Tease Me (Private Listing #4)

I bite my lip. It feels like I’m punishing him, but I’m not. That’s not the point of the time I need. I want to resolve this. But I don’t know how.

It hurts me just as much as it seems to hurt him. Testing me wasn’t like cheating on me. But with as much as the guys say this is all about trust, it hurt that they didn’t trust me to tell them the truth.

That they could even think I would go outside of these walls to find something more. That my love wasn’t enough for them to believe in me.

“You okay, princess?”

I lift my gaze to Seth’s gentle look. Barefoot, he’s still wearing his shirt and pants from today. My heart skips for a different reason. I wasn’t planning on having sex tonight. I hoped to have a conversation with Seth. But my blood thrums through my veins, hot after Blake and Noah manhandled me. And Seth watching me and Coop in the closet didn’t exactly cool my jets. Maybe I need to reconsider.

Seth looks pointedly at the ice pack hanging in my hand, forgotten.

“Oh.” I lift it and press it against my shoulder. “Things got a little rough.”

Noah laughs and limps over to me. He catches my ponytail and drags my head back. “I can’t wait to see your moves when we play again.”

Before I can respond, his lips claim mine. Liquid heat floods me as he draws me into his arms. Our bodies press together like two broken halves of a whole. When he deepens the kiss, our tongues tangle.

The idea of fighting back appeals to me almost as much as submitting, especially with Noah and Coop together. I’d definitely be game to try that again.

Noah lifts his mouth from mine and smiles. “Good night, kitten. I love you.”

“I love you, Noah.” I rise on my toes to kiss him one more time.

Brushing his thumb over my cheek, he steps away and walks to his room.

“Do you want to shower in my room or yours?” Seth sits at the island casually. “I can grab your pajamas while you get ready.”

“Thank you. I’ll take my shower in your room, if that’s okay.” I glance up at him through my lashes, feeling a little awkward. We have a lot to talk about, but my hormones are all over the place.

“My door is unlocked. I’ll bring you your things in five minutes.” He stands and heads to my bedroom. Since I haven’t been sleeping in there, I’ve left the door unlocked after that first day when I needed space from Seth and Blake.

That Seth came after me, and Blake said he needed to be convinced, makes me think the trust issue isn’t as deep for Seth. If Blake hadn’t pushed, Seth might never have tested me. I need to repair the pieces of my heart and Seth is the easiest piece to fit back in.

When I walk into Seth’s bedroom, sandalwood fills my nose. Fuck, I’ve missed him. My insides soften. I want to lie down on his sheets and just breathe him in. I’m trying to be strong with these men, but I love them and want their comfort. Even if they were the ones that hurt me.

Blowing out a breath, I head into the bathroom. It’s odd to be in here alone, but it’s still comfortable. Seth has always made this home for me. It’s the little things like having spares of my toiletries in every bathroom, including underwear.

I turn the shower on and strip out of my clothes. In the mirror, I check on my shoulder, which doesn’t seem swollen or discolored.

Both Noah and Blake were gentle with me for the most part. We did everything slowly so I could hit the right spots to get away. It’s just going to take time and practice until it’s my reaction to certain touches.

A knock sounds on the bathroom door. I appreciate Seth knocking, but it’s not really necessary. A rush of desire flows through me. Seth knows what I need before I do. Today in his office… Fuck, that was exactly what I needed.

“Come in,” I say loud enough to be heard over the shower.

Seth’s eyes darken as he takes in my naked body from head to toe. My pulse quickens and my thighs rub together.

“I’ll just set this…” He closes in on me and sets the clothes on the counter. He doesn’t touch me, but his eyes make so many dark promises.

“Join me.” The words slip out but I don’t regret them. I want him, and why shouldn’t I have him? We need to talk, but we can talk after. My body buzzes with need. My pussy aches the way it did earlier as I took him inside me.

He doesn’t back up or drop his gaze from mine as he unbuttons his shirt. I lean against the counter as he slowly undresses for me. His shirt flutters to the ground and he takes his white undershirt off with one hand.

He’s not as ripped as Blake, but Seth definitely keeps it tight. I can count each of his abs. He pulls his belt out of his pants and drops it onto his discarded clothes.

“I wanted you from the moment you shook my hand.” Seth undoes his pants. “When you sucked in your breath, your eyes dilated. I saw that hunger in you.”

I bite my lip as he slides his pants to the floor to stand before me in his boxers. His hard, thick cock is swollen beneath, making me throb in need.