Taming Two Fires (Hearts of Heroes Book 1)

by Rayne O'Gara

  “He’s right here with me. He wanted first thing this morning to do that very thing actually but I convinced him to just a phone call.” Grumbling and a “Shut it, Alex” in Roman’s deep bass voice interrupts what Alex was going to say next.

  “Hi, Roman. How was your shift last night? Everyone safe?” Pulling myself together I try to start a conversation, it’s just a phone call, I can do this.

  “Hi, baby, yeah everything went smooth except for the first fire, quiet night,” Roman answered.

  “Okay, Cait?” Alex questioned.

  “Yes? I’m here, Alex.” Yeah like I went somewhere or hung up, not happening. They seriously called me.

  “We were wondering what you were up to tonight? Seeing as it’s a Sunday and were off, we were hoping you would let us take you to a movie, get to know one another better,” Alex said in a soft and gentle voice, like he’s trying to sooth a skittish filly.

  Well I have been really skittish.

  A smile plays on my lips as I can’t help the smartass remark that flows right off my tongue. “Oh yeah, cuze a dark movie theater is a great place to talk and ‘get to know’ one another.” Booming laughter answers my remark, making me laugh back.

  “You’re right, baby, how about we talk after and get to know each other during, I saw a really boring movie playing we could spice up,” said Roman from the background.

  “Roman! Dammit, man!” Alex reprimands.

  Shaking my head and smiling at their banter, I come to my decision. Last night I said I would try. If something amazing could happen, I can’t let fear stop it.

  “Okay, guys, what time do you want to pick me up?” Deep breath.

  “Well that’s all up to what you want to see, sweetness,” Alex answers.

  Hmmm, what will they say to this? “Oh there is that romantic comedy just out I’ve been dying to see. So sweet and funny and the actor is so hot!” Silently laughing, I wait for their response.

  “Alright, if that’s what you want to see, baby, then that’s what we will watch.” Roman’s voice may be sweet but you can hear the barely contained disgust.

  I laugh out loud, no longer able to contain it.

  “I’m just kidding, there’s the action sci-fi that I would like to see, I’m not much on romantic comedies, but thanks for suckin’ it up, Roman.” Still in the grips of laughter, I hear Alex join me.

  “You little minx!” Roman’s grumbly voice sends shivers through me.

  Alex must be busy looking at movie times, apparently, because it doesn’t take him long to say, “There’s a six p.m. showing, is that a good time for you, hon?”

  “Yes, works for me.”

  “Great! So it’s a date,” Alex confirms enthusiastically.

  Sighing quietly, I roll over onto my stomach crinkling the sheets of my bed. “Yes, it’s a date.”

  “Caitriona?”

  “Yes, Roman?”

  “Where are you right now?” his voice coming our raspy, like he really needs a drink of water. He heard the sheets I bet. So…I guess I better be honest. Oops, that damn halo slipped a little off my horns, as I grin mischievously.

  “Well, I just got out of the shower when you called so I sat down on my bed to talk to you, then my towel was uncomfortable being wet and all, so I took it off and rolled onto my stomach to be more comfortable. So, I’m just layin’ on my bed. Okay, I will see you guys at five thirty, bye.” Hearing a shouted “Shit!” and “Fuck, baby!”, I grinned as I ended the call. Wow, that was fun. Sofie would be proud I think. Now, what to wear?

  Chapter Six

  Cait…

  After a tense back and forth between dresses, I choose my dark sapphire shirtsleeve dress. The hem falls just around my knees so with my black leggings I think the look is amazing. With a wraparound middle, the jewel tone dress makes me feel good about my hourglass figure. Leaving my hair down with its slight wave it brushes against my lower back. I’m not a big make-up person so a little mascara and a smoky eye look finishes me off. I pick up my phone, slide it into my black clutch, and grab my matching sandals. I love these shoes. They are easy to slip on and have a pretty little black bow that ties around my ankles. A birthday present from Sofe last year, I try to wear them as much as possible.

  Nervous butterflies flit around in my stomach as I start pacing through my living room. Another tense look at the clock reveals a whole two minutes has passed since the last time I checked. Five twenty-five p.m. Hearing a car engine, I give out a little squeak and my hand grips my purse against my chest. Huh, now I know why it’s called a clutch.

