Josef tried to be gentle, as he spoke. “As you know, I can read you....” Peri blushed. “Yes Peri, I know that you are still, in fact, a virgin. I don’t mean to embarrass you, trust me, but I can also sense your reaction to Gabe and to a lesser extent to me. You have no idea what’s going on in your body, do you?”
“Uhm, this is awkward, but no, I don’t. Please don’t laugh, but I’ve never even kissed anyone, Josef. I’ve seen others kiss, and trust me, I saw a lot I didn’t want to see. Some of the places I’ve had to go to get the bounty...well they weren’t nice. But me, I’ve no idea, I’m quite scared about it.” Peri had no idea why she was telling this Vampire what she was.
“I know, Peri. I can see it, all of it. Where you’ve been at times was not suitable for you. However, I would like to talk of this now. You’re attracted to Gabe, you like him?” Josef knew it was so, but wanted to see if the girl would admit it.
“Yeah...he makes me feel weird, and his smile is catching. I like you, too.” Peri gasped, had she just said that?
Josef did the half-smile thing, the one that made him look so handsome. She lowered her eyes, as she knew he would know what she thought.
“I see. Gabe, well he’s a good man, a good Wolf, and I feel his attraction to you, too. He may want to pursue that, Peri. I want to ask your thoughts on that. As you’re so inexperienced, I don’t want him to make you feel embarrassed or awkward, but if you wouldn’t mind his advances, I won’t say anything to stop him. He’ll make them, if I don’t tell him otherwise, Peri. I can feel the strength of his feelings for you.” Josef waited, his own stomach actually clenched.
“Oh, I think I would like that, but I’m a bit scared, plus I...” Peri stopped herself before she said the words. She had been about to tell Josef she liked him in that way, too.
“Shit!” Peri swore, as she realized that Josef would already know.
“Ah, Peri, don’t feel uncomfortable. If I am being honest, I like you, too. I am drawn to you as is Gabe.” Josef did feel drawn to her, and every time she smiled he wanted to kiss her.
“But I don’t think I could choose...jeez, uncomfortable isn’t the word for how I feel right now!” Peri half-laughed, she couldn’t believe she was having this conversation.
“You may not have to – choose that is.” Josef left that out there, wanting to see her reaction. She was more than innocent, she was the most innocent female he had ever come across. He wouldn’t allow Gabe, or himself, to hurt her or take advantage.
“How do you mean? I can’t have both, can I?” Peri had a little frown on her face. It made her skin pucker just between her eyes, and Josef had the notion to stretch out his hand and feel it.
“Peri, I don’t want to shock you, but Gabe and I have stayed together for a long time, with reason. We have shared our women on many occasions. Gabe has what I lack. He is softer than I am, but I must say, you are having an effect on me, little Witch.” Josef felt himself getting aroused and stamped it down, hard. He would not hurt this girl.
“Both of you – together – with one woman? How does that work? Don’t you get jealous or something?” Peri’s eyes were wide, she had seen many things, but she hadn’t seen two men with one woman.
“Yes, Peri, and no, we don’t get jealous. It’s not part of who or what we are. I just wanted you to know, to have the facts, in case you needed them. I’m not asking for anything from you, Peri. Nothing I do for you or give you is with any kind of attachment, so don’t think that’s what I’m saying. I will still help you, still buy you things without any need for anything in return.” Josef held his breath. He hoped he hadn’t freaked her out.
“I know that. I did a spell last night. I know you and Gabe won’t hurt me, Josef. I felt your feelings, too. Though you keep them locked up, why?” Peri looked into the Vampire’s ice-blue eyes, and she was sure she saw pain there?
“That’s a story for another time, one I don’t usually tell. However, with you Peri...I think you may just get it out of me. So, you now have the facts, I will let Gabe know this. It is up to you what you do. I will say that neither of us would hurt you, physically I mean, if you decide to take things further, your first time. Both of us would look after you on that special occasion, and I can safely say both of us would be honored” Josef knew he would, if Peri came to them, he knew they would treat her like a precious, delicate flower.
