Katlynn in Training

Katlynn in Training Katlynn’s never made friends easily, so when she meets her new neighbors Justin and Jeremiah Carson, she’s surprised at how quickly they become her best friends. The Carson brothers aren’t only kind to a fault, but they’re also gorgeous from their beautiful blue eyes to their endearing smiles that have a tendency to take her breath away. Never before has she ever wanted one man so desperately, let alone two. She knows she’s playing a dangerous game that could end in her losing both of them if they were ever to know her true feelings. When their older brother, Jarred, arrives for a visit, he immediately questions her friendship with his brothers. She’s unprepared for his natural dominance that forces her to reveal her deepest desires. When he proposes a solution to her dilemma, she wants to trust him. Will he do as he promises, or will he take away any hope she has of being loved in return? Note: There is no sexual relationship or touching for titillation between or among siblings. Genre: BDSM, Contemporary, Ménage a Trois/Quatre Length: 40,629 words

KATLYNN IN TRAINING

Kalissa Alexander

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Chapter One Katlynn had just opened a box full of pots and pans when she heard a knock at the front door. The movers had already left, and she hadn’t caught a glimpse of even one neighbor when they were moving her in to the second-floor condo. She splashed a little water on her face and wiped her nose before she opened the front door, expecting to see one of the delivery men holding a forgotten box that had been left on the truck. Instead she found herself greeted by the most beautiful blue eyes she had ever seen on a man. He didn’t look like any of the delivery men she had seen earlier. This one she would have remembered. “Hello. I’m Justin Carson, your next-door neighbor. I thought I’d stop by to say welcome to the neighborhood.” She pasted on a smile, hoping her eyes weren’t too bloodshot from her recent tears. “Hello. It’s nice to meet you, Justin. I’m Katlynn Angelis.” She slid her hand into the one held out to her. He had a nice, firm grip, and those eyes that were looking directly into hers were mesmerizing. “My brother, Jeremiah, and I only moved in last month. Unfortunately, I never had a chance to meet your mother. I want you to know that I’m very sorry to hear about the loss of both your parents.” Seeing the confused expression on her face, he added, “Mr.

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Adams, the association director, told me and my brother what happened and that you were moving in.” “Thank you.” She looked away for a moment. “It was a shock.” “I know. I lost my dad a couple years back, and I still miss him every day.” He faltered for a second and then said, “I didn’t mean to intrude.” “You’re not intruding. If anything, it’s nice to see a friendly face.” Her words surprised her because she meant them. It was unlike her to encourage the friendliness of a stranger, even if he was a goodlooking man. “You’re welcome to come in. I’m sorry I can’t even offer you a soda or a cup of coffee. Things are anywhere but where they should be right now.” “Don’t worry about that. I’m fine. But, if you don’t mind, I’d love to come in.” Katlynn opened the door wider and stepped back for him to enter. She hoped he wasn’t one of those nosy neighbors who wanted to be the first to get the scoop on a new arrival to report back to the other neighbors. She had certainly met enough of those over the years. However, if she were to judge by appearances, he didn’t fit into that mold. “This looks like our place did not that long ago.” He smiled, looking around sympathetically at the array of boxes that littered the combination living room and dining room. “It takes some time, but eventually you’ll have everything where you want it.” “I hope so. Would you like to sit down? Just let me move a few of these boxes off the sofa.” “I have a better idea,” he said from beside her, his hand resting on the box before she could lift it. “Why don’t you take a break from all this and come over to my house and let me make you a cup of coffee or tea or whatever you want.” Although she knew she should say no because she had so much to do, to say nothing of the awkwardness she always felt with first meetings, there was something about him, maybe it was those eyes

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that looked into hers so hopefully that made her want to say yes. “I could use a break from all this.” She eyed the mess around her before she turned to give him a grateful smile. “Great,” he said, his face splitting into a wide grin that caused his eyes to twinkle more expressively into hers. He wasn’t handsome in a pretty-boy sense, but he was definitely attractive, and she’d take a guess that he was somewhere around her age. His light-brown hair was cut short, a little on the spikey side, but it became him. Those eyes that held hers were light blue with long lashes that curled on the end. His faded jeans clung to his muscular thighs and the blue T-shirt that hugged his upper body did nothing to hide his muscular physique. He looked to be about five foot ten, which meant he was about an inch taller than she was. There was something about him that drew her to him. She liked him, and she didn’t even know him. This was highly unusual for a woman who had been a loner for most of her life. However, her therapist had warned her that the grief and loneliness from losing both parents in such a short period of time could make her more vulnerable to unusual shifts in mood. She would have to keep that in mind and not allow herself to fall victim to her own weaknesses that included the heart palpitations she was currently experiencing. She wondered if Justin and his brother looked alike, not that she should care. She doubted that she would see that much of them. However, she was not going to give him her usual disinterested helloand-good-bye speech that she had perfected over the years. This time, she was going to make a real effort to be friendly. In her current situation, it more than made sense to try and cultivate some kind of a relationship with a neighbor She needed to have someone close by that she could go to if something came up unexpectedly. Showing an interest in a man who looked as good as he did shouldn’t be that difficult. Being all alone in the world was not something she had prepared for, even though she should have, considering she was the only child of parents who had also been only children.

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They had both grown up in California, far from the suburbs of Philadelphia, where they eventually ended up living after her father retired from the Navy. She had never wanted for anything, but growing up with a parent in the military had meant moving every few years with little chance of making lasting friendships. At some point, she had stopped counting how many times she had faced a classroom full of students where everyone knew each other and she knew no one. Instead of becoming more outgoing, she found herself caring less about making new friends with each move. Even now, at the age of twenty-seven, she was still the same girl who had difficulty developing and maintaining relationships, whether it was with friends or lovers. She wanted more, but she was hard pressed to know how or even try. Her job as a research writer for the publications department of an insurance company had been well suited for a woman who enjoyed her own company. Days could go by without interacting with others while she wrote and edited copy for employee brochures and training manuals. She had been drawn to the solitude of being a researcher who was allowed to work long hours from her home. Whenever she had felt the need to be with people, she had only to call her parents. Occasionally they would show concern that she didn’t have her own friends, but then they had never surrounded themselves with a lot friends either. It wasn’t until after her father’s death that her mother had spoken to her about her social life or lack thereof. “You know, dear, I think your father and I were a bit selfish where you were concerned. Not that we haven’t enjoyed every minute spent with you.” Her mother put her arm around her only daughter and hugged her tightly. “But I think we may have inadvertently done you a disservice.” “What are you talking about?” Katlynn returned the hug. “You two couldn’t have been better parents. You’ve always been there for me in every way possible. I couldn’t have asked for anything more.”

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Tears filled her mother’s eyes as she pulled away to look at her only child. “It’s just that I worry about you being alone someday. We should have thought more about that and less about how much fun we had with you. The fact that you came to us after a number of miscarriages, when we had given up hope of having a child, just fueled our need to continue to be a part of your life when most parents had cut the apron strings. I mean, even when you went to college, you lived at home with us. You should have lived on campus like the rest of your peers.” “Mom,” Katlynn said firmly, not wanting her mother to ever feel badly for loving her so much, “I wanted to live at home remember? You gave me the choice to live in the dorm. I chose home, and I’m not sorry I did. I’ve never been a social butterfly and I never will be. I’m fine just the way I am. Now stop worrying.” Her mother’s words had now come back to haunt her. She had never allowed herself to think about what it would be like when they were both gone. Even when her father had died, she still had her mother. They had clung to each other and been practically inseparable until her mother suffered a massive heart attack in her sleep a few months later. The overwhelming sense of loss and emptiness she now lived with made it hard to get out of bed most days. She was truly alone. “Katlynn, are you coming?” Justin was standing by the front door, holding it open for her. He was looking at her expectantly. “Yes, of course. I was just thinking about my mother. I’m sorry.” She felt a tear escape down her cheek. She quickly wiped it away. “I understand.” He walked back over to her. He reached out to pull her close. “It’s okay. I knew when you opened the door you had been crying. I still have my mother. To have lost both your parents must be almost more than you feel you can bear.” She nodded, surprised that she had allowed herself to be drawn into a stranger’s arms. “I miss them both so much. They were everything to me. I feel so alone.”

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When the tears began to fall, she couldn’t stop them. Her body shook as she let herself enjoy the comfort of a man that she had just met. It was unnatural how good it felt when his arms tightened to still her trembling. I must be experiencing one of those mood shifts my therapist had said to expect. There’s no other explanation. “You’re not alone, Katlynn. I’m here. Just let it all out,” he whispered into her hair. Those few kind words were all she needed to hear for the floodgates to open completely. She was clinging to him, her tears wetting his shirt. When she was finally able to control herself, she pulled herself from him, embarrassed by her actions. “I’m so sorry. I shouldn’t have done that. I don’t even really know you. I can’t imagine what you must think of me.” “I think you’re a beautiful young woman who just lost both her parents, and if having my shoulder here for you to cry on helped even a little, I’m glad to offer it. And if you need it again, it’ll be here for you.” “Thank you,” she choked out. “I’m as big a mess as this place.” She tried to smile. “You’re supposed to be a mess. Crying is all part of the grieving process.” “That may be,” she said, looking up into his beautiful blue eyes that were looking down at her with compassion. “But I shouldn’t be crying on the shoulder of a man I’ve just met.” “These strong shoulders are more than happy to be of service.” He pulled out a clean hanky from his pocket and handed it to her. She took it and dabbed at her eyes. She couldn’t remember the last time she had seen a man with a hanky. “You really do look like you could use a cup of coffee. You’re not going to say no to me now are you?” “I don’t know. I don’t want to burden you with my company. Maybe another time would be better.”

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“There’s no time like now, and you will not be burdening me with your company. I don’t only want us to be good neighbors, I want us to be friends, Katlynn. I hope you want that, too.” “I would like that,” she whispered. He reached for her hand. She let him lead her through the open door like a child. She knew nothing about her knight in shining armor except that at this very moment, she would have followed him anywhere.

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Chapter Two The coffee Justin made tasted good and went well with the sugar cookies he placed on a delicate china plate in front of her. He was the perfect host in every way. He had even taken her on a quick tour of his condo that he shared with his brother, Jeremiah. Unlike hers, it had three bedrooms instead of just two. Being on the end of the building meant more windows, a larger outside deck, and an additional bathroom. She was surprised at how much larger it was than her own. She liked the brothers’ decorating style. Dark-brown leather sofas, chairs, and matching end tables gave the room warmth. It was a manly décor. However, there were splashes of coral and blue in the paintings on the walls that matched the pillows that were scattered here and there around the room. It was a comfortable combination that she found quite inviting. “I hope you like the coffee. It’s Jeremiah’s special homemade blend. I’m better at baking the cookies.” “The coffee is very good and the cookies are delicious. I’m impressed. It’s just what I needed” “Thanks. I hoped you’d say that.” He returned to the kitchen and came back with another plate of cookies. This time there were peanut butter and chocolate chip. “Oh, my God, I really shouldn’t, but I have to have one of those.” She pointed to the chocolate chip cookies. She wasn’t acting when she closed her eyes and made a face of pure delight. “These cookies are fabulous. Do you and your brother hire out?”

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“For the right price”—he smiled seductively, taking a bite out of his own cookie—“I could be bought. Not so sure about my brothers, you’d have to ask them.” Giggling, she popped the rest of the cookie into her mouth. She wasn’t quite sure where the conversation was going, but she liked the slightly flirtatious banter. Something she usually shied away from. “I’m hooked. But you said brothers. I thought it was just you and Jeremiah?” “Right now it is, but my older brother, Jarred, is coming to visit us for the summer.” “How nice. I take it you’re close.” “Very close. It seems weird that Jarred’s back home and we’re here. But the economy is bad everywhere, especially in the small town in Wyoming where we grew up. After Dad died, my mom sold the ranch and moved closer to my sister in town.” “So you have a sister, too. Is it just the four of you or are there more?” “Just the four of us.” He smiled. “I guess Mr. Anderson probably told you I was an only child. I’m envious of your siblings.” “He did. And I’d be lost without them, but I’m sure being an only child has its advantages, too.” “I used to think so, but now I would give anything to have a brother or sister to talk to. You’re lucky.” “Yes, I am. But when you lose someone you love, it’s never easy regardless of how many people you have in your life. We each handle it differently. And when my mom ended up selling the ranch, we all had our opinions. At least you were able to make all the decisions without having to discuss your every move. I take it you didn’t want her to sell,” she said, feeling the pain she had seen flicker in Justin’s eyes. “No, I didn’t, but Jeremiah and I had college loans and Jarred had just started up a new Internet company that he had sunk all his capital

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in, so our cash flow wasn’t good or we would have bought the place from her. My sister had just given birth to her first child, so she wanted Mom closer to where she lived. Besides that, it was unfair to ask her stay there when the memories of Dad were everywhere. She needed to move.” “You must think it strange that I moved back into my mom and dad’s condo.” “No. Like I said before, everyone handles loss differently, and obviously for you it made sense to move into what was your parent’s home.” “It’s not like this was my family home. I never really had a family home with Dad in the military. We just moved too much to really put down roots and make any one place feel much different from the other. My parents only bought the condo when he retired.” “You don’t have to explain anything to me. I understand, believe me.” He smiled, touching her hand briefly. “Personally, I’m glad you decided to move here. Most of the neighbors in the development are older. It’s nice having someone who’s not on social security as a neighbor.” He laughed. “It’s nice for me, too.” She smiled back into those blue eyes that held hers with what she thought might be more than a neighborly interest. He just feels sorry for me. Whether his doting on her was pity or not, she had to admit she felt a lot better since Justin had knocked on her door. Instead of wrapping herself up in unhappiness, she was sitting in a bright and cheerful kitchen with a very attractive man who was making it easy for her to forget her own troubles even if only for a little while. I really like him. “Does your brother cook, too?” she asked, pushing the plate of cookies away, knowing if she didn’t, she’d eat another and another until the plate was gone. “Jeremiah, cook?” he choked out. “Other than coffee and a scrambled egg when he’s desperate, he hardly ever turns on the stove.

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I’m the domesticated one. He makes dinner by memorizing phone numbers off takeout menus. However, he does have a knack for fixing things.” He made her laugh. It felt good. “You two are perfect neighbors for a single girl who has never been known for her culinary talents or fixing a leaky faucet.” “I’m sure you have talents, too.” It was an innocent statement, but not so much when she observed his eyes lower to her breasts that she had always wished were smaller before he looked back up into her eyes once again. She felt her breath catch in her throat as her nipples hardened. What was happening to her? Justin was entirely too entertaining and, she gave herself a much-needed mental kick, a stranger who was just being kind to her. “I’m afraid unless you want me to write a how-to manual for you once you’ve given me the directions for your recipe for success, I’m pretty useless.” She couldn’t help but reach for one more cookie that she brought to her lips, but before she took a bite, she said, “Possibly even a cookbook for some of the best cookies I’ve ever eaten.” “Now that’s something to think about, and please,” he said warmly, “eat as many cookies as your heart desires. I enjoy seeing a pretty woman enjoy my cooking, especially one who could use a little fattening up.” “Are you saying I’m skinny?” she asked, a little taken aback. Did he think her unattractive? Normally she wouldn’t have cared, but the way she was responding to Justin was anything but normal. Again, her therapist’s words came back to her. Possibly the mood swings she had mentioned also included her libido. Not something she had anticipated. “No,” he said quickly, his face turning slightly red. “I shouldn’t have said that. If I’ve insulted you, I’m sorry. I think you’re perfect, more than perfect.” Again his eyes moved over her body appreciatively.

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“Don’t worry, Justin.” She smiled, wanting to ease the tension she felt generating between them. “I know I’ve dropped a few pounds lately. Until now, food has been of very little interest to me.” The truth was she couldn’t remember the last time she had a real meal or indulged in anything sweet. Of late, she had to force herself to eat. “Look, I don’t know what your plans are for tonight, but if you’re up to it, and I haven’t totally put you off with my comment about your weight, I would love to cook for you, and it’s not to try and fatten you up,” he said, his eyes now looking directly into hers. “Jeremiah gets home around sixish, and dinner is usually around seven. I would really love for you to meet him.” He looked at her hopefully, that smile that she found so inviting lighting up his face once again. “Let me make it up to you for being such an oaf.” Her first response was to say no, but other than some crackers and cereal that were packed away somewhere, she had nothing to eat and hadn’t even thought about dinner. Besides, she didn’t want him to think she was still offended, and it would be a good way to get to know Justin better, and meet his brother. “You’re being so nice to me.” She looked down at her hands. “I can’t thank you enough for the invitation. I would love to have dinner with you and your brother. I hope he doesn’t mind.” “Mind? Are you kidding? Once he hears that I’ve met you, he’d be pissed off at me if I didn’t invite you.” “Okay then, I wouldn’t want him to be”—she laughed—“pissed off at you.” “I know.” He smiled. “My mom hated it when I said that. Sorry about that.” “Nonsense. I was just teasing you.” “Oh, you were.” He smiled back at her. “So you do have a sense of humor.” “On occasion. You seem to bring out my more playful side. Thank you for the invitation.” “You’re most welcome.”

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“I really should be going. I need to unpack the bedroom or I’ll be sleeping on the floor tonight. I’ll be back around six then?” His eyes locked with hers. She felt her heart beat a little faster. He was looking at her rather intently. “Would you like some help? I’d be more than happy to if you need me.” “No. But thank you for offering. I have to do this myself. I’m not even sure where to begin, but once I get started I’ll be fine. Not that I wouldn’t like an extra set of hands, I just think you’d be standing around watching me trying to figure out where to put things and that would be a waste of your time.” “Well, if you’re sure.” He smiled, his light-blue eyes holding hers warmly. “I am, thanks. Are sure you really want to have me for dinner tonight?” She grinned. “Yup.” He grinned back. “Cooking for you is going to be fun.” He took her empty coffee cup along with his to the sink where he rinsed them and put them in the dishwasher. Katlynn pushed herself away from the table and the cookies that were still calling her name. Justin followed her to the door with a bag that he handed to her. “Don’t eat these before dinner.” He laughed. “See you tonight, Kat. I mean Katlynn.” “You can call me Kat if you like.” No one had ever called her Kat, even when she was younger. She liked the way it sounded coming off Justin’s lips. He made her sound fun and carefree, nothing like the woman she really was. She felt his eyes watching her as she opened her front door. She wanted to turn and wave, but something held her back. She was acting totally out of her norm, and regardless of how charming her new neighbor was, he needed to be kept at bay. All she needed was a friend and nothing else. It wouldn’t be smart to take their relationship beyond friendship. When that happened, in her experience, it usually ended badly. And where would that leave her? She would be living next door to a man she would need to avoid, and

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that was not what she needed or wanted. No, the plan was to be good neighbors. So why did he have to be so damned nice and good-looking to boot?

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Chapter Three Justin watched Kat walk the few short steps back to her door and shut it behind her before he closed his. She seemed slightly shy and unsure of herself, both were qualities he found refreshing in a woman whose physical attributes he also found attractive. She was quite lovely with a flawless complexion, long blonde hair, and blue eyes that were surrounded with the thickest lashes he had ever seen on a woman. Although, in his mind, she could stand to gain a few pounds, she was more than well endowed from what he had glimpsed through her loose blouse. Most women with a body like hers would have been flaunting it, but she appeared to have no desire to draw attention to a body that could more than whet a man’s appetite with desire. He found her intriguing. He slid his cell phone out from the pocket of his jeans and called Jeremiah. “Hey, brother, how’s your day going?” “I have to leave for court in a few minutes. Is something wrong? Did Mom call?” “Everything’s fine, and no, Mom didn’t call. I just wanted to be sure you would be coming home for dinner.” “Why, you find some lovely little filly for us to mount tonight?” “Jeremiah, I know you need to get laid, but tonight’s not the night. I invited Katlynn Angelis over. She just moved in next door today. You remember, the one whose Mom and Dad died recently. Mr. Anderson told us about her.” “Yeah, I remember. So, you just met her and invited her to dinner already. Sounds like she made a good impression. Should I be on my best behavior?”

