by Chloe Lang
“Let go of me now, Paul.” And then she started screaming as loud as she could. “Help me. Please. Anyone.”
He slapped her across the face, and she fell to the ground. But out of the corner of her eye she saw her three Wilde men shove him to the ground and begin punching him again and again.
I’m safe. I’m not alone. I’ll never be alone again.
She got up on her feet.
Dan and Dillon were holding Paul down. She could see both his eyes were swollen and his lip was bleeding.
Craig came to her side and put his arm around her. “You okay?” he asked, his eyes full of concern.
“I’m fine.” She put her hands on Dan and Dillon’s shoulders. “Thanks to you three.”
“You ever come near Mary again and you will discover it was only a sample of what will happen to you,” Dan said through clenched teeth.
Dillon pressed his arm over Paul’s throat. “Do. You. Understand. Asshole.”
Paul didn’t speak but nodded.
She stood over her ex, feeling more herself than she had in a very long time. “How does it feel, asshole?”
Again, no words but his eyes widened in fear, and that was answer enough for her.
“Call the law, guys.”
“Don’t have to, sweetheart,” Craig said, keeping hold of her. “That’s the sheriff running this way now. Your sister and mom are right behind him.”
“I’m okay,” she yelled to Maude and Carol, hoping to reassure them. There would be plenty of time to tell them everything that had happened. “Craig, you’re bleeding.”
“Not from this, sweetheart. My stitches must’ve come out.”
“Then we’re taking you to the doctor right now.”
“Not just me,” he said. “You, too. I want to make sure you didn’t get injured.”
She grinned. “He only grabbed me by the arm.”
“Maybe so, but Doc is going to check you out, too.”
“Okay.” She looked back down at Paul, and said to her three men, “He finally is going to get what’s coming to him.” She kissed Craig. “I’m going to testify against him. I’m not running away this time. I’m not afraid of him anymore.”
* * * *
Mary looked at her reflection in the full-length mirror. “What do you think, Maude? Is this okay for my date?”
“Absolutely,” her sister said. “I love the red top. It goes so well with your skin tone. You look like you could step on a western movie set.”
“Thanks, sis. I can’t wait for my date.”
“No wonder,” Maude said. “It is three days late.”
She still couldn’t believe how much had changed since she’d arrived in Wilde. Paul was sitting in county jail awaiting trial. Maude was slowly opening up to the idea of the Wilde lifestyle, thanks to two cowboys and their four young boys.
“Doc’s orders to Craig. No riding for seventy-two hours to protect his new stitches.”
“He has been anxious to take you on this date.”
“Last night at dinner, he made that quite clear, didn’t he?
“He sure did.”
“What about your date with the two Strong brothers tomorrow night?”
“I’m crazy, right? I guess crazy is contagious in Wilde.” Maude’s cheeks turned bright red. “I can’t believe I said yes.”
“You have such a big heart. I’m not surprised you agreed to the date. Those four little boys are precious, and the two dads aren’t bad either.”
“Trying to raise those boys without their mothers has been tough for Greg and Grant.” Maude smiled. “If I hadn’t run that errand of Carol’s, I wouldn’t have found little Tobias on the sidewalk by himself. Greg and Grant were in a panic searching high and low inside the Horseshoe for him. When I brought him in, I could see the relief on their faces.”
“And they bought you lunch.”
“Which I didn’t get to finish because of your situation with Paul.”
“My guys had everything under control, sis. You could’ve enjoyed the rest of your lunch with your new boyfriends.”
“Oh, if it had been me in the street with someone like Paul, you would’ve finished your lunch, right?”
“Point taken.”
“I’m only going on one date. That’s all.”
She laughed. “That’s how it starts, Maude. I know. Everyone can tell they already have their hooks in you and you have your hooks in them.”
“I care about their boys. That’s all.” Maude was protesting a little too much.
“Everyone in town cares about those little boys, but they don’t go on dates with the Strong brothers, Maude.”
“Enough about Greg, Grant, and me. There are three men downstairs who are dying to take you on your date.”
She nodded. “A proper date. That’s what they are calling it. I wonder what they have in mind.”
“The only thing I could get out of any of them is they want to take you to a place that is fifteen minutes by horseback from the mansion.”
“Do you think it’s another picnic?”
“Maybe so.” Maude smiled. “Or maybe they have something more in mind for your date tonight. I did overhear them saying to each other that they hoped you liked the spot they’d picked out.”
Vibrating with excitement, she walked down the stairs and found her three cowboys waiting for her.
Chapter Seventeen
Sitting in the saddle, Mary held Rosie’s reins. Riding with Craig, Dan, and Dillon was wonderful. The breeze was warm and there wasn’t a cloud in the sky. She was putting the finishing touches on the story about their family. It would be published next week in the local paper. With any luck, one or two syndicates might pick it up.
“How long before dark?” she asked. “Won’t we need to head back before the sun goes down?”
“We’re only making one stop before we head to my house, sweetheart,” Dan said. “We want to show you something first.”
“And here we are,” Craig announced, jumping out of his saddle.
“This place is beautiful,” she said, looking at the majestic trees surrounding the clear, winding creek.