Peri flushed and she wasn’t sure if it was because she was embarrassed or for an entirely different reason. Josef’s words had put pictures in her mind, of all three of them on that giant bed, and she felt those tingles down deep inside her again. As she thought on the bed, her eyes went wide and flew to Josef’s.
“Yes, Peri, that’s why that bed is so large. We needed it to make it comfortable for three.” Josef was smirking now, and he had seen the images in her head. He hoped it came to pass. He would dearly love to take this Witch to bed and make her scream in pleasure.
“I’ll think about it, Josef, thank you for talking to me. I’ve never had anyone to talk to about stuff.” Peri realized she was no longer embarrassed, and she didn’t know why. It was strange indeed what the Vampire did to her mind and body.
Just as they finished, Gabe came back. “They’ll be here in half an hour. I’ve told them to bring the contents of two wardrobes full, and that means there’ll be plenty to choose from. I particularly liked a couple of the little negligees and asked them to make sure they brought some!”
Gabe’s eyes had found and kept hold of Peri’s, and his meaning was clear.
Josef stood up. “Gabe, can I have a word with you?”
Gabe frowned but followed his friend, through to the office, where Josef told him about his conversation with Peri.
Gabe’s eyes were like saucers. “You didn’t! She is? Still? I was joking earlier – a virgin! Bloody hell, Josef. Fuck, you’ve just made me hard! What am I supposed to do now? Back off?”
Josef laughed at his friend, it was one of the reasons he had kept him around all those years ago. Gabe could, on occasion, get him to laugh and nobody else did.
“You don’t need to back off, just be aware. She knows that both of us are drawn to her. She is aware that we share women. She also knows that neither of us would force anything. Whether that be one of us or both of us. I have told her if she does choose to be with either or both, that we would treat her gently and with respect. I take it I wasn’t wrong in my words?” Josef did his eyebrow lift thing and Gabe was moving about trying to adjust his trousers.
“Of course not, Josef. I would never harm her, and if she wants only you, then that’s okay. I want her, bad, but I would respect her choice. If she does choose me or us both, then I can assure you I will be as soft as possible with her. I would treat it as an honor A virgin...oh my God, I didn’t think any existed at that age!”
Gabe was so turned on, he knew he was going to have to go for a cold shower. He turned and left the office and headed straight to his room. However, instead of just showering to get rid of his erection he gave himself release, all the while thinking of Peri.
When he returned, he felt a bit more in control, and there was a knock at the door. He checked it before opening, it was the girls from the shops.
They walked in with mobile hanger things, packed full of clothes with boxes on the bottom, which Peri assumed were shoes. There were more than a few suits, too. She was going to help Gabe choose one.
Josef stayed in his office, dealing with business, checking in with Liam, and all his normal stuff he had to deal with on a daily basis. He owned so many companies it was hard to keep track sometimes, but he did, mainly because he wasn’t very trusting.
Squeals of laughter wafted through and he smiled, a proper smile, thinking of Peri getting some nice clothes.
Peri just couldn’t decide, she also noticed there were no prices on the items. What was that old saying? If you had to ask the price, you couldn’t afford it.
When it came to the nightwear, Peri was blushing scarlet. It looked so...so...naughty! Would she ever wear it? Then she had a vision of herself lying on the big bed with both Gabe and Josef next to her, and she saw herself with that red satin short nightie on. Well, it couldn’t really be called a nightie, it was far too small. She picked it up and put it beside the clothes she had already picked.
She saw a huge smile cross Gabe’s face.
Then the gown for the evening, she had never worn one, had no idea. Gabe picked out a long satin one that was a shade of green, it nearly matched her eyes and definitely went with her red hair. She tried it on and felt like a princess.
The bigger problem was the shoes. She had never worn a pair of shoes with a heel before. She looked at them and didn’t think she could walk in them. The dress was long enough that she would need heels, but not quite as high as some of the ones she was being shown.
