“Mom’s staying there.”
“You mean we have to wait until after the wedding?”
“Not if you and Gray can get resourceful.” She ran up the hill. “I’m relying on you two.” Then she disappeared into the kitchen.
He and Gray were very resourceful. They’d find a place. No problem.
Chapter Fifteen
Gray pulled into his parents’ driveway. He was tired. It had been a full but successful day. He’d called Holt so he’d reassure Nat that her problems were over. Ubel’s cousin spilled the beans once he saw the charges he’d be facing. Anderson had done a good job with getting the man to talk.
He stopped the car and looked out at the almost-full moon shining light across the wide yard. The lights in the house were lit and welcoming as they always were when his parents expected one of their children to arrive, no matter how old the children got.
The door opened. He expected to see his mother framed in the light. Instead, Nat came out and walked to the car.
“Can we talk before you go inside?”
“Sure. You want to sit in the car or go somewhere? How about the cabin?”
“You and Holt. He wanted to go there earlier. My mother arrived. She’s staying at the cabin. She couldn’t stay with Dad and May. And your mother’s house is full of Nana, Holt, and me.”
“The car it is, then.” He leaned across and opened the door.
“Did Holt tell you the good news?”
“Yes, although he seems to think he has to find more evidence against Al Ubel.”
“He doesn’t. The financials told the story, and with what Sondra can add and his cousin, he’ll get a guilty verdict. You won’t believe the gall of the man though. He asked me to defend him.
“I told him I was in love with the woman he’d tried to frame and if I did anything at his trial, it would be to help the prosecutor.”
“He must have been mad.”
“He wasn’t happy. He knows his number is up, but I shudder to think how close he came to succeeding. He had a clever plan.”
“Not clever enough to beat you and Holt.”
“Holt did more this time than I did.”
“Well, I’ve been doing some thinking. After what happened to me, it’s obvious a woman needs a good attorney and investigator on her side at all times. Also she’d want men that would charge forward and throw themselves into danger to save her, and of course they have to be hot in looks and in bed.” Her golden-brown eyes twinkled at him.
“You’ve given this a lot of thought.”
“I have. I tried to remember all the many, many men I’ve known in my sheltered life.”
“And what did you find?” Gray had turned to face her. His fingers swept her hair behind her ear.
“I decided no one man would do. I needed two such incredible specimens.”
“I’d think so. That’s a long list of requirements. Have you found even one that meets your criteria?” His body throbbed to bury himself inside her.
“I’ve found two. And I’ve accepted their proposal.”
Her words shocked him. “Their names are?”
She threw her arms around his neck. “Holt Ramm and Gray Callahan.” She kissed him, and his cock went to full alert.
He clutched her tight. “They’re very lucky men.”
“I’m a lucky lady.” She swung her leg past the steering wheel and moved her lower body against his. “Can you put this seat back? It’s a tight fit.”
“Whatever you want.” Gray slid the seat as far as it would go. Meanwhile, Nat had undone his belt and his pants button and zipper. “Do I understand we’re going to do it here in the front yard where anyone might walk up?”
“Scared? Your parents went to bed thirty minutes ago. Nana’s been asleep for hours. And Holt said we needed some time alone for me to tell you our news.” Her hand had slipped under his shorts and pulled his long, hard cock free. “I guess you wondered why I’m wearing a skirt. I seldom do. I salvaged it out of my closet at my fathers’ earlier along with some other clothes.” She flipped her skirt out of the way and slid down on Gray’s cock.
“Oh, my, that does feel good. And you weren’t wearing anything under that skirt.”
“Nope. I took the panties off once your parents went to bed.”
Gray cupped her sweet ass in his hands. He raised upward, bringing his dick farther into her wet warmth. Once he was fully seated, he lifted her blouse and unhooked the bra, which thankfully unfastened in front. “You thought of everything,” he said, as his tongue ran across first one nipple and then the other. “I feel sixteen again. I remember a gangly, fifteen-year-old girl with a figure not quite developed. She loved to tempt me with her lovely breasts and sweet, hot mouth. It’s a wonder we didn’t go all the way that summer. But I was afraid of your dad. He’d have killed me if he found out.”
