Sharing Their Racy Fantasies [Racy Nights 7] (Siren Publishing Ménage Everlasting)
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She ran out of his one-armed grasp toward the building. She heard shouts that included her name, but she ignored them. Flashes of the home two doors down raced through her mind. She could see the burn marks on the siding that had licked up from the windows and doors. The black gaping hole that used to be the front door rose up, dark and yawning. The smell of charred wood hung in the air. A child’s burned doll lay across the blackened front steps, still soaked with water from the fire hoses.
The smoke inside wasn’t as bad as she’d thought it would be, but the heat was unbearable. It stung her eyes and made her throat feel like it was going to close up, but she’d just have to deal with that because she had to find Zach. They didn’t know he was here. She tried to call for him, but her lungs felt like sandpaper and her heart was fluttering like crazy. She was dying. No…she couldn’t. She had to find Zach. Gina tried to call him again and saw stars in front of her eyes. Strong arms pulled her away, but she struggled against them. She had to save Zach…
* * * *
“Is she okay? Where are you taking her? Is she breathing?”
Gina heard voices from far away. Sirens screamed in the background. Where was she?
“Dammit…tell me if she’s okay!” That was Zach’s voice. Had they found him? Was he all right? She tried to turn her head but something was around her neck and everything looked blurry.
“She’s okay, Zach. She’s moving. Gina? Gina can you hear us?” Harrison. That was Harrison. Why couldn’t she see him?
“Go with her to the ER. I’ll follow in my car.” Zach was leaving. No…she had to stop him. The building was still on fire. She reached out for him, but he wasn’t there. Tears stung her eyes. She tried to talk again, but the inside of her mouth was on fire. She was dying. She was dying, and she’d never told Zach or Harrison that she was in love with them. They’d never know how she felt. She would die and they would never know that she loved them both.
* * * *
When Gina awoke again, she wasn’t sure where she was or what time it was. She heard noises, but it wasn’t sirens. She could no longer smell smoke, but her mouth and lungs still burned. Something tickled her nose, and she reached for it, but strong arms caught hers.
“Don’t do that. It’s only oxygen.”
Zach. That was Zach’s voice. She opened her eyes and tried to gasp, but it came out as only a squeak. She looked into his beautiful eyes, afraid to believe he was real.
“Are you okay, Gina? I’m right here. Do you need anything?”
“You’re okay,” she whispered. “The fire…”
“He was out of the building, Gina. Everyone was. He was in the parking lot when it exploded.” Harrison. Harrison was next to her bed, and he was okay. He took her hand, and on the other side of the bed, Zach stroked her hair and face.
“I thought you were inside. I had to save you.” Tears stung her eyes again, and Zach wiped them away.
“I know,” he said. “Harrison with his damn gimpy arm couldn’t stop you in time. You managed to run past at least a dozen firemen before one of them spotted you and hauled you out. Don’t you ever do anything like that again.”
Zach’s eyes were wet. Gina stared from him to Harrison, whom she swore had also been crying, and more love filled her heart than she thought it possible to feel. She squeezed their hands. “I love you. I love you both. I should have told you.” She swallowed hard. It was so difficult to speak, but she had to get this out. “Zach, I flashed back to the fire when I was a kid. I thought you were inside. I’m so sorry. But I love you and I had to save you.”
“Oh God, Gina…I love you, too. I should have told you sooner. I’ve never felt this way about anyone. If I had lost you…” His voice cracked, and he looked away for a second.
“I love you, too, Gina,” said Harrison, gazing at her with adoration in his eyes. “I’ve been so afraid to love again and to admit what I feel for you, but the worst fear I’ve ever felt was watching you run into that smoldering building and being unable to stop you. I love you so much.”
“Harrison, I love you, too. I’m so sorry I did that. I will never, ever do anything like that again. But what about Kevin? Did they catch him this time?”
Harrison grinned. “Oh yeah. They did. He fucked up. The cameras on Maple were operational again, but he didn’t know that. By the time Dean called me, they’d already spotted him. They reached him sitting in his car two streets over, just as he detonated the remote.”
“So it’s over then.”
Harrison nodded. “It’s over.”
“What will happen to Billy and Sylvia?”
“That will be for a jury to decide.”
“Here in Racy? They’ll convict them for sure.”
Harrison stroked her face. “I don’t care about them. I only care about you. Do you realize what you did tonight, Gina?”
She nodded. “It was so stupid. I’m so sorry. I thought Zach was still inside. I had to save him.”
Harrison grinned and shook his head, exchanging an exasperated glance with Zach.
“No, silly,” said Zach. “You confronted your fears. You ran into a burning building, Gina. Not that that surprises me. You faced it head-on, just like you face everything in your life. I’m so proud of you. We’re both so proud of you. But if you ever do anything that fucking careless again, we’ll spank your ass until it’s beet red.”
Gina took a deep breath and started coughing. Zach gave her some water to sip, and then held her close after she recovered.
“I guess we’ll all be moving to new quarters at work again,” said Zach. “And Harrison and I are going to make sure we never let you out of our sight this time. Gina, we want you to move in with us permanently. Into my house. Harrison will, too. Please say ‘yes.’ We’ve been talking about this for two hours, and yes, we’re sure about it. We want you with us all the time.”
She smiled into his eyes. There was only one answer. There had always been only one answer. “Yes.”
* * * *
Gina sat on the grass along the Iroquois River, Zach on one side and Harrison on the other, clapping and cheering as fireworks were set off over the water. She’d always loved them, in spite of her fear of fire. As long as they were far away, that is. Tonight, they looked stunning as they exploded over the water, and she couldn’t think of two people in the entire world she’d rather share this experience with.
