Beginnings.
She said maybe.
Brianne entered the bedroom to find Aiden standing ramrod straight, his arms folded, his blue gaze fixed on her. Behind him Ky waited on the bed, his brawny arm on one bent knee, looking good enough to eat.
aWhen you say stay with you,a she asked nervously in response to their question. aWhat exactly do you mean?a aBe our sweetheart,a Ky said, his expression unreadable. aMy sub and Aidenas lover. A threesome. A mnage trois. Youave heard of those?a aI understand.a Brianne felt herself blush. aI meant in practical terms. What do you mean? Me live here?a Ky made an indifferent gesture. aSure. Or whatever.a Aiden broke in. aWomen like to have things all spelled out. I mean live with us. As lovers. Exclusive lovers. You move in here or we get a bigger place so weare not tripping over each other. Although that could be fun too.a Brianne gulped. aMove in with you?a aWe know youall say no,a Ky said, his voice a growl. aYouare Brianne daAroth, member of the ruling family, a high-profile socialite. Why would you ruin your reputation by moving into a dump with two Shareem? Aiden insisted we ask. But fine, stay in your high-rise and take champagne baths or whatever you do up there.a aChampagne baths?a she repeated.
aKyas an idiot,a Aiden said. aWhat he means is we love you and want you with us. But weall understand if you go.a A lump formed in Brianneas throat. She looked at Ky. aIs that true?a He scowled. aAiden will understand. Iall be p.i.s.sed and hurt. But I canat force you to stay, much as Iad like to.a aI meant the love part.a Kyas blue gaze bore into her as it had the first time shead seen him. aThat partas true.a She felt a rush of happiness and pain, excitement and fear. aItas a lot to ask. A big step for me.a Ky looked away, pasting a neutral expression on his face. aWe figured youad say no.a aWait a minute. I havenat said anything yet. I need to think. There are so many things Iad have to doaa Then happiness surged, wiping out fear. All her life shead been in the spotlight, had done her job to the best of her ability, had worked hard for various causes and gone to bed every night vaguely dissatisfied with her world.
Suddenly she had something to work fora"two someones to work fora"a purpose that would fill her heart. Shead have to make hard sacrifices, but it was easy to sacrifice for ones you loved.
She held up her hands. aI have to talk to people and arrange a lot of things. It might take me a while. Donat go anywhere.a Ky raised his brows. aIam staying right here, darling. I still feel like c.r.a.p anyway.a aGood. I mean, not that you feel like c.r.a.p. Oh, you know what I mean. Iall be back.a With that she whirled around, grabbed her robes from the outer room, rushed back in, flung her arms around Aiden and kissed him. Then she kissed Ky, laughing at his fearsome scowl.
aI love you too,a she said, then ran out the door again.
After three days in bed, Ky felt almost normal again. He sensed Aiden watching him cautiously, but Ky insisted on getting up and going to Judithas on the third night.
Braden was at Judithas as usual, and from his good-natured greeting, head heard nothing about Kyas ordeal. Head a.s.sumed that theyad holed up with a woman for a while in another pleasure game.
Judith looked happy to see them both, but she kept peering distractedly into the corners. Finally she asked Braden, aWhereas Calder?a Braden shrugged. aDonat know, havenat seen him in a while.a aOh,a Judith said, disappointed.
aHeas a one-shot,a Braden answered. aNow with me, itas any time.a He gave her a you want to? look. Judith nodded, but her expression made it plain she regarded Braden as second best.
Ky laughed, surprised at how strong his voice sounded. Judith slanted him a warm glance. aIf Braden and I have some fun,a she said, looking hopeful, awhy donat you join us? Aiden too.a Ky winked at her but shook his head. aHave something else to do tonight.a Again Judith looked disappointed. Braden growled, aHey, what am I, chopped liver?a aNo.a Judith leaned down and kissed his cheek. aYouare lovely leftovers.a Ky and Aiden roared with laughter, and Braden glared at them. aIam never going to live this down. Why I put up with it, I donat know.a Ky knew why he put up with it. Being with Judith wasnat something to be tossed aside lightly, and Braden would forgive her. After he punished her a little.
