Topaz Goes Downunder (Jewels Cafe Book 18)

by J. E. Cluney

I felt the camper move, and I opened one eye again to find Darcy and Tyler had moved closer, both watching me with hungry eyes.

  I arched a brow at them, then shuddered as Jackson slid to his knees and began smearing sunscreen on my legs. His firm hands ran up my calves and thighs, touching me all over to make sure I was well lathered.

  But how close his face was to my lady parts was making me begin to throb as my mind wandered.

  Nope, it was way too hot for that. The thought of getting up to some naughty fun in this heat was a real mood killer.

  “I can smell you,” Jackson groaned as he nuzzled my pelvis, his hands gripping my ass.

  Well, being eaten out surely wasn’t going to be denied, but I knew it wouldn’t end there.

  “Come here,” I urged him sweetly as I tugged gently on his soft blond hair.

  Those precious blue eyes were dilated with desire as he rose, his body pressed against mine as his hands moved to my waist.

  I took the tube of sunscreen from him, squirting some in my hand before sitting it on the countertop. I stared up at him, his skin glistening with the sunscreen he slathered on.

  I caught his lips sweetly, but I was met with a hungry kiss as he moved to deepen it.

  A moan escaped me, and I heard the soft growls of my two other mates as they moved closer.

  I broke the kiss as I yanked away from his grip, grinning wickedly.

  I glanced at the three of them, at the way their board shorts were all tenting madly.

  I almost hesitated, the sight tempting me, but then chuckled instead.

  “Race you to the beach!”

  I tore out of the camper as they shot after me, most likely desperate to keep me back so they could carry out their desires with me.

  As I ran over to the crest, I slapped the sunscreen on my face and ears before tossing a look back over my shoulder. I laughed as I spied Tyler standing in the doorway of our camper, obviously battling his stiffy. Without a shirt on, he couldn’t exactly do his usual tucking into his waistband, as the tip would be peeking out for all the world to see.

  I shot over the crest, slowing as I took in the magnificent sight.

  Golden sand stretched both ways of this warded off beach for shifters, and the glittering ocean beckoned me with its cool waters.

  There were a number of supes on the beach, some playing volleyball, others sun-bathing or enjoying a lunch on the gorgeous sand.

  And not a single human would be here thanks to the special warding.

  Which was obvious since there were shifted supes in the water.

  At least, I assumed the dolphins near the shore were shifters. And there was clearly a merman and mermaid frolicking in the waves. I’d never met a mermaid before since we didn’t live near a beach or large body of water.

  I made my way down the beach, having to pick up my pace as the hot sand scorched my feet.

  I slowed as I reached the harder, damp sand just before the ocean, and I drew in the salty, rich air.

  This was absolutely stunning.

  “Little tease!”

  I squealed as Tyler’s arms wrapped around my waist and hoisted me up.

  He splashed into the water, and the next thing I knew, I was sailing through the air before crashing into the refreshingly cool water.

  I bobbed to the surface, giving him the bird as he laughed and waded out to me with Jackson and Darcy in tow.

  “God, this is amazing,” Tyler moaned as the cool water lapped at his skin.

  I waded a little further out so that I could stand without the current pulling me too much, and they joined me.

  “Hey, look,” Jackson pointed back at the beach, and I followed his finger to where a heap of guys who’d been playing volleyball were now stripping.

  “Got a thing for them, aye?” Tyler chuckled.

  I shivered as Darcy crept up behind me and wrapped his arms around me, nuzzling my neck before giving it a soft kiss.

  I held onto his arms, enjoying his warmth against me in the cool water.

  “They’re shifting,” Jackson noted.

  I watched as the group of now naked men began to morph, a group of kangaroos taking their place. I grinned as I watched them bound along the beach, clearly having some sort of race as they shot across the sand.

  Big red kangaroos. It was incredible.

  I spotted a fin rise up before us, and instantly nearly climbed onto Darcy’s shoulders before I felt the familiar shifter presence.