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“It might help. I think you’re really going to like her.” “How so?” “She’s definitely easy on the eyes but not someone you try to immediately fuck after you say hello. She’s classy. In fact, I think she might be someone we might want to introduce to Jarred eventually.” “Oh, shit! This sounds serious. She must be more than just classy if you want Jarred to meet her. So, what does she look like?” The question hung in the air. Justin answered carefully. Jeremiah had always been attracted to dark-haired, full-figured women, as had he, but Kat was special, he could feel it. “You’ll have to wait until dinner. However, I think you’re going to like what you see.” He laughed into the phone. “I’ll be home on time, brother.” Justin smiled, knowing Jeremiah was already anticipating meeting their new neighbor Katlynn, or Kat, as he liked to think of her. The fact that he wanted her in his bed went without saying. However, it was more than that. He had felt an immediate connection with her that not only surprised him but had left him wanting more of her company even after she had gone home. Thoughts of fucking that delicious body of hers in a variety of ways had him hard from the mental picture of her naked beneath him. He wondered if Jeremiah would feel the same way. Chances were he would once he got over the fact that she wasn’t dark and sultry. They had always been attracted to the same type of girl, and many times the same girl. With less than two years separating them, he felt they were more like twins than just brothers. Kat was different. He hoped Jeremiah would feel the same way. He pulled out some potatoes from the bin under the sink and ran them under the kitchen faucet. He found a paring knife and began to peel them. His mind wandered back to the first time he and Jeremiah had fucked a woman together. They had both been in college. Jeremiah had picked her up in a bar and brought her back to their

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room. As was usual for Jeremiah, the woman was more than experienced in the ways of men. When he had woken Justin from a sound sleep to join them, he thought his brother was kidding but soon learned different. She welcomed the brothers and opened herself to them in every way possible. They had spent the night coming in her pussy, ass, and mouth and more than once. She sucked them in, lapped them up, and wanted more. When she left them in the morning she was definitely walking funny, and he and Jeremiah were talking about how quickly they could do a threesome again. From then on, they had found sharing a woman to be what they preferred, not that they still didn’t fuck independently, but fucking a woman together, watching the other pleasure and be pleasured added greatly to the level of their orgasm. When they confided their newfound desires to their older brother, Jarred, he didn’t seem surprised. He joked that since they had been more than willing to share their toys even as youngsters, sharing their toys as adults must have come quite naturally to them. He also explained that it wasn’t that uncommon, and once a woman had been fucked by two men or more at once, she usually preferred it, too. That’s when he confided that he had been enjoying a woman with other men for some time. The idea of the three of them fucking a woman together seemed to be the natural next step. It wasn’t long after that Jarred called them saying he was scheduled for a business meeting near their college. He had already reserved a room at a hotel not far from the campus. He wanted to take them out to dinner and asked them if they were interested in some fun after. Both brothers were excited that Jarred had wasted no time in finding a woman they could all share. As planned, he met them at the restaurant. His business meeting had gone well. In fact, the past year, his business ventures had been more than profitable in spite of the economy. He was a savvy businessman who had an uncanny knack, it

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seemed, for staying one step ahead of the ever-changing markets. He also, as they were to find out, had an uncanny knack for finding women who were more than skilled in making more than one man happy at time. “Marybeth loves men, and the more the merrier. I haven’t seen her in a while since I don’t get down here that often. However, if memory serves me, she’ll be more than able to handle the three of us.” “Damn, big brother,” Jeremiah said, his eyes lighting up, “ever since you called, I’ve been counting the days. How about you, Justin?” “It’s not that easy to find a woman who wants to do more than one guy at time.” “It’s not that difficult”—Jarred laughed—“when you know where to look.” “Well then, consider us your students,” Jeremiah said, wolfing down his steak. “I’m ready when you are.” “Here’s the extra key card to my hotel room. You two can go back there and wait while I pick her up. There’s wine, so have yourself a drink while you’re waiting. I shouldn’t be too long.” “Is she a hooker?” Justin asked warily. “Jesus, Justin. She’s not a hooker, but she is a woman who enjoys sex thoroughly. I met her through a friend of mine. She’s clean. During the day she’s an accountant like you, counting widgets. But at night, she’s a woman who loves to count the number of dicks she can take at one time. She’s very talented.” “Jesus, she sounds like my kind of woman,” Jeremiah said, his eyes going to Justin’s. “Sorry, Jarred. I didn’t mean to imply you had to resort to paying a woman. I trust your judgment in all things, you know that.” Sometimes his conservative nature could be a wet blanket, but more times than not, at least where Jeremiah was concerned, it was a blessing.

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Jarred brought the woman named Marybeth back to the hotel room where they were not-so-patiently waiting. She was dressed in practically nothing and looked like she came right out of the covers of Playboy. Short shorts highlighted her long, shapely legs, and her top was so low and tight, her breasts were exposed to the nipple. Huge breasts tipped with large, dark areolas and hard, pencil-eraser nipples were visible through her top and ripe for sucking. Long, silky, black hair hung down her back and covered her large, ample ass. Everything thing about her was extremely fuckable. Jarred introduced her, and in the next breath told to strip for them. She smiled and did a few twirls as she disrobed quickly. Both he and Jeremiah just stared. Jarred removed his clothes and told them to do the same. Marybeth watched as their hard cocks were released to point in her direction. She got down on her knees and opened her mouth. The three of them stood in front of her and watched her mouth go from one to the other, taking turns licking and sucking their erections. “I just love to suck cock.” She breathed in between wrapping her lips around one brother’s erection and then the other. “I knew your brothers would be magnificent, too.” She smiled up at Jarred. “I want those big, thick cocks of yours to take all my holes tonight, boys, over and over.” “And we will,” Jarred said as she continued to take him into her mouth. He put his hand on her head and shoved it down harder on his cock. He began to fuck her mouth, pulling her head back to open her throat so she could take him even deeper. Justin began massaging his own cock. Watching her deep-throat Jarred was turning him on almost as much as getting his own cock sucked. He looked over at Jeremiah who was jerking himself off as he watched Marybeth’s naked body shake from the face pounding she was receiving from Jarred. When Jarred told her to get down on all fours, he looked over at his brothers. “You want to take her ass first, Justin?”

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“You know it.” “Good. Jeremiah, you can lie down on the bed, and she’ll ride your cock. She’ll keep that ass of hers high for Justin. Once you guys are in rhythm, I’ll let her suck my cock until she makes me come. She loves to be saturated in cum, don’t you, Marybeth?” “You know it, baby. Her dark eyes looked lustfully at Jarred before she positioned herself over Jeremiah, whose cock rammed upward into her juicy, wet pussy. Justin smacked her ass a few times, spreading her ass cheeks. Jarred handed him a jar of lubricant. “You don’t need a lot. Her ass is more than ready. She loves anal sex almost as much or more than having her pussy fucked.” When Justin popped his cock through her sphincter, she moaned. “Yes, that’s it. Please fuck me,” she cried out. He pushed deeper until his balls were hitting the cheeks of her ass. She felt good, so fucking good. Both he and Jeremiah fucked her without mercy, their swollen, rock-hard cocks demanding she make them come. Her whole body moved back and forth from the force of the fucking they were giving her. “Oh, baby,” he heard Jeremiah choke out. “You’ve got a sweet cunt.” “Take my cock, you sweet slut,” Jarred said from above her. She turned her head slightly and opened her mouth. He shoved himself inside her warmth. Justin watched as she took Jarred deep. He was relentless, forcing his width deeper until he pulled out for her to take a breath. By this time, Marybeth was crying for release. Jarred held her, his fingers wrapped in her hair that he used to pull her closer. Her body shook from the power of the three of them ramming her body until their cum flowed, filling her. Justin had never experienced such a powerful orgasm. He didn’t want it to stop as he watched his cum spill outward from her tiny pucker hole that had expanded for his pleasure. Jeremiah was groaning from his own orgasm, his hands

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pulling on her nipples. Justin watched her suck the cum from Jarred’s cock, some escaping down her chin. Justin pulled his now-limp cock from between her ass cheeks. When she was done cleaning Jarred, she lifted herself from Jeremiah and cleaned him. They all got into the room’s hot tub where Marybeth and Justin discussed the fact that they were both auditors. She was an intelligent woman who was consumed by her sexual needs. She explained that for her, having sex was like breathing, and having sex with more than one man at a time was the only kind of sex that fulfilled her. As soon as Jarred pulled her from the tub, he bent her over. She was more than willing to take them all on again and again. By morning, she was dripping cum from every hole. They were all satisfied but exhausted. At least Justin and Jeremiah felt that way. Jarred offered to drive her home. Three hours later he returned. He had used her body a couple more times in the car at her insistence. She was also, Jarred said, a bit of an exhibitionist. The brothers had always been in awe of their big brother, and this only served to add to their admiration. Whenever Jarred was in town, he always made sure that they ended up enjoying the company of a woman who he found for them. Sometimes it was Marybeth, but Jarred was a man of diversified taste, and more times than not it was a girl they had never met before. But always she was dark and exotic. Justin knew that someday he would want one woman. His hope was that when he found her, she would want more than one man. Jarred, who enjoyed his women experienced, on their knees, with their legs open wide, and without commitment, had said that he didn’t know if he could be a one-woman man. Jeremiah was more open to it. However, he said finding a woman that all three of them could love and be loved by in return was a tall order. Justin had to agree. He pictured Kat standing in her doorway, her eyes red from her tears, and her lips trembling. He had felt something as primitive as the beginning of time stir in him. All he had wanted to do was wrap his

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arms around her, and whisper in her ear that he would make her pain go away. Of course, he also wanted to rip her clothes off and make her come for him in a variety of ways that he was sure she had never experienced. To say he felt somewhat conflicted was an understatement. Well, he thought, dicing the potatoes and putting them on the stove to boil, tonight he’d find out what Jeremiah thought of their new neighbor and if all went well, he planned on getting to know her in every way possible, but he didn’t want to scare her off. This was new territory for him, and he didn’t want to blow it. He’d have to make sure Jeremiah really was on his best behavior.

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Chapter Four Katlynn worked nonstop unpacking box after box until she could at least see the top of her bed that she made up with clean sheets and her down comforter. At five o’clock, she had stopped working to give herself enough time for a quick shower. Walking out of the bathroom wrapped in a towel, she went to her closet and found a simple black dress that she thought would be appropriate for the evening ahead. It was form fitting but not overly revealing with a scooped neckline that just showed the curves of her large breasts. She combed her long, blonde hair, hoping it would dry quickly. It always looked thicker when she didn’t blow-dry it. She wished it were thick and curly, but it was fine and straight. She found two combs that she used to pull it back away from her face. She wasn’t one for wearing a lot of makeup, so it didn’t take her long to apply some light foundation, a sweep of blush, a quick brush of mascara, and lip gloss. When six o’clock rolled around, she was ready for dinner with her new neighbors. She just wished her stomach would stop doing flip-flops. She gave herself a final check in the full-length mirror that hung on the back of the bathroom door. She supposed she would do. The dress wasn’t really short, but with her long legs, dresses always appeared to be shorter than she intended. The dress wasn’t quite as form fitting as it had been ten pounds earlier, but nevertheless, the stretchy material still hugged her curves. Justin had been right. She needed to fatten up a little. One place she didn’t seem to lose weight was in her bust. She was still a 38 C cup. At least they were firm and not saggy. The few men she had been with had been pleasantly surprised by their size. The clothing she wore had been chosen to

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deliberately downplay them. She had only slept with two men, and one of them had loved her breasts so much he had come between them on more than one occasion. She turned away from the mirror, blushing from the memory. She wished she could have felt about him the way he had about her. Life would have been easier and a whole lot less lonely, but she couldn’t commit to a man unless she was totally and completely in love with him, and so far, she had never experienced that particular emotion. It was time to go. But first, she rummaged around through some of the boxes stacked in the kitchen until she found an unopened bottle of wine she had received as a gift from David, her last boyfriend. She didn’t want to go to dinner empty-handed. Although she knew Justin didn’t expect her to bring anything under the circumstances, she didn’t want to appear ungrateful. It was important that she make a good first impression. She walked the short distance between their condos and knocked on Justin’s door. Within seconds it opened and he stood before her dressed in a pair of dark-blue dress pants and a light-blue shirt that matched his eyes. He smiled widely as those beautiful eyes of his casually looked her up and down. She should have been offended, but she wasn’t. Instead, she felt her heart do a flip-flop that matched her stomach. She also felt her nipples tighten. If she were to make it through dinner without embarrassing herself, she was going to need to get a grip on her libido, something she had never had trouble doing before. “Kat, you’re right on time and bearing gifts.” He took the wine she handed him and ushered her though the door. Holding up the bottle, he read the label. “Riesling, a German dessert wine. How nice. Thank you.” “I’m glad you like it. Thank you for having me.” Looking away, she felt the shyness that had plagued her most of her life descend, making her tremble slightly. She wished she weren’t so awkward in unfamiliar situations, especially where men were concerned. She

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supposed it was lack of experience, but more so, it was just her. She wasn’t a social butterfly, and she supposed at this point in her life, she never would be. As if sensing her discomfort, Justin grabbed her hand and squeezed it. Continuing to hold her hand, he gently pulled her with him to the kitchen where he placed the bottle of wine in a small wine rack on the counter. Drawing her closer, he leaned into her. “I’m just getting ready to take out dinner. I hope you like pot roast.” “I love it.” She felt suddenly breathless. Pot roast had never sounded so seductive. “Thank God.” His voice turned playful. “I thought about running over and asking you, but time got away from me.” However, he leaned in even closer, his lips brushing her ear. “My backup plan was takeout from Jeremiah’s favorite pizzeria.” “I like pizza, but the pot roast sounds delicious.” Justin pulled back and smiled, looking down into her eyes. He was about to say something when he looked past her. Kat turned to meet the eyes of the man who she knew must be Jeremiah. He was about an inch or so taller than Justin. His short, brown hair still damp from his shower was combed back from his face that was a bit more angular than Justin’s. His black pants and white shirt fit him snugly. The top buttons of his shirt were undone enough for her to see his dark curly chest hairs. He had an excellent physique that he obviously didn’t mind showing off. Justin had a more rugged, casual look, where Jeremiah reminded her of a Grecian god. He was gorgeous and that made her more nervous than ever. However, the brothers shared the same smile and beautiful, light-blue eyes. “Kat, this is Jeremiah.” He closed the distance between them. “Kat, it’s a pleasure to meet you. Justin hasn’t stopped talking about you since I walked in the door from work. Now I know why.” He smiled, lifting her hand to his lips.

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Katlynn was speechless. She just stared at him wishing she could think of something smart or witty to say other than the simple hi that came out in a whisper. “Jeez, Jeremiah, stop with the European manners, we’re not in Paris.” Justin laughed, walking to stand beside his brother. “No we’re not,” Jeremiah said, releasing Kat’s hand. “But we are in the presence of a beautiful woman who deserves to be treated to our best manners.” “In case you don’t know it, Jeremiah’s the smooth talker in the family, so take everything he says with a grain of salt.” “Hopefully we won’t need that salt for your roast,” Jeremiah said meaningfully to his brother, still holding her hand. “And when have you ever needed to salt my roast?” Jeremiah ignored him, his hand still holding hers. “It really is a pleasure to meet you. You have the most beautiful eyes. Those lashes of yours remind me of a paint brush dipped in milk chocolate.” Blushing, she looked down. Her lashes had always been a topic of conversation even as a child. Neither parent knew where they had come from. Finally finding her voice, she looked up and said, “It’s nice to meet you, Jeremiah. Your brother has taken pity on your new neighbor. I hope you don’t mind.” “Mind? I’m delighted. My brother and I have a lot in common when it comes to our taste in”—he hesitated for a moment— “friends.” He continued to stare at her, his eyes locking with hers. “Believe me when I tell you that inviting you for dinner has nothing to do with pity.” When he finally released her hand, she rubbed it against her leg, hoping to release the tension that made her fingers tingle. Dinner was delicious. Everything, including the roast, was prepared to perfection. Between mouthfuls she learned that Jeremiah practiced law and Justin was an accountant with his CPA license. Jeremiah worked out of a law firm in Media and Justin for a firm in Philadelphia. However, Justin was able use his home as his base for

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the most part since so much of what he was required to review as an auditor was provided through company websites and e-mail. Their older brother, Jarred, had his degree in engineering, but had decided to start up a couple of Internet companies. “Jarred has always been the more adventurous one of the three of us. He saw a niche in the market and went for it. He’s been extremely successful.” “I’m surprised he hasn’t enticed you two to work for him. A lawyer and an accountant in the family sounds like a corporation in the making. “We’ve talked about it,” Jeremiah said, looking pointedly at Justin, “but Justin’s a bit of a worrier and thinks putting all our eggs in one basket could spell disaster financially.” “It’s not that I don’t think it’s a good idea, I just think the country is in a bit of a mess right now, and having separate incomes that aren’t all tied up in the same business or businesses is more sound. At least for right now.” “Always the voice of reason.” Jeremiah’s statement was a respectful one. Katlynn could see the mutual respect in their eyes as they smiled at one another. It made her wish more than ever that she had a sibling, someone she knew would always be there for her, no matter what the circumstances. “Enough about us,” Justin said, his eyes returning to rest on her. “Tell us about you.” “As I told you this afternoon, I write and edit copy for brochures and training manuals for an insurance company in Center City. But, like you, Justin, I work from home most of the time.” “Working from home does have its advantages. However, it can get lonely, too. You and I will have to hang out during the day…that is when you’re not working those pretty fingers of yours to the bone.” He smiled.

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“I’d like that. It’s good to get up and away from the computer. Sometimes atrophy sets in when I don’t move anything but my fingers for hours.” “I know what you mean.” Justin nodded. “It can happen. I actually set a timer to remind me to take a break. “Unfortunately,” Jeremiah said sadly, “I don’t have the luxury of working from home. Just be careful Justin doesn’t encourage you to play hooky too much. You’ll be working all night to make up the time, and that just won’t do since I plan on getting to know you better.” “I seriously doubt that will happen. It will probably be the other way around. You two may get tired of seeing me very quickly and be grateful when I’m not manipulating your time.” She laughed. “I don’t want to turn into one of those pesky neighbors that you find more annoying than enjoyable.” “I’ve never been one to tire of the company of a woman who is not only beautiful but intelligent. However,” Jeremiah said more softly, once again looking deeply into her eyes that held her to him as if he had reached out and touched her, “I promise to suffer through it somehow.” “See, see what I told you,” Justin interjected. “The man could turn water into wine, I swear.” Katlynn laughed, tickled that they both seemed to like her. “I’m finding you both to be irresistibly sweet. I was in a bit of a funk before Justin knocked on my door today, and dinner with you two has really lifted my spirits. But I promise not to let your kind attention go to my head and overstay my welcome.” “I hope you’re not planning to leave us anytime soon.” Jeremiah’s voice lowered, sending little shivers throughout her entire body. “I’m finding you irresistible, too.” Justin could be a flirt, but Jeremiah took it to another level of expertise. She knew they were being overly attentive in their attempt to make her feel welcome, and there was no doubt that they were

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succeeding on every count. Both he and Justin were natural charmers who shared a smile that she was sure had melted many hearts. However, she couldn’t imagine that either of them would be interested in being more than just friends with a plain Jane like herself. They were quite different from the men she had dated or had shown an interest in her before. She had no doubt that the women they spent their time with were the kind that turned heads wherever they went. Luckily, she was living in the real world and wouldn’t set herself up for disappointment. She didn’t need or want a relationship with either one of them. She didn’t want to put what she hoped would be their friendship in jeopardy. All she wanted was for them to be good neighbors, and she, in turn, would be a good neighbor to them, too. She envied how being friendly came so easy to them. It was something she was going to have to work at if she wanted to continue to enjoy their company. “You can’t leave us yet,” Justin jumped in. “There’s still dessert. I made a chocolate cake from scratch that I can’t wait for you to try.” He looked expectantly at Katlynn. “Goodness, do you two eat like this every night?” “Well, not every night.” Justin grinned. “Some nights I’m forced to make myself a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and open a can of soup when he’s tied up at the computer.” “Those nights are few and far between.” Justin glared at his brother. Turning to Katlynn, his eyes softened. “However, tonight is special because you’re here. Normally dinner is a bit simpler.” “I’m honored that you would go to so much trouble for me. As I told you earlier”—she looked back into Justin’s beautiful light-blue eyes—“I’m not much of a cook, but even if I have to have it catered, I’ll have you over for dinner some night once I’m settled in.” “And me.” Jeremiah feigned hurt feelings. “You’re not going to leave me to fend for myself, are you?”

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“Of course you’re invited. I would like to think of you both as my friends.” The brothers smiled in unison. She couldn’t believe how comfortable she was beginning to feel with them. They were so easy to talk to as well as being kind. There was something about them that made her feel like she had known them forever. Maybe they were the silver lining in a dark cloud that had been hanging over her head since the loss of her parents. Feeling absolutely giddy, she turned to Justin. “I can’t wait to taste your cake. I like a variety of sweet things, but anything chocolate is always a favorite of mine.” “I like a variety of sweet things, too,” Jeremiah said, “but then again when you find what you like best, you want it all the time.” “You making the coffee?” Justin looked pointedly his brother. “Absolutely,” Jeremiah said, pushing himself away from the table. “My coffee and your cake, a combination that should have Kat begging us for more.” Katlynn subconsciously licked her lips. For a few seconds everything seemed to stand still for her. It was if she had been caught in some kind of time warp. No one moved. Both Justin and Jeremiah stared at her, more so at her tongue that she could feel gliding slowly across her upper lip. She couldn’t look away from the two men that were making her feel like she was dessert. Then just as quickly they both turned and walked into the kitchen. Her heart was pounding out of her chest. What had just happened? Nothing, she told herself sternly. She was letting her imagination run wild, something that was new for her. Taking a deep breath, she tried to still the beating of her heart before they returned.

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Chapter Five Justin’s chocolate cake was by far the best she ever tasted. It could have graced the shelf of the finest bakery. The beautiful layers of vanilla cream, the lightest of cake, and buttercream frosting made the delicious concoction a true work of art. Justin cut a large piece that she had said was way too much, but the truth was she could have easily succumbed to another piece. And she would have, except she knew there was no way she could ask for another without appearing to be a glutton. After dinner they shared a second cup of coffee in the living room where Katlynn found herself seated between the two brothers on their large, comfy sofa. She was going to sit on a side chair, but they insisted they wanted to share her attention without one having an advantage over the other. She laughed like a schoolgirl, possibly from being so well fed or just from being in the company of two handsome young men who were acting like she was the most important person in their life, at least for the evening. Whatever the reason, she was happy, and considering how down she had been feeling, she decided to just go with it and enjoy their warmth that made the overwhelming sadness of the past months a little more bearable. “So, tell me, is this not the best coffee you’ve ever tasted?” Jeremiah asked, taking a sip from his own cup. “I must say, I’ve never had better.” Katlynn wasn’t telling a half truth to be polite. It really was the best she had ever tasted. Her new neighbors were excellent hosts.

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“I don’t like to brag, but it’s my own special blend. It’s taken me some time, but I finally got just the right combination of ground coffee beans and spice.” “I did tell her when she was here earlier that you made a good cup of coffee.” Justin leaned into Kat, balancing his cup against his knee. “Didn’t I, Kat?” “Yes, you did.” She smiled at Justin. “You are both very talented, and I also understand from Justin”—she turned to Jeremiah—“that you’re good at fixing things. What’s your specialty?” “My specialty,” he said slowly, his eyes drifting up toward the ceiling. “We are talking about household repairs, right?” “I think so, unless you want to tell me about another specialty you have?” She knew she was flirting, something she never did, but she couldn’t help herself, and besides, she had given herself permission to have fun tonight. “Now that’s a loaded question. However, for the sake of keeping this conversation G-rated and not wanting to take a chance of scaring you off this soon in our relationship, I guess I’ll say plumbing is where I shine the most. You know taking care of things that are need of being opened up, leaking, or need to be fitted with the proper pipes.” Justin coughed, spewing hot coffee all over his shirt. “Sorry,” he gasped. “It went down the wrong way.” “Are you okay?” Katlynn leaned toward him. Without even thinking, she placed her hand on his back to rub it gently. “I’m fine,” he said, “but that feels nice. Maybe a little more to the right.” Removing her hand, she lowered her eyes and smiled shyly. “Sorry, I just reacted.” “No, seriously, a little more to the right would be great. I love having my back rubbed.”