Ky sc.r.a.ped back his chair and thunked down his ale. aIall leave you to it. Aiden?a aRight behind you.a As they walked through the dark streets, Ky leaned close to Aiden. aYou mean it? Right behind me?a aSure. If you want.a They hadnat kissed or touched or even talked about it while Ky was healing, Aiden saying he wanted to make sure Ky was all right first. They hadnat heard from Brianne either. Not a word, not a glimpse.
She went home and changed her mind, Ky had grumbled. I saw the luxury she lives in, why would she want to trade that for us? Besides, the journalists wouldnat leave her alone if she did.
Aiden had only shaken his head. G.o.ds, youare a pessimist. Letas trust her.
Whatever.
Now as they entered their tiny apartment, Kyas excitement rose. Ky knew he and Aiden would have s.e.x, no coy will we or wonat we? He just knew the time was right.
Ky hit the control to close the door and lock it. aHere we go. Pull down your pants, lover boy.a Aiden was wearing a sleeveless tunic, not pants, but he went along with it. He pulled off the tunic and loincloth and stood naked in the middle of the room. His body was perfect, all raw muscle and toned skin, with a face that could stop traffic and often did.
ad.a.m.n,a Ky said in appreciation. He wrapped Aidenas hair in his fist and pulled him forward for a kiss. aWhat do you want to do?a aYouare asking me? I thought you were the Dom.a Ky grinned. His c.o.c.k was hard and dancing, and if Aiden wanted to play, well all righta aGrab the lube and get on the sofa.a Aiden swiped his tongue across Kyas lips. aYouare such a sweet talker. Whispering sweet nothings in my ear.a aYou want to do this?a aYes, master.a Aiden laughed, his breath spicy, then went to fetch scented lube out of the cupboard. aWhat do you want, chocolate or b.u.t.terscotch?a Ky peeled off his clothes, his body temperature rising. aJust pick one and hurry up.a aSoundas like someoneas h.o.r.n.y.a aYour c.o.c.kas sticking out so far you could pick a lock from across the room.a aThanks for the compliment.a Aiden turned around, a bottle in his hands, and looked Ky up and down, irises widening. aYouare not bad yourself.a aGet over here.a Ginning, Aiden came to him. Aiden squirted lube all over his handsa"b.u.t.terscotch, greata"and rubbed it onto Kyas c.o.c.k.
Ky stood still, getting lost in the feeling. His best friend rubbing him and wanting to have s.e.x with him. The G.o.ds bless Brianne and Dr. Laas for giving him back this joy.
aNice and slick,a Aiden said. His eyes were filled with blue, his pheromones tingling on Kyas skin. aPerfect.a Ky was starting to lose coherence. aTurn around.a Aiden knew what he wanted. He handed Ky the lube then positioned himself on the sofa, bending to rest his head on his arms. Ky trickled a line of lube across Aidenas backside then entertained himself rubbing it in.
He didnat have the same soothing touch Aiden did, but he knew how to ready someone for a Shareem. He gently ringed Aidenas hole until his a.n.a.l star relaxed enough for him to slide in a well-lubed finger. Aiden groaned.
aDo you think you can take me?a Ky asked.
aI am so willing to try.a aShareem c.o.c.ks are big. Are you sure?a aIave dreamed about nothing else.a Ky slid a second finger inside and used the third to ma.s.sage the opening. aWeall take it slow.a aWhatever you want,a Aiden mumbled, his voice thick.
A dangerous thing to promise. Ky wanted to drive into him until they were both screaming, but he knew better than to rush it. He remembered how gentle Aiden had been with him and how d.a.m.n good it had felt. The least he could do was return the favor.
Ky withdrew his fingers. Aidenas noise of disappointment turned into a sigh of joy as Ky slid three fingers inside him.
aI think Iam going to come already.a aHold on to it,a Ky said.