Nat raised up and went back down on him. “You had another girlfriend the next year. You broke my heart. I made certain after that to visit when I thought you wouldn’t be around. But I never completely forgot you.”
Gray grazed her nipple with his teeth, and her pussy tightened around him. “I’d never forgotten you either. When your father called to ask me to be your attorney, I recalled exactly how you looked that summer with the sun shining on your reddish-brown hair, your full, sweet lips, and the promise of an incredible figure.” He moved her hips up and down on his dick. She was incredibly hot.
“I wasn’t wrong about you. You grew up beautiful. Tom Newlyn was a fool, and a fool deserves to lose a treasure like you. Holt and I know how to cherish you, and we will.”
“I finally figured that out.” She told him the plans, about the rings, and discussed how soon the wedding could take place.
“We’ll get the license tomorrow. What if we have the official wedding at my parents’ anniversary party?”
“Your mom won’t mind us stealing the show?”
He nuzzled her neck and moved inside her slow and easy.
“She’ll love the idea. And when my dads tell her their plan to build her a new, smaller home, and the condo at the beach, she’ll be deliriously happy.”
“I’m agreeable if she is really all right about it.”
“Hmmm, you feel so good. Do we have to talk?”
“Just a little more. I can sit back in my seat.”
She went to move. Gray grabbed her hips and kept her in place.
“Hurry then and finish what you have to say.”
Nat grinned. “We can have the other ceremony late that night when all the visitors but family have left. It’ll be private and special for us. In one day I’ll be truly bound to you both. I can’t wait now that I’ve made the decision.”
“Enough talk, woman.” Gray kissed her hard and lifted her up and down on his cock. She picked up the rhythm as he suckled her breasts. As she moved quicker and deeper, Gray reached between and rubbed her clit. She threw back her head as pleasure overwhelmed her.
When Gray’s hot seed spilled against her womb, the ripples in her pussy started again, sending her heart racing and joy spearing up her spine.
“We didn’t use a condom.”
“I’m not on the pill. We might have our first baby sooner than we planned.”
“I don’t care, and Holt won’t. We’ve been wanting a family. It took us forever to find you.”
* * * *
Gray’s mom was delighted about the wedding, as was everyone except Natalie’s mother. But she was trying to be pleasant and even she got caught up in the excitement on Natalie’s wedding day. Mrs. Callahan had loaned Nat her gown. It was old-fashioned, but Nat loved the high lace neckline, the long waist with tiny buttons in the back, and the way the long full skirt flared out at her hips. The creamy satin set off Nat’s rosy cheeks and her russet colored hair where it spilled across her shoulders. A lace veil lay over her long tresses.
“It’s great the gown fits you so well,” Mrs. Callahan said. With just a few days there wasn’t time to
get something made.
“This is wonderful. I can’t thank you enough for letting us interrupt your celebration.”
“No problem at all. My only boy is finally getting married, and to a lady I approve of. What a great anniversary present. Of course I love the surprise presents from my husbands also. Plus knowing you and Gray and Holt will live here and raise your family makes the circle complete.”
“You were really surprised.”
“Yes, I think that’s the first time they’ve succeeded in surprising me. Usually someone spills the beans before the occasion.”
“You’re sure you want us to use your condo for our honeymoon? You haven’t been there yourself.”
“Go and enjoy. When you get back Holt and Gray will be here at the ranch, and we can go to the condo and stay much longer. I’ve seen the pictures. It’s right on the beach. I won’t miss the cold winters, and being here in the summer means I get to see my grandchildren. However many I’m blessed with.”
Natalie’s mom stuck her head in the door. “The mayor is here.” She came in the room. “You’ve made a beautiful bride.” Mrs. Callahan waved and left, shutting the door behind her.
