Chapter Nine
Lucy
We’re sitting at a dinner table I’m not sure has ever been used for eating.
It’s quiet. The only sounds are of forks against plates and the occasional gulp from drinking.
No one is speaking and no one is making eye contact.
This is by far the most uncomfortable meal I’ve ever shared with anyone.
I rack my brain trying to think of something to say to break the silence, but thankfully, Ren beats me to it.
“I still can’t believe they said it would take a week to air that house out.”
“They’re probably playing it safe. You know how much the fire department loved Helen. They are just being diligent for Lucy,” Nash says before taking another bite of fried pickles. He looks at me and smiles while chewing.
“The fire chief called on our way to get food and said they found all the leaks and shut them off,” Ren replies, his mouth full of food. He swallows and continues, “They also seem to suspect it was done purposely.”
Nash clears his throat, and by how quiet it gets again, I can only assume he ended that part of the conversation with his eyes.
I poke around at the fried chicken on my plate, thinking about what happened at my house.
The fire chief had a million questions and only allowed me inside for a few minutes to pack a quick bag.
Suddenly I feel eyes on me and when I glance up, Colson is looking at me with a heated stare.
I put my eyes back on my plate, feeling my body flush and my thighs clench.
Breathe Lucy. He’s not staring because he likes you.
I rush to finish my plate, and when I do, I bring my dish to the sink and start to clean it. I feel a body slide next to me, but I don’t look up.
“I know you grabbed clothes from your place, but I figured you’d want to wash them before wearing them.
I can show you where the washer and dryer are in the morning.
For tonight, I put some of my clothes on the bed in your room for you to wear.
Your room also has its own bathroom so you can shower privately. ” I look up and see Ren smiling at me.
“Thank you, Ren. I appreciate that. I think I’ll head up to the room now.” I set the plate down to dry and start walking away.
“Enjoy your shower, Love!” Ren says loudly over his shoulder.
I look over my shoulder and give Ren a grin and a small shake of my head.
I think I might like him.
I step in and take a good look at the room.
The scent of pine and leather softly invades my nose, and I take a deep breath.
The walls are black, a contrast to the white ceiling.
The dark hardwood floors are warm on my feet.
I notice the massive bed and the black bedding that covers it.
The top pillows are light tan, along with the rug under the bed frame.
Looking closer, the wooden frame looks custom made to fit the mattress.
The bedside table matches the wood as well.
I spy the clothing Ren has laid out for me and can’t help but giggle. The shirt features the same band I was wearing the first time we met. I blush at the memory and decide I need a long hot shower. The shower is large enough to fit all three men inside it comfortably.
I wonder if they shower together?
I shake the thought from my head as I turn the shower handle to hot and undress. I wait for the steam to build before stepping in, letting the hot water run down my body. The heat sinks into my muscles, causing them to relax. It’s been a long day, and some sleep will do me some good.
Rinsing the conditioner out of my hair, my mind wanders to the guys.
Nash appears to have a gentle nature. He also seems to have his shit together a lot better than I do.
Ren is just… Ren. Happy and optimistic. He makes me feel light, like I can do whatever I want and everything will be okay.
I can't help but smile thinking about his outlook on life.
His personality. His hot as hell good looks.
I could stare at the three of them all day and never get tired of it.
I think about the look Cole was giving me at dinner, and I feel my lower belly heat.
He may be an asshole, but I bet he fucks like a god.
I brush a finger across one of the bars going through my nipple and shudder.
He won’t ever know if I think about him just this once.
I bring my hands up to my breasts and start playing with the piercings.
It doesn’t take long before the first moan leaves my throat.
I stifle it by biting my lower lip. I slide one hand down my body to where I need to be touched the most. My fingers graze the sensitive bundle of nerves, and I almost come undone from that alone.
I circle my fingers around a few times before pushing one inside myself and closing my eyes.
I imagine Colson looking up at me from between my legs with that same look he was giving me at dinner.
I can’t stop the whimper when I push in a second finger, my palm rubbing against my clit.
I close my eyes, thinking of him until my imagination takes off and Ren is there, playing with my piercings.
Licking and sucking on my nipples. I quicken the pace of my fingers and apply more pressure with my palm.
My other hand pinches the bar in my nipple in a painful but pleasurable way.
What I wouldn't do to make this real right now.
I moan again as Nash appears in my mind alongside the other two, and I’m barely hanging on.
I can almost feel him kissing along my neck and jaw.
Their names leave my lips in whispers as I continue until I reach my climax.
