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  “You see the fire rising in my eyes, don’t you? It only shows in our human bodies when we feel extreme emotions,” Anthony whispered, dropping a kiss over her heart tenderly. “I’d do anything for you.”

  A sensation like an electric shock hit her, pure energy settling on her body like a winter coat. Heavy, but comforting. She closed her eyes and still the haze of blue light surrounding them lit her vision. It was familiar and reassuring even as it sent her arousal through the ceiling.

  Joshua flicked her clit with his tongue, two of his fingers buried in her sheath. He slid them in and out slowly compared to the extreme pace of his tongue, the contrast forcing her further toward nirvana. Anthony sucked a nipple into his mouth and his touch sent her over the edge. Her pussy convulsed, another flood of moisture dropped to cover Joshua’s fingers. She moaned, a long, low satisfied sound, and Joshua chuckled. He planted a final kiss on her pussy before he rose to drop one more on her lips. He tasted of her juices and his own unique flavor, his mouth firm against hers before he stepped back and stroked her cheek.

  A thrill shot through Alexia as she watched Joshua’s expression. His face reflected the things she felt in her heart. Desire, hunger, yes, but also a deeper longing for companionship, for love. She lifted her hand to touch his face, letting her own emotions show. Their gazes locked and something sweet passed between them.

  Anthony settled her carefully on the pillows and cushions gathered in front of the fire. The hard edge of desire that had ridden her all day had dulled slightly with her orgasm, but her body still called for them. Needed them intensely. She stared in amazement at the pale blue light hovering around the men, not so much above them but a part of them.

  “We’ll take care of you, Alexia.” Anthony lay by her right side, Joshua reclined on her left. Their hands flicked her skin like shooting stars to leave trails of scorching heat in their wake. A part of her mind warned she should feel embarrassed with two men touching her. Should feel guilt over the urges pushing her to take control and demand their bodies worship hers. Anthony continued, “Merfolk don’t get STDs and you’re not fertile right now. We’re not going to use any kind of protection because it’s not needed.”

  She glanced at Joshua. He nodded. “You need the chemicals, and they’re in our semen. I swear you’re safe.”

  She shouldn’t be willing to agree so quickly. It was outrageous, but so were the emotions flaring through her body and mind. She stared into Joshua’s eyes. Whatever the connection was between them, she was never going to let him go. He was tied to her, whether he knew it or not.

  But Anthony? He was the companion of her youth, a friend, not someone who’d made her hot and bothered. Why did she want so badly to start chewing on one end of him and not stop until she’d reached the other end? Her mouth watered at the thought of his naked skin under her tongue.

  They said she would know what to do. She found her fingers wrapped tightly around the medallion that was all she wore. Magic pendant or merfolk blood, there was little she could do at this point but let the instincts drive her.

  And instinct told her to taste Anthony.

  “Why am I naked and you still have all your clothes on?” she teased, playing with the front of Anthony’s shirt. He stilled his body and let her undo the buttons one by one, her knuckles stroking his smooth skin as he shrugged the fabric over his shoulders.

  Blue light floated away into the air like a fine powder under her fingers, but it never grew less. Behind her the rustle of fabric told her Joshua had stripped as well, but she ignored him for a moment to let her hands and mouth do what they longed for. She crawled on top of Anthony and straddled his torso, her wet curls heating to scalding against his skin.

  Anthony smiled at her, his eyes glowing even brighter as his gaze traced her body. She leaned over and kissed him, his mouth tender and soft, his tongue touching hers in brief flicks.

  Then she gave in to her longings and licked his jawline, tasting the sweet salt of his skin. The burst of his scent filled her head and her nipples tightened again, her breasts tucked against his firm chest.

  As she kissed her way down Anthony’s body she became aware of Joshua again, his heat rolling over her, calling to her. She sat and reached for Joshua. Their mouths met and she feasted on him, biting and attacking. Demanding his passion in return. They devoured each other until she broke away, gasping to drag air back into her lungs. Anthony’s hands caressed her breasts and she laughed out loud.

  They worshipped her and it felt so right. Joshua’s hand stroked the swell of her hip, Anthony fondled her breasts. Both of them spoke quiet words of love and honor that met her needs as much as their touch did.

