TALON
By the following Wednesday, things had gotten back to normal. As normal as could be expected with all the changes that were underway, anyway.
Between Memphis and Tiegan getting settled into their new roles, Ransom taking over the resort and all that it encompassed, Zion and Braelyn putting their heads together to implement what I was learning were some rather impressive improvements, I found I had a little free time. The slower pace left me with time to come up with creative ideas of my own, most of which I’d used as a means of getting Braelyn naked.
Today was no exception.
Since she’d spent a majority of her day in meetings with Zion and Ransom, going over budgets for implementing automations to the resort, I had put my possessions to work rearranging the main balcony overlooking the ocean. While I spent a good amount of time on the balcony outside my bedroom, I rarely used this one, although I wasn’t sure why that was.
After a couple of hours of redesign and bringing in some furniture that had been moved to one of the many storage rooms, it was now a comfortable outdoor living space, complete with dining table, couch, and a double-wide tantric chair that I hoped would see quite a bit of action in the coming days and months.
Tonight I decided to put all the possessions on duty to tend to us, starting with having Auberon go down to the offices to retrieve Braelyn. While he did that, Ari and Rolphe set the table—wine, roses, candles, and linens. Bram and Corvin were on kitchen duty, preparing the meal. And Sim and Taurus were standing by to serve and cater to Braelyn’s every whim.
Because tonight was all about her.
Perhaps I was going out of my way to romance and seduce her, but I had my reasons. With Trent strategizing how to get Braelyn and Ransom’s parents out of the way, freeing them to move back to Chicago if they chose, I decided I would put forth my best efforts to show Braelyn this was where she belonged. Here with me.
With us, technically.
And while Ransom had made the suggestion that I get rid of my possessions in an effort to make Braelyn happy, it wasn’t something I could do. Nor did I believe Braelyn would expect that of me. From the brief time we’d been together, I figured it was safe to say Braelyn knew me better than possibly anyone else. Even Tiegan and Zion, who had been closer to me than anyone before them. But just because they were close didn’t mean they knew me.
“Wow, this is … beautiful,” Braelyn said as she stepped outside, her arm twined in Auberon’s.
I couldn’t help but smile, pleased that she would think so.
I nodded to Taurus, who immediately retrieved the wine from the ice bucket, pouring it into two glasses, then delivering one to Braelyn before passing me one.
“What’s the occasion?” Braelyn asked, smiling at Auberon when he stepped back so she could move toward me.
“Do I need a reason to treat you to a nice dinner?”
“No, I don’t guess you do.” Her smile brightened when Ari and Rolphe began lighting the torches mounted into the corners of the railing.
As they worked, soft music began playing.
I held out my hand to her. “Dinner will be ready shortly. Care to sit?”
Her smile was sweet when she placed her hand in mine, allowed me to lead her to the wide-cushioned couch.
“How’d things go today?” I asked, making polite conversation.
“Better than I expected.”
In the past few days, I’d noticed a glimmer in Braelyn’s eyes whenever she spoke of work. It had surprised me, to be honest. While I was one who thoroughly enjoyed what I did, would go so far as to say I lived for my companies, I rarely encountered others who shared the same enthusiasm.
“I really think you’re going to like the improvements we’re suggesting. But I won’t spoil the surprise. We’ll wait for the presentation.”
“Presentation?”
“Of course. You didn’t think we’d move forward unless we have your approval, did you?”
I liked that about her, too. Although I’d detected some frustration on Ransom’s part when it came to getting my blessing for changes, Braelyn seemed delighted to keep me in the loop.
Braelyn was quiet for a moment, her attention on the ocean.
“Have I mentioned how much I love it here?” she whispered.
Her eyes jerked to my face, almost as though she hadn’t meant to say the words aloud.
“I’m glad.” I took a sip of wine. “Have I mentioned how much I love having you here?”
In the light flickering from the torches, I saw her blush.
When Sim and Taurus slipped inside the house, I knew they were going to get our dinner. Getting to my feet, I held out my hand, assisted Braelyn to hers, then led her to the table.
I fully expected Braelyn to continue with the conversation about work, so I was surprised when she shifted topics.
“Were you aware Ransom and Jasper knew each other? Many years ago?” she prompted after politely thanking Sim for the salad he set in front of her.
“I was.” I picked up my fork. “I’ve done a thorough background check on all my employees.”
