think it’s safe here.”
I nodded, contemplating his words. He was right. Dante had a fortress. He ruled the underground. Enzo and Dominic ruled the city. Well, most of it. That Virelli guy had some of it, and from my understanding, was trouble, but trouble could be handled.
“I want to do it,” I said. “Let’s try.”
“Yeah?” Klaus asked.
I nodded. “Yeah. I think we’re going to need a bigger place. I love this apartment, but we do need more room, especially if Cole and the guys join.”
“We don’t know that they are,” Ryder said. “It’s too early to tell.”
“Cole will join,” Klaus said without hesitation.
I nodded. I knew without a doubt he was with us.
I was hopeful Enzo would. I feared Ethan would continue to push away.
It was breaking my heart, and I didn’t know how to remedy it.
He was so worried about my feelings that he wasn’t seeing how great everything could be.
Sure, it might be hard, but I really liked Lazarus.
He was a sweet little guy, and I knew Ethan was good.
I shoved the thoughts away, hating that it was even an issue for him. If only Ethan knew how much I missed and wanted him. It didn’t seem to matter that I told him. He was simply too focused on not making things worse for anyone.
“We have a few houses picked out we thought you’d like,” Klaus continued. “Evan has them, and he can take you out with Ryder to look at them this week. My guy has all the information. If you like any of them, we’ll buy it.”
I grinned, excited at the prospect.
“I knew you’d like it,” Evan murmured.
“You know me too well.”
He smirked at me.
I turned back to Ryder and smiled. “Are you OK with this?”
“I am,” he said, nodding. “This is my city too. I do miss it.”
I leaned in and kissed him. He was hesitant at first, but eventually fell into the kiss.
“Why?” I whispered against his lips.
“It’s my first time kissing another man’s woman in front of him. Or rather, them. I’m trying, Red,” he whispered back.
“So all the women with husbands you’ve kissed were never around?”
He laughed softly. “Correct.”
“You’re dirty and bad,” I said.
“Maybe.” His eyes sparkled as he stared at me.
“Why don’t you come say goodbye to me with Rosalie in her room?” Anson called out.
Ryder tensed, his eyes widening.
“Please?” I murmured, leaning in to kiss him again.
“Fuck, how could I say no to you?” he asked.
I smiled against his lips. “Come on.”
I got up and took his hand. He followed, his cheeks red, Anson falling in behind us as we went to the bedroom. I knew Evan and Klaus would take care of Ellis if she decided to come out of her room. Knowing her, she’d stay there for hours getting everything just perfect for Cole.
Anson closed and locked the door behind us as I went to the bed. It would be our first time the three of us.
I slowly let my dress fall off before I stripped out of my bra and panties.
“Fuck,” Ryder murmured as he stared at me.
“Looks good, huh, brother?” Anson asked, his eyes glued to me.
Ryder nodded wordlessly.
I walked to them and went to my knees, undoing Ryder’s pants first before Anson’s.
Carefully, I pulled their hard cocks out and gave each a tender kiss on the head.
Ryder let out a shaky breath.
“I don’t think I can do this,” he said, his voice thick. “Anson, man—”
“I’m not going to be mad,” Anson said. “I want this.”
Ryder’s breath came out shaky, but then he groaned softly as I sucked his dick deep into my throat.
“Oh fuck, Red,” he husked out, tangling his fingers in my hair. “Fuck, that feels so damn good.” His head fell back as I continued to suck him.
“There you go,” Anson murmured.
Ryder’s breathing picked up for a moment before he guided me by my hair on how fast he wanted it.
“Fuck, she can suck cock,” Ryder groaned, his voice a soft rasp. Anson let out a soft laugh before taking me away from Ryder and pressing his dick to my lips. I opened immediately and sucked him.
Anson was more aggressive than Ryder. He took me by the head and fucked into my mouth. I liked it when Anson got rough with me. It wasn’t often, which made it that much more exciting.
“This looks way better than the way I’ve been envisioning it in my head,” Ryder said, his eyes locked on me sucking Ani off.
I released Anson and moved back to Ryder. He accepted me easily this time.
“You envisioned my wife sucking my dick?” Anson asked.
“You fucking know I did.” Ryder groaned softly.
“How many times did you come to the vision when you were alone?” Anson pressed.
Ryder groaned again. “I lost fucking count, man.”
Anson laughed a little laugh before I was desperately trying to suck both dicks at once.
“Hungry little cock goblin,” Ani said. “I love it. You want her pussy or her ass? Or do you want to fuck the same hole with me?”
“Fuck, man,” Ryder muttered.
“Pick before I come.”
“I want her ass,” Ryder said, his voice shaking.
I didn’t think he would pick that, so I was surprised.