Sharing Her with David

Men of the Border Lands 6

Sharing Her with David When black market raiders try to capture April, only her husband’s friend David’s timely arrival saves her from a life of slavery. Gary decides that he needs help protecting April now that the world has changed for the worse. Can he convince David to join them and April to accept him? David can’t believe that his best friend wants him to join him in protecting April as well as in their bed. As much as that would be a dream come true, David is worried that Gary will come to resent him and April will fear him. She’s always seemed nervous around him. April has fantasized about David ever since she met him, but she loves Gary and would never betray him. How is she going to handle David being around all the time? Then Gary drops the bombshell. He wants her to accept David in their bed as well. Note: There is no sexual relationship or touching for titillation between or among the men. Genre: Futuristic, Menage a Trois/Quatre, Western/Cowboys Length: 45,249 words

SHARING HER WITH DAVID Men of the Border Lands 6

Marla Monroe

MENAGE EVERLASTING

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Chapter One “You can’t be serious, Gary.” David stared at his friend, not believing what he was suggesting. “I’m very serious. I can’t take care of her alone anymore. It’s just too dangerous. I need help. I need you to move in with us.” “No! Hell no.” David ran a hand through his hair. “Look, I know you’ve wanted her since day one. You’ve done a good job of trying to hide it, but I’ve always known.” “Fuck! You’re going to put me under the same roof as your wife, knowing I want her? What kind of game are you playing, Gary?” “No games, David. I wouldn’t expect you to live with us and not be with her.” When Gary dropped that bombshell David actually jerked. What was he saying? He expected him to sleep with his wife? “Have you even discussed this with April? Because I find it hard to believe you’re able to walk, much less stand there and offer your wife to me?” David shook his head. “I almost lost her the other day, David. If you hadn’t been coming over, I would have. Those men would have killed me and taken my wife. I need you, man.”

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David stared at Gary, searching his friend’s face for any sign that might help him understand. What he saw there was desperation, and perhaps resignation. He and Gary had been friends since grade school. They’d double-dated all through high school. When Gary had first started dating April during college, David couldn’t keep his eyes off of her. He found himself attracted to her and fought to hide it. He thought he’d done a pretty good job. Until now. Now with the world turned upside down, most families out there in the Border Lands were made up of two or three men and one woman. The year of catastrophes had changed everything in their lives. Tornadoes, floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, and tsunamis had nearly destroyed the United States. And then came the famines, and even more people died. Most of the people he and Gary had known had died. There was very little of the old nation left. Men began hunting women like wild game. They were scarce and a commodity now, much like food and gas were. If you weren’t careful, someone would steal your wife to sell on the black market or in Barter Town. That had almost happened to April twice now. He could well understand Gary’s fear, but this? This was more than he could comprehend. “David, at least think about it. I won’t share her with anyone else. I would never be able to trust that anyone else wouldn’t hurt her. I trust you.” Gary sighed and shook his head. “I’m going to go get April. We’ll go home and let you think about it.” Gary and David had left April in David’s little house while they had gone outside to supposedly look at his tractor. Gary couldn’t leave her alone at the house for fear someone would come and steal her away. David understood why his best friend wanted help, but this was April they were talking about. She would never willingly accept him. She had always been nervous around him. He walked the other man back up to the house where April waited on him. When they walked inside, she was at the stove cooking something. She always cooked for him when she came over. It was as

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if she didn’t think he could cook for himself. Well, he wasn’t a good cook, but he managed just fine on his own. Still, he appreciated her fixing whatever she made for him. “What are you working on over there?” Gary asked as they walked inside. “Oh, you’re back. That was fast.” She stirred something in the boiler then cut the heat off the gas stove. “I have a meatloaf in the oven and green beans on the stove. You’ll need to take the meatloaf out in about an hour. Don’t forget it, David.” “I won’t. You always fix me up, April. Thanks.” He looked over at Gary. The other man seemed to be trying to tell him something, but David didn’t have a clue what it was. “I guess we better go. I need to check on the herd.” Gary held out his hand for April. David watched as the woman of his dreams took Gary’s hand and walked with him toward the front door where they had parked. They waved good-bye and backed out of the drive to head back to their house only a mile down the gravel road. They had a much larger home, with four bedrooms and fenced-in acreage for the small herd of cattle and horses. David helped them care for them by sharing the duties, and, as a result, the meat. When they had moved out to the Border Lands nearly two years ago, things were different. Still, Gary had wanted him to live with them in the same house. David had balked, knowing it would never work. There was no way he could live under the same roof as April without touching her. Then there was the fact that she was nervous around him. He didn’t want her to be uncomfortable. As much as he wanted April, he couldn’t see it working. There had to be another way to keep her safe. Maybe they could build a smaller house next to them and he could live in it. Hell, that wouldn’t be much different than living in the same one. He would still be too tempted to kiss her. No, it wouldn’t work. Gary would come to resent