“Did you know they’d been a couple?”
“I knew they’d had a relationship. I didn’t know the particulars. Still don’t.”
“Neither do I.” She took a bite, chewed thoughtfully. “I think it’s serious.”
As did I, but I didn’t say as much. While I didn’t hesitate to deep-dive into someone’s past to ensure there weren’t problems that might interfere with my businesses, I didn’t make a habit of getting in the middle of personal matters. Sure, I was perceptive, knew everything that was going on here on the island. Plus, I wouldn’t hesitate to intervene when I felt it might help—Tiegan and Memphis, for example—but I tried to keep my distance. Sometimes it worked, sometimes it didn’t.
However, Braelyn’s feelings on the matter were of importance to me.
“Does that worry you? That they might be serious?”
She shook her head, finished chewing. “I’m actually hopeful. I never met Jasper before, but I remember Ransom talking about him. They weren’t together for that long. Maybe two years. But their breakup was hard on Ransom. I don’t think he’s loved anyone since.” She looked at me. “Do you think there’s only one person for everyone?”
“I’ve never really thought about it. I do believe that not every person can give us what we need. So, yeah, I could see how there might be one special person out there for each of us.”
“Doesn’t mean we’ll ever find that person,” she noted.
“Those of us who’re lucky do.” I held her gaze, willing her to see my sincerity when I added, “I do believe you’re that one person for me, Braelyn.”
A shimmer glossed her eyes as she smiled. “I believe that, too.”
When Braelyn pushed her salad plate away, Sim came over to take it. When he reached down, Braelyn touched his arm. “Hold off on bringing out the rest.”
He hadn’t made it two steps away when Braelyn was out of her chair and stepping over to me. Curious as to her intentions, I remained where I was, waited until she held out her hand.
Smiling at the shift in dynamic, I let her lead me from the table and over to the middle of the balcony. She kicked off her shoes, then moved in close to me.
“Do you dance, Talon?”
“As a matter of fact…” I pulled her in close, swayed to the soft music. “If you want to dance, we’ll dance.”
Her smile was blinding.
“Tonight’s all about you, Braelyn. Your wish is our command.”
I saw the twinkle in her eyes. “All of you?”
I nodded, watched her expression, still looking for that hint that she wasn’t content with what I was suggesting.
It wasn’t there. In fact, I was sure I saw approval in her eyes.
“I’ve enjoyed their company these past few days,” she said as we continued to sway together, moving in a tight circle.
“Have you?”
She nodded, holding my gaze. “Thank you for allowing them to speak to me.”
I hadn’t been surprised when she had made the request a few days ago. I knew her relationship with the possessions would be different than the one I’d established with them. She needed different things from them, so it made sense that she wanted to talk to them.
“It’s your choice how you deal with them,” I told her.
“I’ve informed them they’re not to speak to me when you’re present. Your will outweighs mine. I think they appreciate that.”
I couldn’t help it. I stopped moving, cupping her face and leaning in to press my lips to hers. It was sometimes hard to believe she was real. No one had ever understood me so completely, and it made me love her all the more.
When I pulled back, her eyes were sparkling.
“You said tonight’s about me, right?”
“It is.”
“Then I want you to include them. All of them.”
“In what way?”
“Whatever way pleases you, Talon.”
I wasn’t sure whether or not Braelyn realized that was the moment I knew I would move heaven and earth to make her happy. Because she completed me in a way no one else ever could.
*
Braelyn
I’d never felt as bold as I did when I was with Talon. He brought out a side of me I’d always kept under wraps. Perhaps it was because I’d spent my entire life depending on someone else to care for me, to protect me. With Talon, I felt as though I was safe, as though I didn’t need to look over my shoulder, because no matter what was there, he would ensure nothing happened to me.
He also brought out that sensual side of myself I’d always wanted to set free. I knew he would accept whatever my desires, would encourage them even.
“Do you like when they touch you?” Talon asked as he stopped pretending we were still dancing, stepping back from me but not moving away.
“I do, yes.” I never took my eyes off him.
“Taurus. Rolphe.” He motioned them over with his fingers. “Undress my girl.”
I sucked in a breath when warm hands began to slowly move over me. They didn’t rush to discard my clothes, seemingly content to awaken every nerve ending by caressing the skin not covered by my short skirt and the silk blouse I wore.
“The rest of you … naked.”
Instinct had me looking over my shoulder, my inner dirty girl wanting to watch.