“I’m sorry if I’ve disappointed you, Mother.”
Her mother’s eyes filled with tears. “You didn’t. I’ve taken out my own hurt on you. You were right. I knew I’d made a mistake shortly after I left Angus. But I also knew we weren’t right for each other. I loved him but not his way of life. I hated the ranch.” She gave Nat a watery smile. “Imagine discovering my children loved it. I was jealous and mean at times. I’ll promise to try and not influence any grandchildren. Go marry your two men and be happy.”
Nat kissed her cheek and then hurried out the door and outside to where they were being married, by the trellis covered in red roses. Guests sat in straight chairs, and the sky was blue with a slight breeze. Gray waited dressed in a gray suit with Holt by his side as best man.
The ceremony was short and sweet. Their guests congratulated them, and everyone celebrated the anniversary and the wedding. Later when the last car drove off, Nat lowered her arm from waving. “How soon before our next wedding?” she asked Gray.
“Dad and Mom are rearranging the chairs, and your folks are helping arrange the cake and champagne for afterwards. Nana’s been ready.”
“I’m going to change.” She kissed Gray and Holt as she went to the bedroom. Holt followed her. “You’ll need help with all those buttons.” He undid the first two and kissed her neck.
“I was afraid you were feeling left out.”
“No. The other couples congratulated me on the side. They’d heard we were having the second ceremony tonight and understood we wanted to keep it small. The people of Triple Dare accept this lifestyle, even the ones who don’t follow it.”
Holt had half her buttons undone. His lips kissed along the line of her spine. When he got to the bottom, he helped her out of the gown. She stood in her lace bra, matching white lace panties, and white hose. Kneeling, he rolled each one down and put them to the side. Then he slid her panties off and stood to unfasten her bra.
“This is how I like you most of all.”
He quickly undid his belt and zipper and freed his aroused cock. “Put your arms around my neck.” He pulled her legs around his waist and plunged his cock into her pussy.
“I couldn’t wait another second.” He walked to the wall and put her back against the wood. His teeth raked across her pebbled nipples. When he raised his head, he moved in and out of her pussy walls fast. Ripples began in her lower abdomen and swept upward. Desire burned in her belly. His tongue did a dance in the recesses of her mouth while she met his every stroke and hugged his body tight.
When her orgasm hit it took her breath. Holt pumped into her fast and hard. He stared into her eyes as his release hit him. His blue eyes were dark as night, the planes of his face taut. His body trembled against hers.
“Hell, honey. I might explode if you make me feel any better.”
“Complaining? Maybe I should lay back and let you do all the work.”
“No way. We’re in this together. All three of us.” He kissed her lips and let her legs down. “Shower and hurry or the others will suspect what we’ve been up to.”
“They know, no doubt.”
He slapped her butt gently as she walked by. “We’re newlyweds, or almost. What can they expect? I’ll slip next door and shower in the guest room.”
“Better not let Nana see you running around half dressed,” Natalie hollered after him.
She was happy, and the best was yet to come.
* * * *
Natalie waited until her mother motioned that Gray and Holt were outside waiting. She’d changed into a short white dress made of a light billowy material. On her feet she wore matching white sandals. Mrs. Callahan had made a flower crown for her hair. This time she looked different, more natural, more in harmony with the nature surrounding them.
Gray’s fathers had arranged tiny sparkling lights around the backyard. Her mother and May, her fathers, plus Boyd, Nick, the sheriff, and Sondra sat waiting for the ceremony. Also Gray’s sisters and their husbands had arrived and stayed for both weddings.
Her father, as he’d done earlier, walked her down the aisle. Holt wore a dark blue suit, and Gray the same one as earlier. They were so handsome. It was difficult to believe they both loved her. Gray wore his usual sexy smile that warmed her whole body. Holt looked more serious. She smiled and took their hands as she stood between them facing Nana.