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Katlynn wasn’t sure whether he was kidding or not, but she did as he asked. She could feel the tension in his back muscles ease under the pressure of her fingers. “Does that feel better?” “Oh, yes. If I didn’t have to get up and change my shirt, I could stay here all night like this.” “Really?” Jeremiah eyed him. “So, do I have to spill my coffee to get a back rub, too?” “You’ll have to talk to Kat about that.” Justin straightened up, smiling over his shoulder at Katlynn, who had now folded both her hands in her lap. “While I’m getting changed”—he smiled at this brother—“why don’t you tell Kat about how much you like to spackle and paint, you know, like filling in holes and prepping before you’re ready to do the job.” “I am a man of many talents.” Pushing himself off the sofa, he looked back at Kat. “And if my brother pretends that he’s choking, ignore him. He’s got a helluva gag reflex. Just ask his dentist. The first time he had X-rays, he spit out the thing they use to hold the plate so many times they eventually had to put him under.” “Real nice, brother. Anything else you want to share with Kat?” “In time,” he said, walking down the hall to the bedroom, his back to them. “All will be revealed.” “Okay, now that my brother has thoroughly embarrassed me, how about we change the subject and you tell me about one of your most embarrassing moments, or”—he smiled boyishly—“since you’re a guest, I could give you the option of telling me about your writing.” Jeremiah casually stretched his arm so that it rested against the sofa behind her head. She wasn’t stupid. She knew they were both acting like naughty little boys and at her expense. But for some reason she found their double-edged humor more endearing than vulgar or embarrassing. However, she thought it best to just ignore it and move the

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conversation on to a more comfortable topic. “Let’s talk about my writing.” “Fair enough. So, when did you know you wanted to be a writer?” “I think I’ve always known I wanted to write. I was an avid reader as a child. I loved all types of books from mysteries to romance to horror stories. I’ve even written a few stories here and there, but I never thought they were that good. However, when I went to college, I realized that I was good at research and writing nonfiction. I was asked to review and edit some of the other students’ writing and found the process came quite naturally to me. When I graduated with my degree in English, I knew I wanted a career that included writing. Even though my dream of writing stories or a novel didn’t seem to be in the cards, I hoped I could still find work in my field. Then I saw an ad in the newspaper for a technical writer, and the rest, as they say, is history.” “It’s wonderful when you can find your niche so quickly. Justin was like that. He always knew he liked numbers, and accounting was a natural fit for him. Katlynn shook her head in agreement. “You’re right, it is wonderful to be able to get paid to do what you like and know you’re good at it.” Forgetting that Jeremiah’s arm was behind her, she leaned back, her neck touching his arm. “Sorry.” She leaned forward. “What about you? What made you choose the law?” “Kat, just relax. I’m not going to bite you.” “I know. I didn’t mean to offend you,” she said quickly. Jeremiah removed his arm, “You could never offend me. Now lean back and I’ll tell you why I chose the law.” She did as he asked, leaning her head against the sofa as she turned to give him her full attention. His smile was so inviting. She could get lost in it. Slow down, you may feel like a schoolgirl on her first date, but you’re no schoolgirl, and this is far from a date. “Unlike you and Justin, I didn’t know what I wanted to do with my life until about a year after I graduated from college. My dad had

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always told me I should be a salesman because I was good at convincing people to agree with me. Sales never really appealed to me, but I gave it a shot anyway. My first job was with a pharmaceutical company. The money was great, but my heart wasn’t in it.” He stopped and took another sip of his coffee. “Now here’s the part that I don’t like talking so much about, but it is what opened my eyes to the law.” “You don’t have to tell me, Jeremiah. It’s okay.” “No, I started this story, and when I start something, I like to finish it.” He settled his head back against the cushion and turned to her. “I got in some trouble with a couple of my friends one night after a party. We were drunk, and we broke into this house that had a pool in the backyard. All we wanted to do was take a swim, and to say we weren’t thinking straight was an understatement. Needless to say, we got caught and were charged with breaking and entering.” He stopped talking, he eyes never leaving hers. She imagined he was trying to gauge her reaction. She didn’t say anything. She just listened as he took a breath and continued. “The guy’s house who we broke into was a judge, and my brother Jarred knew his oldest son. It was a first offense for all us, and with Jarred’s help the judge dropped the charges but he didn’t let us off the hook. My friends were assigned to wills and probate, but I was assigned two weeks working with the judge whose house we had broken into. His assistant was on vacation for couple weeks, and he decided to make me his slave “I still had school, but luckily my schedule allowed me to work afternoons.” Jeremiah finished his coffee, placing his cup on the nearby end table, before his head came back to rest against the back cushion, now almost touching hers. “Anyway, I guess you could say I found my niche. Two weeks of working with the judge and I was hooked. I studied for and took the LSATs, applied to law school, and got accepted to a few of them. I decided to go to the University of Chicago. When I graduated, I spent a couple years with a firm in

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Chicago, and then I was offered a job in Philadelphia with an office in Media and here I am. I can’t think of anything else I’d rather be doing…other than spending time with a lovely woman like you.” Katlynn could feel herself blush. She didn’t know quite how to respond, so she ignored his last statement, “I’m not an expert about law schools, but I think the University of Chicago is one of the best in the country. You must be an excellent lawyer.” “He certainly thinks so,” Justin said, walking back into the room to sit back down next to her on the sofa. Jeremiah just sighed and looked at the ceiling. “You know, Justin, you’re becoming a real pain in the ass.” “Well, it’s my job, since Jarred isn’t here, to keep that ego of yours in check. But the truth is”—he turned to Katlynn—“Jeremiah is an excellent lawyer and could have worked for any law firm in the country. The whole family’s pretty proud of him, including me.” They were both excellent conversationalists and when one was quiet, the other took over to keep her entertained. However, regardless of the subject, there was always mention of their older brother Jarred. It seemed that he was never far from their thoughts. They also spoke of their mother along with their sister who was married with three children and living in a town near where they grew up. Katlynn was thoroughly enjoying herself until she ruined it. “My mom has never understood why we opted to move across the country to the suburbs of a city like Philadelphia.” Justin shook his head. “Even though she knew it was a great opportunity for Jeremiah and that I could find a much better paying job, to her the personality of a small, rural town has a huge advantage for a more balanced, fruitful life.” “Fruitful meaning she thinks you should both be married with children of your own. I must say I was wondering the same thing. Why aren’t you two married with a houseful of kids?” Katlynn slapped her hand over her mouth. “I can’t believe I just asked you

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that. Me of all people who hates it when people ask me why I’m not married. That was inexcusably rude. I’m so sorry.” “Don’t be sorry. I don’t mind your question. I think I speak for Justin, too, when I say we want to share who we are with you. It’s the only way you’ll feel comfortable enough to share yourself with us. Let’s just say up until now we haven’t met the right woman who we want to share our lives with, but there’s always hope.” “That’s true,” Justin piped in. “If we’re going to be the kind of friends I anticipate, the more we know about each other the better.” “Thank you,” Katlynn said, suddenly feeling a little weepy. “That means a lot to me. I don’t really have any friends to speak of. I’ve always been a bit of a loner, and even though I haven’t been without some companionship, my parents and I were always so close, I never felt the need to have a lot of other people in my life. I hope that doesn’t make me sound strange to you. Most people think I am odd because I was so close to my parents.” She suddenly felt incredibly sad. Before she could grasp what was happening, both brothers leaned their bodies into her and gently wrapped her tightly in their strong arms. She had never been hugged by two people like this before, not even her parents had hugged her at the same time. It felt strange but unbelievably comforting. She didn’t want to cry, but the tears fell until her body was racked with sobs. Both brothers whispered sweet words into her hair until her tears subsided. Still they held her. Taking a breath, she finally came to her senses and squirmed, a signal they acknowledged by lowering their arms, allowing her to free herself from their grasp. She needed distance to gather herself even though a part of her longed to stay wrapped in their arms. “I don’t think,” she said, standing up and walking a few paces from where they sat, “that I’ve ever apologized so many times in one evening. I’m so sorry for crying like that. I can’t believe I did that for the second time today.”

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“How about we make a deal?” Jeremiah said softly. “You never apologize to us again, especially for being yourself, and we’ll be here for you for as long as you want us.” “You’re going to make me cry again, and I hate crying in front of strangers.” Katlynn put her hand up in defense to ward off the overwhelming feeling of warmth and caring that surrounded her, something she wasn’t used to. “I’m sorry,” was all she could choke out before she ran for the front door that she opened and closed it behind her without looking back. Once she was inside the safety of her own home, the tears fell once again. She prayed they wouldn’t follow her. She had not only humiliated herself by allowing her emotions to get the best of her again, but running away from them was not only childish, it was embarrassing. She had single-handedly put an end to any hope of friendship with the brothers. She didn’t think she could face them again, and goodness knows they probably thought she was a mental case and were glad to be rid of her. The fact that they didn’t follow her was testament to that. As she was brushing her teeth, she wondered if they would want to see her again. Since they had both been so kind to her, maybe they would forgive her rudeness. She had no idea what she was going to say to them after she had made such a spectacle of herself. Although normally she would have tried to avoid them, she had to admit she wanted to see them again. The comfort she felt with them was unnatural for her. Possibly it was their acceptance of who she was without making her feel like there was something wrong with her. Well, at least they had until she had run out on them. She didn’t know what they thought of her now. She had never met one person, let alone two, that not only held her interest like the two brothers, but made her long for their company. It wasn’t like her to feel a bond with anyone so quickly. Turning out her bedroom light, she jumped in between the clean, crisp sheets that felt cool against her warm skin. Before the sad thoughts

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that usually bombarded her senses when she closed her eyes could take hold, she pictured their smiling faces. When sleep claimed her, she dreamed of two men whose beautiful blue eyes were looking into hers with such promise that she thought her heart might break.

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Chapter Six The following day, Katlynn woke to immediately tackle a few more boxes. She needed to keep busy. It felt good when the kitchen began to resemble a kitchen once again. She found a spot for her coffeemaker and even cleared enough space off on one of the counters for the microwave. She checked her cell phone for the time. It was already after three in the afternoon. She had been up since seven and her stomach was beginning to growl. She had skipped both breakfast and lunch. After the feast Justin had prepared the night before, she wasn’t surprised it had taken this long for her to even think about food again. What she really needed was to go shopping. The crackers she unpacked were stale and the cereal box had opened during the move, its contents ending up at the bottom of one of the boxes. She didn’t even have a can of soup to open. She took her winter jacket out of the closet and was just about to reach for the door knob when she heard a familiar knock on her door. Her heart lifted. “Hi, Justin.” “Hey, Kat. I’m going out for groceries and thought you might need some supplies. Do want to come with me?” “That’s really sweet of you, considering I wasn’t sure you’d ever want to speak to me again after the way I ran out on you and Jeremiah last night.” “Don’t be silly. We understand how raw your emotions are. Like I said before, losing one parent is devastating, but losing two so close together, that’s really tough.”

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Not wanting his compassion to start a waterfall of tears again, Katlynn looked away for a moment while she composed herself. Trying to smile, she said, “Actually I was just on my way out to the store. I’m out of everything. Maybe we should take separate cars.” “Not necessary. I drive a Land Rover, so there’s plenty of room.” Katlynn locked the front door behind her and followed Justin out to the carport. He held the car door for her. Watching him walk over to his side of the car, she felt a sense of relief. He had made it very easy for her to save face. She had been sure he and Jeremiah thought she was some kind of nut and would have tried to avoid further contact with her. She was so happy to be wrong. The grocery store was only a short distance away. Another reason why her parents had decided to live here, it was convenient to stores, movies theaters, and restaurants. Before they went inside the grocery store, she and Justin exchanged cell phone numbers in case they became separated. However, for the most part, they stayed close, pushing their carts up and down each aisle together. “You can put some things in my cart if you want to,” Justin offered. “Thanks,” she said, pushing a couple cans of soup into the side of her cart. I think I’m just about done for today. I’ll come back another time and finish up. It’s the paper goods that take up all the room. And lugging all this from the carport and up the steps is going to take me forever.” “You need to invest in a fold-up cart. I have one in the back of the car. It saves trips back and forth.” “That’s a really good idea. Thanks.” They were standing in the checkout line when Justin brought up the night before. Maybe he wasn’t going to make this as easy as she had thought. “Can you promise me the next time you feel like running away, that you’ll stop yourself. Believe me, running away is never a good thing. It’s not healthy.”

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“I told you I was sorry. I thought you understood. Why does it still matter?” She said it more sharply than she had intended. Running away from them had been her only defense against wanting them both to keep her in their arms and never let her go. She knew she had behaved badly, but speaking to her like this now, in a public place, wasn’t exactly fair. “Why?” Justin stepped back as if she had slapped him. “Because we were a mess after you left…debating on whether we should follow you or leave you alone…wondering if you were okay. You worried us sick. Are you telling me you don’t get that?” A woman with a small child came up behind Katlynn, bumping her with an overflowing cart. Not wanting the woman or the cashier to overhear them, she whispered, “Can we finish this conversation in the car?” “Sure.” Justin turned his back toward her and started emptying his cart onto the conveyer belt. He placed a separator between their two orders. With his back still to her, he moved closer to the cashier where he appeared to be concentrating on swiping his bank card along the electronic payment terminal. Regardless of how upset he might be with her, he did help bag her groceries and then loaded them in the back of his Land Rover. He was right. There was plenty of room for both their orders. Once she was settled in the car, she strapped herself in with the seat belt and leaned back, waiting for him to navigate his way out of the parking lot before continuing their conversation that she had ended in the store. When he had the car back on the open road, and still said nothing, she turned toward him. His eyes were on the road ahead. He didn’t look her way. “Justin, I know what I said back there hurt your feelings, and I’m sorry. It’s just so hard for me. I’ve always had a problem opening up to people. Last night was not the norm for me.”

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“Last night wasn’t the norm for me or Jeremiah either. We don’t usually have that kind of deep connection with someone we’ve just met.” “Me, too. I hope I haven’t put a wedge between us.” “You haven’t, but you have to be honest with us. Don’t turn away from us like you did last night again. Please.” “I can’t promise you that I won’t, but I can promise you that I’ll try not to. And if I do, please know that I’m trying and I need you to be patient with me. Okay?” “Neither Jeremiah or I have been known for our patience. But in your case, we’ll try our best.” “Thank you.” She smiled. “Just the fact that you and I are talking like this speaks volumes. Communicating my feelings is not my strong suit. I want to keep you and Jeremiah in my life.” “If you mean that, then you have to come back for dinner tonight. And I promise, we’ll keep the conversation light. Do you play poker?” “No. I’ve never played.” “We’ll teach you. Jarred taught us to play and my dad taught him. Of course, we’ll only play for pennies, especially since you’re a novice.” “What do you normally play for? “That depends on who we’re playing with,” he said, his voice low and husky. Little tremors swept through her body, putting her on edge. Stop it! You’ll ruin everything. You’re just feeling happy because he’s not still mad at you. “Is this a setup?” She laughed, feeling so much better now they were back to the way things were before she ran out of his house last night. “I mean, you know I can’t win.” “Not to worry. By the time Jarred gets here, you’ll be a pro.” “Well then, I guess you and Jeremiah will have to teach me well.” Katlynn smiled. “That is, if I’m to beat Jarred.”

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“We don’t even beat Jarred. But you might have an advantage over us since he hasn’t known you his whole life. Of course, we might just have to play several times a week to get you up to speed.” “I can be a pretty quick study when I make my mind up to do or learn something. Did I tell you that I play piano? Not well enough to do anything with it, but when I was ten, I wanted to take lessons. We didn’t have a piano. Not something that’s easy to move around the country. Anyway, my father agreed, but his orders were changed and six months later we moved. Once I found out about the change in plans, I applied myself so intensely to the remaining lessons that I was able to play Beethoven’s Lament before we packed up for our next duty station. “Very impressive.” Justin grinned. “However, you can’t compare poker to the piano. Poker not only takes skill, it takes a certain amount subterfuge that not everyone can master or at least master well.” “We’ll see.” She grinned back. “Let the lessons begin.” **** Once again, Justin had prepared a delicious meal. This time he had made spicy chili with homemade bread that melted in Katlynn’ s mouth. For dessert, they finished the remainder of the chocolate cake. Justin must have primed Jeremiah because there was no mention of the evening before and what had transpired. Katlynn was grateful that they had decided to give her another chance. After dinner, Jeremiah set up for their first game of poker together. He patiently explained everything to Katlynn, making her question Justin’s statement that neither brother had patience. She was impressed with his teaching style that was easygoing and encouraged questions no matter how simple. Justin dealt the first hand, but they both showed her their cards and explained the thought process behind forcing the first bet and the decision to match or hold. The more they played, the more Katlynn

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found herself enjoying the game. By the end of the evening, she knew the difference between a straight flush and a royal flush versus a straight or a full house. Before their final hand, she knew that she was going online that night to buy a book on how to play poker. Justin and Jeremiah were very good players, and if she were going to hold their interest as well as beat big brother, she was going to have to become a better player. “You know,” Jeremiah said, tipping the cowboy hat he had put on when they started playing, saying it was his lucky hat, “you have a natural poker face. You’re hard to read.” “I’ve always held things pretty close to the cuff. I guess, where poker is concerned, that’s not a bad thing.” “Keeping your opponent on their toes and guessing your next move, that’s key to holding a winning hand regardless of whether it’s the best hand.” Justin began to put away the cards along with their stash of pennies. “I guess Jarred gave you those words of wisdom.” “He’s older, and he for sure thinks he’s wiser.” Justin laughed. “Truth is we’d be lost without him. With Dad gone, he keeps us on the right road. I know my mom depends on him a lot, too. With us gone, he gets the brunt of everything. Being that he’s the oldest, my Mom has really been nagging him about settling down. However, he’s not exactly traditional when it comes to lifestyle.” “I thank my lucky stars every day that my sister has three kids. It takes some of the pressure off the rest of us. What about you, Katlynn?” Jeremiah asked. “Are you looking for the picket fence and the soccer-mom van?” Katlynn knew what they were doing. Indirectly they were answering the question she had asked last night before her tirade of tears. She thought for a moment before she answered. She was still trying to wrap her head around Jeremiah’s lifestyle comment concerning Jarred. Was it possible that Jarred was gay? Realizing she

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still hadn’t spoken and both sets of eyes were glued to her, she decided to take Justin’s advice and be honest. “I’ve haven’t thought a lot about having children. I haven’t been around them all that much, and I’m not really sure I’m cut out for that role. I mean,” she continued, not wanting them to think she was antikids, “I like kids, I do. It’s just some women start getting these maternal instincts around my age or before, and it hasn’t hit me. I mean, I don’t even have a dog or a cat. You don’t think I’m awful do you?” “To the contrary.” Justin smiled, touching her arm gently. “I think it’s good that you know how you feel and you don’t think you have to be a certain way because society dictates that’s the norm. Not that you might not change your mind someday, but whether a woman has children or not has nothing to do with the size of her heart or whether or not she’s a good person.” “I second that completely.” Jeremiah smiled, sitting back in his chair. “You should never feel bad about being honest.” For a moment she thought she was going to cry again. Her emotions were so close to the surface. She continued to blame her lack of control on the death of her parents, but if she were truthful with herself, there was something about the Justin and Jeremiah that brought out a depth of emotion in her she hadn’t realized she possessed. Blinking her eyes, she smiled at one and then the other brother. “You two are good for me. Thank you.” They spent the remainder of the evening talking about a variety of subjects including the condo association and the new pool that would be ready for summer. By the time she checked her cell phone, it was almost midnight. “Wow, I can’t believe how late it is. I really have to be going. And you, Jeremiah, have to get up and go to work tomorrow. Justin and I can sleep in. I’m sorry I kept you up so late.” “Nonsense, I wouldn’t mind if you stayed longer,” Jeremiah said graciously.

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“Always the perfect host.” She giggled. “Even when it means you’ll be dragging yourself out of bed in the morning cursing your pesky neighbor.” “Never,” Jeremiah said adamantly, humor glinting from his sleepy eyes. “But, the truth is I’m tired myself. Thank goodness I was able to clear my bed of all the boxes yesterday. I may still have a lot of unpacking to do, but at least I have a place to sleep.” “You could have stayed here you know. Our third bedroom is made up as guest room until Jarred arrives. If you ever find yourself in need of a place to sleep, let us know. It’s yours to use whenever you want.” “Now you tell me,” she joked. Although she was just trying to be funny, the idea of waking up in the same house with Justin and Jeremiah had its appeal. They were fun, and being in their company was uplifting. The thought of going back to her own house by herself where there were only more unopened boxes to greet her, was suddenly more depressing than ever. “By the way, when does Jarred arrive?” Both brothers smiled at each other, but it was Justin that answered her question, “Sometime this summer.” “I look forward to meeting him.” “And he,” Jeremiah said, looking into her eyes deeply, “is looking forward to meeting you, too.” “You’ve already told him about me?” She was surprised that she would have come up in their conversation so quickly. “We told you we share everything and especially where our big brother is concerned.” “Well, if he’s anything like you two, I’m sure I’ll love him.” “We’re counting on it,” Jeremiah said softly, his eyes never leaving hers. Reluctantly she said her good-nights. But before they would let her go, they insisted they each be allowed to hug her. She gave in

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with a smile, happy they were their kind and wonderful selves again. She reveled in their warm hugs and the light kiss on the forehead she received from each one. Justin said he’d give her a call tomorrow. The evening had been fun, and she hated to see it end, but she was becoming more tired by the minute. And although Jeremiah had said he didn’t want her to leave, she knew he had to be exhausted and ready to crawl into bed. A mental picture of him crawling naked into his bed flashed in her head. Reluctantly, she willed the erotic image away only to be replaced by a similar one of Justin. It was good that she left when she did. Her brain must be fried. She must be more tired than she realized. Katlynn wondered if their big brother Jarred would be as easy to get to know and like as his brothers. However, her liking him wasn’t really the issue. They hadn’t actually said it, but she knew it was very important to both Jeremiah and Justin that Jarred like her. If not, she thought unhappily, she might find herself alone again. She didn’t want to think about that as even a remote possibility. She’d just have to do whatever it took to make sure he did like her.