She settled on a pair of nude colored shoes with a heel, but not too high. She only hoped she didn’t fall over and break her ankle. A small purse appeared that matched the dress, and she was all set, well, almost.
Makeup, as in she didn’t have any.
The taller of the two girls bent down and brought a large box up from the bottom. When she opened it, there was an array of makeup and perfume. Peri looked perplexed, she didn’t know what to do with any of it.
The girl saw her face. “If you’re not used to it, I could come back later and put it on for you? We can pick what you’ll need now, and just let me know when you need me, okay?”
Peri nearly kissed her. “Oh, that would be wonderful, thank you. Now, Gabe, what about the perfume, which should I get?”
Gabe came over and stood behind her looking into the box, his hand reached down and brought a bottle out. “Here. When in doubt go with classic, Chanel. Can’t go wrong with that, Peri. It also happens to be one of mine and Josef’s favorites.”
Peri smiled back at him, he was standing awfully close.
Gabe couldn’t help himself, he really couldn’t, he bent down and kissed Peri’s shoulder softly. A gentle whisper of a kiss and he could now clearly scent her arousal, even though she had a confused look on her face.
Gabe pulled back. “Okay, my turn ladies, let’s see those suits you’ve got for me.”
The moment passed and Peri sighed, but whether it was in relief or annoyance, she wasn’t sure. She knew she had liked it, though. The feel of his lips on her skin, what would it be like if he really kissed her? If Josef kissed her?
Peri turned to help Gabe pick a suit and she made him try them on, as he had done to her. When he walked out with the third one on, her breath hitched, he was glorious. He looked so damn handsome and strong, but dangerous, too. Her heart started to flutter, and she had no control over it at all.
Gabe stared at Peri’s face, her eyes wide, her pupils dilating. Shit, did she know what she was doing to him?
“I take it you like?” He asked with more than a little lust in his voice. The two salesgirls looked between the two, the sexuality there for them to see.
“Yes...I like it very much, Gabe, that’s the one.” Peri’s voice was a little breathless. Dear lord, what was he doing to her?
“Okay, girls, that’s us done. You know who to bill. Josef! Come out here and sign for this, will you?” Gabe shouted, but when he looked, Josef was there. Watching. Gabe realized he had probably been there a while.
Josef walked over and took the paperwork from the taller girl. “By the way, can you come at five thirty, help Peri get ready and do the makeup? I would also like to have your services tomorrow and the next, to show her how to use it herself, if that’s okay?”
The salesgirl smiled broadly. “Yes, sir,” she said and tried a smile, but he didn’t smile back. He never did.
Josef dismissed them with a wave of his hand and sat down on his chair. “So, Peri, want to show me what you got? You can put them on for me.”
Peri was excited, she had never owned so much and such nice things, too. She picked most of the things up and moved to her room to change and started off with the casual clothes. The modeling went on for quite some time, but at the end, Peri felt on top of the world. Josef was making nice comments, and his eyes seemed darker somehow?
She refused to put the gown on. “No, I want you to see it when I’m all ready. I want it to be a surprise,” Peri told both of the men.
Josef eyed the little red satin nightie, looked at it and pointedly at Peri. “Josef, no. All I’ll say is if I ever do actually wear that, I think both of you will see it.”
Peri gasped at her brazenness and turned and ran for the bedroom. Laughter followed her and she realized it was Josef.
As she snuck a peek, she saw Gabe standing with his mouth open and a very hard bulge in his jeans. Oh dear God!
Why did I just say that? Peri thought and thought hard, she realized it was probably because it was the truth.
Peri put all her things away carefully and realized the wardrobe had quite a few things in it now. A pang of sadness struck her hard in the chest. She wished she could stay. She didn’t want to have to leave, either here or Gabe or Josef.
A single tear escaped her eyes, and she jumped as a finger wiped it away. Josef stood beside her. “You don’t need to go anywhere, Peri, I told you that. I’m going to deal with your father and then you will live here, with us. On what terms is totally up to you, little Witch. Even if you never share our bed or beds, you will always have a place here.”