Aiden groaned again. aIf your c.o.c.k is anywhere near as good as this, Iam in trouble.a aLetas find out.a Slowly Ky withdrew his fingers. aRelax. Think good thoughts.a aI canat think of anything better than this.a Ky slowly parted Aidenas cheeks and positioned himself. He prodded gently, just enough to get Aidenas opening to relax again, then he slid his tip inside.
aBeautiful,a Aiden breathed. aSimply beautiful.a Ky rested his hands on Aidenas hips and slowly but surely slid himself forward. Aidenas moan ended in a growl of pleasure.
aBetter than your dreams?a Ky asked.
aShut up and f.u.c.k me.a aHey, Iam the Dom around here.a Aidenas reply was incoherent, but Ky got the drift. He pumped very slowly, getting Aiden used to it. All the way in, all the way out. Another dribble of lube to make slipping inside a little easier.
aSweet,a Ky said. aI love how tight you are.a aSo do I,a Aiden gurgled. aHow did I ever live before this?a Ky silently wondered that too. The pressure of Aiden squeezing him was better than any s.e.x head ever had in his life. The only thing that came close to this much feeling was Brianneas questing mouth.
The thought of her popping in to make it a threesome escalated his excitement. He began to ride in earnest, and Aiden shouted encouragement. Ky reached for his flogger and swatted Aiden lightly on the hips with it.
aYes, yes, yes,a Aiden moaned.
Ky stung his own hands and abdomen with the flogger but he didnat care. The tiny bite of pain was nothing to the agony the nano-computers had caused. He felt none of the pain now, not the warning tingle, not the implants eating him from the inside out. He was free to love Aiden any way he chose.
And he would choose so many waysa aI love you,a he said hoa.r.s.ely.
af.u.c.k me,a Aiden replied. aDonat stop. Donataaw, d.a.m.n, Iam coming.a aNo, wait.a Ky reached around and pinched the base of Aidenas c.o.c.k, but it was too late. Ropes of come snaked out and coated Kyas fingers. At the same time, Ky felt an answering surge, and everything went black as he pumped hard, releasing his seed deep inside his lover.
aLove you,a Aiden said brokenly.
Sweat poured from Kyas body, and he leaned into Aidenas equally sweaty back. aI love you too, my friend. Oh f.u.c.king d.a.m.n, that was good.a * * * * *
That same night, Brianne stood in her grandmotheras study and faced down the elegant gray-haired woman who was the ruler of all Bor Narga. Brianne felt like a schoolgirl coming to confess a misdeed shead done instead of a twenty-eight-year-old who could make her own decisions.
aYouare going to what?a Clothilde daAroth sounded calm, but she was practiced at keeping her voice controlled when she really wanted to shout.
aI am moving to quarters in Pas City,a Brianne said, resolving not to twist her fingers like a child. aI plan to take rooms with two Shareem.a aYes, I heard about you running around the slums with Shareem. I asked Harbourgh what he meant by letting you do it.a Her eyes became steely. aHe defied me, said it was your business.a Brianne felt a guilty twinge for Harbourgh, who could have reported her a long time ago. She resolved head not lose anything by this.
aHeas right. It is my business.a Lady daArothas mouth firmed. aNot when you appear on every digital feed on the planet. Not when reporters are having a field day speculating what youare doing with the Shareem. Not when the maAren family are threatening to sue for breach of contract for the ended engagement. What are you doing, Brianne? Experimenting with s.e.x? With Shareem? If youare going to do that, hire a Shareem for a weeka"discreetlya"and then go on about your business.a Brianne bit the inside of her cheek. Shead made a promise to herself that shead be professional and businesslike and explain without breaking down. The problem was, it was so difficult to remain in control around Grandmother. Clothilde daAroth knew it, and wielded her power with precision.
