He didn’t turn around, which made me believe he already knew what I was going to say.
“Braelyn’ll be with me at the pool today. It might be wise for you to be somewhere else if it’s going to bother you.”
He turned to face me, and oddly, I was glad that he did. It told me a lot about his relationship with his sister.
Neither of us said anything for a solid minute, and I could practically see his brain working. He likely wanted to warn me away from her, but he knew me well enough to know I wouldn’t heed it. Braelyn was as important to me as she was to him. The difference was, I wanted to make a life with her, and I was not going to back down from a fight if he wanted to bring one.
“Don’t hurt her,” he finally said, his voice low.
“It certainly isn’t my intention.”
“Then you might consider giving up the side pieces,” he bit out, his eyes darting to Ari. “This is a world she’s not familiar with.”
“I disagree,” I said evenly.
I expected more of an argument, but Ransom held his tongue and turned back to the door.
When he left, I glanced over at Ari. “Locate Auberon. Have him join us.”
While he went to summon the other possession, I ventured out onto the veranda, observing Zion as he sauntered over to Brad and Leah, obviously getting in some face time, checking in with them. It was in our best interest that they remain happy. We didn’t have much repeat business due to the nature of it, but we did get a lot of referrals. After all, like was drawn to like, and many Owners had friends with the same desires.
I heard footsteps behind me, turned to face Auberon. “You, Ari, and Taurus will be with me and Braelyn today. Distribute those chores amongst the others.”
After nodding, Auberon strolled away, and I turned my attention back to the pools in time to see Braelyn walking down the steps away from the house. She was wearing a thin cover-up over her bathing suit, and I was curious as to which one she had selected for the day. I’d had three delivered, none of which were a one-piece. I’d done so because I refused to force her to be naked in front of others. If she decided to discard it, of course, that was a choice she could certainly make.
I watched as she moved toward one of the lounge chairs, stopping when Leah waved her over.
When I heard footsteps behind me, I didn’t bother to turn. I knew Taurus had come out to join us, awaiting his instruction.
“Taurus, you’ll stay with Braelyn today. Should she need anything, it’ll be your responsibility to get it for her. Ari will tend to anything I need, and Auberon will be there to assist.”
With that, I headed down to the pools. As I approached, I could feel Braelyn’s eyes on me, knew she was watching as I stopped to talk to Laura Dunbar, who was reclining on one of the lounge chairs, her naked possession seated behind her, rubbing oil over her skin.
“You look relaxed,” I said in greeting.
Laura smiled up at me. “Most certainly. And I’m looking forward to doing a lot more of that today.”
I nodded. “If there’s anything you need, just ask.”
I didn’t bother stopping to talk to Brad and Leah, because they were now conversing with Braelyn. I paused to chat with Drago Marx, the Owner who was currently on his third visit to the island. Drago was an interesting character. He was in real estate, his home base in New York. He’d worked his way up, establishing a very successful brokerage firm that had made him a lot of money over the years. As far as possessions were concerned, he knew exactly what he wanted, but he had a difficult time pinning down what would make him happy. Considering it was rarely possible for one person to tick every single box, it appeared Drago was having an issue prioritizing his needs and coming to a final decision. Based on the update I’d received this morning, it appeared he had overcome his uncertainty this time around.
“Drago. It’s good to see you out and about today.”
The older man shielded his eyes as he peered up at me. “I figured today would be my true test,” he said easily. “As much as I enjoy your hospitality, I think it’s time for me to make a decision.”
I agreed with him but didn’t say as much.
“Are you finding what you need?”
“I believe I have. Finally.”
The male possession at his side was kneeling on a towel, his eyes lowered, hands clasped behind his back. Because he was naked, his current state of arousal was clear, something that was not uncommon around here.
“Enjoy your day,” I told Drago before walking away, Ari following close behind me.
I headed over to Braelyn, noticing Taurus was already at her side, his full attention on her.
“I’m glad you could make it down,” I told Braelyn by way of greeting.
Her smile was dazzling, filling me with warmth.
I peered at Leah. “I hope you don’t mind that I’m going to steal her away for a bit.”
“Not at all,” she said, flashing pearly whites.
I held out my hand to Braelyn, assisted her to her feet when she placed hers in mine.
“I’m not sure you’re aware of this,” she said, a teasing note in her voice, “but you have an entourage of possessions today.”
I grinned. “I do. However, Taurus is here for you today.”
“Oh.” I felt her hand tense. “I just thought you’d be here with me.”
“I will,” I assured her. “I’ve carved out the entire day for my dirty girl.”
When I stepped into one of the empty cabanas, Ari immediately began tying the curtains back on all sides so that our view wasn’t hindered. Before Braelyn could sit, I pulled her into me, bringing her onto my lap as I took a seat on a thick-cushioned sofa.
“You’re not getting away that easily,” I whispered into her ear.
“Is this appropriate for a business meeting?” she countered, her eyes already scanning our surroundings.
“Who said anything about business?” I tightened my arms around her, not to hold her in place but simply because I wanted to touch her. “Today, I’m simply another Owner out to enjoy myself.”
“So this is the last full day for them?”