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him and April would fear him. He couldn’t stand it if she were to become afraid of him. **** April stretched her aching back. Washing clothes was the one thing she really didn’t enjoy doing. It was backbreaking work without a washing machine and dryer. She sighed, then began hanging up the clothes on the clothesline stretched between the old oak tree and the corner of the house. Gary and David were out at the pasture with the horses and cows. She slipped her hand into her apron pocket and felt for the gun there. It had only been a week since someone had tried to take her. Without David’s intervention, she might have been whisked away from Gary. She rarely felt safe anymore. Even knowing how to shoot a gun didn’t make her feel secure. In fact, the only time she did was when both men were there with her. Gary was her husband and longtime love. They had been together through so much, and she was thankful every day for him. David was Gary’s best friend and had been all that had stood between her and being taken twice now. Without David’s help, someone would have taken her away from Gary long ago. Maybe that was why she felt so attracted to him. She must have a strong case of hero worship for his part in keeping her safe. April sighed. She knew better, though. She’d been attracted to him back when she and Gary had first started dating. Something about David had always called to her, but she loved Gary with all her heart. Guilt rode her for being attracted to Gary’s best friend. David had certainly never done anything to encourage the attraction, but she still felt it. In the world around them, families were made up of more than one man now. It wasn’t unheard of for a woman to have three husbands to keep her safe. Still, they weren’t living that way. She would never hurt Gary by admitting that she sometimes fantasized

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about David. It was just a sexual fantasy. Everyone had them. It didn’t mean that she would ever act on it. The two men were as different as night and day. Gary had sandyblond hair with blue eyes and dimples in his cheeks. He was close to six feet three inches. Where Gary was lean and muscular, David was meaty and muscular. He stood over six feet five inches and had a head full of shaggy black hair that he kept pulled back from his face. There had been many a time she had trimmed his hair for him. His dark eyes missed nothing, and when he smiled, which was rare, he took her breath away. Shaking thoughts of the two men from her head, she continued hanging up the clothes. When she finished hanging up the last pair of jeans, April turned and walked back inside the house. She had a roast in the oven with new potatoes and carrots from the garden. Fall was fast approaching. She had most of the garden in, but there were still plenty of veggies to pick over the next few days. April didn’t work in the garden anymore without one of the men close by. That was how they had almost gotten her the last time. She had been so busy picking peas that she hadn’t heard them sneak up on her until it was too late. Thank God David came when he had. She was sure they would have gotten her that time. She shook it off and checked the meat. She basted it with the juice in the bottom of the pan before replacing it in the oven. Then she sat down to peel apples for an apple pie. The men loved her pies. She wasn’t sure if she would make one large pie or a dozen turnovers. They could take them with them when they were out checking the cattle. A noise sounded in the front part of the house. April couldn’t figure out what that could be. She sat the apples aside and walked back into the living room to check the fire. They had a small one in the fireplace since it got chilly in the afternoons. She didn’t see where a log had moved. Thinking it had been her imagination, she turned to return to the kitchen and stopped dead in her tracks.