  Two car doors slam and I start to shake. Oh God, they’re here. Walking away from the door, I start my pacing all over again. Okay, I can do this, I can do this. My new mantra filling my head and the forceful knock on my door startles me into a jump. The doorbell ringing soon after brings a smile on. They make each other an individual even through the same action. Not wanting to seem too eager, even though I am, I stand in my entranceway and start counting to ten. One…two…three…knock, knock, knock…four…five…ding dong…six…seven…eight…grumbles through the door…nine…okay, okay! Opening the door I’m blown away. They looked good at the picnic but damn…they clean up even better! Alex in a scarlet polo with blue jeans and boots complemented with a whole serving of Roman in a black on black ensemble. They want to give me a heart attack? Both of them reach out toward me with a bouquet of beautiful flowers in their hands at the same time. Alex, smiling, hands over the bunch of daises while his eyes rove over my body.

  “Hi, sweetness, you look incredible!”

  “Thank you, Alex, you guys look pretty incredible yourselves.” Blushing wildly I focus on Roman. His intense gaze and locked jaw make my legs jelly and we just stare at each other. Alex, bumping him with an elbow, jerks him into motion as he thrusts the stargazer lilies into my grasp.

  “You are exquisite, Caitriona.” I love the way he says my full name in that rough deep voice. Really, it doesn’t bother me one bit. Giving them a smile, I then smell my lovely gifts. I don’t think I’ve ever gotten flowers before.

  “Thank you so much, would you like to come in while I put these gorgeous things in some water? I want them to live as long as I can get them to.” Turning around and heading into my kitchen, I get the flowers all settled in. Coming back into the living room I notice neither one has moved farther into my home than where I was originally standing.

  “Um…shall we?” I ask nervously. With a blush creeping over my face Alex takes my hand in his and leads me outside. Roman locks up my house and trails behind us to Alex’s red single cab truck. I didn’t even think of seating arrangements, I should have met them there. Gulping, I look to Roman.

  “So you’ve got middle then?” I ask hopefully.

  With a half smile and an eye roll, he grabs ahold of my hips and lifts me into the truck. “Nope, I think you called middle, baby,” Roman states as they get in and buckle up. Nowhere that I can wiggle am I not touching both of them. Damn thighs! If they were smaller I wouldn’t have this problem. Wringing my hands in my lap, I try to shift to help relieve the ache in my downtown. Roman takes ahold of my right hand and brings it to his mouth. Giving easy soft kisses to my palm, he makes my breathing quicken. Alex starts the truck then grabs my free hand, bringing my attention from Roman to him.

  “All ready?” he asks, giving me a boyish smile of excitement.

  I think I said ‘yes’ but then they both chuckle and I flush with embarrassment.

  “I take it a squeak means ‘yes’?” Alex asks, raising an eyebrow.

  Not trusting my voice, and I won’t—ever again, I give them a nod of my head.

  Pulling out of the driveway and heading to the theater, my attention zings to my hands. Neither one has let go of me. Both hands enveloped inside theirs and resting on thighs that I swear were made of concrete. Gulping, I try to pull my hands back to my lap but Alex squeezes tighter and Roman just brings it back up to his mouth for another kiss.

 
“Relax, Cait,” Roman whispers into my ear sending electricity through my nerve endings. Relax? Yeah right, not happening.

  “So what music do you like listening to?” My eyes pop open at Alex’s question. When did I close my eyes? Favorite music? Right…work brain!

  “I like everything but my favorite is classic/techno. I love the way they blend the old world with the new. Your favorite?”

  *****

  Alex…

  Seeing Cait in between us holding both of us, even if it is just a little part, makes my heart swell. Okay, not just my heart, but dammit, I’m a man! Having this goddess against my body and her hand warm on my thigh makes me so hard I’m glad I wore jeans. I know if I wore dress pants like Roman I’d be showin’ everyone my wood. How the hell is he gonna keep it under control? He’s barely holding together as it is. Oh, question, what was it again? Music! That’s right. What the fuck was I thinking asking questions? Feeling her body tense up again next to me my brain starts clicking again. Make her comfortable.

