STORY EXCERPT

“Because I refuse to watch you die! I tried to tell my parents that they were going to die in a car accident and you know what they said? They said that since I couldn’t tell them when, it was pointless to live life in fear.”

“You were a young girl, Devyn, learning about your power. You did what you could—”

“That’s just it, Ronan! I did tell them, and they still drove every day of their lives, until they died. And now I’m standing in front of you, telling you that you’re going to be shot, and yet, you’re doing the same thing they did! You can’t do this to me!”

Devyn’s hand slipped down to his, causing skin-to-skin contact. Ronan saw her face lose color as another vision hit. She had obviously been too caught up in her emotions to think about severing any connection they made when they touched. He noticed that her eyes became unfocused, visualizing something only she could see. He refused to move his arm, knowing that whatever vision was playing in her head could mean life or death for her. He already knew his fate, but damn if he would let anything happen to her. Whatever information she could glean from this, Gavin would put to good use. Once her vision fixated back on him, Ronan knew she was back in the present.

“Devyn, what did you see?”

“I saw Cane Latcher coming through the woods. His scar was unmistakable, but why would he come here?”

The confusion in her voice was evident, but Ronan knew exactly why Cane would be here. Cane was the best damn Tracker of the Noble race. When Gavin had requested Tavia come with a team, there was no doubt that Cane would be with her, especially with the terrain they were dealing with. Cane would know the minute somebody came within miles of Devyn’s cabin, giving them the leverage they needed to take out whoever the Fray sent in after her. Once they were eliminated, Gavin and the rest of the team would be able to take Devyn to Haven.

“Cane is living at Haven now, in a relationship with Shane and Addison. He only takes special cases, due to them having a daughter. He doesn’t like to be away from them too often.” Ronan turned her toward the house. His intent was to make sure Gavin knew this and then come back outside to create a storm of the century. He knew it would have the townsfolk and the meteorologists in an uproar, but while they were being kept busy wondering why a snowstorm was hitting so early, it would also buy them time with the Fray’s operatives.

“And I’m a special case.” Devyn pulled away and faced him. “Do you see why I had to leave? Do you know what your life would have been like if I had stayed and everyone knew exactly what I was?”

“I said it’s in the past, Devyn. There’s nothing to talk about.”

“Stop brushing this off as if it didn’t mean anything! Those two months I spent with you and Gavin were the best two months of my life. For just a little while, I felt cherished. I felt normal.” Ronan could see the tears forming in her blue eyes, thanks to the moonlight streaming back through the clouds as they started to shift back to their normal state.

“I’m glad you felt normal, Devyn,” Ronan said, not bothering to hide his contempt. “I hope it carried you for ten years and can carry you for another sixty years, because the way you handle life, you’ll be all alone with those barriers you put in place.”

“I had no choice!” He watched as she swiped away the tears that were now freely flowing down her cheeks. “Do you remember that day down at the creek? The day I gave myself to the both of you?”

Ronan had to close his eyes at the memory of her naked form lying in the grass on a blue blanket that matched her eyes. Her skin was kissed by the sun, while her hands lay up by her head, inviting him and Gavin to take what they wanted. And love her they did, with their mouths, hands, fingers, and hearts. They brought her release multiple times, and Ronan had been the one to take her virginity. He still remembered her cry of pain turning into a moan of pleasure, while his cock sank into her as far as he could go. Gavin had been busy tasting those beautiful rose-colored nipples that stood to attention from his administrations. His dick was now throbbing at the memory, and he was getting sick and tired of the past being thrown his way.

“You’re having a hard time taking orders, Devyn. I don’t remember you having that issue then.”

“Don’t you dare tarnish what we shared, Ronan,” Devyn threatened, taking a step closer to him. “I won’t deny I loved every second of what the three of us shared that day. But it was also the day I saw the two of you loving another woman, with her moaning in pleasure while the two of you took her to heights I would never know. You loved her together, while you and Gavin each took me separately that day.”

“Devyn—”

“It was also the day I saw you on some mission in the jungle, rescuing prisoners of war. I saw their faces when you walked up to them. You said you were taking them home. I saw the good you and Gavin were going to do. But you know what I didn’t see?”

Ronan heard the sadness in her voice and knew what she was going to say. He would have given anything to prevent it, but she took a step back, one more tear rolling down her cheek and touching the corner of her lips.

