Page 21 of The Lord of Light


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“Well, Al, first of all, both of us meantwicethe fun,” Rhett said cheerily.

Even glares from Luke couldn’t make Rhett behave, not when we were discussing something that was so quintessentially Rhett.

Rhett’s teasing set off an involuntary pulsating, throbbing between my legs, which almost overcame my need to hear if there was a second reason for why I should go through with this.

“And also, I would be there to shield you if you get overwhelmed and feel that you need it,” Luke added more practically.

“What about James, Rhett?” I asked.

“Well, I think I can say with confidence that James would not begrudge me a kiss if it comes down to finding out who my mate is,” he answered.

“Just a kiss?” I questioned. “I thought you just said sex?”

“Well, let me clarify. For my part, I will only need a kiss. My dear friend Luke here, he can do the other work”—his eyebrows rose—“that will open you up for my magic.”

I rolled my lower lip between my teeth. Luke was already positioning himself behind me. I felt his hard length press against my ass. Then he grabbed my face, turning it up to him. He slid his tongue deep into my mouth. My resolve weakened as I melted into our kiss, and the effect of our kiss moved directly to between my thighs.

Then Luke broke away from our kiss and turned my head toward Rhett, who was now standing directly in front of me. Luke offered Rhett my mouth. Rhett’s eyes were on my lips with a hunger that he had never looked at me with before.

“Worst case, Al, we havea lotof fun,” Rhett teased, but the look of desire on his face was no joke.

I’d be lying if I said I had not thought about it before. I dared anyone to spend any amount of time with the boys and not think about it often and fondly.

“But what if I’m notthat?” I asked.

Mate. I couldn’t say it. It still seemed absurd that we were having this conversation.

“Won’t I just fall under your spell and turn into a pile of smiles and giggles?” I said.

“No, we can be careful and make sure that doesn’t happen,” Luke answered.

They’d disposed of nearly all my concerns.

“If I open myself to your magic, Rhett, will that mean that you imprint on me? Or that we are bonded?”

I didn’t know much about the magical relationships that could develop between fae. But I knew enough to know that there was significance to willingly subjecting yourself to another person’s magic.

“No, Al. I will make sure to keep a rein on my power. I’m not trying to make my mark on you with my magic. I’m just trying to feel you out. Think of it like the difference between a kiss and a bite. I’m just going to kiss you with my magic,” he said, reaching for my hand and lightly grazing his lips over my skin. “No teeth,” he assured me, looking up at me through his eyebrows. “Unless you ask me to, of course,” Rhett said mischievously.

Luke lowered his mouth to my ear. “I’ll be here to protect you, Al. I promise I won’t let anything happen to you.”

And as soon as Luke said it, I knew I had nothing to worry about. Except getting naked in front of my two best friends, who happened to be two of the most attractive guys I had ever met. Rhett stepped in closer to me with an irresistible glint in his eyes. Luke’s hand was still on my face, waiting for his offer to be accepted.

I took a deep breath in through my nose, allowing the air to fill my lungs as my eyes roved over Rhett and, for the first time ever, I allowed myself to take in his perfect looks and his sexy charm and want him. I nodded at Rhett, beckoning him to join us.

Rhett took my face from Luke, delicately wrapping his hand underneath my hair and around the back of my neck as he lowered his soft lips to mine. His kiss was gentle, and his tongue explored my mouth with the same finesse. He pulled away from our kiss, lightly taking my bottom lip between his teeth.

“A kiss…or two. And maybe a little teeth,” Rhett teased.

I suddenly wondered what I had gotten myself into. Luke turned my head back to him. His kiss was rougher, which was the perfect contrast to Rhett’s soft kiss. They had done this before, I realized. They worked with each other with a practiced ease that made it clear they had shared women before.

Luke slipped the straps of my dress off my shoulders, causing my dress to pool at my feet. Rhett immediately followed Luke’s move, reaching behind my back and planting a kiss on the side of my neck as he unsnapped my bra and allowed it to fall to the floor. At the same time, Luke hooked a finger under the side of my thong, pulling it to the ground. I stepped out of my panties and stood starkly naked before my two best friends.

Mustering up more confidence than I felt, I joked, “It seems I’m outnumbered here. You guys are going to have to help me get your clothes off.”

Luke chuckled, and Rhett joined in.

“Actually, Al, for what I have in mind, Rhett and I don’t need to take off any of our clothes.”

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