Dan took Rosie’s reins and helped her down to the ground.
“You like it?” Dillon asked, dismounting Warrior.
“I love it.” She pointed to the little rise in front of them. “This would be the perfect place for a beautiful home.”
“Who told you?” Dan asked, his eyes narrowing.
“Told me what?”
“Told you about this place,” he said with a grin.
“No one.” She sensed he was hiding something. “What’s this all about, guys?”
Craig held her hand. “We were so hoping you would like this place, sweetheart, as much as we do. This is where we want to build you a home.”
“Oh my goodness. You can’t. It’s perfect. But you just can’t. This is too much. I love it here. I’m rambling again, aren’t I?” She looked into all their eyes. “Really?”
They all got down on their knees in front of her and in unison said, “Mary Kincaid, will you be our wife?”
“Yes.” Her heart skipped several beats. “I mean really. Are you serious? This is for real?”
They all stood and wrapped their arms around her, smothering her in kisses.
“I love you,” Craig said. “Yes, this is for real. When I first saw you in Wilde standing on the street outside the diner I told my brothers that you would be our wife. I didn’t know how. I just knew it was so. It had to be fate when we met up with you again in the diner and you were sitting with our parents. Since then you’ve made my life complete, sweetheart. You’re my world.”
“And you are mine,” she said. “I love you, too.”
Craig kissed her.
When the kiss ended, Dillon pulled her in tight. His loving gaze warmed her. “Mary, I know it has been like a whirlwind for all of us, but I’ve never been as happy as I am now with you in my life. I knew from the beginning I wanted you fore
ver. You are the girl I dreamed about, and now that dream has come true.” He pressed his lips to hers. “I love you.”
“I love you, too.”
Dillon stepped to the side and Dan moved in front of her, wrapping his arms around her. His eyes were wide and inviting. “I could just say ‘ditto’ because what Craig and Dillon just said is absolutely true. I feel exactly the same way. You’re the most amazing woman I’ve ever met, sweetheart. Charming, beautiful, funny, and at the very heart of you is goodness. All the attributes that any man would want, but you chose us.”
“And you chose me, too.” She got up on her tiptoes and kissed him. “You all did.”
“I love you, honey,” he said, devouring her lips once again.
“And I love you. All of this is so new to me. I hope you don’t mind teaching me about this lifestyle.”
“Mind?” Craig smiled. “We can’t wait.”
“Let’s get back to my place,” Dan said. “We have dinner all ready for you and another surprise.”
“Another one?” She grinned. “Hear that, Rosie. My guys are spoiling me.”
“And we plan on spoiling you for the rest of your life,” Dillon said.
* * * *
Mary handed Rosie’s reins to Dan. “I like your house. It reminds me of a gingerbread cottage.”
“That was my inspiration, actually. Mom makes them for Christmas every year. Are you ready for your next surprise?”
Holding Dillon’s hand, she nodded.
Craig grabbed her other hand. “Let’s put up the horses first.”
Her three men led her to Dan’s barn. Though smaller than the one near the Wilde mansion, it reminded her of all things Americana with its red walls and large doors.
When they walked into it, she saw a white mare with a large pink ribbon around its neck. “Who is this?”
Dan said, “She’s your surprise.”
“Are you serious? Really? She’s mine?”
Dillon smiled. “Yes, sweetheart. We got her three days ago for you, and it’s been tough keeping quiet about it. She and Rosie have the same sire.”
“Oh my God. Thank you. She’s so pretty.” She walked up and petted her horse. “How are you doing, girl?”
The horse turned her head. Their eyes locked, and Mary knew she’d found a friend for life.
“What’s her name?”
“She’s got a name on her papers. ‘Nevada Brown Eyes,’” Craig said. “But that’s just the official name. What do you want to call her?”
“How about ‘Blanca,’ girl? Do you like that for your name?”
Blanca nodded her head, communicating her approval.
“I think she likes her name,” Dan said.
“I think you’re right.”
Craig put his arm around her. “And she likes you, too, sweetheart.”
Rosie nudged her and Blanca with her nose.
“Rosie, you mean the world to me. You taught me how to ride. I will never forget you. But you belong to Mom. I’m sure Mom and I will take you and Blanca on rides together.”
Rosie bobbed her head up and down.
“I’ll never get over seeing that,” Dillon said.
“Seeing what?”
He kissed her on the cheek. “You talking to horses. It’s like they really do understand everything your saying.”
“They do,” she said with a grin. “I’m the horse whisperer.”
They all laughed.
“Seriously, thank you for this. Thank you for Blanca. No one has ever given me a horse before.” She turned to the men. “I love you so much. Can I ride her after dinner?”
“Absolutely,” Craig said. “I don’t know about the rest of you, but I’m starving.”
“Me, too,” she confessed.
They all headed inside Dan’s house.
* * * *
While two of her cowboys, Craig and Dillon, finished cleaning up the dishes from their dinner, Mary leaned back on the sofa. Dan, being the last of the four of them to clean up, was still in the shower.
She loved wearing the pale-blue baby doll pajamas they’d bought for her. They were soft and silky on her skin.