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Chapter Seven After Kat left, Jeremiah and Justin didn’t go to bed right away. They were both keyed up from their evening with the woman they both agreed they wanted and needed in their bed and their life. But they had also agreed that they would wait for Jarred before they opened up to her about their desire for more than just friendship. It would force them to be patient and not move too quickly. Jeremiah wasn’t used to not having a woman, and with Kat being so close he knew the temptation would be great. Justin felt the same way but felt if they took her before she met Jarred, something would be missing and they would never be able to go back and make it right. “She’s not like other women. She’s special. I know I keep saying that, but I feel it in my bones. We can’t rush her. It’s gotta be right, and I know that with Jarred in the picture it will be.” The seriousness and sincerity in Justin’s tone was not lost on Jeremiah. “I know. It’s just going to be damn difficult that’s all. Not to worry, I gave my word and I meant it. I want what’s best for all of us, too, and God knows I don’t want to ruin it. She’s worth the wait. It’s just that I want her so badly.” Jeremiah knew he was falling in love with Kat. Justin had been right. She was like no one he had met before. She had a way about her that made him want to get to know every aspect of her, not just bed her. He wasn’t used to having a woman do that to him. In fact, until Kat, no one ever had before. It wasn’t that he didn’t like the women he had gone to bed with, but he had never been with a woman who took his breath away like Kat did. He had always enjoyed the freedom

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of not having emotional entanglements. All he had wanted was to have fun and that meant being free to do as he pleased. When he and Justin and then Jarred had started enjoying women together, he had embraced the sex without the hassle of awkward mornings. The women they took to their bed knew the score and wanted nothing more than to be gone when their time together had come to an end. It worked out well for all concerned. Except that one time with Jessica. She was a paralegal in his office who had led him to believe that her attitude about no-stringsattached sex was in line with his own. They had gone out for drinks after work one night and ended up in a hotel room. He hadn’t planned it, but she was more than willing, and she turned out to be a good lay. When she suggested drinks again, he said yes, but this time he called Justin to meet them at the hotel bar. Justin was more than happy to oblige. He could tell that Jessica liked Justin right away. She was more than just flirty, and that pleased Jeremiah. Finally when he’d had enough, he said to her, “So, Jessica, are you having a hard time choosing which of us you want tonight?” “Damn, you must be reading my mind.” She giggled, looking from one brother to the other. “What’s a girl gonna do?” “What if we tell you that you don’t have to choose.” Jeremiah smiled. “You mean like do you both at the same time?” “Exactly.” “I just keep liking you better and better all the time, Jeremiah, and now I get to show your brother how much I like him.” It didn’t take them long to pay the bar tab and get a room for the night. Jessica practically skipped to the elevator. Inside she kissed Justin while rubbing her ass up and down Jeremiah’s cock. By the time the elevator had taken them to the sixteenth floor, Jessica was already unbuttoning her blouse. Jeremiah could only imagine what the guard who monitored the cameras thought…probably something like,

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“Wish I were one of those lucky sons of bitches.” He winked at the camera before the elevator doors closed behind them. Jessica proved to be more than skilled with two men. He was sure she was no novice. She knew exactly how to move and adjust her body so that both brothers could fuck her with ease. Justin took her ass while he fucked her cunt that was sopping wet. She also gave a helluva blow job and took every bit of cum down her throat. However, as good as she was technically, there was no real fire in her. Justin had later told him he had felt the same way. The sex was good, but the experience was lacking the passion they both enjoyed. She mentioned having drinks again with him and Justin when he had run into her the following week. He made up an excuse. She seemed to finally get the message the third or fourth time he turned her down. So when she showed up at his apartment door on a Saturday night with a couple of friends, he was surprised to say the least. “Hey, Jeremiah,” Jessica had slurred. “Can my friends and I come in for a few minutes?” “Jessica,” he had said with disapproval, “What are you doing here?” “Can’t a girl at least go to the bathroom? Please?” “Come on in.” He opened the door and let the trio in. “Bathroom’s down the hall to your left.” “Thanks.” Justin had been in the kitchen and stuck his head out. “Hey, we got company?” “It’s Jessica with her friends.” Not having been introduced, he just looked at them. “I’m Amy and this is Dan.” Amy looked to be around thirty with dirty-blonde hair. She had a slim build and looked like she had seen a few too many late nights. However, she did have a nice smile. Dan looked about the same age. He was tall, thin, and slightly balding. He shook their hands.

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Thankfully, Jeremiah thought to himself, they didn’t appear to be ax murderers. Jessica came out from the bathroom completely naked. She did a little twirl. “Remember me, boys?” “Jesus, Jessica,” Jeremiah cursed. “What the fuck are you doing? Go put your clothes on.” “But I don’t want to.” She pouted, running her hands over her small breasts. “I want to have sex with you both again, and my friends want to join in, too.” “Excuse me,” Justin came out to where Jeremiah was standing next to Amy and Dan. “You mean like an orgy? Because we don’t do orgies, do we Jeremiah?” “No, that’s not our style.” “Hey,” Dan said, looking somewhat embarrassed. “Jessica led us to believe that you like to fuck a woman together. I’m into that, too. I’m not gay.” “That’s right, don’t you think it would be fun for you three to fuck the two of us? You want it, too, don’t you, Amy?” Jessica eyed the brothers, pulling on her nipples. Amy smiled. “They look mighty fine to me. I’m game.” Jeremiah glanced at Justin and could tell they were in sync. This didn’t feel right. It wasn’t their scene. “Thanks for thinking of us, Jessica, but the answer is no. We don’t want to offend any of you, it’s just not for us.” Jeremiah glanced back over at Jessica. “You should get dressed.” “Damn you, Jeremiah. You don’t know a good time when it lands in your lap. It’s your loss.” With that said, she turned back toward the bathroom. When she returned, she was dressed. “Let’s go. These guys are no fun.” When Jeremiah thankfully shut the door behind them, Justin just shook his head. “You know there’s a saying, you shouldn’t mix business with pleasure. You ever heard of that?”

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“Yeah. You’re right, that was stupid. I can’t believe she got my address and showed up at my door.” “And not alone, I might add.” “I promise, from now on, no girls from the office. I won’t let that happen again.” From then on, any encounters they had with the opposite sex were with girls they met in private bars that catered more to their tastes. And that’s the way it had stayed. That is until now with Kat. Would she want all three of them or even one of them for that matter? For all he knew she would look at them like perverts or worse. He didn’t want to think about that, but it was a possibility if she didn’t trust them enough to open herself to the pleasures she had most likely never thought about in her wildest dreams. There was something so wonderful about the three of them loving a woman, and with Kat he could only imagine what heights of passion they’d climb together. It never felt as good as it did when they shared. He couldn’t explain it, but he knew his brothers felt the same way. The next morning, he took his shower and dressed. Justin had woken up and was making breakfast. “How’d you sleep?” “I slept okay, but not great. I think I may need to get one of the PM pills that put you out for the night.” Justin laughed. “She’s really gotten to you.” “And she hasn’t gotten to you?” “There are pills in the medicine cabinet in my bathroom. I picked them up yesterday.” “You son of a gun.” Jeremiah laughed, shaking his head. “And here you were making me think you were a man of steel.” “We need to do whatever it takes to stick to the plan. Just be careful not to take them every night.” “I’d like to think we’re keeping her up, too.” Jeremiah grinned. Time will tell. If she starts developing bags under her eyes, I’ll know we’re getting to her. Unless of course,” he said sadly, “it’s her grief that’s keeping her from sleeping.”

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“Damn, I’m a horse’s ass sometimes. I wasn’t even thinking about that. She’s been through a lot. At least she seemed happy with us. We just have to keep her busy.” “That shouldn’t be too tough, since I’d like to spend time with her morning, noon, and night.” Justin smiled, handing Jeremiah his plate of eggs. “Does this mean we have to remain celibate?” Jeremiah knew the answer. “I highly doubt that Jarred will do the same.” “No, of course not. I’m not your keeper. I just don’t want to see anyone else, that’s all.” “Look, Justin.” Jeremiah sighed. “I feel the same way. Even though it’s not my style to go without sex, I owe it to all of us to find out if this thing I feel with Kat is the real deal. I really don’t know. This is uncharted territory for me.” “For me, too.” Justin shook his head as if to clear it. “I’ve heard about love at first sight, but damn if I thought I’d ever experience it. It’s the craziest thing, but waiting for her is going to be the hardest thing I’ve ever done and the best thing I’ve ever done. However, until Jarred has actually met her, we can’t expect him to feel like we do.” Jeremiah nodded. “Jarred’s a hard sell.” “Kat doesn’t have to sell herself. If this thing we feel extends to him, he’ll be onboard without thinking twice about it.” “I guess we can’t have her over for dinner tonight again, can we?” “I thought about that, too, and I think we need to at least wait until the weekend. Maybe entice her with another game of poker and then who knows, maybe we’ll move on to Yahtzee.” He laughed. “Playing games might be okay for a while, but I think we’re going to need to get Jarred out here earlier. He’s his own boss. He comes and goes as he chooses.” “I was thinking the same thing. It’s March now. I say we get him out her by the beginning of June at the latest.” “I’ll leave that up to you, Justin.”

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He drank his coffee and ate the scrambled eggs Justin had made for him. The sooner Jarred came for that promised visit, the better. Kat was a beautiful woman that made him hard just thinking about her. He would stick to the plan, but he was only human. Thankfully Justin would be around to make sure he behaved.

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Chapter Eight Katlynn had just finished her final round of edits for a new personnel manual she was working on with Melanie Andrews, the director of Human Resources. At first it had been like pulling teeth to extract the most up-to-date information from the woman. However, once she and Melanie met face-to-face a few times, everything started to flow. With a happy sigh, she pressed the send button to what she hoped were the final edits. She checked the rest of her e-mail before she left her desk and headed into the bedroom where, exhausted, she collapsed on her bed. Not just from work, but from the late hours she had been keeping since Justin and Jeremiah had come into her life. It had been two months since their first dinner. Time had flown since the brothers had decided to take her under their wing. Not a day passed that she didn’t see one or both of them. The old Katlynn would have tired of being in the company of anyone that much, but for whatever reason, she couldn’t seem to get enough of Justin and Jeremiah, whether it was for dinner, playing cards, taking in a movie, or just relaxing and watching television together. Most of the time she went to their house, but at least once a week she invited them over for dinner. There was a great specialty food store not too far from them that prepared entire meals for takeout. Although they told her it wasn’t necessary, she didn’t want to feel like a moocher. Regardless of how close they had become, friendships were not her strong point, and she didn’t want to do anything that might weaken the bond she had made with them. In the beginning she had begged off a few of their invitations thinking they were feeling sorry for her. However, she learned

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quickly from their relentless pursuit of her company that they really did want to spend time with her. In turn, she found herself enjoying their time together more than she could have thought possible. The only problem was she couldn’t decide which one she liked better. She was more than attracted to both of them. Sometimes when she was at her keyboard, she couldn’t help daydream about what it would be like to have their strong arms around her, caressing her breasts, their lips trailing kisses over every inch of her body. It was crazy to want to be so close to two men. She had thought she was on the undersexed side since she had never been consumed with the need to be with any one man or had trouble letting go when the time came to say good-bye. And now here she was having erotic thoughts about two men, and she had no intention of letting either one of them go. She liked the feel of Jeremiah’s and Justin’s eyes following her movements to admire the swing of her hips when they thought she wasn’t looking. She would toy with the idea of what it would be like if either one of them did more than just look. She also liked the way Jeremiah held her hand when they walked out of a restaurant or how Justin’s arm would slip itself around her waist so easily for sometimes no reason other than to bring her close enough to whisper an insignificant fact in her ear. They both made her feel safe and secure and yet, more so lately, her need for friendship had turned to a hunger that craved fulfillment in the most decadent of ways. She knew she would never allow herself to follow through for fear either one of them would reject her advances. They were never overt in their attention, but there were times that she could have sworn she saw the same hunger reflected in their eyes. If she weakened and crossed the line that led to going to bed with one of them, which one would she choose? They could both end up hating her or each other. She never wanted to come between them or chance losing them both. She had no choice but to find a way to maintain a friendly balance between the three of them. What else could she do?

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Hopefully it would be easier to maintain the balance she knew was necessary once Jarred arrived. He might be just what was needed to diffuse the sexual tension she was experiencing. She anticipated that with Jarred’s personality added to the mix, her daydreams would be replaced by a good healthy dose of common sense. From what they had told her, they adored him, and when he arrived, she was sure their time with her would be cut down considerably. As much as she hated that thought, she knew it would be for the best. The more she saw of them, the more she wanted to be with them, and that only made her more vulnerable to the desire she needed to stifle, not encourage. They must never know how she really felt. Justin was picking Jarred up at the airport late on Friday night, the beginning of the Memorial Day weekend. They had already asked her to a barbecue to meet him on Saturday night. Justin said they had thought of having her over for breakfast on Saturday but wanted to give Jarred a chance to acclimate himself before she met him. She understood completely and told them as much. Besides, she was going into the office Saturday morning and planned to do some shopping afterwards. She was being given a new project, and the only time her boss, Tom, could spare to see her was just prior to his departure to their Midwest office located in Chicago. The meeting time, instead of being inconvenient, had now worked out well. It would give her the perfect opportunity to buy a new dress. It wasn’t like she didn’t have something she could wear, it was just that she desperately wanted Jarred’s first impression of her to be a good one. It was obvious that both Justin and Jeremiah adored their older brother. Every time they spoke of him, it was with admiration and love. The way they spouted his praises to her, she was beginning to wonder if they were trying to set her up with him. However, if that was the case, instead of sharing their excitement, it just reinforced that they really did only see her as a friend. The pressure of meeting him mounted when she wondered what would happen if he didn’t like her. Would they think less of her? The thought of losing their friendship

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made her physically ill. At some point during the last couple of months, she had become far too dependent on the two brothers. When she wasn’t working, she was with them. It was no surprise to her that when Saturday morning arrived, she woke up with a knot in her stomach and a feeling of dread that stayed with her throughout the day. She didn’t want to be late for her meeting with Tom. Dressing quickly, she found her car keys, and grabbed her notebook before running out the door. She hesitated at the top of the steps and glanced over with trepidation at Justin and Jeremiah’s front window. The blinds were still drawn. They probably had a late night catching up with their brother, not that she had heard them. Most of the time she was grateful that the builder had used quality materials to make their homes as soundproof as possible. However, she hated to admit that she would have sunk to an all-time low by placing a glass tumbler between her ear and their shared wall if she thought she could have heard anything. When she arrived for her meeting, Tom was already there and to her surprise, David was sitting in one of the chairs in front of his desk. They both stood as she entered. David looked directly into her eyes. There was no sign of the animosity he had shown toward her the last time they had seen each other. Hopefully it was behind them. “Katlynn.” Tom reached for her hand across the desk. “Thanks for coming in today. I hope it wasn’t too inconvenient.” David shook her hand next. “Good to see you again.” After they had all sat down, Tom began. “I have a project that I want you two to work on. It’s a problematic account, a lot like the one you worked on before. It’s for one of our insured who’ve experienced an inordinate amount of losses connected with their fleet of trucks. Too many accidents that in the end have proven to be driver error. They’ve agreed to let us help them instead of raising their premiums through the roof. You’re both going to need to meet with management a few times and also with the risk-control specialist who handles the

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account. Although it’s David’s task to come up with a plan of action, I want you both to meet with the insured because I think it’s important they get to know you, too, Katlynn.” Katlynn sat very still. She didn’t want to work with David. She could still remember his look of total frustration and anger when she had said she didn’t think they should see each other anymore. She hadn’t anticipated how strongly he would react since, to her, their relationship had been over long before the actual words were spoken. He had called her a few choice names that had prompted her to leave the restaurant before he could embarrass her further. She had thought they were both on the same page concerning their relationship, but she had obviously been wrong. Even now, many months later, the thought of working closely with him was the last thing she needed or wanted. However, she was a professional and to say that to Tom would only result in a negative that could impact any future promotions she might be in line for—so she just nodded and smiled. “Katlynn.” Tom focused his attention on her completely. “Your expertise lies in writing a manual that is easily understood without being condescending to your audience. It’s imperative that both you and David work closely to make sure the insured is not only happy with the final product but that we in turn see results as quickly as possible.” He smiled. “David will take the lead on this. I’m especially interested in what you come up with for an incentive program. I’m a little tired of the keychain safety awards. David feels together you two can come up with some fresh ideas.” “It sounds like you and David have already talked about this.” “Yes, I needed to get him onboard before I spoke to the two of you together. Is there a problem?” “No. Not at all. I look forward to working with David, and the project sounds interesting.” “Good. That’s settled. I’ll leave you and David to work out the details. Oh, and by the way, we need this project completed within the next three months.”

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For the first time since Tom started talking, David spoke up. “I’m looking forward to working with you, too, Katlynn. You’ll still be able to work from home for the most part. We’ll come up with a schedule concerning meetings with the insured and meetings here at the office to go over details that are easier done in person.” “Of course. Just let me know and I’ll make it fit on my calendar. However, even though I just completed one large project, I still have a couple small ones that I’m working on.” “This project takes priority, Katlynn.” Tom interrupted David who was about to speak. “If you’re having any problems meeting your target dates for the other two projects, just let David know.” “Will do.” Katlynn pasted on a smile. Tom stood up. Katlynn and David followed his lead. The meeting was over. Outside of Tom’s office, David stopped her. “I know you must be feeling a little apprehensive about us working together again. But please don’t. I’m seeing someone else now. The past is past. Okay?” Breathing a sigh of relief, she said, “I’m happy for you. We worked well together before. I see no reason why we can do the same again.” “Great. I’ll send you an e-mail early next week after I’ve talked to the safety officer at Hayward’s Trucking about scheduling the meetings. His name is Kyle Landau. He’ll be our liaison with management.” Seeing David again, although it made her initially uncomfortable, had turned out to be okay. His anger seemed to have dissipated. He had tried to be gracious. But then again, he was the one up for promotion. It would certainly be to his advantage to try and put her at ease. The last time they had worked together they had both reported directly to Tom. The shift of power from Tom to David for the project’s success had been more than evident in everything Tom had said to her. She could have easily handled all aspects of the project, but Tom had seen fit to give that responsibility to David. He was no better at setting a plan of action than she was which she had proven

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on other projects that she had worked on. The only difference between her and David was that he knew how to schmooze with the boss and his coworkers. She on the other hand did her job but had little time for office politics. Obviously, it was something she would have to change if she were ever going to be considered for promotion. She didn’t feel much like going shopping, but she didn’t want to go back home yet either, where she could chance running into Jarred. If she wanted to look her best and feel confident, a new dress could do nothing but help. She decided to splurge a little and stopped at the dress department at Lord & Taylor. She wanted something summery, but the nights were still a little cool. Possibly a dress with a light jacket or long sleeves would work. However, the dress she fell in love with wasn’t something she would have normally worn, no matter what the weather. The low-cut bodice not only provided a more than ample view of her breasts, but the spaghetti straps bared her arms, and the back was open. She twirled a couple times liking the way the lightweight material felt against her legs. It was a pretty light pink with a flowing skirt that was ultrafeminine. She loved it. Of course it was a little short, but that was the style. She wasn’t used to showing so much skin. It went against her nature to dress quite so provocatively. Common sense was beginning to prevail when a customer in the dressing room commented on well how it suited her. She fought the urge to put it back on the rack, knowing full well the only reason she was considering it was because she wanted to impress Jarred. She looked at the price tag one more time before she pulled out her credit card.

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Chapter Nine Jarred Carson sat alone at his brothers’ kitchen table enjoying a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon. The move to the East Coast seemed to agree with both Justin and Jeremiah. They not only looked good but seemed to be doing well financially. He had been against it when Jeremiah had announced he wanted to accept a job offer in Philadelphia, even though he understood it was an excellent career move. When Justin had said he wanted to go with him, it had made him feel better knowing Justin would be there to keep Jeremiah company and out of harm’s way. Not that Jeremiah was still the reckless young man who couldn’t keep his dick in his pants or his head out of his ass, but he still had a tendency to pick up with the wrong kind of woman, and he was sure could still party with the best of them. Jeremiah had always been the brother with a knack for getting into trouble. It had been part of the reason why he had decided to join his brothers when it came to women. Jeremiah’s exceptional good looks and flirtatious nature had made him the object of the kind of women who were more than experienced in the ways of the world that many times included illegal activity. He could still remember when Jeremiah had brought a woman into their bed who was strung out on coke and could have been carrying god knows what disease. Sometimes Jeremiah just didn’t think. Luckily, Justin and he had given her a few bucks and sent her own her way. Not that they ever had to pay for a woman, but this one said she didn’t even have money for cab fare. When Jeremiah had spoken to him about Kat, he had heard something different in his brother’s voice. She was, he had reiterated

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every time they spoke, just what he had been looking for in a woman. She was smart and beautiful along with being the kindest and most loving person he had ever met. Jarred knew that if Jeremiah were alone in his infatuation, he would have been even more skeptical, but the fact that Justin, the more conservative of the three of them, was pushing for him to meet the woman that appeared to have captured both his brothers’ hearts, gave him reason to pause. Whether she was right for all three of them or not, was something he highly doubted. At their request, he had even moved up his visit by a couple months. He had told them to just fuck her together or separately, whatever they preferred, it was okay with him. Although Jeremiah had been a bit more receptive to the idea, Justin had been adamant that he wanted their first time with her to be with all three of them. Justin had also said that he and Jeremiah weren’t going to bring any other woman into their bed while they waited. Jarred found it almost impossible to believe that Jeremiah was willing to forgo his carnal appetites for that long a period of time. It went totally against his nature that was more in line with his own. He hoped she wasn’t some scheming bitch who was out to take his brothers on the ride of their lives that could end with broken hearts, and a lighter wallet. He kept his cool and didn’t say what he was thinking. Instead he said if they wanted to take a vow of abstinence, he couldn’t stop them, but not to expect the same from him. At thirty-seven years old, he had more than his share of women and even though there were times he found himself longing for something more, the variety of sexual encounters his lifestyle afforded him was not one he would easily give up. Kat would have to be more than just exceptional if he were to even consider taking the path his brothers seemed so eager to pursue. However, he would try to keep an open mind, and if she turned out to be a good fuck, then all would not be in vain. However, if she turned out to be the kind of woman who wasn’t worthy of their love, he’d do a lot more than just fuck her.