  “Damn, never seen a shark up close,” Tyler whistled as the shark swam by him.

  It was huge! A great white, with its grey and white skin and black, beady eyes.

  I shuddered as it circled us before swimming off, and I just watched dumbly as the fin sunk back beneath the surface.

  Hell to the no on sharks.

  I tried to enjoy some light soaking and swimming with the guys despite the numerous sharks swimming around us.

  Guess I had a slight fear of sharks. Go figure.

  “Enjoying it so far?” Jackson asked as he held me in his arms while we watched Darcy and Tyler join in the game of volleyball with the kangaroo shifters. They’d returned from their race, and taken up the game once more.

  “Yes, the beach is amazing, we should definitely check out the Great Barrier Reef on our last week further north,” I said aloud. We’d plotted out our trip, staying on the coast for a few days at a beach, then heading inland to the hinterland to do some hiking and then holiday up in the mountains. I’d made sure to mark Montville and Maleny on our travel days, both renowned for their beauty.

  Then we’d start our drive north, before coming back to the city. We’d chosen to holiday just in the one state, and return another year for a longer period of time to travel more of the country.

  “We’ll add that to our to-do list then,” Jackson murmured as he kissed my shoulder and tightened his grip on me.

  “I’m glad your dad gave you time off. You’ve been so busy helping him with the woodwork business,” I said as I reached back to play with his soft hair.

  God, him nibbling on my skin was sending sweet shivers right through me.

  He’d been busy as all hell leading up to our holiday, finishing various projects with his dad and some of his own line. I’d gone by a few times to bring him lunch or just to see him, and I was astounded by the high quality of his craftsmanship. Hand-crafted furniture from lamps to bookcases and bed-frames, he did it all. He’d even been working on an exquisite dollhouse for one customer which he’d gotten finished up. I’d seen him so carefully putting together the little pieces of furniture for the dollhouse, carefully painting them and everything.

  He’d be starting a tattooing apprenticeship when we got back, whilst still helping his dad out.

  I was beyond excited for him.

  “So, Darcy has you tonight, do you think he’d be up for sharing?” Jackson asked suggestively as he nuzzled my neck and slid his hand up my stomach to tease my nipple through my bikini top.

  Hopefully there were no shifters lurking underwater nearby who could see.

  “Mmm, maybe,” I murmured as I leaned into him, lolling my head back on his shoulder and enjoying the gentle teasing as he swirled his thumb over my nipple.

  The cool water lapped at my neck, and I closed my eyes as I let the sensations course through me, heat rushing to my nether regions.

  “Good, cause I want you, gorgeous. Seeing you in a bikini, all sexy and stunning, it’s hard to resist,” he chuckled as he kissed my cheek.

  I turned my head, and our lips met in a gentle kiss as he continued teasing me ever so softly.

  His tongue darted out to skim over my lower lip, and I arched against his hand over my breast as he gave it a soft squeeze.

  I allowed him to deepen the kiss, loving the low moan that escaped him as his tongue slipped in my mouth.

  I felt his arousal pushing into my lower back through his board shorts, and I quivered as heat burned through me.

  God, why were we not al
one? I could definitely take this to the next level.

  He broke the kiss, giving me a peck on the nose before grinning down at me.

  “We should probably head over and watch the game. I’ll get your towel if you want to sunbathe,” he suggested.

  “I was enjoying this,” I pouted as I eyed his mouth. His hand had settled on my thigh now, no longer teasing me to my dismay.

  “Yes, but if I keep this up, I won’t be able to resist taking you right here in the water,” he growled softly before giving me a lingering kiss.

  “Fine,” I grumbled.

  Although, maybe we could sneak back out into the water one night for some fun. I’d be down for that.

  I eased myself off his lap, and we made our way to shore slowly, since I knew he needed time to get himself under control.

  Tonight we’d get up to some naughty stuff.

  I’d make sure of it.

  3

  I lazed in the sun on my towel, thankful that Jackson had found our new beach umbrella in the camper and had set it up for me once I got too hot.