  The blue light grew more intense and she sucked in air. Her arousal spiked and the room faded away. Suddenly there was nothing she needed more than to taste the erection that swelled under her hips. She shuffled back, scrambled at the buckle of his belt, tearing at the fabric separating her from Anthony’s cock.

  “Hush, love. Wait.” Joshua lifted her away so Anthony could open his jeans and pull himself free. The head of his heavy shaft glistened with moisture and she groaned, her whole body on fire.

  “You want to suck him, don’t you?” Joshua held her back, letting Anthony finish undressing. Her naked body rested in Joshua’s lap, his rigid length pressed against her ass cheek. She slipped a hand back to touch him, thrilled to hear him gasp.

  “I need to taste. I want to feel him in my mouth and taste his seed.” Alexia turned her head and captured Joshua for another nuclear kiss. She held a cock in either hand, throbbing under her fingers. Smooth strokes followed as she learned the differences between their erections. Anthony was longer than Joshua, but not as thick. She hummed with pleasure watching blue light dance over her fingers while they circled Anthony’s cock.

  Joshua’s tongue slipped along her ear, dipping into the hollow and a chill shot up her spine. “And what would you have me do, my lady, while Anthony enjoys your sweet mouth?” Alexia shivered as he brushed his lips down her neck, grazing his teeth along the tendon.

  All her longings and unvoiced needs became clear. She threw back her head and laughed, stroking hard and fast over both of them until they were muttering and groaning, near to losing control.

  She let go and spun to face Joshua, clutching his face in both hands and kissing him furiously for a moment. She pulled back and let her hunger show. “You are going to be in my pussy. Hard. Fast. I want you to fill me as I take from Anthony. I need you, Joshua. Will you do this for me?”

  Joshua’s answer was to kiss her, his hands sliding over her body, building her passion to a higher level still. He maneuvered them in front of the fire so she knelt, Anthony before her, Joshua behind. Joshua’s cock nudged her ass cheeks, and for a second she flushed, imagining him taking her there. Then she breathed in Anthony’s scent and nothing else mattered.

  His cock rose from a bed of tight curls, the hard length bowing to meet her. Alexia leaned forward. Her cheek brushed his belly as she snuck out her tongue to lick along the heavy vein on the underside. Touching him satisfied something deep inside her and she hummed with delight. Lapping the moisture pooled in the slit on the crown, she heard Anthony groan and felt his fingers thread through her hair to direct her motions. She moistened her lips, getting them as wet as possible before slipping the velvet head into her mouth.

  Joshua’s hand caressed her hips, his erection between her legs. He shifted and the head of his cock bumped her swollen clit bringing her closer to orgasm. He rocked slowly, each movement pressing her farther over Anthony until she accepted as much of his length as she could. Her lips stretched around him, her tongue lapped the sensitive curve under the head on each retreat.

  Behind her Joshua stroked his fingers in and out of her slit, drawing the moisture from within her pussy over her clit and up to the seam between her cheeks. He placed his cock between her labia, the hard crest skewering her in one smooth motion until his groin rested tightly to her butt. The se
nsory overload of being filled completely broke her limited defenses and she closed her eyes to contain the energy ready to burst out.

  They took control from her. Anthony rocked his cock into her mouth, supporting her head in his hands as he slid nearly all the way out slowly then possessed her again. Light shimmered around them. She swore she felt stars tingle on the tender skin covering the steel in her mouth.

  But as good as it was to hold Anthony in her mouth, as good as the sweet liquid stealing from his body tasted, Joshua filled her whole being. His cock split her in two as he thrust in, his hands clutching her hips and dragging her backwards to slam them together. Hard fingers dug into her skin, hard cock stretched her, pounded her.

  Light continued to build around them, a startling blue-white brilliance with flickering hot spots that flew like sparks through the air. Joshua’s fingers slipped to her clit and he rubbed in time with his thrusts. She would have screamed but Anthony filled her mouth, his cock growing even harder.

  Alexia exploded. Her mouth filled with Anthony’s semen as he cried out, his cock jerking. Her body tightened, attempting to lock Joshua in place as wave after wave pulsed through her channel, her climax rocking her so hard her arms gave way and Anthony caught her by the shoulders.

