Chapter 11
Chapter Eleven
As the heads of security for Nyx’s Kingdom, Frank Doyle and Susanna Rowe, finished giving their daily report, Laurie barely resisted looking at the clock for the tenth time.
Meadow should arrive at any minute, and he wondered if she’d ask for him and Joseph. He hoped so, but as impulsive as he usually was, Joseph had convinced him to hold back for the night. Otherwise, Meadow might run away and never return.
Frank cleared his throat. Laurie focused back on the vampire male and said, “I caught most of it, I promise. There was a scuffle between a shifter and a vampire, another between two humans, and a shifter tried to force her way inside. Nothing out of the ordinary for a busy night.”
Frank grunted. “Right, but you also asked me to keep an ear out about the fae witch territory, and word on the street says a few more fae witches went missing this week.”
Damn. It was a good thing Joseph was busy with the books and writing out order requests. The male was still upset over Meadow’s revelations the night before, and Laurie had only managed to calm him down earlier in the day. The last thing he needed was for Joseph to get worked up again.
Not that Laurie would keep the news from Joseph for long, but just until after Meadow’s visit. Because while he might know Joseph’s moods and how he didn’t anger easily under usual circumstances, Meadow might think differently and form an opinion that would be difficult to change.
The second head of security, Susanna, spoke up. “If you’re worried about Miss Vale visiting, don’t be, Laurie. We’ve double-checked the perimeter, have extra security inside, and two of the older teenage boys will be keeping an eye out for anything suspicious. She’ll be safe here.”
Laurie forced a smile. “I know, Susanna. You and Frank are the best there is, and had better be, given how much we pay you.”
She rolled her eyes. “Yes, yes, we’re expensive. But we are worth it. After all, since we’ve taken over security there’s never been a serious incident inside Nyx’s Kingdom. Proof is in the pudding.”
After a few more minutes of conversation, he dismissed the pair and tried to concentrate on the upcoming event schedule.
Their patrons paid handsomely for their memberships and wanted more than empty rooms to fuck on demand.
Costumes, themes, and even consensual auctions for a night of fun were what made their place stand out in London.
Normally, he loved this part of his job.
One month could feature Roman centurions and goddesses, another might be a mock court from Henry VIII, or another might have several masquerade balls.
And since Laurie was the creative one while Joseph was the numbers and business one, their partnership had worked out well and become extremely profitable.
But now? Laurie lacked the fire to plan a new event. No, instead he kept remembering how he and Joseph had held Meadow between them the night before. Or how he’d carried her soft, warm body to her bed and how much he’d wanted to stay and hold her.
At least now he and Joseph understood a little better about why she had so little self-confidence, and he wanted to help restore it. Him and Joseph both.
However, that required being around Meadow, and she might not ask for them once she arrived. Not seeking her out would be bloody difficult. He’d do it because they needed to earn her trust, but it’d be one of the hardest things he’d done in a while.
I now better understand Leo’s instinct around Yesenia, back in the early days, right after she blooded him. It’d been fun to tease his older brother at the time. And no doubt Leo would start doing the same to him.
Just as Laurie tried to focus on his next big ball, someone knocked. After bidding them to enter, one of the runners used to convey messages between the staff entered and shut the door. Laurie waved for him to speak, and the male said, “Miss Vale is here and asked for you and Mr. Hope.”
“Thanks, Jimmy. I’ll find Joseph and we’ll meet her. Where is she?”
“The hidden viewing room off the large voyeur room.”
Ah, so she’d decided to peek from behind a wall. He’d suspected she would, and that could work in his and Joseph’s favor. “Thank you. You may return to your post.”
The younger male dashed off, and Laurie straightened his tie and shirtsleeves before brushing back his hair. A quick check in the mirror showed he was put together, and he went off to find Joseph, smiling the entire way.
Meadow had asked for them. And maybe, just maybe, she’d ask them to help her find her release, too. Because the regular foursome tonight never held back, and no doubt, she’d be desperate by the end of their playtime.
Meadow readjusted her mask for the tenth time as she waited inside a small room containing only a few chairs and a side table with refreshments. Well, and a wall with various closed slits in it.
When she’d first knocked on the main door, she’d been nervous.
But rather than the two male and two female guards intimidating her, they’d surprised her by being nice yet firm.