  “I like country myself but I do have a little rock in me too,” answering as easily as I can. Considering when I said rock, the rock in my mind is just as hard as a real one and in no way has anything to do with music. Unless she was dancing to some…fuck yeah, bra and panties, swivelin’ those hips to the beat, bendin’ over and showing me that perfect ass… Mind out the gutter, boy! Pay attention!

  “And you, Roman? What music are you interested in?” Cait looks sweetly at Roman waiting for his reply. Yeah, just keep remembering that. She’s a sweet and shy thing. She doesn’t need us pushin’ her down and ridin’ her till sunrise, even though I know that’s what Roman wants to do and what I sure as hell want to do. Damn her body wants it too, all the shifts in her seat and the squeezing of my hand, but her mind needs time and I’ll make sure we give her what she needs. Roman needs me to keep a cool head so I can keep him from pushing too hard. Damn! Role reversal is not as funny as I’d hoped it would be. Pulling into the theatre parking lot I smile, that’s what I love about small towns, get where you need to go fast. Although, I’m not sure I’m ready for the ride to be over since I have her sweet body pushing against me, but we have a darkened room for over an hour and a half calling our names. Parking and shutting the engine off, I hear Roman answer sweet Cait’s question.

  “Rock, I like rock music.” Not looking at her, he unbuckles and starts climbing out of the truck and walks away from the door leaving it open for Cait. Wide eyed, she looks at me and starts chewing on her plump bottom lip.

  “He’s tryin’ to get some distance for you, honey. He wants you real bad and is havin’ a hard time controlling it. He’s a forceful person and he knows you’re not, so he doesn’t want to scare you. His appearance scares off a lot of people already, then add his grumbly moods and people avoid him.” I try to explain to her why he is so grouchy. But if he messes this up ‘cause he can’t keep it together then I will kick his ass good and hard!

  “Oh, I’m not scared of him or what he looks like, well, not in the way you’re talking about, I thought I made him mad at me,” Cait quietly confesses to me.

  Brushing the back of my fingers across her soft cheek, I can’t help but smile at her. Damn! She doesn’t even know what she does to us.

  “How 'bout we get in there and buy up the snack bar? I’m starving, and I can seriously put back some ultra-butter popcorn. It’s one of my favorite foods. Then I say we should torture Roman some? Sound good?”

  Hearing her gasp I didn’t wait for her answer. I pull her along with me out of and around the truck, and Roman meets us at the tailgate to claim back her right hand. It feels so right, her between us.

  Perfect.

  Chapter Seven

  Cait…

  Movie playing, lights low, and me, of course, sitting between the two guys. It actually feels pretty nice here if I’m being honest. Passed the jitters and flutters, it’s good. I’m wanted. A warm glow starts to settle over me, self-worth I think. Maybe that dick was just a dick and I need to forget what he said like Sofie said. I feel like a teenager again. Flirting at a movie with armrests up as to snuggle closer. Roman even did the kinda yawn, arm around me thing. It was a sight to behold. I’m glad it was dark so no one could see the blush I sported. Come to think of it, it’s still there. Well, I am smashed between two rock hard sides with the armrest barrier gone. On top of that my popcorn is in Alex’s lap with my drink in Romans cup holder! How exactly that happened I don’t know, I say they blindsided me! I practically feel Alex up every time I get some popcorn, then when I reach over Roman’s entire massive body to get my drink I almost end up in his lap. Okay, so I kinda want to toy with the both of them a little. In the bright light of the day I wouldn’t do this, I’m made braver by the dark and their attention to the movie.

  I can’t help myself. Alex on my left, holding my hand, I give him a squeeze and gently take away my hand. I slightly brush my fingertips across his palm and up his forearm as I lean over to grab some popcorn from the giant extra-large tub placed in his lap. If he wants to put it there to mess with me then I get to do the same thing. I just don’t grab gently, I push down in the popcorn a little more than I need to. Hehe. Bringing the treat to my mouth, I munch on the popcorn as I watch him shift around his seat from the corner of my eye.