Peri stared into those ice-blue eyes, and she wondered how she could ever have thought them cold. The blue was so rare and the color drew her in, she found herself moving slightly forward.
Josef stayed perfectly still, he would not force this. If she came, she came willingly and of her own free will. Gabe was at the door, taking it all in.
Peri moved her hand and placed her fingers on Josef’s lips. What would it be like to be kissed? She wanted to find out, but was terrified. What if she didn’t like it and wanted to stop? She knew men didn’t like that. They would think her a...what was it, oh yes, a tease.
“I would never think that of you, Peri,” Josef said quietly and knew if she made the move, his lips would be on hers in a second.
“I’m scared, Josef, and I like Gabe, too. I’m confused.” Peri had feelings running through her that she had no ideas about, and it scared her more than a little.
“Don’t be scared, Peri, we won’t hurt you, and I like you, too, baby.” Gabe’s voice was husky, he was so turned on. Seeing her fingers on Josef’s lips, it was innocent and erotic at the same time.
Peri turned her head, saw Gabe leaning against the doorway, a smile tugging at his lips. Lips that she would quite like to feel on her skin again.
Josef nodded to Gabe, who moved from the door and walked over, slowly. As he got nearer, Peri’s heart rate jumped up. Adrenaline started to course through her body, and usually when this happened, she was in the middle of a fight or running for her life.
Josef was whispering “It’s okay, Peri, you’re getting aroused, don’t fight it. I also want to say, we won’t take you to bed just now.”
“We won’t?” Gabe all but whined.
“No, Gabe, we won’t. We don’t want to scare Peri, now do we?” Josef knew they had to take this real slow.
“Of course not, but Peri, can I ask for a kiss? A proper kiss?” Gabe’s eyes were hooded and Peri had never seen that in a face before. God she was beginning to feel something down below, and she had a moment of panic, as she thought she had wet herself.
“It’s okay, Peri, that’s natural. Do you want to kiss Gabe?” Josef could feel everything she was, and it was the most arousing thing he had ever felt. A complete and utter novice, not even kissed, dear lord, she would be the death of them.
Peri looked
at Gabe and then Josef. She didn’t know what to do, she wanted to kiss them both. She didn’t want to upset Josef by kissing Gabe first or vice versa.
Josef chuckled. “I won’t be upset, little Witch, but could I ask that I hold you while you kiss him?”
Peri’s eyes were like saucers now, what did he mean hold her? She didn’t know what he meant, she was such a baby at all this.
Josef turned Peri around, so her back was to his front and Gabe was in front of her. She stared into his face and did as she had with Josef, traced his lips with her fingers. They were moist lips and warm, would she like kissing him? She wanted to know, she wanted to feel his lips on hers.
Josef nodded his head once and Gabe moved forward, his hands on either side of her face, as he lowered his lips. When they touched, he thought he was going to explode in his jeans. Her lips tasted sweet as honey, and he probed with his tongue, wanting entrance to her mouth.
Peri gasped, as Gabe’s lips met hers. It felt good, his tongue was pressing on her lips and she opened slightly. His tongue pushed in and soon they were having a full-on kiss. One that left her knees weak.
Josef placed his arms around Peri’s waist, holding her firmly to him. Every sensation she felt passed to him, and he knew his hardness was pressing into the small of her back. He felt it as her knees grew weak and he whispered “Gabe.”
Gabe heard it and didn’t want to obey. Knowing Josef was saying to pull back. God no, he wanted to take her mouth and drown inside her. He felt as if he had drunk a whole bottle of whisky. With great effort he pulled away slowly, a smile on his face, as her eyes popped open as if in despair at the loss of his lips.
Josef turned her around, and she looked up at him with arousal now clear in her eyes. He bent down and pressed his own lips to hers, and dear fucking God, he knew he was lost.
Her mouth opened to his and their tongues met in a dance, one which she had never done before. Her feelings and passions were ripe in her and passing straight to him. He felt another large chunk of ice fall from his heart.
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