Not to mention one of the females had even given Meadow a once-over, winking at the end before saying, “Too bad you blooded the bosses, Miss. We could’ve had some fun. ”
Meadow’s cheeks had heated as the guards teased the one who’d spoken and told her to behave.
It wasn’t as if she were wearing a super revealing dress or anything.
It was all black, with long sleeves and a tight-fitting bodice that flared and billowed out from just under her breasts.
However, it didn’t go all the way to the floor, like most of the skirts and dresses she’d seen on everyday people; it stopped just above her knees.
Along with the dress, Laurie and Joseph’s package had included a diamond tiara and knee-high black boots.
Not with heels, thankfully, and wearing them made her feel a little badass.
And almost pretty, too.
A knock made her jump—she really needed to stop doing that since she’d known people were coming—and she cleared her throat before saying, “Enter.”
Joseph entered first but stopped as soon as his eyes met hers. Then he looked down her body, slowly, and back up. His eyes were heated, and Meadow nearly licked her lips.
“Move, Joseph.”
Laurie entered and shut the door. As his eyes met hers, his smile died and his jaw dropped before his gaze took her in, pausing at her breasts, and finally met her eyes again. “You look bloody amazing, Meadow. I knew our usual place would do a good job, but damn.”
Her cheeks flushed, and she glanced between Joseph and Laurie.
Only when her hand went to her training bracelet did she finally smile at them.
Their reactions weren’t because of her magic.
And yes, they could be acting. But she’d looked discreetly at their crotches when they’d checked her out, and both were aroused.
Was it solely because of her? Or from something they’d been doing just before coming here?
Before she could doubt herself yet again, they both walked over and each took a hand before kissing one of her cheeks. Joseph was the first to speak. “You look beautiful, Meadow. Do you like the dress? Laurie is better at fashion than me, and helped design this outfit.”
They’d both stepped back and released her hands, sadly. But she managed to keep from fidgeting and replied, “I love it. I wasn’t sure at first, as I don’t like to show my legs. But it’s just so pretty and goes really well with the boots.”
Laurie grinned. “The boots definitely make the outfit shine. Well, after you, of course. Clothes should help bring out the best of a person, and this dress shows off your curves and beautiful legs.”
Just as she was about to tell him that was hard to believe, a gong-type sound came from behind the wall with the viewing slits.
Joseph replied in a low voice, “That’s the two-minute warning gong. The four members tonight should be entering and will start soon. Let me get you a glass of wine whilst Laurie sets up your chair in front of the viewing slit you want.”
“Y-you’re sure they want us to watch?”
Joseph nodded as he poured the wine. “Some people become more aroused knowing others are watching. This foursome, in particular, really loves it. They consist of two shifters and two vampires, which means it can last a long time and feature a lot of orgasms, depending on how often one of the vampires grazes someone’s skin. ”
She glanced at one of Joseph’s fangs and wondered what that would feel like, but quickly pushed the thought aside. Tonight was about seeing how others enjoyed having sex and could orgasm without magic, and nothing else.
Although, as Laurie motioned toward a center slit and grinned, showing off his fangs, she wondered if it was possible to have two vampires bite her at the same time. Would that cause a mega-orgasm? Or would it kill her?
“I know Joseph said for you to pick, but this one has the best view. And if you’re comfortable with it, Joseph and I can sit to either side of you as well, and we can all watch together.”
She blinked. “I never would’ve imagined that one day I’d be doing this—about to watch group sex with two vampires sitting on either side of me.”
Laurie winked. “You didn’t even mention the 1890 part, either.”
She laughed. “No, that would’ve been even more of a fantasy, for sure.”
He gestured. “Come, my lady. Your seat awaits.”
She couldn’t help smiling as Laurie assisted her to her seat. Once settled, he bowed. “If my lady wishes for anything else, she only has to ask.”
Joseph walked over and handed out the wine glasses before saying, “If you encourage him, he’ll only get worse. He can be a cheeky bastard.”
Laurie put on a mock expression of hurt. “And here I thought you liked me.”
Joseph rolled his eyes, and Meadow couldn’t help but giggle.
Laurie looked back at her. “I love your laugh. I think I’ll keep it up, so I can hear it as many times as possible.”