aI came to tell you, because I thought I should extend that courtesy,a Brianne began. aI have started work on changing the laws that restrict Shareem. Talan daUrvey is helping to fund the movement. Shareem have been enslaved too long.a aVery n.o.ble of you. But theyare not slaves.a aThey may as well be. Theyare restricted by laws that take away rights that even the lowest-born Bor Nargan enjoys. Thatas wrong. DNAmo is no longer a threat, and these men arenat either. They have no intention of taking over Bor Narga. They just want to be left alone.a aYouare gullible, too.a aGrandmother.a Brianne barely held on to her patience. aIam going to do this. Iave already begun. It has nothing to do with you or the daAroths.a Lady daAroth shook her head. aG.o.ds, youare stubborn. Like your mother. I can see youare determined to change the lawsa"which I donat think will work, by the waya"but canat you be a do-gooder from your own office? Why make a fool of yourself moving to Pas City?a aTo prove that thereas nothing wrong with living down there. That thereas nothing wrong with Shareem. If the spotlight will be on me, it will be on me living with them and sharing their lives, not hiding in my office signing papers.a aOh, Brianne, you are so youngaa aIam not that young,a Brianne interrupted. aYou were crusading for miners out in the canyons you were younger than I am nowa"enthusiastically. You took part in protests.a aI remember,a she said crisply.
aAnd you were successful, as I mean to be. The daAroths caused the Shareem to live in misery, I think a daAroth should change that.a Her grandmother leaned forward, as strong at eighty as shead been at thirty. aYou are a stubborn, foolish young woman, Brianne, and you do this without my blessing. When you fall on your facea"and you willa"I wonat catch you.a aI donat expect you to.a Brianne feared shead tremble and stammer when she faced her grandmother today, but to her surprise a strength rose in her to make her stand as strong and firm as Clothilde daAroth ever did. She was not asking her grandmotheras permission to begin the enterprise, she was warning her so Lady daAroth wouldnat be taken by surprise when the reporters came calling.
Not that anything ever really surprised her grandmother.
aNow that Iave told you,a Brianne said calmly. aI am going. I came also to say goodbye.a aGood.a Clothilde gestured briskly at her desk. aIam busy.a Brianne gave her a nod. aAs you wish. But please remind Dranis maAren that he canat sue us for breach of contract because he never signed the engagement agreement. He had his lawyers fussing over the clauses so long that they never finished hammering out a draft.a Her grandmother raised her head, her brows climbing. aReally? You made sure of that before you broke it off?a aOf course I did. And my lawyers know it too.a aI see.a Clothilde daAroth held her gaze, rea.s.sessing her. aPerhaps you are not such a feeble-wit after all.a Brianne ducked her head. aThank you, Grandmother,a she said, and departed.
Aiden and Ky lay tangled in sleep on the bed in Aidenas room. Theyad chosen to adjourn there because Aidenas room was neatesta"we can actually find the bed, Aiden had said.
When Ky stirred to wakefulness he found himself with his head on Aidenas chest, Aidenas blond hair tickling his cheek. Aiden snored. A soothing level one snore, but a snore nonetheless.
Ky yawned, wondering why head awakened, when he heard someone buzzing the front door. Not just buzzing it, leaning on the bell.
He nudged Aiden. aSomeoneas at the door.a Aiden broke his snore, mumbled and went back to sleep. Ky hauled himself from the bed, wrapped a sheet around his middle and made his way to the front room.
He opened the door to find Brianne standing there with about twenty suitcases and a tall man with salt-and-pepper hair behind her.
ah.e.l.lo,a she said.
ah.e.l.lo.a His gaze shifted to the man and he felt a bite of jealousy. aWhoas that?a aHarbourgh, my bodyguard. I rented the empty apartment two doors down for him so he can keep reporters and crazies away from us.a aReporters and crazies?a Ky must still be asleep. Was Brianne really here, smelling so good, a ma.s.s of luggage around her?
aIam afraid so. Iam a public person and what Iave decided to do will attract attention. Theyall get tired of me before long, but until then weall need Harbourgh.a Kyas sheet slipped but he caught it before it bared more than one hip. aWhat the h.e.l.l are you talking about?a aYou asked me to stay. So here I am.a Ky looked into beautiful brown eyes a man could drown in. He saw her determination, a strength that any level three Shareem could admire. Behind that, he sensed worry that theyad forgotten about their offer, that they hadnat really wanted her, that theyad reject her.
As if he could ever send this woman from his side.
Ky hauled her against him for a kiss. Head have dropped the sheet and screwed her right there if not for the Harbourgh person still in the doorway glaring at them.