  Joshua continued his assault, stretching her even further as he swelled within her. The friction between them set her off on another climax and she called out his name. He froze and the flash of his seed bathed her within, stars painting her world inside and out.

  Long moments passed before Alexia stirred. Cuddled against Joshua’s warm body, contentment covered her. Anthony lay in front of them, his dark green eyes locked on her. The room around them filled with the light of a million fireflies, darting on silent wings.

  “It’s beautiful,” she whispered.

  “You’re beautiful.” Anthony leaned forward and kissed her forehead. “Thank you, my lady.” He sat and Alexia wondered why he seemed to be withdrawing from her.

  She snuggled into Joshua’s arms. That was where she belonged, but she didn’t want Anthony to leave either. “Stay,” Alexia pleaded.

  Delight flickered across Anthony’s face but he looked over her shoulder to where she knew Joshua watched.

  “You only have to ask, my lady, and he will remain.” Joshua hesitated as he spoke.

  “Only if you’re sure,” Anthony offered.

  Alexia sighed with contentment. “I want you to stay.” She twisted until she faced them both, suddenly realizing she was naked between two men she barely knew.

  Aware of her nakedness and completely fine with it.

  She shook her head slightly, trying to get the rest of the picture to settle into place. As strange as it seemed, she knew the right thing to do. “I don’t understand what is going on. But I’m not willing for either of you to leave.” Alexia smiled at Anthony. “Please, stay.” She rested a hand on his arm then reached the other hand to cup around Joshua’s neck to pull him close for a kiss.

  Long, slow, sweet.

  Coming up for air she gave a contented sigh and tried to cover a yawn. Anthony laughed softly. “You should be tired. Come, we’ll put you to bed.”

  It was Joshua who lifted her and carried her boneless body up the stairs. Joshua who laid her in the middle of her big bed in the master bedroom. And it was Joshua who crawled in and cuddled her tightly to his body, tucking her head under his chin as they wrapped arms around each other, legs twined together.

  But it was Anthony who crawled in on her other side, his warmth reaching out to cover her back and let her relax completely, safe and cared for.

  Nestled in a bed of shimmering blue stars.

  7

  Blessed warmth covered her from head to toe. Hard bodies surrounded her. The whisper of a touch feathered her nipples and Alexia hummed with delight. The hand that cupped her pussy from behind tightened slightly and one finger brushed her clit.

  Alexia rolled a little farther onto her stomach to allow more room for his fingers to play, and the men cradling her on either side laughed.

  “She’s insatiable,” Anthony said.

  “You say that like it’s a bad thing. I don’t mind at all.” Joshua’s hand stroked harder, his thumb slipping into her sheath.

  “Who’s insatiable? I’m just lying here, minding my own business. Oh yes, right there, Joshua.” She felt too good to even break into a blush, her head resting on Anthony’s bare chest while her other lover primed her body yet again.

  After retreating to the bedroom, Alexia had slept for a while, only to wake shaking with lust. Three times during the night she’d attacked Joshua and Anthony, demanding they service her until she fell into another exhausted sleep. She kissed Anthony’s chest while he ran his fingers through her hair.

  Anthony had gone down on her and spilt his seed on her skin twice, but he’d never entered her pussy. In a possessive manner, Joshua had directed their lovemaking. Even now as Anthony lifted her high enough to be able to kiss her, Joshua slipped his cock between her legs, the heat of his morning erection flaring into her.

  A twinge of doubt rocked her for a second. She was in bed with two men. Then the pleasure racing through her drove everything else away. Joshua pumped slowly, his cock stretching her, the sensation familiar and yet still new, while Anthony made love to her mouth. She built to a peak quickly, her climax rolling in long drawn-out waves, leaving her relaxed and sated in their arms.

  “Hmmm. Again, that was wonderful.” Alexia planted a final kiss on the corner of Anthony’s mouth before letting her head fall face first into her pillow between the two men. She reached behind her, fingers linking intimately with Joshua’s, their bodies still entwined. The sheets had fallen away and they lay naked in the pale light that snuck through the curtains into the room.