“It is.”
“And the next retreat? I didn’t see it on anyone’s calendar.”
“Hasn’t been scheduled yet. End of February, maybe.”
She smiled at me. “I assume you’ll let your assistant know once you’ve made the final decision on timing.”
I turned my head, stared into her eyes even as that warmth from before burned hotter.
“Do you plan to be my assistant in another six weeks?”
Her face sobered, her words spoken softly. “Would you like me to be?”
“I definitely would, yes. And you?” I inquired. “You wouldn’t prefer another role? Something coding related, perhaps?”
“If it’s all the same to you, I happen to enjoy what I’m doing now.”
I cocked an eyebrow, encouraging her to continue.
“I happen to be quite fond of my boss.”
“There’s a rumor he can be demanding,” I told her.
“I’m bracing myself because I heard that, too.”
“Think you can handle him?”
She smiled brightly. “I can’t say for sure, but I’d like to think I can hold my own.”
Christ. This woman was still unhinging me.
“I do travel a lot,” I informed her. “You’d have to come with me.”
“Hmm. Traveling in that big, fancy jet…” Her eyes glittered. “I think I might be able to do that without complaining.”
I laughed. “Good. We’ll talk about it more tomorrow. We’re taking today off. No more work talk.”
She looked surprised.
“Is that a problem for you?”
“No. I … I guess I wasn’t expecting it.”
“Well, I think that’s the first of many things you won’t be expecting today.”
I motioned for her to look across the way at Drago.
When she did, her soft gasp made me smile.
*
Braelyn
Well, the good news was, my mind was off work like Talon wanted.
The interesting news … I was now staring at an older man reclining on a lounge chair while a younger man was riding him, reverse cowboy style. And in this scenario, there was absolutely nothing left to the imagination.
There was no expediency to the possession’s movements as he lifted and lowered on the cock that was clearly impaling him. As for why I couldn’t seem to look away, I didn’t know. But I couldn’t. I was riveted by the possession’s sleek muscles bunching and flexing as he moved, the way his eyes remained closed, his hands clamped on the thighs of the man beneath him. From his expression, he was enjoying the ride. Didn’t seem to bother him that they were outside, or that there were at least a dozen people around, most of them also watching.
Talon’s arm curled warmly around me, pulling me back against him. I sank into his hold, allowing him to anchor me while my brain processed what I was witnessing.
It wasn’t that I was shocked, nor was I offended. No, I was simply questioning my strange fascination with the whole scene. It didn’t feel wrong, and I wasn’t sure when I’d become okay with it all. Prior to coming to this island, this sort of thing was completely foreign to me, the public sex, the voyeurism. And that was on top of the fact that these naked possessions—all but Taurus, Ari, and Auberon—were at the beck and call of those who considered themselves Owners.
Was it wrong that I was wondering what it might look like for a woman to be engaged in an act like that? A female possession.
Talon’s finger tapped my leg, and I glanced down, noticing he was pointing in the opposite direction. I shifted my attention to find another scene, this one just as wickedly hot. On the opposite side of the pool, Leah was reclined, watching as her husband deep-throated the possession’s cock right in front of her. Clearly she’d set up the scene, because they were positioned so she had the best view. Not that my view was bad, either.
“Does this always happen?” I asked, surprised my voice came out at all.
“Yes. At this point, all inhibitions have been discarded. The Owners are generally comfortable, having spent so much time here. They’ll be at it until they retire for the evening. It’s also common practice when the Owners aren’t here. You’ll find the trainers and possessions in various situations from time to time. I’ve had them holding back this week.”
I glanced back at him over my shoulder. “Because of me?”
“Figured I would ease you into it.”
I looked around, my gaze halting on Laura Dunbar, who was sitting in another lounge chair, her possession laid out in front of her on his back, his head at the foot end of the chair, his legs draped over her knees while she fisted his cock, which was standing up straight from his body. She seemed right at home, observing those around her while she leisurely stroked him. I wasn’t even sure she realized she was doing it, although it was obviously her intent. Her hand was curled around the long and somewhat narrow stalk of flesh, moving up and down while she checked out the others.
“On the float,” someone called out from my left.
I looked over to see Gideon in the pool, holding an enormous silver float that had to be five feet by five feet and possibly four inches thick while a possession climbed up on it. This one a woman.
“On your back,” he instructed. “Feet in the water.”
The slender redheaded woman lay back, spreading her legs, putting everything on display. She bent her knees, let her feet drag in the water.
It was then Gideon stepped between her legs, pushing her knees wide. I inhaled sharply when Gideon leaned down and put his mouth on the possession’s pussy.
“Do the trainers do that often?” I whispered the question at Talon.
“Only when they’ve got an interest.”
Which I took to mean Gideon did.
Gideon paused, looked intrigued as he peered around. He then crooked his finger for … holy crap, that was Cody now stepping down into the water, heading toward them.
“On the float. Sixty-nine her,” Gideon said.
Cody didn’t hesitate, climbing up onto the float, straddling the woman’s head. I expected the float to sink beneath their combined weight, but it appeared it was made to hold firm in the water. Then they were working each other, the woman taking Cody’s cock in her mouth, Cody’s tongue lapping between her splayed thighs. And there was Gideon, with an up close and personal view, as though it was the most natural thing in the world.