My legs start shaking and I cry out. Riding the waves of my orgasm, I struggle to keep myself upright.
My breaths are shaky, and my whole body trembles.
Standing in the shower a few minutes longer, I turn the water off and step out. My eyes widen when I see there’s a towel sitting on the vanity next to the sink. I know that wasn’t there when I went in.
Oh shit.
Who was in here? What did they see? Did they hear me?
With my mind racing, I quickly grab the towel and wrap it around myself.
Walking up to the door that leads back into the bedroom, I press my ear against it.
Silence greets me, and I cautiously open the door and step into the room.
It’s empty, and I rub my hand down my face.
Heading to the bed and grabbing Ren’s clothes, I dry off and get dressed.
I can hear the guys' muffled voices through the bedroom door.
Guess I won’t be going out there anytime soon.
I scan the room again, and my eyes stop on a bookshelf I missed the first time.
I walk closer and recognize some of the titles.
I grab a book with a dark cover and look at the back.
A dark stalker romance doesn’t sound like what I need right now, so I place it back on the shelf.
Grabbing another, I notice all the books are in near-perfect condition.
Has anyone even read these before?
I put another book back and continue looking for the perfect read to distract myself. I grab one more and scan the back. Why-choose. Why not? Getting to the bed, I pull back the covers and settle in for the night.
I jolt awake, and the book falls to the floor.
Where am I? My throat feels dry and I try to swallow.
Looking around the room, the only light is the illumination from the moon through the curtains.
The past twenty-four hours rush back to me, reminding me of where I’m at.
My tongue feels like sandpaper in my mouth.
I normally sleep with my water bottle next to my bed, but I didn’t grab it with the rest of my stuff.
I swing my legs off the side of the bed and put my feet on the floor.
Slowly standing up, I decide to leave the comfort of this room in favor of an ice-cold drink from the kitchen.
I tiptoe to the door and listen for any sounds coming from the rest of the house.
Hearing nothing, I twist the handle and peek my head out.
The coast is clear, so I step out into the hallway and start walking to the kitchen.
I make it halfway down the hall before hearing the first noise.
I pause my steps and listen for the sound again.
A muffled cry comes from the left side, and I quietly start moving towards it.
Noticing the door is cracked, I peek through.
My eyes are wide as I suck in a breath and cover my mouth, hoping it wasn’t heard.
I turn away, still covering my mouth. My mind is racing as I try to believe what I saw. The sounds continue and I look again.
The room is dark, the only light coming from the window.
Ren sits on his knees, hands resting in his lap while Cole stands naked before him.
I see red welts covering Ren’s ass. I watch as Ren licks the tip of Cole’s dick then takes it into his mouth as deep as he can.
Closing his eyes, Cole reaches for Ren's head and wraps what hair he can in his fingers. He starts slow, keeping a leisurely pace. I take a moment to appreciate the size of Cole before Ren groans around him and Cole pulls out, making a pop sound from Ren’s lips.
“Didn’t I tell you to be quiet, Bunny?” Cole looks down at Ren and tips his head up by his chin.
Ren has lust in his eyes as he answers, “Yes, Sir.”
“Can you be quiet like I asked?”
“Yes, sir.”
“We’ll see about that. Now open that pretty little mouth.”
Cole barely gives Ren a second before slamming his cock to the back of Ren’s throat, causing him to gag. I shift quietly on my feet as my body heats once again. I watch as Ren continues to take the brutal pounding Cole is giving him. Looking up at Cole, my whole body freezes.
Oh fuck.
With surprise, I find Cole staring right at me, still thrusting into Ren’s mouth. My mouth slightly parts, and I want to step away, but I can’t. Cole doesn’t take his eyes off me as he praises Ren. “Such a good, Bunny; taking my cock this well.”
His thrusts grow faster as his grip on Ren’s head tightens.
Ren lifts one hand to cradle Cole’s balls while the other moves to touch himself.
My body heats and I can feel the tremble of need rolling through me.
Cole’s movements turn erratic, and I know he’s about to come.
He grabs the back of Ren’s head, stopping his thrusts when he hits the back of Ren’s throat.
Cole closes his eyes and throws his head back, and the spell is broken.
Immediately turning away, I move as quietly and quickly as I can to my room.
I take a chance looking back to see if one of them has come out after me.
When I turn back around, I run into something solid and start falling.
It catches me by the waist, and when I look up, Nash is holding me up with a smile.
“Did you enjoy the show, Darlin?”