“I didn’t see me in your future. And it was then I knew that I had to walk away to leave you to your life, while I dealt with mine. And if you think, for one second, that I can go back to a group of people, get to know them and care for them, only to have visions of their death, you’re wrong. I can handle going through life alone and living here by myself, but I’m not strong enough for what they want. And I’m certainly not strong enough to leave you again.”

ADULT EXCERPT

“Gavin, come closer,” Devyn said almost desperately.

“I’ve waited a long time to have you like this again, so don’t think you’re going to be rushing this.” Gavin put a hand in the middle of her chest and pushed down, indicating that he wanted her to lie back on the counter. “I need to taste that sweet pussy.”

Devyn felt his need down to her bones and would have sworn her pussy knew he was talking about it, because that part of her body started to have light contractions in agreement. She moved under his command and finally came to lie flat on the countertop. Gavin made quick work of getting her out of her jeans and matching white-lace panties. She was now lying naked, feeling his hands separate her knees, exposing everything to his eyes. Warmth spread through her, knowing he was looking and hoping she lived up to his expectations. Ten years was a long time, and she was no longer that young girl.

“You might want to hold on to the counter, Devyn, because once I start, I’m not coming up for air until I hear you screaming my name.”

Gavin didn’t even give her time to place her hands behind her head to grab a hold of the granite. His tongue licked from her anus all the way up to her clit. The sudden feeling of his rough tongue was almost too much and she reached for his head, when she suddenly felt her wrists being encased in warm hands. Her eyes flew open to find Ronan standing above her, his dark eyes smoldering with desire. She hadn’t heard the door open or known that he had been witnessing her and Gavin, but she couldn’t help but feel as if he made them whole by joining in.

“You taste like heaven,” Gavin murmured against her mound. She arched her hips to make him use his tongue again, loving how rough it felt.

In the back of her mind, she knew this was a mistake, but for the life of her, she couldn’t bring herself to end it. Devyn never thought she’d ever have the chance to feel their touch again, and now that they were here, she decided to be greedy. Unfortunately, a part of her also knew she’d regret this the minute it was over, but she buried it.

Gavin didn’t falter in what he was doing, so when he added his finger to the mix, she opened her mouth to take a deep breath. Ronan took advantage of that and leaned down over her, molding his lips to hers. The angle made everything more intimate, and their tongues did that dance from years prior, remembering every step they took. She felt him hold her wrists in one hand above her head, and then felt his other hand come above her. She wasn’t ready for the intense way he took a hold of her breast, rolling her nipple between his fingers and distending the tip. She felt her thoughts disintegrate as her body caught fire and finally gave in, letting them guide her though the sensations.

She felt Gavin slide another finger inside of her, only this time, he turned them both so that they were rubbing against that sweet spot she remembered from so long ago. Not varying his rhythm, he kept up his come-hither motion, until she started to pump her hips to try and get him to move faster. Ronan finally released her lips and leaned over her to take her distended nipple into his mouth. He sucked it all the way to the roof of his mouth, using his tongue to scrape over the sensitive tissue.

Gavin’s lips locked onto her clit at the same time his thumb from his other hand started to rub her dark hole. She bucked as the bundle of nerves made everything inside of her tighten, and her pussy contracted around his fingers. She brought her legs up to trap him where he was, wanting him to bring her to that edge.

Ronan pulled back, taking her hands and wrapping her fingers underneath the counter. “Leave them there.”

Those were the first words he said since he joined them, and she found herself doing exactly what he said. When he reached down and grabbed the back of her knees, she tightened her hold on the granite. He brought them up and spread them, giving Gavin the ability to do what he wanted and go as fast or slow as he wanted to control her body.

“This is how you should always be spread out—wide open for us to enjoy that sweet pussy of yours. Feel the pleasure Gavin is giving you, angel.”

Gavin’s two fingers were still slowly rubbing over that spot, but he had applied more pressure. His thumb was now making circles around her anus, and the gentle suction on her clit kept her suspended from falling off that precipice. When she couldn’t take any more, Devyn tried to release the counter. Ronan leaned down and gently nipped at her nipple, causing her to cry out.

“Hands back on the edge, angel.”

They both had taken control of her body when she was younger, too, but she had forgotten the effect it had on her. Having Ronan hold her so Gavin could have his way was almost her undoing, but with how slow Gavin was using his fingers, she couldn’t reach that place.

“Please, let me come.” Devyn didn’t care if she was pleading. She just needed what they could give her.