I watched them, wondered what Gideon was saying to Cody, because his mouth was moving, but his voice didn’t project.
My body had warmed a few dozen degrees, spurred on by the erotic encounters taking place around me. I was so caught up in them I shrieked when Talon scooted to the edge of the chair, urging me to my feet.
“Where are we going?” I asked when he planted his hand at the small of my back and guided me toward the pool house.
“For a bit of privacy.”
I realized privacy was relative considering there were three of Talon’s possessions following closely behind us.
Then again, considering one full side of the pool house and the ceiling were constructed of windows, the wall of which was open, it wasn’t like we were shielded from much. It was only a tad more private than the cabana. I could still hear the conversations taking place outside, as well as some splashing in the pool.
Talon continued to lead me alongside the Olympic-sized pool, past the cushioned lounge chairs lining the outer side of the space, heading toward the opposite end, which consisted of outdoor furniture that was likely nicer than any indoor furniture I owned. The U-shaped sofa seated at least twelve, while an oversized ottoman sat in the middle.
With merely the nod of his head, Talon seemed to instruct his possessions. Ari and Taurus quickly repositioned the ottoman so that it butted up against the sofa, creating what could easily pass as a bed.
And then I was on it, giggling as Talon crawled over me, his mouth finding mine.
Unable to resist touching him, I slid my hands beneath the white T-shirt he wore, urging it upward until he got the hint. With one hand behind his head, he pulled the cotton free, tossing it aside.
My hand went to the key dangling from the thin leather strap around his neck. “Do you ever take this off?”
“No.” His eyes were locked on mine.
I looked down at the key, wondered if he even realized that was just another way he showed how much he cared for his possessions.
Taking the key, I shifted it so it hung down his back, my hands then cupping his face to bring his mouth back to mine.
“I’m not sure this is exactly private,” I whispered as his tongue teased along the seam of my lips.
“It can be if that’s what you require.”
I considered it for a moment, then shook my head. “I’m good.”
I was vaguely aware of the three men standing nearby, but I was too focused on Talon’s kiss, the heat of his hands as they stroked over my skin, the sleek line of muscles along his back where my hands roamed.
“I want you naked,” Talon groaned, his lips gliding over my jaw. “Right now.”
I didn’t realize how much I trusted him until that moment, how much I’d actually come to accept this world of his. In fact, I wanted to say I welcomed it, because this … this spoke to that dirty side of me, the one Talon was constantly goading me about.
Without hesitation, I pulled the cover-up over my head, tossing it aside. Then Talon did the honors of untying the strings on the skimpy bikini top I’d selected from the choices I’d been given. No sooner did the air caress my nipples than Talon’s mouth descended. I cried out, my back arching as he sucked me into his mouth. He wasn’t gentle but he wasn’t rough, either. It was the perfect combination of urgency and desire.
I could feel his hand sliding down my hip, tugging the bikini bottoms down as he shifted to help
them along.
“Don’t move,” he growled softly, the words sounding very much like a warning.
Staring back at him, I let my eyes trail over the hard lines of his body as he got to his feet. He wasted no time shucking his jeans before joining me again. Rather than crawl over me the way he had before, Talon knelt at the edge of the cushion, his big hands sliding along the insides of my thighs as he pushed them apart.
“Mmm.” His eyes lifted to mine, the molten gray glittering with heat. “I’m suddenly hungry, Braelyn.”
I smiled. “Yeah?”
He nodded, his gaze focused on my pussy. I was so wet, my entire body one giant heartbeat. I ached with desire, a desperate need to feel his hands on me, his mouth. I was his to do with as he wished, and I ached for him to tease and torment.
“You’ve got a lovely pussy,” he said, leaning down so that his lips hovered over my sex. “Pink and juicy.”
A shiver raced through me at the crude words. We both knew how that incited me.
“Do you want my mouth here?” Talon’s finger grazed my clit as he slid through my slick folds.
“Yes.”
“Tell me,” he commanded softly.
“Please, Talon… Put your mouth on me.”
A strangled cry ripped from my throat when he dragged his tongue over my hypersensitive flesh. It was a wonder I didn’t detonate from the sensation alone. Using his tongue, Talon teased briefly before gripping beneath my knees and spreading me wider. I watched, captivated by the sight of his mouth as it descended. He wasn’t gentle this time, but I didn’t need gentle. I wanted him to make me come with that wicked mouth.
His tongue speared into me and I rocked, attempting to get closer, but it was futile. His hands held me in place, made it impossible for me to control what he was doing as he licked and sucked, working me into a frenzy.
A strange, fleeting thought drifted through my mind. An image of Auberon joining us, taking Talon into his mouth, Ari sliding up to my side, sucking my breast into his mouth, and Taurus letting me explore his cock with my tongue. Liquid fire pulsed in my veins, desire flooding my body. I wasn’t sure what was going on, why I was being so wanton, but I couldn’t bring myself to care. Later, I would worry about my overwhelming urges and the lack of concern for privacy.
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