Nana’s ceremony was longer. She invoked the spirits of the wind and stars, of the sky and all the goodness to bless their union. Her words, some said in her Native American language, were like a beautiful melody. When she finished Natalie felt more married to both of them than she did earlier.
Gray and Holt kissed her. Gray had put the larger ring on her finger during the first wedding. Holt slid the smaller ring on her hand this time. He kissed her finger.
Nana pronounced them men and wife. The family cheered and crowded around.
Nana cut the cake, and Nat’s father opened the champagne. After numerous toasts the guests began to leave. Gray’s sisters and their husbands were staying at various homes in the area.
“We’re looking forward to you three living close by,” May said. Her fathers urged May out the door. Boyd and Kel Reardon followed with Sondra and Nat’s mother. They’d drop Mom off at the cabin.
Nick trailed behind. “I have to fly back for finals. See you soon.” Nick kissed her cheek.
Nana, tired but happy, kissed them all three and went to her room. Finally everyone was gone or in bed but the newlyweds.
“We have a surprise,” Holt said. “Come on.” He and Gray hurried her to the car. Once inside Gray drove around behind the house and along a back road.
“You’re taking me to the old barn?” Nat asked.
“Be patient. Don’t spoil our surprise.” Holt gave her a hug.
In a few minutes, she saw the barn that was seldom used anymore. Gray’s fathers had built a larger barn several miles from here. Gray stopped the car. Holt wrapped a long scarf around her eyes, and they each took one of her arms.
“Don’t try and peek,” Gray warned.
“This is all very mysterious.” They guided her around and into the barn. She smelled the hay and a faint scent of animals, although they’d all been moved to the new barn. “Can I take off the mask now?”
“Step farther inside first.” They led her toward the left side, and the back of the building.
She heard a sound like a horse moving in one of the stalls. Too excited to wait, Natalie pulled off the scarf. A beautiful mare stared at her from the last stall. Her shiny brown coat glistened in the faint lantern light that Holt carried.
“Our wedding present to you. She’s good-natured but still spirited enough to suit you,” Holt said.
Gray leaned down and wiped a tear from her cheek. “Are you disappointed?”
“No
.” She swallowed around the lump in her throat. “I’m stunned by your generosity, your love, this world you’ve given back to me. I love the mare. I’m going to name her Love’s Beauty. But what can I give you two that could come close to all I’ve received?”
Gray and Holt moved close against her and she felt Gray’s warmth at her back and Holt’s at her front. Holt cupped her face.
“You’ve given me my joy back.” He kissed her mouth gently and nipped at her bottom lip. Gray swept her hair to the side and kissed her neck. His arms wrapped around her waist.
“You’ve put the sunshine and zest back in my life. You’ve given us your love, the best treasure of all,” Gray said.
She smiled at her two husbands. “I never dreamed you two could be so poetic. I love it.”
Holt pretended to scowl at her. “If you tell anyone, we’ll have to spank you.”
“Hmm, that might be fun.” The shocked expression on her husbands’ faces filled her with laughter. She wiped her eyes. “When do we start our honeymoon?”
“That’s our other surprise.” Gray picked her up and carried her to the middle stall. Two large blankets covered a pile of new hay. To one side was a bottle of white wine and fancy chocolates.
“We didn’t want you to yell and wake up the others,” Holt said.
“You think you can make me scream?”
“Oh, baby, we love your challenges,” Gray said.
From the daring sparkle in their eyes, Natalie knew she’d lose this challenge. Her body trembled in anticipation.
Chapter Sixteen
Eighteen Months Later
“Are you sure you want to go to the city for the jury’s verdict?” Gray asked for the final time.
Holt stood across the room holding eight-month-old Graydon Holt Callahan in his arms. The baby cooed and patted Holt across the mouth. Natalie’s heart went soft every time Gray or Holt held their son. Their faces softened and held such a wealth of love.
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