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**** “Hey, Jarred, you almost ready? Kat should be here any second.” Justin’s voice carried into the bathroom where Jarred had just finished shaving for the second time that day. Unlike his brothers, he was the hairy one in the family. A curse when it came to shaving, and yet women were attracted not only to his full head of dark-brown hair that he wore to his shoulders but his thick curly chest hairs they enjoyed rubbing up against their tits. “Jarred, you almost ready?” This time it was Jeremiah outside the bathroom door. “Give a man time to shave. You don’t want me meeting this delectable creature of yours with a day’s growth do you?” “Yeah, God knows we don’t want you to scare her,” Jeremiah teased. Coming out of the bathroom, he went into his bedroom and slapped on some cologne. The jeans he had on were not what his brothers had wanted him to wear. They had hoped he’d put on dress pants, but that’s where he drew the line. Jeans and boots were what he wore to meet most people regardless of their status. He did, however, opt for a white dress shirt. He left his Stetson on the bureau. “Kat,” Jeremiah said loudly enough for Jarred to hear. Jarred walked out into the living area and looked toward where his brothers were standing in front of what he could only assume was Kat. Sensing his presence, they turned and moved to either side of her. “Jarred, this is our neighbor, Kat.” He wasn’t sure exactly what he was expecting, but the woman standing before him with the shy smile was more beautiful than he had anticipated. She literally took his breath away, not an easy thing for any woman to do, especially one that wasn’t even his type. He physically shook himself and walked toward her. She held out her

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hand to him. Instead of taking it, he stepped closer to bring her into his arms, drawing her close, feeling the smooth warmth of her exposed skin. The dress she had on was pink and girlie and fit her to perfection. It highlighted her assets without making her look cheap. She felt good in his arms, like she belonged there. When he released her, he could have sworn she was trembling. “Kat, it’s so nice to meet you. To say I’ve heard a lot about you would be an understatement.” “Me, too.” She smiled, her eyes not quite meeting his. Was she really that shy or was it an act? He couldn’t tell. His brothers hadn’t been exaggerating when they had said she was different. He was used to being in the company of beautiful women, but there was something about her that went beyond mere beauty. He felt his heart skip a beat when she hesitantly looked up into his eyes. Her blond hair was long and shiny just the way he liked it, except the women he preferred had long, dark hair. She had captured it in combs that drew it away from her face, providing him an even clearer view of the soft curve of her neck. Her eyes, a deep blue, were framed by lashes that were the thickest he had ever seen on a woman. She was more than delicious. She was a wanton delight. The long, shapely legs and pretty, little, pink heels she wore only served to enhance his appetite for what he knew was between those thighs that were partially exposed by the short hem of her dress. “I’m just getting ready to put the steaks on the grill. Why don’t you all sit down in the living room or would you prefer to go out on the deck?” Justin asked. Jarred could feel his anxiety transmit itself in every word. This meeting was important to him. “How about we sit here in the living room?” Jarred smiled. “Once you put the steaks on, the smoke will kill us. Besides, it will be more comfortable for Kat.” Justin and Jeremiah smiled as Jarred took Kat’s hand to lead her into the living room where he sat down on the sofa, drawing her down next to him.

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“If you two don’t mind, I’m going to help Justin. It will give you a chance to chat,” Jeremiah said as he backed out onto the deck, closing the glass door behind him. Jarred could see a slight tremor move across Katlynn’s lips. Was she afraid of him? Or did she sense he liked his women submissive and was playing to his needs the way she did his brothers? Whatever her motivation, he had no doubt he would enjoy fucking her in every hole over and over until she begged him for mercy. He couldn’t believe Justin and Jeremiah hadn’t already spread those beautiful legs to sample what lay between them. He would never have shown that kind of restraint, not because he couldn’t, but because he wasn’t the type of man to deny himself. However, Katlynn wasn’t just any woman they had picked up for a night of fun, and he wasn’t about to let her bewitch him into losing his perspective. There was too much at stake. “Katlynn, when I said my brothers told me about you, I wasn’t kidding. They have been singing your praises nonstop every time we’ve talked on the phone or they’ve sent me an e-mail. You’ve really impressed them.” He watched as she took a deep breath before speaking. “They’ve both been really good to me. I moved in next door a few months ago and I guess you could say they adopted me. My parents are both dead, and I don’t have any brothers and sisters, so it’s been really great for me to have them as friends.” “So,” Jarred said, turning so he could look directly into her eyes. He needed to be able to gauge her reactions if were to know whether she were lying. “You think of my brothers like they’re your brothers. Funny, I didn’t get the impression they saw you as another sister.” “Well, um, no,” she stuttered. “I don’t actually think of them as brothers, but as really close friends.” “You must be very special, Katlynn. I’ve never known my brothers, either one of them, to ever have a close woman friend before. I’d say you’re the first.”

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“Then I guess I’m even luckier than I realized. I value their friendship more than I can put into words. They’ve opened their home to me and taught some valuable lessons about being a good friend.” “Have they now. What kind of lessons?” “Well,” she paused, “I don’t know how much they’ve told you about me, but I’ve always been someone who didn’t make friends very easily. They’ve taught me to open up and be more receptive to others. Not to be so, I wouldn’t say unfriendly, but more eager to have friends. I guess what I’ve learned about myself is that I want friends. I feel so lucky to have met them.” “I think that they’re the lucky ones. You seem to have had a profound effect on them. I have to say, I’ve never seen them so eager for me to meet anyone as they have been for me to meet you. You mean a great deal to them. Something, I’m sure,” he said more pointedly, “that you don’t take lightly.” “I assure you, I don’t take their friendship lightly at all.” He heard an edge to her voice and saw a slight frown crease her forehead. She seemed a little taken aback, but to her credit, she restrained herself from speaking out further. It seemed to him, she wasn’t quite as docile as he had initially thought. “Did Justin and Jeremiah tell you they were going to Las Vegas tomorrow?” “No, they didn’t.” Kat’s eyes clouded over before they went to the deck where Jeremiah and Justin were talking. As if sensing her, they both turned and looked her way. They smiled. When Kat didn’t return the smile, they both gave Jarred a worried look. Jarred got up and went to the sliding glass door and opened it. “Hey, you two, Kat and I are getting hungry. I hope those steaks are as good as they smell.” “Another few minutes,” Justin said. “Everything okay in there? Kat looks like she just lost her best friend.” “We’re fine. Just worry about those steaks. I’m taking good care of Kat.”

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When he sat back down, he said, “I shouldn’t have told you about Las Vegas. It’s something they’ve been doing for the last couple of years with a couple college buddies. It’s a short trip. They’ll be back on Monday.” “Don’t worry about it,” she said, then more softly, “I’m just a friend, they don’t have to share everything they’re doing with me.” “I know they were going to tell you. I think they were going to ask you to show me around Philadelphia and keep me company while they’re gone.” “Maybe.” She smiled wanly, and then said with what sounded like true sincerity, “I’d be more than happy to show you around and to keep you company while they’re gone.” Although her lips were turned up in a smile, her eyes were filled with sadness, and he wanted to kick himself for putting it there, and yet he needed to find out as much about her as he could. He knew the boys wanted to wait and tell her at dinner. It was just one more reason why they had wanted him to move up his visit. They didn’t want her to be alone, and they thought it would also give him a chance to spend time with her without their influence. Justin opened the sliding glass door for Jeremiah, who was holding a plateful of steaks. “Let’s eat,” Jeremiah said cheerfully. “Shall we, Kat?” Jarred stood holding out his arm. She hesitated but took it, and together they followed Jeremiah to the table that had been covered with a red-and-white checkered tablecloth for the occasion.

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Chapter Ten Despite her lack of appetite, she had to admit the steaks were delicious. Justin had outdone himself once again. If his brother Jarred had not completely unnerved her, she would have been able to at least try and put on a good face for the occasion. As it was, Justin and Jeremiah had talked nonstop, trying to fill in the gaps of silence that hung heavy in the air. They tried their best to draw her into the conversation. Although she answered them, she remained quiet and withdrawn. “So, Kat, did my brother tell you he’s buying a ranch in Wyoming, not too far from where we grew up?” “No. He never mentioned it.” “No? Well he is, and from what he told us, it’s much bigger than the old homestead. He’s trying to entice us back there to live. Now that his business has really taken off, he thinks it’s more than time Jeremiah and I became partners. Have you ever thought about living on a ranch?” “As you know, I’ve lived many places, but a ranch isn’t one of them.” She wanted to scream. The evening that she had hoped would be the beginning of a new friendship was turning into the evening from hell. First Jarred tells her that Jeremiah and Justin planned to leave on a trip the next day that they had purposely neglected to tell her about and now this. She looked over at Jarred to see if his handsome, arrogant face was gloating, but to her surprise he was looking at her with what appeared to be sympathy. She didn’t want his sympathy, she wanted his brothers, and it seemed he was determined to take them away from her.

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“I think you’d like it. Lots of wide open space and quiet. A perfect place for a writer,” Jeremiah chimed in. “Ranch life never appealed to me, but since you all grew up on one, it would be just perfect for you. I hope you’ll all be very happy there. I’m sure you’ll meet some nice girls who will love to set up housekeeping and give you lots of babies.” “What?” Justin said, his fork clanking against his plate. “You heard me. It sounds perfect for all of you, and I’m sure your mother and sister will be very pleased to have you all so close. And, Jarred,” she said, looking over to where he was still staring at her, “will probably be able to work a trip to Vegas into your business itinerary.” “What are you talking about?” Jeremiah said anxiously, his eyes going between her and Jarred. “I may have spoken out of turn earlier with Kat. I told her about your trip to Vegas.” “You did,” Justin said in surprise. “I thought we were going to tell her together, after dinner?” “I should have waited, but it kind of slipped out,” he lied. “I’m sorry if I upset you, Kat.” “I’m not upset,” Katlynn said as she forked down a piece of steak with vengeance. “I just was a little surprised that neither of you had mentioned it to me, especially since you’re leaving tomorrow.” “Listen, Kat,” Justin said, reaching over to grab her hand. “We should have told you sooner, it’s just we thought,” he paused, “that it would be easier to tell you just before we were leaving, especially since Jarred will be here to keep you company. Are you okay with it?” “Of course I’m okay with it. You don’t need my permission or blessing to go on a trip or to move or whatever for goodness sakes. We’re just friends. And although I already told Jarred I’d be more than happy to show him around, I certainly don’t need a babysitter.”

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“We’re more than just friends. I thought we got that out of the way some time ago,” Jeremiah said, giving Kat a concerned look. “And no one thinks you need a babysitter. It’s just that we worry about you because we care for you so much. We know you’re still grieving for your parents and being alone is difficult.” “Look, I’m not a child. You don’t have to try and protect me. And as far as being alone, I’m taking on a new project at work that I’ll be working on with another coworker who I’m friends with.” Only part of what she had said was a lie, but she’d be damned if she going to let Jarred think she couldn’t survive with someone looking after her. “I hardly think of you as a child,” Jeremiah said with an edge. Jarred gave Jeremiah a sharp look before he turned his attention to Kat, who lowered her eyes, feeling even more uncomfortable than she had before. “I’m the one who spoke out of turn,” Jarred began. “If you should be upset with anyone, it should be me.” “We should have told you ourselves,” Justin said calmly, looking at Kat. “But it’s only for a few days. Besides, it will be a great chance for you and Jarred to get to know each better.” “I guess that depends on whether or not Kat wants to get to know me better.” Jarred turned to Kat. “Do you still want to show me around and keep me company while they’re gone, Kat?” “I told you earlier that I’d be happy to show you around Philadelphia and I meant it. And for the record, I’m not upset. I was just caught off guard. I’m not some mental case that’s going to fall apart just because you two go away on vacation for a few days. I would hope you would give me a little more credit than that. After all, we are just friends. So, you can all relax.” “I hate it when you say we’re just friends. I thought we had come to mean a lot more than that to each other. I guess we thought you’d come to need us a little,” Jeremiah said quietly. “And neither of us thinks you’re a mental case. That’s ridiculous.”

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“I care for you, you know that. I care for you both, and as much as I’ve enjoyed having you in my life, I knew it wouldn’t last forever. I don’t want you to feel responsible for me.” “When you say you care for us, what exactly do you mean, Kat?” Justin asked softly, still holding her hand. “And who says it has to end?” Kat looked first at Justin and then Jeremiah. She withdrew her hand from Justin’s and stood up. “I think I should leave. I’m not feeling so well. If you’ll excuse me.” She got up quickly and headed toward the door. Justin ran after her. ‘Don’t run away, Kat. You did this once before and you promised you wouldn’t do it again. Talk to us.” “I said I’d try not to, but I’m feeling so…” She struggled for the right word but couldn’t find it. “How I feel about you doesn’t really matter.” “It matters,” Justin said matter-of-factly, his face a mask of hurt and anger. “It matters a lot.” “Well if that were the case, you wouldn’t have hidden the fact you were taking a trip. All you had to say was we’re taking a trip to Vegas with friends. Did you really think I was going to crumble and beg you not to go? Do you really think so little of me?” “Damn it, Kat, we love you,” Jeremiah yelled, pushing himself away from the table so quickly his chair fell backward. “We made a mistake, but it was done out of love.” You love us, too. I know you do,” Justin said, raising his voice. Jarred stood up, watching his brothers and this woman who they thought they were in love with. They had no idea how stupid they were behaving—proclaiming their love for her in anger and then demanding she tell them she loved them in front of what was to her a stranger. Besides that, they had not prepared her for what they were asking her to embrace. Had they no sense? “We can’t be wrong about this,” Jeremiah said, coming to stand beside her, his hand circling her waist, trying to pull her to him.

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**** Katlynn stood still, not moving. Jarred could see her slim frame begin to tremble. She must be in shock. When she turned her face toward them, it was as white as a sheet. “I love you,” she whispered. “But I can’t do this. I just can’t,” she cried, running to the door that she pulled open and disappeared through. They both started to run after her when Jarred yelled, “Leave her. She can’t wrap her head around what you just told her. In the state you’re both in, running after her will only push her further away at this point.” “But we can’t just let her go like this,” Justin yelled back. However they both stopped at the door. “You don’t understand, Jarred, we can’t lose her,” Jeremiah choked out. “If she’s the one for you or for us, you have to believe that this will work itself out. You have to trust me. Let me talk to her tomorrow after she’s had some time to calm down.” “I know you’re more experienced, but you don’t care for her the way we do. How do you know she’ll even speak to you?” Justin turned toward Jarred. “I told you she was fragile, that she needed to be treated with care.” “I admit I should have kept my mouth shut about your trip to Vegas, but you didn’t help matters by telling her you were thinking of moving back home. Trust me on this. Now close the door and finish your meal if you can, then you two need to start packing. You have a plane to catch in the morning. By the time you return, you’ll have your answer.” “You don’t really think we’re going to Vegas now, do you?” Jeremiah spat. “There’s no way I’m getting on a plane tomorrow after this.”

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“You can do what you want. But in my opinion, if you don’t let me handle this, there’s no way she’ll ever come to see that I’m not an intruder. I’ll always be the outsider. I want her as much as you do.” “You do,” Justin said warily. “Yes, I do,” he said softly, almost to himself. “I thought you two were a little crazy until I met her, talked to her. She’s everything you told me and more.” “You think you could love her?” Jeremiah asked. “Love is something new for me, but if this gut-wrenching need I have to make it right with her is love, then maybe that is what I’m feeling.” Jarred could tell they were not totally convinced, but reluctantly they did as he asked. He wasn’t sure what he was going to say to Kat or if, like Justin had warned, she would even speak to him, but when he set his mind to something, he rarely if ever failed. She had gotten to him in a way he had not thought possible, and he’d be damned if would let her walk away from his brothers or him without a fight.

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Chapter Eleven Katlynn locked her front door behind her and ran into her bedroom, throwing herself across the bed. The evening had been a disaster from the moment she had met Jarred. He had baited her and then watched her fall to pieces, knowing full well what he was doing. How had he known that she was in love with both of his brothers? Was she that transparent? And now they knew it, too. How could she face them again knowing they would expect her to choose between them? She hated Jarred. He had forced her hand with the expertise of the most experienced poker player. But, in his defense, she knew he had only put in motion the events that he thought were necessary to protect his brothers. He had dealt the cards and sat back and watched them each play their hand. It was a dangerous game that she had lost hands down. She had never been in love before, and to have fallen for two men who had now been ripped from her forever was more than any woman should have to bear. He had not only forced her to acknowledge her love but also the hopelessness of their situation. She would rather die than allow herself to become a wedge between Jeremiah and Justin. She loved them both equally, and to even think of choosing one over the other wasn’t only something she couldn’t do, but she wouldn’t do. Not having them in life would break her heart, a heart that was already in pieces. She wished she could just go to sleep, but with everything that had happened she knew that would be impossible. Stripping off her new dress she threw it in the corner of her room. She never wanted to wear it again. It would only remind her of tonight. She’d send it to the

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cleaners and give it to the Salvation Army. Hopefully someone would be able to get some use out of it. Wearing just her panties, not even putting on a nightgown, she went into her second bedroom that she had converted into an office and sat down at her computer. Focusing on work might help her to stop crying. She checked her e-mails and found one from David. He hadn’t wasted any time. She replied back that the dates and times he had chosen to meet with Hayward Trucking were fine with her. To her surprise, another e-mail popped up from him a minute or so after she had sent hers. He thanked her for confirming so quickly and wished her pleasant dreams that ended with a smiley face. Not exactly professional since that was something he had always put at the end of the personal e-mails he had sent to her while they were dating. He was probably just trying to being nice. She shouldn’t read anything into it. Finally she went to bed and prayed for sleep. At some point between tossing and turning, she must have passed out. When she woke up the following morning, her first thought was of Justin and what he would be making for their breakfast. When the painful memories of the evening before pushed through the morning fog, she had to face that there wouldn’t be any more breakfasts with Justin or dinners with Justin and Jeremiah. She had to get a grip on her emotions and not let herself drift back into that dark hole that would be all too easy to get lost in. They might be out of her life, but it didn’t mean she couldn’t take the lessons they had taught her and put them to work to make new friends. However, the thought of making new friends left her cold. All she wanted to do was wallow in the waves of self-pity that were all but consuming her. She had a right to mourn her loss, only this time she didn’t have anyone to help her though it like Justin and Jeremiah had when she lost her mother. This time she was truly alone. She didn’t feel like getting out of bed except she had to go to the bathroom. Still wearing only her panties, she dragged herself into the bathroom.

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She had just returned to pull the covers back up over her head when she heard a knock at her door. She wanted to think it was Justin, but that thought was quickly replaced with the knowledge that Justin was already on a plane to Las Vegas with Jeremiah. The only other person it could be was Jarred, and he was the last person she wanted to see. However, the knocking persisted until she threw off the covers and grabbed her robe. She’d open the door, but before Jarred could even say hello, she’d slam it in his arrogant face. Maybe then he’d get the message that she never wanted to see him again. However, when she threw open the door, it wasn’t Jarred that stood before her but David. He was holding two cups of coffee and a bag from one of the local donut shops. “David?” “Katlynn?” He laughed. “You look like you just got out of bed.” “David?” she asked again, knowing her surprise was more than apparent on her shocked face. “Yes, it’s me. I’ve brought coffee and donuts. You look like you could use some. Aren’t you going to ask me in?” Dumbfounded, she stood aside and watched him saunter in and put the coffee down on her dining room table. “It’s fixed just the way you like it. Two sugars and three creams.” “David, I don’t know what to say. I wasn’t expecting you.” “I know. On a whim I just took a chance you might be home. I wanted to talk to you about some ideas I have for Hayward Trucking. After you left the office yesterday, I pulled up some of their incident reports, and I think I see a pattern.” “You could have just e-mailed me.” “I could have, but I wanted to see you.” “Why?” “Look, I know I told you I was seeing someone and I wasn’t lying, but when I saw you yesterday…well, I guess I’m not as over you as I thought I was.”

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“David, I’m sorry, but you have shouldn’t come. I really wish you had called first.” “And if I had, you would have told me not to come. I didn’t want to hear that.” “You’re right. I would have. It’s not that I don’t appreciate the coffee, but you shouldn’t be here. I hate to be so blunt, but I don’t want to get back together with you, it’s over between us. I thought you knew that.” “I shouldn’t have let you go so easily. I didn’t want to, but you hurt my feelings with your lack of emotion. Your coldness hurt, Katlynn.” “I was in shock when my dad died. I’m sorry I hurt your feelings, but things weren’t good between us even before my dad died.” “You wouldn’t even return my calls. I mean, it was as if I didn’t exist. I kept telling myself you’d come around, but you didn’t.” “I admit I should have handled things differently. I’m sorry if I hurt your feelings. But that doesn’t change anything. I’ve moved on, you need to move on, too. Thanks for the coffee, but you can’t do this again.” “Damn, you’re still a cold-hearted bitch,” he said, his voice suddenly thick with anger.” I don’t deserve your cruel indifference.” “I didn’t mean to be cruel. I’m sorry you feel that way. “Even knowing how heartless you can be, I still can’t get you out of my head, Katlynn. I keep seeing you lying naked beneath me…those beautiful breasts of yours begging to be played with and your warm cunt sucking me into you, making me come. I need you back in my bed.” “That’s enough, David! Not another word, do you hear me. It’s time for you to leave.” Katlynn walked toward the door, but before she could open it, David maneuvered his way in front of her, blocking her path.