“Turn her around,” Talon instructed.
And then I had an unobstructed view of Corvin, Sim, Auberon, Ari, and Bram, all removing their jeans, folding them neatly, and placing them on the table. I had to admit, it was a sensual treat to watch them move, and I wondered if they’d been trained to be so graceful. It was something I’d noticed in every single thing they did, when they walked, worked, even sat still.
I’d had the opportunity to talk to them these past couple of days, something I’d cherished more than Talon would ever know. While I understood his desire to have them silent in his presence, I preferred to get to know them on a deeper level. I’d been careful not to pry into their lives before they’d come here, nor did I ask about their feelings for Talon, but I did inquire about the things they liked to do in their spare time. Auberon liked to read and spent quite a bit of time in the library. Rolphe and Ari had a penchant for video games. Corvin enjoyed spending his time in the gym, while his twin, Bram, spent as much time at the beach as was allowed. Taurus was fascinated by crime TV, and Sim liked to meditate.
It had surprised me to learn they were so very different, yet they got along so well. Not only because they were here to serve Talon but because they genuinely liked one another.
I moaned softly when Rolphe freed the last button on my shirt, the warm breeze caressing my nipples. His knuckles grazed my skin, causing goose bumps to form.
Taurus took over, sliding the blouse down my arms. His warm body replaced the silk as he stood behind me, the muscled wall of his chest making my legs weak.
Then I was pivoting once again, this time facing Talon, who had taken a seat on the sofa, his ankle resting on his knee as he observed.
Rather than slide my skirt down my legs, Rolphe placed his palms on my thighs and lifted it, revealing the fact I was not wearing panties. I watched Talon’s eyes, loving the way they intently observed as though I was the most fascinating creature he’d ever seen.
They went on like this for a couple more minutes before they had me completely naked.
“Return the favor, dirty girl,” Talon instructed. “Undress them.”
My breath hitched, my excitement palpable. Except for the one time Taurus and I had indulged together in the pool house, alternately sucking Talon, I hadn’t been intimate with any of them. Not even on Monday, when Talon had brought Sim into the bed with us. That had been a moment I would never forget. Not a foot away, Talon had mounted Sim and fucked him until they’d both cried out in ecstasy. I hadn’t expected I would be quite so turned on by that.
Turning my attention to Rolphe first, I stepped in close enough to let my nipples graze his bare chest. I slipped my hands between our bodies, working free the button on his jeans. He watched me, those moss-green eyes tracking me as I lowered the zipper then began sliding the denim down his muscled thighs. Doing my best to be as graceful as they were, I went to my knees before him, his eyes still following me.
I resisted the urge to stroke his thick, hard cock, refusing to do so unless Talon wanted that. While I had a physical attraction to the possessions—they were incredibly attractive, after all—my main objective was to please Talon.
Rather than get to my feet, I turned around and did the same to Taurus, staring up at him as I freed the button from the mooring, lowered the zipper, then guided his jeans down his legs. His light brown eyes glittered in the torch light; his lips parted, his breaths coming more rapidly.
“Corvin. Bram. Take her to the tantric chair.”
I didn’t even get to stand up before Corvin and Bram were there. In a move that made me giggle, Corvin scooped me up and delivered me the few feet to the wide, contoured tantric chair, as Talon called it. In my opinion, it looked more like a bed, wide enough to hold two people, curved to allow someone to recline comfortably, which I did when Corvin eased me down onto it.
“Join her,” Talon instructed.
They did, one on each side of me, and wasn’t that a thrill for the senses. They were nearly identical in appearance, only subtle differences that required someone to really look at to notice. It was a thrilling experience to have their full attention on me. My back arched when their hands glided up my calves to my knees, then sliding higher. They were simply touching, nothing more, their palms caressing my skin, but it was enough to leave me breathless.
“Suck her nipples,” Talon instructed, this time his voice closer.
I looked up to see him standing at the end of the chair, his eyes locked on my chest when Bram and Corvin leaned in at the same time, the warm rasp of their tongues making me moan.
“Sim. Ari. Come here.”
While I was assaulted by delicious suction on my breasts, I watched Talon, saw when Ari and Sim came to stand beside him. I waited with bated breath, wondering what he would do next. There were so many options, but I wasn’t sure what he was looking to accomplish.
“Undress me,” he ordered.