Brianne clung to Ky, closing her eyes in relief. aThank you.a aI wasnat going to push you away.a He kissed her again. aWelcome home.a She stepped away and wiped her eyes. aWhereas Aiden?a aSnoring. Youad think that with all the genetic engineering theyad come up with a snore-free Shareem.a Brianne burst out laughing. Harbourgh, who probably never laughed, began dragging Brianneas bags inside. Ky helped him, wondering where they were going to put all her stuff. They wasnat exactly a lot of room herea"when Ky traveled all he took was a toothbrush.
Harbourgh left for his quarters, after emphasizing to Brianne that she should call him any timea"and I mean any timea"she needed him. With a final warning glare at Ky, he departed.
aHeas just doing his job,a Brianne said. aHeas been guarding me forever and he doesnat trust anyone. But heall ensure we have privacy.a aGood.a Ky leaned down and danced his tongue over her lips, loving the taste of her. aWeall need it.a The door to Aidenas room opened, and Aiden appeared, stark naked, in its frame. His blond hair was tousled, his eyes twinkled and his c.o.c.k looked happy to see Brianne. He was the most gorgeous thing Ky had ever beheld.
aHey, Brianne,a he said in his low Shareem voice. aWeare having s.e.x. Want some?a Ky dropped the sheet. He was erect and needy, his body heating, and Brianneas scent and her nearness was driving him crazy.
Brianne laughed then screeched as Ky s.n.a.t.c.hed her up over his shoulder. He ran past Aiden into the bedroom, grabbing Aidenas c.o.c.k on the way and hauling him in after them.
Ky couldnat have been happier. He lay on Aidenas bed, his thighs spread while Aiden lay between them and took Ky in his mouth. Brianne knelt above Ky and he busily delved his tongue deep into her.
Aiden had a masterful technique, using his lips and tongue and teeth to make Ky harder and harder, his b.a.l.l.s rising tight. Aiden paused in his ministrations to slide a ring around Kyas c.o.c.k, not that he needed it to stand straight up. But he let Aiden play.
Brianneas p.u.s.s.y was sweet. A narrow line of dark curls twisted against her opening, the result of the shaving at the level three haven. Ky dipped his tongue inside her opening, licking her honey, then tickled her c.l.i.t, moving faster and faster until her hips rocked and sighs dragged from her mouth.
He knew how she felt. He rocked his own hips, up and up into Aidenas talented mouth. His b.a.l.l.s squeezed, knowing his come would release soon.
Ky and Brianne would climax, and then it would be Aidenas turn for pleasure. Ky smiled as he kissed Brianneas c.l.i.t. He had plans for his friend, already imagining Aidenas shouts of pleasure.
Ky was moaning now, his c.o.c.k thrust hard into Aidenas mouth. At the same time, Brianne screamed and writhed, almost crushing Ky, but hey, what a way to go.
In a few minutes they all lay breathless and panting on the bed, Brianne smiling, Ky impatient to move to the next thing.
af.u.c.k her,a he said to Aiden.
Aiden got to his knees. aGladly.a It was Aidenas turn to be happy. He suckled Brianneas full, lovely nipples before he laid her back with a gentle hand and parted her legs. He slid his c.o.c.k, slick with lube, into her p.u.s.s.y, closing his eyes when he felt her squeeze around him.
Tasting Ky had been heady. He knew Ky was trying to reward him for sucking him so good, but having Ky had been bliss. Not that he minded taking a reward.
aGet ready,a Ky said.
Aiden shivered in antic.i.p.ation. He opened his eyes to find Brianne staring at him, worried, and he laughed and kissed her. aItas fine.a He felt Kyas hand on his a.n.a.l star, smearing it with lube, and then Kyas huge c.o.c.k pressing him.
He groaned in double pleasure as Ky stretched him and slid deliciously inside. Could life get any better? He began to stroke Brianne, lifting his body in and out, at the same time Ky began to stroke him.