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“Not this time. I’m not going to let you go so easy, not like I did before.” His eyes traveled up and down her body. Shivering, she wrapped her robe more tightly around her, trying to tighten the belt. “Get out, now!” “I don’t want to leave, and when I’m done with you, you’ll be glad I stayed.” Before she could grasp what he had planned, her robe had been ripped open to expose her breasts. “That’s more like it.” He grinned, flicking one of her nipples roughly. “Your breasts are even larger and more beautiful than I remember. And trust me, I spent a lot of time thinking about what it would be like to squeeze those tits and suck on those nipples as I fucked you again.” “David!” she screamed, pushing his hand away. “Stop it right now. You’re scaring me.” “There’s nothing to be scared of, baby,” he whispered into her hair, holding her tightly while at the same time he jerked her robe off her shoulders until it was pooled around her feet. “I’m going to give you a proper fucking like I used to. You know you want it. I’m going to enjoy proving to you just how much you’ve missed me.” “David, please stop. You can’t do this. Please, I’m begging you just leave,” she cried, trying to get away from him, but his hands gripped her more tightly, his fingers digging into the soft flesh of her upper arms. “Yes, David, please leave before I wrap my fingers around your neck while I watch you take your last fucking breath.” Jarred’s cold, steely voice growled menacingly from behind them. David looked over her shoulder. His face stiffened in shock. He stepped back, taking her with him, his back against the closed door. “Who the fuck are you and how did you get in here?” “I’m Kat’s boyfriend from next door. She always keeps the sliding glass door open for me.” Jarred closed the distance between them, his eyes never leaving David’s. He was bigger and more intimidating than she remembered.

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“The question is,” he spat, “who the fuck are you and what the fuck do you think you’re doing?” “I dated her before you did, and I know what she likes. She wants this. She asked me to come over.” “That’s a fucking lie, you piece of shit. I’m going to take great pleasure in watching you suffer while I put you out of your misery.” Jarred grabbed David’s shirt. In his haste to escape Jarred’s grip, David pushed her from him. She fell backward, losing her balance. Jarred was on him instantly, pulling him back around by his shirt and up against the door. “You motherfucking asshole. I’ll make you curse the day you were born.” David began to whimper and then screamed. “Katlynn, make him stop.” “Jarred, please” she said, pulling herself up into a sitting position, “He’s not worth it. Just make him leave, please,” she whispered tearfully, her breath coming out in gasps. “This is your lucky day, you fucking coward. But then again, a man like you is probably used to having a woman save him. Get the fuck out of here, and if I ever see you near Kat again, I promise you’ll wish I’d killed you now.” Without releasing his grip on David’s shirt, Jarred pulled him away from the door and opened it, throwing him out onto the landing where he fell in a heap. Katlynn watched through the open door as David picked himself up and ran down the steps before Jarred slammed it shut. Turning around, he bent to where Katlynn was slumped on the floor with a dazed look on her face. Her tear-stained face looked up into his. “Jarred, oh Jarred,” she cried before she collapsed in his arms, darkness overcoming her.

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Chapter Twelve When Katlynn came to, she was in her own bed. She felt odd, not at all herself. She started to get up when in a rush, David’s attack came back to her, causing her to cry out. She heard footsteps and looked up to see Jarred enter her bedroom. “Kat, you’re finally awake.” She could see the worry in his eyes. “I must have fainted,” she said weakly. “How did you know I was in trouble, that…” She closed her eyes, unable to continue. She felt Jarred move closer. She opened her eyes to look up into his that were full of concern. “Thank you,” she whispered. “You don’t have to thank me, Kat. I’m just glad that you left your sliding glass door open. Otherwise, I would have had to smash through it.” “Thank God I always leave it unlocked for Justin and that you were out on the deck.” “Yes, I was drinking my coffee, trying to come with a plan to get you to talk to me after I made such a mess of our first meeting. That’s when I heard someone knocking. I thought it was your door, but when they didn’t stop, I was about to get up and see who was being so insistent. Then I heard your door open and close. You left your bedroom window open, and I could hear voices and figured you had invited someone over. But when I heard you raise your voice in panic, I knew something was wrong. Since your deck butts up against ours, I just jumped over the railing. I was about to knock when I saw you through a gap in the vertical blinds. It didn’t take me long to figure out what was going on.”

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“If you hadn’t been out on the deck…” Her voice trailed off. “Well, I was and that son of a bitch was stopped. But regardless of that fact, we now have to deal with what happened. I delayed calling the police until you were awake. I’ll call them now.” “No. You can’t, please. Calling the police would just complicate everything. I would have never believed David could have acted like that. He was angry when I broke it off with him, but he never threatened me with physical violence. I still can’t believe what almost happened and would have happened if you hadn’t been there. But regardless, I can’t relive it over and over again with the police. He didn’t actually rape me. I mean, he could say all sorts of things to make them think I was in some way to blame for his actions and that he had no intention of raping me. Please, Jarred, you can’t call the police.” “Men like him are cowards. They prey on women who they know are alone. Seeing you half naked in his arms trying to fend him off made me crazy. All I could think about was squeezing the life out of that bastard. You can’t just let him get away with this, Kat.” “I’ll never be able to repay you for what you did for me, Jarred. I felt so helpless. But now I’m begging you”—she began to sob— “don’t call the police. You’re right about him, he’s a coward and he’ll act like one. He’ll say anything to put the blame on me.” Jarred sat down beside her on the bed and gathered her in his arms. “Shhh…it’s okay now. I’ll never let him touch you again, Kat, I promise. If you don’t want me to call them, I won’t.” He sighed. She looked down and suddenly realized she was wearing one of her nightgowns. She pulled away slightly, looking back up at Jarred. “Yes, I put you in your nightgown. I threw your robe and panties away. I didn’t think you’d ever want to see them again.” “That was kind of you,” she said between her tears. “You were right to do so, but I’m so embarrassed.” “Embarrassed? Darling, you’ve got nothing to be embarrassed about. You’re not the first naked woman I’ve ever seen, although, you

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might be the first one I’ve put a nightie on instead of taking it off.” He grinned, bringing her head back to rest against his chest. She buried her face in the safety of his warmth, not wanting to look at him. He lifted her chin. “Look at me, Kat. Please.” She heard something close to a plea in his voice. “You’re not afraid of me are you, Kat? You know I’d never hurt you.” She shook her head. She wasn’t afraid of him. She felt safe in his arms. She wanted to stay there forever. “When you’re feeling up to it, I need to talk to you. I know up until the moment I came barging in your house this morning, you probably never wanted to see me again. But there are some things I need to say to you. Things you need to hear.” Nodding her head, she said, “After what you just did, the least I can do is listen to what you have to say. Just give me a few minutes to take a shower and get dressed.” “Do you want me to help you?” “No. I’m feeling stronger now. But you’ll still be here, right?” “I’ll be in the living room waiting for you, Kat. I don’t plan on going anywhere.” The shower felt good. She made it as hot as she could stand. She wanted to wash David’s hands off her body as completely as possible. She would never be able to fathom what possessed him to want to punish her so horribly. If Jarred hadn’t been there, she shivered at what could have happened. As he promised, Jarred was waiting for her. He had even made coffee. Whatever David had brought had been tossed out with her clothes. She was glad she didn’t have to see any reminders of him or what he had tried to do to her. She dressed in a pair of jeans and a short-sleeved blue shirt. She hadn’t put on any makeup and remained barefoot. When Jarred saw her, he stood up and smiled. “I told you I’d be right here.”

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“Thank you. Thank you for everything.” “I poured you a cup of coffee. It’s on the kitchen table. Do you want something to eat?” “No. I’m not hungry. Thanks for the coffee.” She grabbed her cup and went to where Jarred was waiting for her on the sofa. She sat down beside him and took a sip of the hot coffee, holding the cup with both hands. When she looked up, he was staring at her. “Are you sure you’re up for this? I could come back later.” “Please don’t go. I’m ready to hear whatever you have to say.” I’m not even sure where to begin,” he started. “But the first thing I want you to know is that my brothers are madly in love with you.” She felt a cry escape her lips. “I know, and I’m so sorry.” “Are you really sorry, Kat?” “Of course I am. I would never pit two brothers against one another, especially two that I love as much as Jeremiah and Justin.” “Then you really do love them both,” he said softly. “I’m a terrible person, I know it. But I promise you I won’t come between them. I’m going to sell this place, and I’m going to move to another state, and I’ll never see either one of them again.” “Now why would you do that?” She looked at him quizzically, placing her coffee cup down on the end table next to the sofa. “I think that’s pretty obvious, and I would have thought you’d be happy about it.” “How could I be happy about something that would break my brothers’ hearts?” Katlynn shook her head, trying to clear her confusion. She knew she had been through a lot, but was it possible that she was suffering from a concussion or a delayed reaction of some kind. Jarred wasn’t making any sense. “I don’t understand.” “I know you don’t. But I’m here to explain it to you,” he said, his eyes looking deeply into hers. “You see, Kat, you can have them both if you want them.”

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Katlynn tried to absorb what Jarred was trying to explain to her. If she understood him correctly, he was telling her that Justin and Jarred wanted to share her in the most intimate of ways. “Have them both? Do you mean one night I’m with Jeremiah, and the next night I’m with Justin?” “Not exactly.” He smiled. “They want to make love to you together, in what some people would call a threesome.” “A threesome.” Now that she understood, for some reason it made perfect sense to her. “I don’t know what to say.” “Say you’ll think about. That’s all I can ask.” “They’ve done this before haven’t they?” “Yes, they have, but it’s always been for fun. They’ve never found anyone until they met you that they wanted to commit to.” “Can I ask you something?” “Please,” Jarred said, taking her hand in his. “Ask me anything you want.” “Why did they want you to tell me? Why didn’t they just tell me themselves? They had plenty of opportunities.” It seemed forever before Jarred spoke. “I could lie, but I don’t want to lie to you. You might not like the truth. Are you sure you want to hear it?” Katlynn had a feeling that she knew what Jarred was going to tell her. “Do they want to share me with you, too?” He nodded. “Yes.” She waited for him to continue. She felt her heart beating faster. “When they met you, they called me and told me they had found someone different, someone they thought they could spend their life with. I think they fell in love with you at first sight, Kat. They also told me they wanted me to meet you, to get to know you, because they hoped I would fall in love you with you the way they had. I never believed in love at first sight, and I thought you might be the kind of woman who was going to try and take them to the cleaners financially as well as emotionally.”

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“That’s why you treated me the way you did last night. Do you feel that way now?” Her voice came out in a whisper. “No. In my attempt to protect my brothers I insulted you and used you to make them see what I thought was the error of their ways. After you left, they were both devastated. I convinced them not to follow you even though they both wanted to. I told them I would talk to you and that they needed to trust me,” he said, his voice low and full of emotion. “When I tried to sleep, all I kept seeing was the tortured look on your face. This morning when I was having my coffee, I was trying to come up with a plan to make everything right. If I had been kinder to you, I could have asked you to share breakfast with me out on the deck and…” He paused “That bastard would have never had the opportunity to find you alone. When I saw him forcing himself on you,” he choked out, “I wanted to kill him for daring to touch you.” “You wouldn’t have killed him.” “You don’t know that. You don’t know how badly I wanted to end his miserable life.” “But you didn’t.” “No, because you told me not to, and when I looked back at you, I knew if I ever wanted to have a life with you, it wouldn’t be possible from jail.” “Are you saying you want me, too?” Katlynn’ s eyes locked with his, her heart doing flip-flops in her chest. “I want you more than I thought it was possible to want a woman. But after last night, would you ever consider making love with my brothers and me?” She could see the pain of what he thought would be her rejection etched in his brow as he waited for her to answer. She wanted Justin and Jeremiah. She knew that without question. But Jarred was an intimidating man, and she knew from last night and now this morning that he could be a dangerous one. And yet, her heart was melting like a candle that was burning out of control. She was amazed that she

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could want him with the same uncontrollable desire she felt for his brothers. “I’ve never made love to more than one man at a time before. But you already know that. I’ve never been in love before either. I know I love your brothers, but—” “It’s okay, Kat, I understand.” “No, Jarred, you don’t understand. Let me finish.” She smiled, squeezing the hand that still held hers. “What I’m trying to say is that although we’ve just met, I already have deep feelings for you, and not just because you saved me.” She had to tell him how she felt, otherwise he would think she only wanted him because she felt indebted to him. “I can’t explain it, but even last night when I thought you hated me, I wanted you. I’m not sure I even know who I am anymore. Are you sure you want me?” “Dear God, Kat, yes, I’m sure.” He all but laughed, crushing her into his arms. “I’d make love to you right now, except I want your first experience to be with all of us. The way it should be.” “That’s what I want to.” For the rest of the day and the next, she and Jarred talked for hours about everything and anything that came into their minds. They didn’t leave her home, ordering out for food and even sleeping in the same bed together, where they cuddled and talked until they fell asleep in each other’s arms. Jarred was a wealth of knowledge that he didn’t mind sharing with her. However, it was her lessons, as Jarred called them that had her body on fire with a need so great she asked Jarred to call Justin and Jeremiah to tell them to take an earlier flight. As much as he told her he wanted to, he said he didn’t want to tell them their news over the telephone. He wanted to surprise them when they came home. She was sure that they would be more than surprised when she showed them all that Jarred had taught her. He was an excellent teacher. She thought back over her lessons, feeling her pussy or cunt as Jarred like to refer to it become wet. She pinched her nipples that

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were already hard and twisted them slightly. Without thinking, she slipped out of her clothes and went to the mirror where she observed her body. Jarred loved her breasts, especially when her buds were captured by the nipple clamps that he had bought for her. She could feel her cunt gush with want. She wanted to be fucked so badly. Jarred had made sure she was in a high state of unfulfilled wanton need for his brothers’ homecoming. He loved it when she begged him to touch her and more so when she begged him to let her touch him. The lessons had started almost immediately with Jarred carrying her from the living room back to her bed and laying her down gently on the down cover. “Do you want me to train you, Kat? Are you sure? ” “I need you, Jarred, as I need Justin and Jeremiah. Teach me to be what you all need, please.” “I’m a Dominant, Kat. And in your relationship with me and my brothers, I’m the alpha male. Do you know what that means?” She had a pretty good idea. She smiled up at Jarred. “Show me what it means, please.”

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Chapter Thirteen Katlynn trembled slightly as Jarred sat down on the bed next to her. He took her hand into his and squeezed it. “I want to show you and I will, but first I want to explain to you what I mean when I say I’m a Dominant.” Kat nodded. She wanted to know everything about Jarred. He not only made her feel safe, but adored. He was so much like his brothers, and yet he was very different. She knew what dominant and alpha male meant. He was the leader. It was easy to see him in that role since Justin and Jeremiah had made it clear that he was the head of the family. It was just who he was. She had felt his dominant force from the moment she met him. “I enjoy being in control, but not for the sake of power, more because I find that control is what is needed to make everything work well whether it be in business or in my personal life. When it comes to you, Kat, my being dominant doesn’t mean I have to have power over you, it simply means that I need you to trust me in all things. “I do trust you, Jarred.” “Thank you for that. That is the first step, but as much as you think you trust me, only your actions will be able to convince me of that trust. It’s not that I don’t believe you, however, there’s so much you don’t know about yourself. We have so much to learn about each other, and that can only happen through open communication. Jarred began asking her questions, and when she hesitated, he frowned. She didn’t like it when it frowned. He was gentle but persistent. She told him all about the schools she went to and the deep feelings of resentment she had harbored against the parents she loved

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for not being a normal family who stayed in one place for longer than two years at a time. She had never really faced those feelings before. Jarred listened, and whenever she became teary-eyed, he held her tightly until she was ready to continue. He also told her about himself and what it was like to grow up on a ranch. It sounded wonderful. She told him she envied his childhood. He said it was far from perfect but he had more happy memories than not. She had never opened up to anyone the way she had to Jarred. It was well past midnight when she felt her eyes becoming heavy. “Kat, you’re getting tired?” “Yes, just a little,” she conceded. “We will sleep here together tonight, if that’s okay with you?” “Of course it is.” She blushed. She had hoped he wouldn’t want to leave her. She wanted him not only by her side but inside her. She wanted him to make love to her. “You will sleep beside me naked, but we will not make love.” “Why?” was out before she could stop herself. Jarred smiled, his eyes warm. “Because the first time we make love will be when Justin and Jeremiah can be with us. Don’t you want that?” “Yes, but it’s just that.” Her voice drifted off. “I want you every bit as much as you want me. However, it will be a test of our love not only for each other but for Justin and Jeremiah that we not make love. However, that doesn’t mean that my desire for you will remain totally unfulfilled.” “I think I understand,” she said softly. “But wouldn’t it be easier if I wore pajamas?” “No. I will also be naked. I want to feel your skin next to mine. I want to get to know you thoroughly. I can touch you, feel you, and adore you without entering you. I want your desire, it will aid in your training.” “Now, go prepare yourself in the bathroom. Return to me naked, no earrings either.”

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“Yes, Jarred,” she said, lifting herself from the bed and walking quickly to the bathroom. “Oh, and Kat?” “Yes.” “For the purpose of our training and only when we are alone, you will call me, Sir.” “Yes, Sir,” she said softly before she closed the door. Kat looked at herself in the mirror. She was flushed, and her eyes were sparkling. She was so excited she could barely contain herself. She wanted so badly to please Jarred. He made her feel so feminine and so wanted. Her pussy was wet and her buds were so hard they hurt. He would see her desire immediately when she returned to him. Finally stripped of her clothing, she sponged her body, hoping to cool the heat of her passion. She didn’t feel tired anymore. Jarred was sitting on the side of the bed naked. She couldn’t help but stare at his cock that was semihard and bigger than any man’s she had ever seen. She felt her legs go weak as he motioned for her to come forward to stand in front of him. “You are beautiful, Kat. Your breasts are large but firm. They make a man’s mouth water at the thought of suckling those hard nipples. She moaned softly. “Are you wet, Kat?” She nodded, and then said, “Yes, Sir.” “Good girl, Kat.” She smiled, happy to have pleased him. “Tomorrow I’m going to teach you how to present yourself, but tonight I’m simply going to ask you to lie on the bed with your legs spread open. We will both get to know your body. It’s important that you understand the pleasure you can give and receive, but first you have to understand yourself.” At his command she lay down on the bed and spread her legs. She felt vulnerable but sexier and more womanly than she had ever felt.

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She loved the feel of Jarred’s eyes as they devoured her, leaving her breathless. “Spread your legs wider, Kat.” She did as he instructed, feeling her pussy seep wetness onto the sheets. “You have a magnificent cunt. And,” he said as his fingers opened her labia to expose her clit, “a beautiful puffy clit.” He then proceeded to take it between his thumb and forefinger and pull on it gently. Kat lifted her hips. “Please Jarred,” she whimpered. “Please, Jarred, did you say?” he spoke sharply, tugging on her clit not so gently. “Sir.” She gasped from the pain he had just inflicted. And yet, her pussy had gushed, causing her to wonder why she had felt a sensation of pleasure mixed with the pain. “You liked that didn’t you, Kat?” “Yes.” There was no choice but to tell him the truth. “There is pleasurable pain and it’s the only kind I will inflict on you. Do you understand?” “I think so. It’s just that I never thought of pain and pleasure as one, Sir.” “They aren’t, they do however, complement one another under certain circumstances. This being one of them. You are going to find my punishments something you will need on occasion.” Kat found herself shivering with anticipation. She was in uncharted territory and she was loving the exploration. She was meant to be with a Dominant. She longed to please Jarred. She wanted whatever he wanted. “I want to please you, Sir.” “You do please me, Kat. You please me very much. He then covered her body with his. He rubbed his hard cock against her pussy and took her hard nipples into his mouth. He nipped them and suckled each one until she was a mass of hot nerves. She moaned, begging him to take her.

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“No. I will not fuck you, Kat, no matter how nicely you beg. However, I will come purely because I wish to.” He turned her over on her stomach and slipped his hard cock between the cheeks of her ass. He began to fuck her between her cheeks until she felt his warm cum spurting out onto her cheeks. She groaned as she fingered her pussy. He did not stop her, instead he lifted her so that her back was against his hairy chest. She loved the feel of his hair on her back. “Now, Kat, come for me.” She shook from the orgasm, her fingers deep inside her pussy. “Now,” he instructed, “take those fingers from your cunt and put them in your mouth. Taste your orgasm, Kat. Taste it now.” She had never done such a thing. Her hesitation brought a quick slap to her ass. She withdrew her fingers from the warmth of her pussy and put them in her mouth. “Suck them, and when they are clean, I want you to stick them back in your cunt and keep repeating it until I tell you to stop.” She wasn’t sure how long it went on, but she didn’t stop until he told her to. She leaned back into him, still breathing heavy. This was the most erotic moment of her life, and he hadn’t even entered her. “I don’t consider this an infraction against my earlier statement that we would not make love. What we just did was to help each other relieve the sexual tension between us. It cannot even begin to compare to the beauty of making love together with Justin and Jeremiah.” “Yes, Sir,” she breathed, finally able to speak. I understand. I’m grateful that you allowed me to come, Sir.” “You were born to submit to me, Kat. This is coming far too easily for you. You are a natural submissive.” “I want you to desire me, Sir. I want to pleasure you, Sir.” Jarred smiled as he kissed her neck before releasing her body. She slipped out of his arms and down onto the bed. She lay on her back,

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still totally exposed for his eyes to view her in the most intimate way. He could see her swollen clit that was still throbbing. Jarred went into the bathroom. He returned, still naked, his cock now soft. Kat sighed with contentment as he slipped into the bed beside her, bringing her body too close to his own. “Tomorrow you will learn how to please more than one man, and we will continue with your discovery of yourself. Sleep well, my sweet Kat, you will need your strength,” She felt him nuzzle her neck, his breath warm against her skin. She leaned back into him, her body ready again if he so desired. She heard him laugh softly. “You are a minx, you know that. I can see that you will have no problem keeping up with three healthy males.” “I will do whatever you need me to do, Sir,” she said, her voice laced with desire. “I want Justin and Jeremiah to desire me, too.” “They do, my love. Believe me they do. Only they have no idea how easily you will fit with the three of us. They have dreamed of our coupling, but I can honestly say that you are beyond their wildest expectations.” “Then I am happy, Sir,” she whispered, her eyes beginning to close. A moment ago she was ready to be taken again, and now she could hardly keep her eyes open. When Kat awoke, she was alone in her bed, however, she could hear Jarred in the kitchen. She looked over at the clock and was shocked to see it was after eleven o’clock. She went quickly into the bathroom and took a quick shower. She wasn’t sure if Jarred would want her dressed or still naked. She felt a bit shy in the light of morning, but decided to do what she thought he would want. She walked naked into the kitchen. “Good Morning, Sir.” Jarred turned and stared at her. “My God, how is it possible that you’re even more beautiful than I remembered from last night.” Kat felt her nipples harden under his perusal. She looked down, feeling the heat from the flush of embarrassment on her cheeks.