Behind them, Cherilyn sat between Thayer and Evan. Next to them, Julie sat with Sean and Maddox. On Gina’s right, next to Harrison, Alexa clapped along with Luke and Chase. On her left, next to Zach, Kari leaned into the embrace of both Adison and Noah. Annalise, Dustin, and Chad were in front of them, and Rafe, Ellis, and Marisol were next to them.
All six couples were joining Gina, Zach, and Harrison inside The Fit Bod after the fireworks for a private event. Harrison had the following day off work, and Zach and Gina had no place to work right now. For tonight, Zach and Harrison had planned something special. Tonight, Gina was going to be given a collar, and it would be official. Zach and Harrison had wanted all their friends there to mark this occasion with them and to stand in solidarity with their councilman, one of Racy’s finest, and head of IT for the city.
Olivia had been invited as well, as were Cameron and Storm. Olivia told Gina that both men had spent time talking to her on the phone and sending her text messages, and she’d met them both for a drink at Luke’s Bar, but that was the extent of it so far. Gina was glad Olivia was going to be there, and hoped that something came of her growing relationship to Cameron or Storm. She wanted to see Olivia happy.
As the finale lit up the sky, Gina realized she hadn’t smiled this much in a long time. How could anything in her life be more perfect than this? Two gorgeous men to love and cherish, and fabulous friends who would stand by them. Whatever she’d done right in her life, Gina was grateful it had led to this.
Once the fireworks were over and they were inside The Fit Bod, they all waited until the parking lot had cleared
out. Thayer and Evan lit candles, and then everyone pulled folding chairs around in a large circle. Zach and Harrison stood in the center, and Gina was motioned forward. She walked toward them, feeling a bit self-conscious with everyone there but knowing this was what they wanted. And she wanted it, too. Who better in all of Racy to share this with, after all?
Gina saw Cherilyn wipe away a tear as she approached Zach and Harrison. Olivia was wide-eyed, sitting between Cameron and Storm. Kari, Alexa, Julie, Annalise, and Marisol each had a smile on their face, and she imagined they were thinking about their own relationships. She was part of something very special in Racy, and she was so honored that these people had agreed to be here tonight.
When she reached Harrison and Zach, she knelt in front of them and gazed at the floor as she’d been previously instructed to do. She hadn’t seen the collar yet. Zach and Harrison had told her it was something she could wear in public or at work and it would look like jewelry.
“You may look at us, Gina,” said Harrison.
When she raised her eyes, she gasped slightly at what he held in his hands. It was stunning. Silver, it boasted a rosebud design intertwined with hearts around the entire piece, etched into the metal. It was a bit longer than a choker, but not quite as long as a strand of pearls.
Zach took it from Harrison and stood behind Gina. He placed it around her neck, and she couldn’t hold back her tears. Then he stood in front of her again, and smiled down into her eyes. “Gina, I love you. I want you with me forever. Not just as my lover, but as my submissive. I never thought I’d be able to love anyone, but you proved to me that I could. I love your feistiness and your spirit. I promise to always cherish you and never to take your submission for granted. I would lay down my life for you, Gina.”
Harrison stroked her face gently. “Gina, you’re everything I have always wanted. Your submission is a beautiful gift, and I promise always to honor it forever. I want you with me always. As my best friend, my most perfect lover, and my submissive. And because you’re the only person I can beat at poker.”
Gina laughed softly. She’d only seen Harrison beat Zach once at the game. “I love you both so much,” she said. “I’m honored to be your friend, your lover, and your submissive.” Her voice shook. She couldn’t help it. This was the most emotional event of her entire life. “I promise to be faithful to you both, and to honor and obey you. You mean the world to me. Thank you for this collar. I will wear it always.”
“You may rise, Gina.” Zach held out his hand, a brilliant smile on his face and his eyes shining with love.
Gina rose, and Zach embraced her. Harrison put his right arm around her as well, and everyone clapped and cheered. She heard whistles, and then chairs scraping as their friends got to their feet. Everyone surrounded Gina, Harrison, and Zach. The guys clapped each other on the back, and the women gave her hugs and admired her collar.
Gina had never been so happy. She wiped away tears and glanced around at Zach, Harrison, and all their friends. Harrison’s shoulder was nearly healed, and Zach hadn’t been harmed in the recent explosion, even though he’d been out in the parking lot. After a night in the hospital, they’d sent Gina home, and she was all right now.
The Firestarter was in jail, and Billy and Sylvia were out on bail, but they didn’t stand much of a chance of being acquitted here in Racy. And as for Bernie, if he wanted to start a fight with the BDSM community, bring it on. The people currently surrounding her would give him a fight he’d never counted on.
As for her two perfect, sexy, incredible Doms, she had the rest of her life to love them, cherish them, and obey them. And that made Gina happier than she’d ever imagined she could be. They were her entire world. She’d never loved anyone as much as she loved them, and she knew she never would.
THE END
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Tara Rose loves to write about small towns and the quirky people that inhabit them. You’ll find engaging characters, budding romance, intrigue and plenty of hot steamy ménage sex within the pages of her books. You never really know what goes on behind closed doors, but her books will take you there, and leave you panting for more.
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Table of Contents
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fifteen
Chapter Sixteen
Chapter Seventeen
Chapter Eighteen
Chapter Nineteen
Chapter Twenty
Chapter Twenty-One
Chapter Twenty-Two
About the Author