  Finished with my handful, I lick the butter from my fingertips and I swear I just heard a groan, but from which one, I’m not sure. Not paying attention to the movie at all I start a plan for Roman and my large Dr. Pepper that is all the way on the other side of his giant body. With his arm already around my shoulders it make it easier to lean closer into his side. Putting my right hand on his hard thigh, for balance of course, I lean across him to grab my drink which causes his left hand to press my breasts into his side and chest. Finished with my drink, I lean back in my seat and give his thigh a good squeeze before releasing him. I should buy this movie when it comes out, good memories.

  My smirk falls from my face as Roman leans in and nuzzles my neck.

  “If you want to tease us, baby, that’s fine, but just know we can play the game better than you. Shall I show you how good we can be?” Roman whispers into my ear, his breath washing over my neck. His hot tongue licks my earlobe before sucking it into his wet mouth, nipping me with his teeth then licking the sting away. Feeling the rumble of his growl from his chest pushed against me, he leaves my ear to start lavishing attention on the column of my neck.

  Feeling his hand holding my upper thigh, the tips of his fingers brush oh to close to my apex, but so not there. Just a little closer…please! Teasing me with small circles over and over, not moving closer or farther away, he continues his attack to my ear. Roman has me soaking wet and so close to my orgasm I’m about to scream in frustration, completely forgetting where we are. Another hand slides up my other leg as I realize Alex must feel left out. I turn my head to look at him and the stark lust in his eyes as he watches Roman touch me, sucker punches my gut and leaves me breathless. Propped up on his shoulder facing me, he continues to slide his hand from my leg to my stomach only to continue on to….yes there! Alex squeezes my boob then flicks my erect nipple with his nimble fingers. I can’t contain the moan that erupts from me as I arch my body farther into their hands.

  Alex, leaning over, latches himself onto my neck and starts kissing his own way up to my ear. How long is this movie! It feels like hours and hours but it’s only been seconds. Seconds! They’ve only needed seconds and I’m already about to explode! I can’t take much more, I just need one touch. One firm touch to my aching pussy and I will shatter into a million piece.

  “Please…please,” I say in an almost sob.

  “Please what, sweetness? Are you close? You need a little—something to help you? You know how fuckin’ hot you are? Do you? How great these tits feel in my hands, that hard little nipple poking me with want?” Alex’s whispered questions almost send me over and I can’t help the little whimpers that escape me.

  “You want to co
me, don’t you, baby? Tell us. Tell us how bad,” Roman commanded

  “Please…Alex, Roman, please.” That’s all I can manage, I can barely think and he wants a declaration! I can’t! All of a sudden everything stops.

  My eyes snap open and bounce between them, a silent ‘what the fuck’ in my eyes.

  “Say it, Caitriona. Say, Alex, Roman, I need to come, please help me. Say it or we stop,” Roman commanded again.

  “Please…Alex…Roman…I need to…come, so bad, please.” Not caring about the other people in here, I am lost in the pleasure these two gave me and now withheld from me!

  “Yes, ma’am,” Alex mouthed before his mouth fused to mine pressing his tongue inside to duel with my tongue. I give nothing and want everything. Roman’s hand returns to my thigh making me arch again begging for a closer touch. Hands fisted in Alex’s hair, I try to get as close as I can to all the sensations.

  Finally, finally Roman’s hand cups my drenched pussy and pushes hard with his fingers.

  “Now, baby, come on my fingers now!” Roman’s furious whisper in my ear and his hard rubbing pressure makes me see stars. I swell and crest into my orgasm, screaming my release into Alex’s mouth.

  Coming down from heaven, I settle into our earlier embraces. My eyes are glazed and out of focus and I sighed out in contentment. My post coital haze lasts about ten seconds when I realize what the fuck just happened. Oh my God! The best orgasm of my life just happened with two guys and in public! Not able to look at either one, I bow my head in embarrassment.

  “I’m so sorry. I…I…oh my God I can believe we just did that!” Horrified and yet excited all over again at the risk of getting caught, my brain really kicks in. “You didn’t…you know, finish. I’m so sorry.” Feeling selfish doesn’t set well with me, but what can I do here for them other than jack them off, and honestly I don’t know if I could do that. Oh what a mess.