  He was so thoughtful sometimes. He’d been the one to buy it when we went shopping earlier on the way out of the shopping center.

  He now joined in with the others in the volleyball game, and I watched happily as they helped their team score a number of times.

  They’d made friends easily it seemed, and I was glad they were having so much fun.

  Darcy switched out with another player midway through, and jogged over to sit in the shade of the umbrella. He spread out one of the extra towels Jackson had bought over, and plopped down beside me.

  “Damn, it’s hot,” Darcy breathed as he reached for the water bottle I had beside me. Again, courtesy of Jackson.

  “That’s an understatement,” I snorted as I moved into the shade more. I was definitely going to work up one hell of a tan here.

  “They’re pretty friendly though,” Darcy noted as he sprawled back on his towel, his skin covered in a thin sheen of sweat.

  I rolled my eyes over his gorgeous olive skin, taking in every toned muscle, accentuated by the glistening sheen over them.

  The sprinkling of dark hair on his chest made me smirk softly. Many nights I twirled my fingers in the small hairs, tickling him, resulting in him cuddling me tightly to stop me.

  I did it on purpose to feel his strong arms wrap around me.

  His black hair was spiked at the front, although I could see his gel had taken a blow when he’d swum in the water, and it was drooping slightly to one side.

  His beard was trimmed nice and short, and I drew in a deep breath, catching that hint of cinnamon that I loved. I’d never understand why he always carried the delicate scent, but it was his signature smell I’d come to love.

  “Why are you staring?” he chuckled as he caught me gazing at him.

  “Just thinking of how handsome you are, how perfect,” I admitted.

  He grinned as he moved to crawl over me, his arms pinning me in as he hovered over me.

  “You’re the perfect one,” he murmured, a tender look in his eye as he ducked down to kiss me.

  “I try,” I snickered, and he just rolled his eyes before rolling back onto his towel and dragging me with him.

  I squeaked as he pulled me down onto his chest, his arms wrapping around me as I lay on top of him in the shade.

  “I’m going to enjoy this holiday with you,” he sighed as he closed his eyes.

  “You have to share,” I reminded him as I rested my head in the nook of his shoulder.

  “I know, and I do,” he murmured. “But I hope I can catch a few moments alone with you. Like old times.”

  Old times. He missed being the only man in my life at times, like when we were just best friends. I knew that, and he’d told me once or twice. But he’d also grown close to the other two over the past few months, and I knew he was starting to think of them more as family.

  They were all closer than I could have ever thought possible.

  Then again, they did all get down and naked with me at once, which knocked down a lot of barriers.

  Sharing me and seeing each other’s dicks would do that.

  “I’ll make sure we get some alone time then,” I murmured sweetly as I leaned up to give him a gentle kiss.

  His hands moved to run up my back as he kissed me, and my body tingled in response.

  “Think you two need to get a room,” Tyler joked as he jogged over.

  “Nothing we ain’t seen mate, she’ll be right,” one of the kangaroo shifters called out.

  I chuckled as I broke the kiss and looked up at Tyler as he shot a look back at the other shifters.

  “Still getting used to some of the things they say,” he admitted before smiling down at me. “They’ve invited us to their camp for a barbecue tonight, you two in?”

  “Sure, why not,” I smiled back, and Darcy sighed before agreeing too.

  “Great, we’ll finish up this game then probably go out into the water for a while before we head back to camp.”

  “Okay,” I said as I pried myself out of Darcy’s grip. I pulled a face at how our skin had stuck together a bit, all sticky from the heat.

  He just smirked at me as I flopped back onto my towel, enjoying the cool breeze coming in off the water.

  I closed my eyes, listening in to the conversations of the shifters playing volleyball.

  Man, they used some odd slang. Like what the hell was a snag or sanga?

  Wait, never-mind. Jackson had just asked. A snag was a sausage, and a sanga was a sausage on bread. A common barbecue meal apparently.

  How interesting. There was definitely going to be a lot to learn here.