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Standing in the doorway to the kitchen was a man with a gun pointed right at her. Without thinking, she screamed and turned to run. She didn’t get far. Another man stood behind her with a lecherous grin on his face. “What a woman. I love them feisty.” He grabbed her upper arm and jerked her toward him. April wasn’t about to give in without a fight. She raked the nails of her free hand down the man’s face and bit the hand that held her arm. The stranger roared and backhanded her. She flew across the room to land with a thump against the hearth. Her head hit the stone with a sickening thud. Stars raced across her vision as she fought to keep from passing out. If she did that, they would have her for certain. Hopefully the men heard her scream. It would be her only chance. She tried to back away from the man with her nail marks marring his face from advancing on her. “I’ll take care of you for that, bitch. Just wait till we have you at our place.” April backed into the other man’s legs. He laughed and jerked her up by her hair. She screamed again only to have it silenced by another blow to her face. She would have fallen again if the other man didn’t have her tight in his grasp. “Let’s get out of here in case one of her men heard her,” the first man said. They began to drag her toward the front door that stood wide open. Just as they got to it, David stepped inside. They turned to head for the back door only to run into Gary. Both men had guns pointed their way. “Drop them guns or we’ll kill her.” The man holding her tight in his grip pulled out a knife and held it at her throat. “I can put a bullet between your eyes before you could move a muscle. Don’t tempt me. Let her go.” David took a step closer. “I’ve got the second guy, David.” Gary pointed his rifle at the man standing next to April.

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“You’ll never get us both fast enough,” the first man said. “I happen to know we can. Just did this a week ago.” David settled his rifle on his shoulder and took aim. “Wait! Okay. I’ll give her back to you. Don’t shoot.” The first guy lowered the knife, but didn’t let go of April. “April, baby, walk toward David,” Gary said. April swallowed now that the knife was no longer against her throat and began to slowly walk toward David. When she got as far as the other man’s arm would reach, she jerked out of his hold and hurried to stand behind David. “You okay, April?” he asked. “I’m fine.” Her shaky voice belied her claim, though. “Okay, you two can walk out of here, and you better not ever show your face around here again. Next time we’ll kill you and bury you out back with the other two.” Gary took a step toward them. “They hit her, Gary. I don’t think they need to just walk out of here like that.” Gary was silent a moment. “Maybe you’re right.” “Now, just a minute, it was an accident,” the first man began. David’s fist connected with the man’s jaw before he even knew what had hit him. He was out for the count. The second man tried to run, but Gary had him by the back of the collar. He hauled him around and knocked him out as well. “Dammit, David. You weren’t even going to be here today. If you hadn’t have been here and heard her scream, she’d be gone by now.” Gary kicked the man he’d just hit. “Do you see why I asked you?” “You stay with April. I’m going to go get rid of these two. I’ll be back in an hour. We can talk then.” “Fine. I’ll talk to April while you’re gone.” “Talk to me about what?” April asked in a shaky voice. “Come on, baby. Let’s get you cleaned up. I’m sorry they hit you.” “I’ll be okay. I’ve had worse.”

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“I’m sorry, April. I can’t take care of you by myself. It’s just gotten to be too dangerous. Besides the freaking black market, there are the wolves to think about. They’ve gotten to where they are attacking humans. David went and helped some of the others hunt the other night.” “What are you saying, Gary? Are you getting rid of me?” April couldn’t keep the panic from her voice. “No! I’d never get rid of you, baby. You’re my life.” “Then what are you talking about? I don’t understand.” “Come here. Let’s get you cleaned up.” Gary led her back into the kitchen where he sat her at the table then grabbed a clean cloth and wet it in the sink. “Most of the families out here have two or more men in them. It’s how they can keep their women safe.” He carefully dabbed at her lip and then her forehead. April tried not to wince, but it stung. “So are you saying you want to have another man in our home?” “Yes, baby. That’s what I’m saying. I need help keeping you safe.” “You and David keep me safe. Why do we need another man?” Gary sighed. “I’m not talking about adding another man besides David. I’m talking about moving David in with us.” April still didn’t see what the big deal was. She shrugged. “Well, sure. You’ve asked him before, but he wouldn’t do it. Do you think he will now?” “Yeah, I’m sure he will now. We nearly lost you today. If he hadn’t come over to talk about going on a scavenger raid, I never would have heard that scream. He was already headed for the house when he heard it. I didn’t hear you, baby.” “It will make keeping up with his clothes and cooking for him a lot easier. I’m fine with it, Gary.” She smiled.