Dan had washed her riding clothes while she’d taken her bath. They were in the dryer now.
“I could at least dry the dishes, guys.”
“Not a chance,” Craig said. “This is your night, honey.”
“We’re almost finished anyway,” Dillon said. “Enjoy your wine. We’ll be in there with you in a moment.”
She wondered how long it would be before any of the Wildes started letting her lift at least one finger.
I’m absolutely cooking the next meal for them.
She took another sip of the wine. It had just the right sweetness. She closed her eyes and imagined riding Blanca to her new home on the land her guys had taken her to earlier. I’m engaged. I can’t wait to tell Maude.
All the guys came into the living room with her. They were all wearing shorts, allowing her a nice view of their incredible bodies.
Dan refilled her glass. He, Craig, and Dillon sat on the coffee table right in front of her.
She felt a tremble roll up and down her body. “I’ve already said ‘yes.’ What’s this about?”
Dan reached into his shorts pocket and pulled out a tiny package. “This is what it is about, honey.”
“Another surprise?” She took the box and opened it. Inside was the most beautiful diamond ring she’d ever seen.
All three of her men took her hand, and Dan slid the ring on her finger.
“It’s official now,” Craig said, leaning forward and giving her a tender kiss.
“We want to get married just as soon as possible, sweetheart.” Dillon pressed his lips to hers. “Is that okay with you?”
“Yesterday won’t be soon enough. I’ve never been so happy.”
“I know there’s a lot of planning that goes into putting a wedding together. But you cannot imagine how the women of Wilde come together to make it happen.” Dan captured her mouth with his.
“We were thinking of getting married next Friday,” Craig said. “One week from today. Sound good, sweetheart?”
“Sounds great. I just can’t imagine how we can pull it together that fast, but I trust you.”
“All you will have to do is decide what colors, flowers, and cake you want,” Dillon said. “Tell Mom and it will be done.”
“I need to talk to Maude first. This might come as a shock to her.”
“We already talked to her.” Dan feathered his lips on her shoulder. “Since you are so close to your sister, we asked for her permission to marry you this morning.”
“You did? Oh my God. What did she say?”
“She gave us her blessing.” Craig ran his hand down her arm.
Mary smiled. “She already knew when I was getting dressed for our date.” What a turnaround. The magic of Wilde had taken hold of Maude, too. “What about a dress?”
Dillon stroked her hair. “Mom was hoping you might consider wearing hers, but if not, she said she would love to help you pick one.”
“Oh my God, I’m going to be married in a week.” She felt tears well up in her eyes. “This is more than I could have ever dreamed of. I’m so happy.”
“So are we,” they said in unison.
Craig lifted her up into his arms. “Are you ready for your first Wilde lesson, baby? We want to make love to you.”
“Together? How?”
“That’s what the lesson’s for.”
Her heartbeat ramped up to a fluttering speed. “I’m very nervous.”
Dan kissed her. “Don’t be, sweetheart.”
“We promise to go slow,” Dillon said, running his hand through her hair. “You’re going to enjoy this. I promise.”
“I’m ready to learn,” she told them. “I just want to please you.”
“You already have,” Craig said, carrying her to the bedroom. He lowered her down onto the fluffy comforter.
They stripp
ed out of their shorts, and she could see that their cocks were already hard. Seeing how turned on they were helped her to relax and enjoy the moment.
They removed her pajamas and then crawled into the bed with her. Dan was on her left, fondling her breasts, causing her nipples to tighten. Dillon, on her right, ran his hand down her side to her bottom, delivering a round of trembles. Craig came up between her legs and kissed her pussy, making her dizzy with desire.
She was so wet and burning up. The pressure inside her expanded to every part of her body.
Dan sucked on her nipples, Dillon fondled her ass, and Craig licked her pussy until she thought she would go insane. “I’m ready. I need you. This is crazy. I love it. I really love it. I love you. All of you. Oh God, I’m rambling again, aren’t I? But I can’t help it. This feels so good.”
They all chuckled.
“Baby, this is the lesson,” Craig said. “We’re all going to claim you as ours tonight. Together.”
“I know. I know. But I’m going to scream if you don’t hurry up.”
Again, they laughed.
“I just want you to be ready for what we are about to do to you,” he said. “I’m going to send my cock into your beautiful pussy, sweetheart.”
“And I’m going to send mine into your gorgeous mouth,” Dan said.
“And I’m going to claim your ravishing ass,” Dillon said.
She giggled. “I’m glad there’s not four of you.”
They burst into laughter, but as the chuckles subsided, they continued pleasuring her with their talented mouths and hands.
She felt Dillon apply lubricant to her anus. When he inserted a finger into her ass, she moaned.
“I’m so close,” she confessed, hearing her own voice shake with an intense hunger for them. Her body burned hot. She could not hold back any longer, and she felt every part of her explode as the pressure gave way to the most powerful climax she’d ever experienced.
She vibrated from head to toe. Dan and Craig lifted her off of the mattress. Dillon stretched out on the bed below her, and they lowered her down until she could feel Dillon’s cock pressing against her anus.