They didn’t hesitate, removing his T-shirt, his jeans. They took their time, touching every inch they exposed and enjoying themselves in the process.
“Auberon, trade places with Bram.”
Bram disappeared and Auberon slid in beside me, his hand gently caressing, his tongue lapping my nipple moments before he nipped it.
I cried out, a rush of pleasure sending chills down my spine.
“Corvin, up.”
Then it was just me and Auberon.
Talon patted the end of the chair, which was curved upward. “Come here, dirty girl.”
Slowly, and with Auberon’s assistance, I got to my knees and crawled to the end of the chair, resting my elbows on the cushioned end.
I was face-to-face with Talon’s impressive erection, which he was stroking leisurely.
“Auberon, slide under her. Let her sit on your face.”
I inhaled sharply but didn’t hesitate widening my legs so Auberon could shift his head beneath me.
Talon’s fingers curled under my chin, tilting my head back. He held my gaze, which meant he saw the moment my eyes nearly rolled back in my head when Auberon’s tongue grazed my clit.
“Oh, God…” I whimpered.
“Do you like them pleasuring you?”
“Yes,” I rasped, my breaths choppy as Auberon’s skilled tongue got more daring.
Talon released my chin, but then he had his cock at my mouth. I didn’t have to be instructed, my lips parted, tongue darting out to lick the wide head. Talon’s sharp inhale spurred me on. It absolutely thrilled me to know I could bring him such pleasure. After all, he had seven other mouths that were likely far more skilled than mine, yet he chose me.
“Fuck, yes,” he hissed as he grabbed a fistful of my hair. He didn’t hold me in place or guide me, he simply held on as though he needed that additional connection.
Admittedly, it wasn’t all that easy to focus on Talon when Auberon was eating my pussy like a starving man. His big hands had curled around my thighs, holding me in place as he speared his tongue into me. I moaned around the cock in my mouth, desperate for the release that was just out of reach.
What happened next was a blur. A mishmash of limbs and body parts as Talon continued to instruct his possessions, all of them taking turns with mouths and hands, driving me higher and higher. Eventually, Talon joined me on the chair, my body draped over his. I made a desperate attempt to take him into my body, but he merely chuckled, gripping my hips to keep me from moving.
“Scoot back, Braelyn.”
I did, which didn’t help me at all.
“Ari, rim her.”
It took a second to realize what that meant. And when Ari’s hands spread my ass cheeks and his tongue grazed sensitive nerve endings, I nearly collapsed on top of Talon.
“Feel good?”
I nodded, unable to find my voice as I focused on this new sensation.
Ever since the day in the pool house when Talon had fucked my ass with his thumb, he hadn’t made any other attempts. And truthfully, I’d been hoping he would, eager to explore those foreign sensations but not nearly bold enough to ask for it.
“One day…” Talon whispered, watching my face. “One day I’m going to slide my cock in your ass, fuck you until you’re begging to come.”
A mini explosion detonated from his words alone, helped along when Talon’s fingers teased my clit.
“Talon. Please.”
“What do you need, dirty girl?”
“Fuck me,” I pleaded, not caring about grace or finesse. At this point, it was all about releasing the ever-building pressure inside me.
“Not yet.”
The next orders he barked had my body tensing. And then Ari’s tongue disappeared, replaced by Rolphe’s slick finger.
Talon watched as Rolphe fingered my ass. I had to give him credit, he was gentle. Too gentle. I needed…
“More, Talon,” I begged. “Fuck me. Both of you.”
He growled then, pulling me toward him, his mouth crushing to mine.
And then he was inside me, his cock filling my pussy. The orgasm was instant, and I cried out, the sound swallowed by his mouth.
There were now two fingers in my ass, and Talon was fucking me, doing all the work as I depended on him to hold me together when I knew any second I was going to shatter into a million pieces.
“One day, dirty girl. One day we’ll fill you completely.”
God, why did I want that so badly? I’d never wanted anything like it before, yet when Talon said those words, all I could think about was being filled in a way I’d never experienced before.
Before I knew what was happening, Rolphe was gone, and Talon had flipped our positions, his big body covering me as he ruthlessly fucked me. I stared up into his beautiful face, saw more heat than I’d ever seen glittering in his nearly black eyes.
“Mine,” he rumbled seconds before he came.
His orgasm triggered another, and I cried out his name, my arms wreathing his neck as I held on for dear life.