the
rough-and-tumble man. His enormous shoulders and powerful thighs made her
fairly sure he had to be a professional athlete, or a trainer, or a body
builder. His blond hair and rich green eyes helped keep him from looking too
sinister. Despite his size, he was gentle when he stroked her hair. “You’re
very pretty, Linley. And brave to wander down here your first time out.”
“Hell, it took Todd two years at
Underground before he made it to the Basement.” Grant poked fun at his friend.
When they looked as though they
might deteriorate into roughhousing, which Grant stood no chance at winning in
brute strength—though maybe in swiftness or agility—Ryder took charge.
“Focus guys, or I’ll find a new
set of sidekicks. I’m not messing around with Linley’s experience. Tonight
should be special for her. Perfect.” He leaned down and kissed her lightly. “I
want her to remember this for the rest of her life.”
“Pretty sure you’ve already
achieved that goal.” She turned her cheek into his palm when he cupped her
face.
“When did you become such a
bleeding-heart romantic?” Todd wiggled his eyebrows at Ryder. Grant had the
good sense to step in.
“Don’t worry about me.
Concentrate on bringing your A game.”
Ryder threw Linley over his shoulder, as if to prove he still had his swagger.
She didn’t mind. It got her to the bed that much faster. She laughed as she
bounced when he tossed her into the center then climbed on.
Ryder sat beside her, propping
her up on no less than thirty silk-cased pillows. He held her hand as he curled
his fingers toward his outstretched palm, inviting his friends to join them.
“Todd, you can make up for that smart mouth by getting over here and putting it
to better use.”
The bed dipped as the two large
men added their weight to the mattress. They stalked closer to her. Their
heated stares on her splayed, naked body had her shivering in Ryder’s protective
hold. “Nothing to worry about, wildcat. They’re actually decent lovers. Not as
good as me, but…close enough.”
Grant shared a conspiratorial
grin with Todd. “That sounded like a challenge.”
“It sure did.” He crawled toward
her like a predator on the prowl. Ryder and Grant did the friendly thing and
each wrapped a broad hand around one of her knees. They spread her wide for
their buddy.
Linley squeaked, then turned her
face into Ryder’s chest.
He was quick to correct her.
“No. Don’t hide from what they make you feel. It’s okay to enjoy what they give
you. Remember, it’s all a gift from me to you. Think of them like my extra sets
of hands. Or tongues.”
Grant cracked his civilized
veneer when he snorted. Todd took his cue. He dove between her legs, parting
her thighs and spreading them wider to accommodate his bulk. The first swipe of
his hot mouth over her mound had her arching off the bed.
The other two men ensured she
stayed in place for their friend. Ryder claimed her mouth and reached across
her chest, pinning her to the mattress while Grant secured her leg and petted
her belly. The overwhelming presence of the three men incited a riot of
mini-tremors in the general region of her womb.
Todd paused his oral
explorations long enough to lift his head and say, “Damn, she’s delicious. And
I can feel the little kisses of her pussy as it flexes. She’s already so wet.
Can I put my fingers in her, Ry?”
“Don’t let me stop you.” He
laughed. “Just go slow. Your hands are as fucking thick as the rest of you.”
Linley moaned as she considered
what those proportions meant for his cock. She couldn’t wait to find out. And
somehow it didn’t feel like a free for all with three men. It still seemed like
one extreme encounter with the single guy who’d elected to show her this good
time.
Grant didn’t have to be told. He
focused his attention on Linley’s left breast, suckling and plumping the flesh
until she was distracted enough for Todd to introduce his fingers into
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