  “How do you feel?” Joshua asked, his tongue tracing lazy circles on her shoulder blade, kisses brushing her lightly.

  How did she feel? Her body hummed with pleasure because of what they’d done. Her mind spun over the same thing. “I feel like a sex maniac. I can’t believe last night.” Alexia dropped her voice to a whisper. “I can’t believe I’m in bed with the two of you.”

  “This is not a typical experience for me as well. I can’t believe I’m here, either.” Anthony cupped her face and let her stare into his eyes. His emotions trickled over her so pure and sweet it nearly brought her to tears. His wonder at being a part of loving her was humbling.

  “You’re a good man. I needed you,” she said.

  He nodded. “But you need Joshua more, don’t you?” His expression showed no remorse or jealousy as he spoke, simply acceptance. Behind her Joshua’s hold tightened, his love for her covering her entire body.

  “Ally?”

  Alexia stiffened at the brisk knock on the door. She scrambled at the sheets and yanked them to her chin to hide her lack of clothing. It was harder to disguise the two men in her bed, one just withdrawing from her body.

  Before she could reply, the door swung open and her grandmother waltzed in. “Good morning, dear. Good morning, boys. I’ve got breakfast cooking and—”

  “Gram! Please…” Alexia watched in disbelief as the curtains were briskly thrown open to let the bright morning sun fill the room with light. Gram deposited a duffle bag on the bureau next to Alexia’s suitcase and walked to the edge of the bed. Alexia gasped for air, embarrassed beyond belief.

  Gram flicked a glance at the men on either side of Alexia, and her eyes grew wide for a moment. “Well, that’s a bit of surprise. Hello, Anthony, Joshua. Now, I need one of you nice boys to take me into town. I forgot I promised—”

  “Gram,” Alexia choked out. “Please, oh Lord, can you not stand there acting like there’s nothing strange with finding…with seeing…” She couldn’t take anymore and twisted around until she had buried her face in Joshua’s chest. Maybe if she didn’t look Gram would go away, or this would turn out to be simply a bad dream.

  The old lady chuckled and Alexia felt Joshua�
�s hands smooth her hair.

  “Lady Victoria, you’re upsetting Alexia. Do you mind if we meet you in the kitchen in a few minutes?” There was a trace of laughter in Joshua’s voice.

  “Whatever would she be upset about?” Gram asked. “Fine, I’ll take the hot plate out of the oven in thirty minutes. I really do need to get to town this morning or I’d let you stay in bed longer.” Alexia listened until the soft footfalls left the bedside and there was a click as the door closed.

  Anthony and Joshua started to laugh, low at first then louder, their bodies shaking the bed. Alexia sat and stared at them in confusion and rising anger.

  “What is so damn funny about Gram catching us in a ménage à trois? I can’t believe she didn’t have a coronary or scream. What the heck is going on?” Alexia hit Joshua as he continued to laugh, his shoulders shaking as he spun his legs to the side of the bed. On her other side Anthony rose as well, planting a parting kiss on her cheek.

  “You can relax, Alexia. Victoria was the Keeper for years. She understands more about merfolk sex than you do. I’m sure she’ll explain at breakfast, but rest assured she was not upset to see us with you.”

  “She was surprised,” Alexia snapped. She crawled off the bed and gave the bathroom a longing stare. Did she have time for a shower? She craved one after all the action of the night.

  The door to the bathroom was already open and Anthony winked at her before prepping the water. “I think she was surprised to see you spent the night with Joshua and I, and not some of our older relatives.”

  Alexia stepped into the shower and shivered in spite of the warmth. “I feel uncomfortable with my grandmother knowing I had casual sex, let alone her thinking about who I would be with for a one-night stand.”

  Suddenly Joshua was there, crowded against her body in the shower stall. He leaned into her and caged her between his firm body and the tile wall. “There was nothing casual about last night. And it wasn’t a one-night stand either.” Anger rolled off him as he kissed her hard, his hand trapping her wrists and lifting them above her head. Her body responded to his aggression by melting under him. She kissed him back, trying to appease with her tongue and lips, offering her neck and body to him. In spite of her embarrassment, she understood why he was upset. It sounded like she had denied her response to them, and that wasn’t what she meant at all.