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If it would help Gary to relax more, she could handle her attraction to David. They would be outside most of the time anyway. She wouldn’t have to worry about being alone with him that much. “Baby, I don’t think you understand what I’m saying.” Gary’s face held worry. “I–I guess I don’t.” She sat at the table looking at him. “David has cared about you for as long as I have. I can’t ask him to move in here and be close to you and not expect that he would want to be with you at the same time.” Gary watched her closely. “We would be a family, like the other families, baby.” April swallowed hard. Her throat threatened to close up. Was Gary saying what she thought he was? “Are you saying that—that David and I, that we would…” “Sleep together as well. Yes, April. That’s what I’m saying.”

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Chapter Two “I–I thought you loved me, Gary.” Tears formed in her eyes, though she fought to keep them from falling. “Baby, I love you more than anything in this world. My wanting you to accept David is because I love you so much. I’m scared I’m going to lose you. They hurt you this time, April.” “Gary, you’re asking me to sleep with your best friend. I’m sorry, but that’s a little hard to deal with.” April felt like her entire world was turning upside down. “He would do anything for you, baby. He’s loved you from day one and kept it from you. He never wanted to get between us. I trust him with your life where I don’t trust another living soul. We need him, baby.” “I don’t know, Gary. I can’t just open my legs to someone like that.” “You can take your time, baby. Just let him hold you and touch you, so you get used to him. I promise. He would never hurt you.” “It just seems so wrong.” “Give it some time to sink in. Give David a chance, baby. He cares about you like I do. Together we could keep you safe. You would have both of us taking care of you, loving you.” Gary cupped her cheek in his hand. “Please think about it, baby. I don’t know what I would have done if I had lost you today.” April sighed and drew in a deep breath. She needed to think about it without either of the men close by. There was only one place she could go without Gary and that was to soak in the tub.

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“I’ve got a roast in the oven. Would you get it out in an hour? I’m going to go soak in the tub for a while. I need to think.” “Want me to come massage your shoulders, baby?” “No. I need some time, Gary. You’re talking about sharing me sexually with another man. It doesn’t sit right with me.” “Take all the time you want, baby. Just don’t sit in a cold tub. Keep the water hot. I’ll take care of the roast.” April licked her lips and turned to walk up the stairs. She paused at the bottom step and turned to look at her husband one more time. They’d been together for nearly eight years now. So much had happened in those eight years. She never doubted that he loved her. He had always been there for her, even when she had been told that she would never have children. He told her when the time was right, they would adopt. Only now, with the world gone to hell, there were very few children left alive. There would be no adoption. He said he still loved her. Was he just trying to get her to accept David because he felt stuck with her? April had a difficult time believing that, but why else would he foist her off on his best friend? Tears began to fall as she poured bath salts in the running water. She adjusted the temperature until the water would be as hot as she could stand it. She needed something to make her feel. Everything was a jumble inside of her now. David? What did he think about it? Gary had asked him several times to move in with them, but each time he’d said no. Why would he agree now? Once she had turned off the water, April slipped into the steamy water and lay back until it reached just below her chin. The warmth of it seeped into her muscles and bones like a cathartic balm to her soul. But nothing touched the thin layer of ice forming around her heart. If Gary wanted to get rid of her he could have just let those guys take her. April sighed and wiped away the tears. She couldn’t believe that her husband was tired of her. It had to be that he truly felt like he couldn’t keep her safe without help. And who would he ask for help

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but David, his best friend. The question really needed to be if David truly wanted to be a part of their lives, or if he was only doing it as a favor for his best friend. She had a difficult time believing that the other man would truly be interested in her. She wasn’t much to look at. She had always wondered what Gary had seen in her, but over the years, he’d proven he loved her over and over again. April was barely five feet two inches, and had a rounded figure. She wasn’t small by any means, wearing a size sixteen dress at times. David struck her as the type to like a model. He was tall, dark, and handsome. She didn’t see him being attracted to her at all. He had never touched her in any way that could be considered overtly sexual. The water began to cool. She pulled out the plug and let it slowly drain as she stood up to climb out of the tub. As soon as she was dry, April hurried into the bedroom and dressed in the cool air. She shivered, wishing she had taken her clothes into the bathroom where the hot water had warmed the room some. “April?” “I’m coming, Gary.” She finished pulling on her boots and hurried down the stairs. She slid to a stop inside the kitchen to the sight of David pulling the roast out of the oven. Gary was peeling apples over the sink. “Um, hey, David.” “Hey, April. I think the roast is done.” He sat it on top of the stove. “Thanks, I’ll check it.” She walked over to the stove on the opposite side as David and looked at the meat when he lifted the lid. “Yeah, looks done.” She backed away and escaped into the pantry to grab a can of beans to go with the roast, potatoes, and carrots. She drew in a deep breath and walked back out into the kitchen. She had to get hold of herself. This was ridiculous. Nothing had changed yet. It might not change, either.