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“Look at me, Kat,” he said gently. Do not be embarrassed because you have a beautiful body. You must never hide your beauty from me. It is mine to enjoy.” “Yes, Sir,” she said, looking into his blue eyes that held hers. Her relationship with Jarred was giving her such a wonderful feeling of freedom. For the first time, she was proud of her large breasts and the body he wanted her to display to him without inhibitions. “Are you hungry? I went out this morning and ran a few errands and at the same time picked up some sausage biscuits and coffee. One of my many indulgences, but I do love fast-food breakfasts.” “So do I.” She giggled, sitting down at the table and reaching in the bag for her biscuit. “I also love the hash browns.” “Eat up and enjoy. When you’re done, I have a few things I want to show you, that I picked up this morning at a specialty store not too far from here.” Kat felt excitement running through her body. She ate her sandwich in record speed, gulping down her coffee. She was on pins and needles waiting for what Jarred had planned for her next.

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Chapter Fourteen Jarred pulled out a light-blue plastic shopping bag from beside the sofa and opened it. He reached in and pulled out what appeared to be a pair of earrings. “These,” he said, holding them up for her to see, “are nipple clamps. They are a wonderful toy that will bring you much pleasure.” Kat felt her eyes widen. The thought of Jarred attaching them to her nipples was quite seductive. She touched her nipples and pulled them outward anticipating the feel of the toy. “Yes, that’s it, my sweet,” Jarred said huskily, his eyes focused on her breasts. “Touch yourself whenever you wish. I want you to feel your body’s response. It will help you to better understand your desire for this type of play.” Next he pulled out what he called butt plugs. There were three of them. She knew immediately what they were to be used for. She also knew if she were to be able to pleasure all three of her men at the same time, she would need to open herself to being fucked anally. How easy it was for her to think using Jarred’s words. He had told her he wanted to say the word that best described the sexual activity or body part in its basest form. Jarred just smiled as she nodded. “You’ll find I am a patient man, Kat, especially where you are concerned. This is simply to prepare you, however, it will only happen when you are ready.” “Thank you, Sir,” she said, wondering what he was going to pull out of the bag next. The next item was a rather large vibrator. “Do you have one of these, Kat?”

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Again she found herself blushing. Jarred’s eyes never left her own as she forced herself to continue to look him in the eye. “I have something similar, a bit smaller.” “Very good. This one will be more useful to you once you have enjoyed our cocks inside you. We are larger than the majority of men. I in particular have a cock that will stretch you. When you are masturbating as I will instruct you to do, this will help to bring you pleasure while I watch you come.” Kat heard the intake of her own breath. His words alone were almost enough to make her come. She could visualize herself fucking her cunt with it while he watched her. It was agony sitting calmly next to him on the sofa when all she could think about was his hands on her body. She tried to stifle a moan, but she couldn’t. She leaned into Jarred, who immediately drew himself away from her. “Kat, I didn’t tell you to move any closer to me, did I?” “No, Sir. It’s just that I need you to touch me. Please touch me, Sir?” “No.” His voice was firm and uncompromising. He pushed her gently away. She moaned again, but this time turned her head. “Your body responds well to my words that have provided you with a visualization that you find pleasurable.” She simply nodded, afraid to say anything in case another moan escaped from between her lips. She was in such a state of need that she crossed her legs to try and stifle the aching between her legs that had her clit throbbing. “Open your legs.” She immediately opened her legs. “It’s time you learned to position yourself for me, Kat.” “Kneel before me,” he commanded. Doing as he told her, she immediately knelt before him. “Spread your legs wider.” Kat did as he instructed. She watched as he stared at her without moving. She trembled slightly as she waited for him to speak.

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Minutes went by and he did nothing but stare at her. She licked her lips, her eyes locked with his. “Lower your eyes.” She immediately did as she was told. She could see his shoes. One of them moved closer to her and slipped between her spread legs. The tip of the shoe touched her outer labia. She moaned softly, biting her lip. She wanted to press herself into his shoe but knew he wouldn’t like that. She trembled with her need for him. He moved the toe of his shoe into her, pressing it into her swollen clit. She wanted him desperately. She arched her back, slightly trembling. She didn’t know how much more she could take before she started humping his leg like a wild animal. “Don’t even think about moving, Kat.” Jarred’s voice was gentle but firm. “Stay in position. No matter what I do to your body, do not attempt to move.” “Yes, Sir,” she said, her voice cracking slightly. She saw his foot retreat as he got up off the sofa. He walked away from her. She wanted to see where he was going, but he had told her not to move. Her entire body felt like it was about to explode. Her nipples hurt and her pussy was aching. Minutes passed and she waited. Finally she heard him come up behind her. He reached around her, and with a quickness that made her gasp, he affixed one clamp to her right nipple. She yelped. “I wish to clamp your other nipple, Kat. Will you allow me to do that?” “Yes.” It hurt but she wanted it. She wanted to feel the cool sharp little teeth bite into her nipple. Her cunt was wet and getting wetter by the second. “Good girl.” She worked the muscles between legs to bring her some relief when she felt the second clamp capture her other nipple. She groaned with desire. “Now turn and bend over, Kat.”

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When she was in the correct position, he came up behind her and opened the cheeks of her ass. She felt some lubricant on his fingers. She shivered with fear and excitement. “I am going to insert this butt plug into your tiny hole, Kat. It will hurt a little but I promise I’ll do it slowly. I’ll leave it in for an hour and then you’ll have a break. We’ll continue to do this throughout the day, increasing the size when I think you’re ready.” “Yes, Sir. I want to eventually feel your cock in my ass, Sir.” “I know you do, Kat. And you will feel mine, Justin’s, and Jeremiah’s.” His voice husky, he continued, “This is a latex plug, and it’s small, so there is no need to worry about anything except the sensation of feeling yourself filled.” Kat felt the head of the plug that Jarred pushed gently into her anus. She was surprised that it didn’t hurt more. When he was satisfied it was inserted fully, he rubbed her ass gently. “How does that feel?” “I feel full. Will it be hard to remove?” she asked him somewhat hesitantly. “No. You’ll be able to expel it easily. Do you trust me, Kat?” “Yes, Sir.” Jarred lifted her into his arms and held her tightly. “You are doing so well. I wasn’t sure how you would respond, but you’re doing better than I could have ever imagined. Are you sure you haven’t been with a Dominant before?” “You know I haven’t,” she said softly. “You’re the only man who I’ve ever been this free with or had this type of enjoyment, Sir.” “I’m honored, Kat. Truly honored that you have given yourself to me with such trust. I promise you I will never abuse that trust.” Jarred turned her so her face was turned upward toward his. When his lips descended to hers, she all but melted in his arms. His kiss was gentle at first, exploring her mouth with his tongue. She responded by using her own tongue to explore his mouth. He groaned as his kiss became hungry and demanding. Her entire body was feverish with the

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desire she felt for this man. Was this the reason she had never been able to give herself fully to any one man before? Had she been waiting for a man like Jarred to awaken her body and mind to a type of lovemaking that until now had been foreign to her? She had fallen in love with his brothers and now him. He was preparing her for the love of all three men, and she tingled with the thoughts of having all three of them make love to her. She knew Justin and Jeremiah were not Dominants, but that made the anticipation of their lovemaking even more enticing. What she had with Jarred would always be special, but in her heart she knew it would only enhance the love she would experience with his brothers. Jarred pulled away from her and motioned for her to stand. She did so reluctantly, but knew he was ready to give her next lesson. “When Justin and Jeremiah are with us, I want you to display yourself for their pleasure. I would like you to go and get dressed now. Wear a dress, panties, and a bra. However, first I’m going to remove the nipple clamps. You should never wear them for long periods of time or they could damage those delicious nipples of yours. The removal is when you’ll truly feel their power.” She gasped when he removed the first one. She knew the blood was flowing back into her nipple. She moaned softly. He removed the second one, and she again moaned. However, it was when he sucked one and then the other that she lost all control, unable to keep the tears from her eyes. “It’s okay, Kat,” he murmured between suckling each one, encouraging the blood to flow back into the hard nubs. “You’re nipples are beautiful, and obviously you are a woman that enjoys nipple play. I can make them a bit tighter next time if that is your desire.” “Yes, Sir,” she breathed. Her pussy was throbbing in tune with her nipples. She loved the sensations she was feeling. How had she never known about these toys?

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When he moved away from her and nodded, she immediately turned and went into her bedroom to dress. She chose a light-blue jersey material that hugged her figure. However, like most of her dresses, it was not overly provocative. When she returned to Jarred, he smiled. “Now, I want you to disrobe slowly while you dance for me.” She began to sway to the beat of the music in her head. She had never done this before so she welcomed his instruction on how to move her body to give her audience more pleasure. She learned how to unhook her bra and then let it fall gracefully to expose her large breasts while keeping her eyes on Jarred. He told her that touching herself was key to the erotic dance. He insisted she play with her nipples and clit. She felt sexy and even powerful as she observed Jarred’s response to her movements. She did as he instructed, all the while becoming more and more turned on by her own actions. Together, they worked on her strip tease until she was finally naked. Only then did Jarred touch her. He massaged her entire body with his hands. She thought she was going to fall into him from the weakness she felt in her legs. She was totally at his mercy and the need she felt was again more than she thought she could stand. When she swayed toward him, he held her by her nipples, pulling on them to bring her closer to him where she leaned against him for support. “What do you want, Kat?” “You, Sir. I want you.” “Get down on your knees,” he commanded. She dropped to her knees in front of him. “Hands behind your head. Push your breasts outward.” She knew he was not unaffected by her actions by his breathing that had become more labored. “Damn, you’re one sexy woman. You don’t know how badly I want your mouth on my cock, sucking me until I come. But that will have to wait,” he groaned. “However, I can

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watch you fuck yourself with the dildo. Now go get it from the bedroom.” She found it on the nightstand next to the bed. She ran back to Jarred who was now naked from the waist down. She couldn’t take her eyes of his large, hard cock and full balls that he was massaging. She wanted him in her mouth, her ass, and in her cunt. How, she wondered, could he deny himself such pleasure?” “Lie down in front of me and fuck yourself. But you are not allowed to come until I give you permission.” The dildo felt good inside her, not as good he would, but for now she would take what she could get. She fucked herself fast and hard, lifting her hips to meet her own thrusts. She was a wild animal, moving erratically with the intensity of her need. She was about to come when Jarred’s voice sliced with unrelenting precision through the erotic mist that held her. “No.” She didn’t stop, but the second time he said, “NO,” she felt his displeasure and forced herself to still her body, the dildo in her hand. “Sit up, Kat. For that you will have to watch me come while not coming yourself.” She sat up, her eyes on his cock that was now huge in thickness and length. When he came, she wanted to capture the white reams in her mouth, but one look at Jarred and she knew that she would have to watch his cock empty onto his stomach. She had never yearned for a man’s cum before, and it took all her willpower to stay still. When he was done, she knew what she needed to do. “Do wish me to clean you, Sir?” “Clean me with your tongue, but you are not allowed to swallow my cum. Go get a towel.” Kat did his bidding and returned with a towel. She licked him clean, but his cum was emptied from her mouth into the towel as he had instructed. She looked up into his eyes, her own filled with tears. “Did I displease you so much that you wish to torture me this way,” she cried.

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“Oh, Kat,” he said softly. “I only wish to teach you self-control. I’m not punishing you, my love. I also want my cum to slide down your throat, but when it does, you will not only be with me but also with my brothers. Do you understand.” She nodded, lowering her head. “Come to me, Kat.” She rose from her knees. His arms reached out to encircle her, bringing onto his lap where he held her, cooing sweet words of love. Once again she was surrounded in his love.

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Chapter Fifteen Justin’s and Jeremiah’s plane was due in around four o’clock. Jarred had started preparing the only meal he told her he knew how to make, spaghetti and meatballs. He found all the ingredients in his brothers’ kitchen so they didn’t even have to go shopping. Katlynn had insisted that she wanted to help. Pleased, he showed her how to use stale bread soaked in water to make the meatballs instead of bread crumbs like most people she knew made them. He was a patient teacher as he showed her his technique for rolling the meatballs and then cooking the sausage in a pan of heavily spiced water. The sauce was a combination of different spices, tomatoes, and gravy from the meat that he pureed in the blender. “I have so much more to teach you, Kat, and not just about cooking.” He smiled, his blue eyes glazed with his desire. “I can tell already that you’re a quick study.” She looked over at him coyly, wondering why she had been so intimidated by him at their first meeting. He was the gentlest of men, at least when it came to her. “You’ve taught me so much already. When will my lessons continue?” She felt the breath catch in her throat when he walked over to her to put his arms around her, his hands on the curve of her breasts, his lips in her hair. “Tonight, my love. Tonight that beautiful body of yours is going to know passion and love times three. Your pleasure will be our pleasure.” Her nipples tightened immediately, and wetness seeped from her warmth as a moan escaped from her lips. She leaned back, wanting him as close to her as possible. Ever since he had told her about what

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he and his brothers had in store for her, she had been on fire with a need she never knew she possessed. Jarred’s touch made her long for the feel of their hands on her body. She was obsessed with not only having each one of their cocks inside her, but tasting them as well. She could feel the butt plug in her anus that he had explained would help open herself for the love of more than one man at a time. It filled her and made her even more wanton for the attention she knew would soon be hers. She and Jarred were sharing a glass of wine on the deck when they heard the front door open. Justin and Jeremiah both came in and dropped their luggage. Jarred walked through the sliding glass doors first. She followed closely behind him. “Damn, smells like somebody decided to cook for us,” Justin said, throwing his car keys on the stand next to the door. “That somebody’s standing right here.” Jarred laughed, bringing Katlynn from behind him to his side. “And Kat helped me.” Both brothers stood with open mouths and looked to where Katlynn was watching them. “Welcome home.” She smiled. “I’ve missed you.” “Not as much as we missed you,” Justin said, breaking into that smile she had come to love. Without thinking, she ran to them. She threw herself at Justin first and gave him a warm hug before she did the same to Jeremiah. She knew Jarred was standing behind her smiling, observing the look of happiness in his brothers’ eyes. “Well,” Jeremiah said, looking over her shoulder at Jarred, “isn’t this a nice surprise.” “A lot better than when we left,” Justin said, looking toward Jarred with an appreciative smile. “Kat and I have had a wonderful few days together,” Jarred said, coming to put his arm around Katlynn. “She’s everything you told me she was, and”—he lifted his glass to her, before taking a sip—“more.” “Does this mean what I think it means?” Jeremiah all but shouted.

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“It means,” Katlynn said, giving each brother a quick kiss on the lips, “that I’ve been looking forward to our night together more than you could possibly know.” Unable to contain himself, Justin picked her up around the waist and twirled her around. Before he let her go, he brought her lips to his. His kiss literally took her breath away. She found herself lost in the feel of his tongue as it toyed with hers. When he let her go, Jeremiah grabbed her and drew her into his arms crushing her against his chest tightly, his lips seeking hers. She moaned. His kiss deepened, his tongue swirling inside her mouth, creating sensations that had her panties soaked with her desire. “Whoa there, boys,” Jarred said, putting his arm on Jeremiah’s shoulder. “We have the whole night ahead of us to show Kat how much we love her. But right now, we’re going to eat. I think Kat’s going to need sustenance if she’s going to be able to keep up with us.” “Jarred did go to a lot of trouble, and I did help.” She giggled. “So, it’s food first.” She had never seen Jeremiah and Justin consume their dinner so fast. Jarred just laughed and told them not to hurt themselves. She ate as much as she could, but what she was hungry for wasn’t on her plate. She did ask them about their trip, but all they said, between mouthfuls of Jarred’s delicious dinner, was that it was fun and Jeremiah had won at poker. However, all they could think about was her. She hadn’t pushed them for more information. The truth was she didn’t care about their trip right now. She had other things on her mind. She couldn’t help but blush as her eyes met Jarred’s. He smiled knowingly, making the tightness between her thighs throb and her nipples tighten in anticipation of the evening that lay ahead of them. After dinner, Jarred, with his brothers’ help, loaded the dishwasher and cleaned up the kitchen. When they had completed their task, they joined her in the living room, where Jarred had insisted she wait for them. He wouldn’t allow her to help them clean

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up. He knew it would be torture for her to sit by herself when all she wanted was to be close to them. But as he had told her, it would only intensify her desire. If that were true, she was in for the night of her life. She could feel the sexual tension in the air as Jeremiah and Justin sat down on either side of her. Jarred had come to stand in front of her, his eyes meeting hers, warm and inviting. “Stand up, Kat.” She stood up, trembling slightly. What if she wasn’t good enough for them and they decided they didn’t want her. How would she be able to bear it? Jarred kissed her, his tongue circling hers. “You’re so beautiful. I want my brothers to see exactly how beautiful you really are and the only way to do that is for you to take off your clothes and display yourself the way I taught you. Can you do that for us, Kat?” She shook her head. “Yes.” Looking back at Justin and Jeremiah, she said, “I want you to see my body, to see how much it desires yours.” Both brothers groaned. She knew by the bulge in their pants that they were both already hard for her. She felt empowered as she walked to the center of the room and waited for Jarred to sit down. Slowly she unbuttoned her blouse and slid it from her shoulders, swaying her hips to the dance in her head. She was wearing a black lacy bra that matched her panties. She undid the front clasp and opened it, allowing her heavy breasts to escape their confinement. She touched her nipples and tugged on them, watching the expression on their faces that told her they more than liked what she was offering. She bent down so that they could see the sway of her hanging orbs tipped by her rosebud nipples that were surrounded by large, strawberry-colored areolas. Standing upright, she unzipped her skirt and pulled it down her hips until it fell to the floor where she gracefully stepped out of it. She then pushed it aside with the toe of her heel.

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She was wearing the black heels that Jarred told her would only serve to make her already shapely legs even more beautiful. She left them on. She then slowly turned her back to them while hooking her thumbs in her panties. Wiggling her hips and ass, she began to slowly pull them down, exposing the butt plug that Jarred had given her. “Holy fuck,” Jeremiah gasped. She heard pants being unzipped. When she stepped out of her panties, she turned around to show them what she knew they wanted. Her hairless pink pussy that Jarred had shaved was wet and her thighs slick with her need. She remembered how carefully he had shaved her pussy, or his sweet cunt as he liked to call it. When he had completed his task, he had taken a cold shower. She knew he was a man who valued his control, but even he had his limits. All three brothers stroked their cocks. Her eyes widened. Their cocks were perfection. Long, thick, and tipped with a perfectly shaped mushroom head. Jarred’s was the largest. Justin and Jeremiah both came in a close second. She couldn’t imagine how they were going to fit inside her pussy let alone her ass. But Jarred had assured her that they would be gentle, and if it hurt too much, they would stop. She wanted to touch them, to feel their cocks in her mouth. She imagined sucking one and then other until she could taste their cum and feel it run down her throat. But she wasn’t done displaying herself as Jarred had taught her. Lowering herself to her knees, she spread her legs and opened her labia. With a curse, Jeremiah groaned. “I don’t know how much more I can take.” “Patience, brother,” Jarred said, his hand slowly massaging his own cock. “If I could spend the last couple of days with her without fucking her, you can wait a few more minutes.” Katlynn smiled. She began rubbing herself and then brought her fingers to her lips. She sucked each finger slowly. When she was done, she locked them behind her head, pushing her breasts outward.

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Jarred stood up and kicked off his shoes. That was the signal that they were now ready for her. All three brothers began to disrobe, their clothes flying. When they were naked, she looked at them in wonder. They were flawless and beautifully muscled. Their cocks made her mouth water. Jarred went behind her and lowered himself to his knees. He encircled her with his arms. She felt his hands massaging her breasts. He tugged on her nipples. Justin followed except he knelt down in front of her. Jarred held each of her breasts in his hands as an offering. Jeremiah knelt down beside Justin, and they both began to suck her nipples. She moaned, leaning back into Jarred, whose hard cock was rubbing against her ass and back. She felt so feminine, so wanted, and so incredibly horny she thought she might orgasm. Jarred spread his legs outward and brought her body in between them. He caressed her shoulders before he removed her hands from behind her head. Justin and Jeremiah watched. “Touch them, Kat, touch their cocks. Put one hand on Jeremiah’s and the other on Justin’s. Feel how much they want you.” They knelt in front of her. She began to run her hands up and down their cocks as Jarred had instructed. She fondled their balls and felt them contract. They were rock hard for her, both releasing precum that made her unconsciously lick her lips. “Oh, God, Kat,” Justin cried. “You don’t know how long I’ve wanted to feel your touch, to see you like this, to know that you want me as much I want you.” “I want you more,” she whispered. “I need to taste your cocks.” First she sucked Justin’s while she was still fondling Jeremiah. Justin began to push himself in and out of her mouth at first slowly and then more rapidly. Jarred grabbed her hair and pulled her head back to open her throat for Justin’s cock. She felt like she might gag, but before she did, he removed it. “It’s my turn now, baby,” Jeremiah whispered. She wrapped her lips around his hard, thick shaft. She loved his taste as much as she did Justin’s. He began to fuck her mouth while she eagerly took as

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much of him as she could into her throat. Justin sat back on his haunches watching her, just out of her reach, his hard cock pointing in her direction as he stroked it. Jeremiah’s cock slipped from her mouth as Jarred lifted her and gently laid her back against the rug. He then straddled her and shoved his cock into her waiting mouth. She sucked it greedily. He was longer and wider than his brothers and stretched her mouth as he fucked her harder and harder without mercy. She thought he was going to come, but before he did, he stopped himself and stood up to stand next to Jeremiah and Justin whose eyes were glazed with lust. All three brothers looked down at her. “She’s so fucking beautiful,” Jarred said huskily. “How could I have ever doubted you two?” Katlynn instinctively spread her legs wider and arched her back. “We’re going to come all over your body, Kat, and then we’re going to watch you while you pleasure yourself with our cum. Is that what you want?” Jarred’s eyes locked with hers, willing her answer. “Yes, I want your cum.” “You belong to us, Kat,” Jeremiah said, holding his cock, stroking it faster. “You were always meant to be ours.” Justin groaned as spurts of his cum shot out from his cock, landing on her stomach. Next was Jeremiah. She loved watching them, knowing their desire for her was in every drop of cum she felt splash against her skin. When Jarred came, she felt it land against her cheek and then her mouth. She stuck out her tongue to catch more. By the time they were through unloading their cocks on her, she was covered in their cum. She ran her hands over her body, rubbing it over her nipples and into her pussy. “Yes, rub it into your sweet cunt,” Jarred purred to her. “Now taste our love for you, Kat.” She licked her fingers clean before she continued to scoop cum from her breasts, stomach, and the lips of her pussy. She sucked every

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bit of what they had given into her mouth and swallowed it, opening her mouth so they could see her swallow it. She repeated the process until she devoured all their cum. Looking up to where they were watching her, she smiled before she crawled to each one of them and milked their cocks to swallow whatever remaining cum they had left. Even when she was through, she licked their cocks one more time to make sure she hadn’t missed any of their precious cum. “You’re more than I could have ever hoped for,” Jarred said softly, lifting her into his arms. With his brothers in tow he took her into the bathroom where Justin turned on the shower. “A large shower was one of the selling points of this place,” Jeremiah said, his hand slipping between her legs where he fingered her gently before he removed her heels. They took turns soaping her body with their hands. Justin washed her hair and kissed the droplets of water from her lips. Jarred slid his hands down her stomach to her shaven pussy where he pulled back the lips for Jeremiah’s tongue to lick her clit. Jarred slid his cock between the cheeks of her ass. She felt an orgasm building. Jarred reached down and slowly removed the plug. “Remember, Kat, we won’t do anything you don’t want us to.” “I know,” she said, breathless. “But right now I can’t think of anything I don’t want you to do.”