  I stretched as I rolled onto my side, facing away from Darcy.

  I heard him shift position, and then I quivered as his fingers began gently caressing my back.

  The infamous back tickles he’d learned I loved. He was always doing it now, and I adored it.

  Goosebumps broke out across my skin as I sighed and relaxed, focusing on the crashing of the waves instead of the boys.

  Despite how hot it was, the cool breeze that had picked up in the afternoon was keeping me at a nice temperature, and before I knew it, I had drifted off into a dreamless sleep.

  I awoke to Tyler carrying me bridal style, and I stifled a yawn as I glanced around wearily. It had gotten much darker now, and the guys were heading back to the camper with me after collecting the umbrella and towels.

  “How long was I asleep?” I murmured.

  “Probably an hour or so, guess you needed it,” Tyler chuckled, the sweet sound vibrating deep within his chest which I was pressed against.

  “We’re on a holiday, I’m allowed to nap,” I grumbled.

  “No arguments here,” Darcy piped up as he came into view on the other side of Tyler.

  “I can walk,” I mumbled.

  “Yeah, but I like carrying you, makes me feel like a man,” Tyler joked, and Darcy rolled his eyes as Jackson snickered from behind my head on his other side.

  I didn’t bother fighting him as he carried me right to the camper door before setting me down.

  “I’ll grab the camp chairs out, there should be four with the camper,” Jackson said as he unlocked the camper and headed inside.

  A part of me wanted to go straight in and flop down on the bed, but I also hated the salty, dry feeling of my hair after the ocean water. Not to mention I was sure there was sand in my buttcrack.

  Charming.

  I needed a shower first.

  “I’m going to shower,” I stated as I checked my feet for sand before heading into the camper.

  “I’ll come too,” Jackson said from inside. “Tyler wants to head over to the barbecue already, so he can take our chairs over. We’ll shower then join them.”

  I nodded to the plan as I grabbed some clothes and a new towel for the shower.

  Jackson handed the camping chairs to Darcy and Tyler, and they headed off into the camping ground.<
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  I glanced around us at the campsite. There were a number of tents and campers speckled throughout, but we’d chosen a good time to travel apparently, outside of the school holidays.

  An odd laughing sound rose up, joined by a few others, and I looked around curiously for the source.

  “Kookaburras,” Jackson said as he pointed up at a tree a few yards from us.

  Right. I stared at the unique brown and white birds as they laughed. What an odd sound.

  But oddly relaxing.

  We headed off to the showers, wearing our flip-flops to shower in. I wasn’t about to have my bare feet on the floor of a public shower. That was just a bit too much for me.

  Besides, I’d done my research. This country, despite how gorgeous it was, was also infested with spiders and snakes.

  I was not about to have my feet bitten by something creepy or crawly.

  I sat with the boys by the fire-pit, listening to the shifters laugh and joke as beers were passed around. The barbecue was sizzling with sausages, bacon, and onion, and we were listening to the kangaroo shifters tell us a story.

  “Oi cunt, you’re telling it wrong,” one of them waved off the guy who was talking, and I frowned.

  “Oi, no swearing in the presence of a lady,” another one snorted.

  “Oh, my bad, cunt is not always a bad term ‘ere. You guys are from the States, right?” the first guy said.

  The one who’d been telling the story had rolled his eyes and sat back in his chair.

  “Yep,” Tyler nodded as he sipped his beer. Darcy and Jackson were on either side of me, and Tyler sat on the other side of Darcy.

  The kangaroo shifters made up the rest of the circle around the fire.

  “You guys don’t have gun laws there, right?” another guy frowned as he glanced between us.

  “Not really,” Darcy shrugged.

  “That’s fucked, aye,” the man shook his head. “We had one shooting down south, and bam, new gun laws. No school shootings here. Automatic weapons are a no-no. And for good reason.”

  Well, he had a point, but I wasn’t about to get into a political argument.

  “Mate, continue the fucking story, don’t go boring them on gun shit, they live there.”