The coming was the best in his life. And it wonat be the last time, he thought happily as they collapsed on each other again. We get to do this again, and again, and againa Brianne too was perfectly happy. Aiden stretched out on his back and Ky helped lower Brianne onto Aidenas waiting c.o.c.k. Aiden moved beneath her, his large hands cupping her b.r.e.a.s.t.s.
Ky instructed her to lay down against Aiden then she felt his fingers on her a.n.a.l star, cool with lube. She moved her hips at the sensation, causing Aiden to moan.
She was relaxed, limbs heavy from Aidenas Shareem touch and voice, not to mention his huge staff inside her. Kyas touch also soothed her, but made her muscles tighten in excitement.
aShh,a Ky said. aYou need to be calm, love.a She tried to be calm, but what he did felt so good. Was that his finger sliding in?
It was. He worked her like that for a time, then used two fingers, then three. They wouldnat let her come. Every time she got near, Aiden would slow down and run his hands over her body to calm her. She moaned in frustration, but at the same time knew they built her up for something even better.
Ky removed his fingers, then something blunt and very large pushed on her a.n.a.l star. She froze a moment, but Aiden shushed her and Ky said, aItas all right. Itas only me.a And then he was inside her, sliding in, penetrating her so deep. She was filled full, Aiden in her quim, Ky in her a.s.s.
aG.o.ds.a She screamed, incoherent, as they both began to ride her, their c.o.c.ks so close together inside her.
aI love you,a she said, her voice strangled.
aLove you too,a Aiden said. af.u.c.k.a aEvery day,a Ky said. aEvery day, both of you. Thatas how much I love you.a aAinat he sweet?a Aiden asked, and then he came.
And then Brianne, and then Ky.
After that they lay together tangled and breathing hard and smiling, three as one, complete.
They went to Judithas bar later that night, Brianne wanting to begin her Pas City life right away. She told the other two that theyad begin apartment hunting in the morning, because much as she loved them, she wanted her own room. One that wasnat messy.
Aiden and Ky eyed each other in trepidation, but agreed that a bigger place would be good.
They didnat reach the bar until well after midnight, and most of the patrons had gone. They entered to find only three occupantsa"Calder in the shadows, Braden in the light, Judith on Bradenas lap.
When the three walked in arm in arm with Brianne in the middle, Braden laughed. aExcellent. Now we can have a party.a Aiden looked at Ky, a roguish twinkle in his eyes. aShould we?a Ky shrugged. He slid away from Brianne and went to Aidenas side. aTheyall have to find out sooner or later.a aFind out what?a Judith asked. She looked happy enough perched on Bradenas lap, her foot busily twining his long legs.
For answer, Aiden slid his hand behind Kyas neck, and the two Shareem shared a long and loving kiss.
as.h.i.t,a Braden said. Calder took a calm sip of ale.
Judith smiled, positively delighted. Braden sat still, his blue eyes wide, his lips parted in shock. Brianne burst out laughing. aThe look on your faceaa Braden forced his mouth closed and wiped a hand across it. aBut I thoughta"you and them were a threesome.a Ky eased away from the kiss, turned and licked the side of Brianneas mouth. aWe are. The best kind of threesome.a Aiden chuckled. aWe can have s.e.x no matter whoas home.a Judith slid from Bradenas lap, her slim hands going to her cheeks. aI think itas wonderful. Braden, have you ever considereda Maybe you and Calderaand meaa aNo,a Calder grated. aNot Braden.a Braden rolled his eyes. aSheesh, I am so abused here.a aIt is wonderful,a Brianne said softly.
Ky slid his hand across her backside. aMaybe Braden is jealous.a Aiden grinned, catching on. aMaybe he wants to take part.a Bradenas eyes widened. aWhat?a Ky and Aiden closed in on him, arms wide. Judith laughed and danced out of the way, ending up close to Brianne. aI adore those two,a she whispered. aIam so glad youave made them happy.a aMe too,a Brianne said, her heart full.
Then they laughed together as Braden tried to scramble back, still in his chair, screaming as Aiden and Ky bore him to the floor. They overturned the table in a wash of flailing Shareem limbs as Calder calmly reached out and rescued his gla.s.s of ale.