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Chapter Sixteen When the brothers were satisfied that she was bathed properly, they toweled her off, each taking turns rubbing her body gently. This time Jeremiah picked her up and carried her out of the bathroom and into Jarred’s bedroom. He laid her gently down on top of the comforter. Justin came in behind him with a brush. She sat up while he gently untangled her hair. Jeremiah sat beside her and watched his brother brush her long hair. “You have gorgeous hair,” Jeremiah whispered in her ear, his hand lightly caressing one of her breasts, “and your breasts are the most beautiful I’ve ever seen.” “Thank you.” She smiled, enjoying the feel of the brush that Justin was running through her hair almost as much as Jeremiah’s fingers touching her. She had never felt so loved. “Jarred prepared you well for us, Kat,” Justin said from behind her. “You know, now that we’ve physically marked your body as belonging to us, we can bring you the pleasure we’ve been dreaming about.” “You’ve already given me more pleasure than I’ve ever experienced in my life.” “Do you have any idea how much we love you?” Jeremiah asked softly, bringing her hand to his lips. “I never knew it was possible to care for someone the way I care for you.” Katlynn felt tears well up in her eyes. “I love you, Jeremiah, with all my heart. I love you so much it hurts, and when you take those feelings times three, it’s a wonder I don’t melt from the heat of so much love.”

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Justin stopped brushing her hair, his body leaning into hers, his lips caressing her neck. “You were worth waiting for, Kat. I want to feel myself inside of you so much it hurts.” Reaching for him, she brought his face closer to hers and kissed him. How, she wondered, could one woman be so lucky? The only thing missing right now was Jarred. As if sensing her need for him, he entered the room, his muscled body showing her he was ready for her again. “We’re going to love you, Kat,” Jarred said huskily, standing by the side of the bed. She felt Justin and Jeremiah guide her body back down on the bed. Jeremiah lifted her arms above her head, gripping her wrists with one hand. She trembled slightly, knowing they were ready to use her again. She couldn’t think of anything she wanted more. Justin slid down to the bottom of the bed and spread her legs wide, caressing her inner thighs. She moaned softly. He crawled between them. When his tongue touched her pussy, she cried out, straining against Jeremiah’s hand. Jarred caressed her breasts, pulling on her nipples, stretching them before his teeth took one then the other, making her cry out with desire. He held one up for Jeremiah who began to suckle her hard nub while still holding her hands above her head. Justin’s mouth, now tasting of her desire, descended to her lips, kissing her deeply. She writhed with her need to be taken. She needed them to fuck her. “Get on your knees, Kat,” Jarred instructed. Justin smiled as Jeremiah released her hands and she did as she was told. “Now bend over.” She knew what was coming, and she was a little scared but mostly she was just anxious to feel Jarred’s cock in her ass. She knew he was the largest, but he had prepared her, and it was his cock she wanted to penetrate her tight little hole. She felt Jarred’s fingers caressing her cheeks and then separating them. His fingers that were now covered in lubricant ran up and down

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her crack. She felt one finger then two push inside her, making her ready for his cock. She held her breath. “Remember what I said, Kat. I’ll stop whenever you want me to.” She nodded. However, she wanted him to take her like this. She had never thought she would ever want a man to take her like this. But there was something about Jarred’s touch and the way both Justin and Jeremiah were kissing her shoulders, her hair, and fondling her breasts that made it all seem so right. “I want this, Jarred,” she whispered. “I want your cock to come inside my ass.” Justin groaned, “Oh, Kat,” he said with passion. “Watching Jarred about to take you like this is driving me crazy with my own need to fuck that beautiful pussy of yours.” “Yes,” she cried, “I need your cock, Justin.” She felt the swollen head of Jarred’s cock begin to penetrate her, opening her sphincter. There was pain, but she knew there would also be pleasure. Jeremiah and Justin remained on either side of her, caressing her. She could see their cocks that were swollen with their need for her. She wanted them, too. She wanted to feel them. Looking at Jeremiah, she opened her mouth. “Let me taste you,” she begged. Jeremiah brought his cock to her mouth. She sucked on Jeremiah’s cock as Jarred slowly pushed his cock deeper until she felt him pop inside her. He allowed her to adjust to his size before he began to move his hips back and forth to fuck her.. “My God you’re tight.” Jarred groaned. She leaned back into him, feeling every inch of him as his balls pressed against her ass. She was wild with her need as he lifted her up enough for Justin to slide beneath her, his cock hard. She knew what she needed to do as he guided his cock into her pussy. When he entered her, she cried out. “Justin, oh, Justin, yes, please, yes.” She sucked him deeper inside her and began to ride him with Jarred’s cock finding a faster rhythm that matched Justin’s thrusts. Over and over their cocks sliced through her, bringing her to a place she never knew existed. She had never felt anything so intense or

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pleasurable. She wasn’t sure where one began and the other ended. When she felt Jeremiah’s cock opening her lips, she looked up to see his handsome face filled with longing. “I need you, Kat.” He groaned. “And I need your cum,” she said, opening her mouth as his cock filled her. The climax that was building inside her overtook her as wave after wave of pleasure consumed her. She felt Jeremiah’s cum spurt in her mouth. She took it, swallowing as much as she could while at the same time Jarred and Jeremiah filled her with their cum. She had thought she knew what pleasure was when they had marked her as theirs, but this went far beyond those feelings as her body climaxed again and again until she felt their cocks grow limp and slip from her body. The tears that fell down her cheeks were tears of pure joy. She felt Jarred lifting her upward as Justin sat up and hugged her to him. Jeremiah knelt beside them as he, too, wrapped her in his arms. Jarred kissed her neck and cooed words of love into her ear. There was nothing she wouldn’t do for these three men that she loved beyond reason. Jeremiah left her wrapped in his brothers’ arms. When he returned, he brought a basin filled with warm water. She felt her body being gently cleansed with a warm washcloth and soap. Justin washed her pussy and his cum from between her thighs. Jarred opened her ass cheeks as Jeremiah gently caressed her. She licked her lips of any residue left from Jeremiah. When they were through, Justin lifted her and took her into his bedroom where he laid her down on his bed. Jarred pulled the nighty he had told her to leave in his room, over her head. Jeremiah lifted her as Justin pulled back the comforter and the sheets. Jarred covered her. The three of them each took turns kissing her. “I love you,” she whispered, feeling herself drifting into sleep. “I love you so much. Thank you for loving me.” “You were absolutely magnificent, Kat,” Jarred crooned, rubbing her forehead gently. “Just sleep. We’ll be here when you wake up.”

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“We’ll always be here when you wake up,” Justin whispered against her cheek. “Sweet dreams, my love,” Jeremiah said softly. **** After they were sure Kat was sleeping, they met in the living room for a glass of wine. They needed to unwind from what had been the most intensely erotic lovemaking session any of them had ever experienced. They were in awe of the woman they had left sleeping. “I’ve made love to a lot of women, but I never felt what I felt with Kat. She’s more than I could have ever imagined,” Jeremiah said, looking at his brothers. “She was so trusting. I was afraid I might hurt her, but she opened herself through her pain with a wild sweetness that took my breath away,” Jarred said softly. “All I can think about is taking that beautiful body of hers again and again and how honored I am that she trusted me enough to let me love her.” “I hear you. But just remember, you two, I saw her first.” Justin grinned. “I knew from the moment she opened her door that she was special. I just never could have imagined how special until now, even though I was already head over heels in love with her.” “Okay.” Jeremiah laughed. “You get the credit for seeing her first. However, I think we all fell in love with her at first sight, even Jarred.” He turned to look at Jarred, who seemed lost in thought. “Jarred, you still with us?” Jeremiah asked. “I was reliving that moment when I came inside of her, how her body trembled with her own climax. Knowing you two were experiencing the love she was giving us at the same time just intensified the experience to a level even I have never experienced. The three of us fucking other women just doesn’t compare to making love to her. I know I’m going to sound like an old cliché, but love really does make a difference.”

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“You know,” Jeremiah said, pulling out his cell phone to check the time, “she may not wake up until tomorrow morning.” “We should let her sleep.” Jarred smiled. “Tomorrow is another day.” “Right, you’re just full of clichés.” Justin smiled back. “Well, she’s in your bed, so I guess you get to cuddle with her tonight.” “Aren’t you the lucky one?” Jeremiah frowned. “We’re going to have to come up with some ground rules for sharing Kat. We’ve never shared a woman that we love.” “Jeremiah has a point,” Jarred said, placing his empty wine glass down on the table in front of him. “However, we’ll have to make sure Kat is part of that conversation. This is new territory for all of us, and if we are to make this work, the way I think we can, we all have to be onboard with how we’re going to handle our need for her. Trust is the key.” “Well”—Justin yawned—“that’s something we can talk about tomorrow.” “There is one thing that I would like to talk about tonight, and it’s something Kat and I agreed that could wait until after your homecoming.” “What’s that?” Jeremiah asked. “Kat had a visitor this weekend, her old boyfriend, David. It was unexpected and something that I don’t think Kat will mind me telling you about since it was not only painful but something she would just as soon forget.” Both brothers sat upright, their eyes sharp. Jarred knew they could sense his anger. “He forced himself on Kat, but luckily, I was out on the deck and heard her. I knew something was wrong and again, luckily, her sliding glass door was unlocked. I stopped him before he could do her any physical harm.” “Jesus,” Jeremiah and Justin said at once. “What the fuck.” Jeremiah stood up.

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“I threw him out, and although Kat was pretty shook up, she escaped the ultimate degradation he had planned for her.” Did you call the police?” Justin asked, his hands shaking in anger. “I would have, but Kat begged me not to. She said she couldn’t bear to relive the attack with strangers asking her the kind of questions that she said she couldn’t handle. Believe me when I tell you I wanted to kill the bastard.” “What are we going to do?” Jeremiah asked, his voice cold and brittle. “I’m not sure.” “We have to do something,” Justin said, balling his hands into fists. “As much as I want to, we have to respect her wishes. It could get ugly. Men like him don’t care who they take down with them. You’re a lawyer, Jeremiah. You know how unfair these things can be.” “Damn him,” Jeremiah spat. “Innocent until proven guilty. Kat would be the one on trial. Proving rape can be difficult. Proving attempted rape can be near impossible.” Both brothers nodded. Jarred left his brothers and went into the bedroom where Kat was lightly snoring. He undressed for bed and slipped between the sheets next to her. He loved the feel of her body next to his. He would protect her from not only David but anything and anyone who might hurt her. He watched her sleep until his eyes closed, knowing she was safe in his arms.

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Chapter Seventeen When morning arrived, Kat woke up to find herself sandwiched in between Jeremiah and Jarred. She could smell breakfast cooking. “She awakes,” Jeremiah said, leaning up on one elbow to gaze down at her. “I can’t remember the last time I slept so well.” “I slept well myself. I can thank you for that.” She felt Jarred stir. “Me, too.” She laughed. Normally whenever she had slept with a man, the next morning was agony. She never knew what to say or do. However, this was totally different. She felt like she had known them her whole life and even after last night, when she had done things she had never thought she was capable of, she felt not only comfortable, but totally at home with the two men who were now in her bed. “Are you hungry?” Jarred asked, stretching. “Famished.” “Well, Justin is doing his magic in the kitchen if the aroma of bacon and eggs is any indication.” Together they got out of bed. Both Jarred and Jeremiah had on gym shorts. She was still in her nighty that left very little to the imagination. “Do you have a robe for me?” “You don’t need a robe, Kat,” Jeremiah said huskily, his eyes roaming freely over her body. “We much prefer you as you are or completely naked.” Giggling, she walked out of the room, knowing they were watching her, wanting her. She felt giddy with happiness.

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When Justin saw her, he ran over to her and gave her a big hug and a kiss that lingered. “I was hoping I wouldn’t have to drag you out of bed, dragging you into bed would prove much more enjoyable.” “Everything smells so good. I need food if I’m to keep up with you and your brothers.” She couldn’t help but laugh. She eyed the coffee pot that was full. Justin followed her gaze. “It’s my coffee this morning. Not as good as Jeremiah’s, but he said that it was his duty to be there, right beside you, when you woke up.” “You all performed your duties to perfection last night, how could I expect any less today.” “Let’s all sit down before we forget ourselves and waste a good breakfast.” Jarred held a chair for Kat. She sat down, unable to stop herself from smiling. They talked little and ate a lot. They were all hungry. When Jarred put down his fork, a frown creased his forehead. “Kat, I told Justin and Jeremiah about David.” Katlynn felt the blood drain from her face. She had put the horrible episode with David from her mind, and now it all came back to her in a flood of unwanted emotions. Jarred had agreed not to tell them until after their first night together. Neither of them wanted anything to mar their first time together. She took a breath and fought the tears that threatened to spill down her cheeks. “It’s okay, Kat, you don’t have to say anything.” Jeremiah looked between her and Jarred. Justin continued to stare at her, his hand reaching for hers. The same frown that etched itself across Jarred’s forehead was visible on his own. “David was an old boyfriend of mine. We worked together and still do. In fact, we’ve been assigned to a project that we are supposed to work closely on. That’s why I let him in,” she choked. “If Jarred hadn’t come in when he did”—she hesitated—“David…” “But I was there,” Jarred said softly.

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“Sweetheart,” Justin said, his voice low, “he has to pay for what he did to you.” “Where does he live,” Jeremiah growled. “I want to pay that fucking coward a visit.” “He didn’t rape me, although he did scare me to death. We did date before, and I did let him in my home, and I was in my robe. You know the law, Jeremiah. Tell me his lawyer wouldn’t make it look like it was my fault somehow.” “None of that matters. When a woman says no, she means no. That’s all there is to it,” Justin spit out, looking at Jeremiah. “I know the law, and Kat makes a valid point, but sometimes you have to go outside the law.” “You will not go outside the law,” Kat said vehemently. “I don’t ever want to see him again, and I don’t want any of you to see him either.” “That may be, Kat, but what about the fact that you both work for the same company and you just said you were working on a project with him. We can’t have that,” Justin said with no room for argument. Kat shook her head. “I can’t work with him, I know that. I’ll have to quit my job.” “That’s not fair.” Justin stood and started pacing back and forth, his hands clenched in fists. “I’ve been thinking about this a lot, and quitting my job is the only solution. I can’t tell Tom, my boss, without starting some kind of legal action, and I’m not going to do that. I have no choice but to quit.” “What do you mean you can’t tell him?” Justin stopped, looking down at Kat and then to Jeremiah. “If she tells her boss,” Jeremiah said calmly, the lawyer in him taking over, “it will be defamation of character, especially if her boss chooses to fire David. If that happens, David could actually sue Kat. I know it doesn’t sound fair, but if you look at it from the perspective of a man who was innocent, and we know David’s not, then you can

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see why the law would protect him. That’s why I said you sometimes have to go outside the law.” “I told you I forbid you to do that,” Kat cried. “This makes me sick.” Justin sat back down at the table. “Kat, I’m so sorry, darling. I want that bastard to pay for what he did, but I’ll do whatever you want.” “You must promise,” she said, looking from one to the other, “that you’ll never try to make him pay. Promise me.” She looked at the three men whose worried gazes were filled with love. Her job wasn’t that important to her anymore. Losing it meant nothing. She had to make the men she loved promise that they would never attempt to see David. She knew it would only lead to something they would all regret forever. If she were to lose Justin, Jeremiah, or Jarred, and to know that she had caused them to be harmed in any way, it would destroy her. Only when each one of them had promised they would do as she wished did she finally breathe a sigh of relief. **** Jarred didn’t like making promises he couldn’t keep. What Kat and his brothers didn’t know was that he had contacted a friend who paid David a visit the day after he attacked her. The asshole wouldn’t be bothering her or anyone again. He had called Jeff when he had left Kat to pick up the items that were necessary for her training. His friend, Jeff, had once been in the CIA, and he knew how to be discreet and effective. David was now no longer working for Kat’s company. He had given his notice, and as far as Jarred knew, he was making plans to leave the state. David also knew that he was being watched. If even a breath of wrongdoing ever reached Jarred’s ears, David would find himself behind bars. He hadn’t told his brothers what he did because

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he didn’t want them involved. It would be his secret. Sometimes, as Jeremiah had said, going outside the law was the only option. Although Kat could stay on at her job now, Jarred hoped she wouldn’t want to once he asked her to move to Wyoming with him and his brothers. Although Justin and Jeremiah had once thought they couldn’t make a living there, things were different now. His business was more than he alone could handle and the future looked extremely promising. Justin and Jeremiah had all but said they would move, but they wouldn’t’ go without Kat and neither would he. If she wouldn’t move, he’d move here, but he hoped she’d opt for a new life with them on a ranch where they could live the life he dreamed in an area where the people were accepting of each other and their lifestyles. Jarred pushed himself away from the table and took the rest of his coffee into the living area where he sat down. He needed a little distance. He could hear his brothers and Kat cleaning up. He had done what he thought was best, and he still thought he had made the right decision to keep them out of it. Being the head of a family wasn’t always easy, but it was something he had taken on when his father died. He knew mistakes were inevitable, but this wasn’t one of them. David had to know there were repercussions for his actions. Taking his last sip of coffee, he placed his cup on the end table. He looked over his shoulder and saw the three of them heading in his direction. Kat’s nightgown did nothing to hide her curves and the heaviness of her breasts. He felt himself harden. When she came to sit beside him, he smiled. “I think it’s time you lost that nightgown.” He could see her tremble slightly as she stood up and pulled the wispy material from her body on command. She knelt before him. Justin and Jeremiah were now standing behind her. “Do you want us, Kat? “Yes, Jarred, I want all three of my men.” “I want to watch my brothers fuck you, Kat. Is that what you want?”

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“I want what you want.” She stood up and turned to Jeremiah and Justin, who were already removing their shorts. They were hard and ready. Jeremiah began kissing her, stroking her body while Justin went down on his knees to taste her pussy. She stood with her legs spread, her back arched as he had taught her, allowing them to love her body. He knew she still had much to learn, but she really was a natural submissive. It was easy for her to give herself to them. They finally positioned her so that they could fill her with their cum. She looked over at Jarred, her eyes reflecting the love she was being given. He watched Justin’s cock slip into her slick pussy while Jeremiah’s cock pushed through the cheeks of her ass. He saw her wince briefly, but when Jeremiah stopped she begged him to continue. Her body shook with their thrusts. He took off his gym shorts, taking his hard cock in his hand. He stroked himself, watching her face as she came. His brothers groaned with their own release. When she was on her knees once more, she crawled to where he sat. “Take me in your mouth, Kat.” She smiled and opened her mouth to him. He felt her wet warmth possess him. She stroked him faster and harder as she tilted her back to take him deeper into her throat. She was relentless in her pursuit of his cum. When he gave it to her, she cried out as she took ream after ream, swallowing as much as she could. Both Jeremiah and Justin watched as she devoured all that he had to give. His body shook as spasm after spasm of pleasure took control of him. When he finally stopped shaking, she milked him gently until his cock was clean. He brought her up into his arms and held her in his lap. Justin and Jeremiah sat down on either side of him and lovingly caressed her warm body. “How can any one person be as happy as I am?” she asked in awe. “I’ll never get enough of you three, you know that. I love you so much.”

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“I can’t get enough of you either, Kat,” Justin whispered, his lips on her neck. “I think it’s time I asked you something, Kat,” Jarred said, turning her to look at him. Kat looked up at him expectantly. “We want you to move to Wyoming with us, to be our woman, our wife, our bride. Maybe not in the conventional sense, but in every other sense. Do you think you would want to do that? Would you consider being with us forever, Kat?” “We love you.” Jeremiah sighed, kissing her shoulder. “And I love you,” Kat cried out. “I love you all, and yes. The answer is yes, I’ll move to Wyoming with you. I’ll go anywhere as long as the three of you are there.” “This, my love,” Jarred said softly, his lips in her hair, “is only the beginning of our love. We have so much more to give you.” “Yes, Kat. We have so much more to give you.” Justin groaned, his hands winding themselves around her, warming her with his love. **** Kat closed her eyes and reveled in the love she was being given. These three men were the loves of her life. She knew she would love them and be loved by them until there was no breath left in her body. Her mother and father might not have understood their relationship, but they would be happy for their only child who would never want for love or be alone again. She had finally found the life she had been destined to live with the three men she knew she would love forever.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR Kalissa Alexander loves to write stories about love. She is a woman of diversified interests, from singing karaoke, to knitting, to creating her own crafts at the holidays. However, nothing brings her more pleasure than to write about desirable, loving women that regardless of life’s obstacles always find true love with the men that can make their dreams come true. She believes that happy endings are what women not only want but need to believe in. On any given day or into the night, she can be found bringing her characters to life with an anxious smile as she finds the words to express their feelings in a story that makes them perfect for each other in an imperfect world. Life is full of possibilities; she enjoys bringing all of them to her readers.

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