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“What were you doing with the apples?” Gary asked her. “I was going to make an apple pie but I may have to wait till tomorrow. It’s going to be late soon, and I won’t be able to see.” “We can cover them in water until tomorrow.” “That’s what I was thinking, too. Do you think it is going to rain?” April grabbed the clothespin holder and headed for the back door. “Where are you going?” David asked. “To bring in the clothes. I can’t leave them out overnight. The dew will wet them again.” “I don’t think it will rain anytime real soon, but you never know.” Gary’s voice receded. All April could really see and hear at the moment was David. He didn’t seem to want her to go outside. She licked her lips and waited for him to say something. “I’ll go out with you. You don’t need to go outside by yourself.” He stepped close to her as she held her hand on the back door. April looked over to where Gary was peeling apples. He didn’t look at her. She swallowed and opened the back door. David held it for her and she hurried over to the clothesline to take down the clothes. When she looked up it was to find David getting the jeans in from the opposite direction. She ignored him and continued with the ones she was working with. They met in the middle with his hand covering hers on a clothespin. She looked up into his eyes. They were dark as midnight but seemed to glow in the waning light of the sun. He was staring into her eyes as if waiting for her to say something. When she didn’t, he let go of her hand and shoved his hands in his pockets. “Thanks for helping with the clothes.” She didn’t look at him as she dropped the last two clothespins in the holder. She reached to pick up the basket, but David beat her to it. She backed away a step and took the clothespin holder from the wire. She headed back toward the house knowing he would be following her with the clothes.

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“April?” “Yeah?” She didn’t turn to look at him. “Nothing has to happen that you don’t want. I’ll never force you.” “I know, David. I wouldn’t let you.” She sighed and climbed up the steps to the back porch. She reached for the door, but David had it open before she could manage it. Even carrying the basket, he was able to reach around her to open the door. He was so much larger than Gary. Was she really thinking about going ahead with Gary’s plan? April squeezed her eyes shut for a second to clear the imagery of David holding her in his arms. “Gary?” “Yeah, babe?” “Does he know?” Gary frowned and turned to look at her. “Does he know what, April?” “That I can’t have children. He might want children.” “Aw, baby. He knows. He still wants you.” April sighed and turned away to put up the clothespins. She ran right into David. He didn’t have the laundry basket, so he’d sat it down somewhere. He reached and held her chin in his big hand. “I’m sorry you can’t have babies, April, but it doesn’t change the fact that I care about you and want to be with you.” “You need to be really sure about this, David, because I can’t open my life to you only to have you decide later that you want a woman of your own. I can’t do that.” She felt the tears begin to build again and tried to shut them down. “I would never want another woman besides you, April. I’ve wanted you since I first saw you holding Gary’s hand that day. He’d just met you and was bringing you to the movies. I nearly grabbed you out of his arms that day, but I couldn’t do that to my best friend.” “Then the world fell apart and you lost Karen.”

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“She and I were just dating, April. It was never serious. I’m sorry as hell that she died, but I wasn’t in love with her.” “You weren’t?” “No. I was in love with you.” “I never knew.” “You never were supposed to find out.” David ran his hands up and down her arms before stepping back. “If this hadn’t have happened, you never would have from me.” “What happens now?” she asked no one in particular. “We need to move David’s things over here tomorrow.” “I’m going back tonight after dinner. I need to pack things up and be ready in the morning.” “Why don’t you stay here tonight, David? We can all go over tomorrow.” “Naw, you and April need time alone tonight.” Gary didn’t say anything. April slipped from between them and started the beans for dinner. It was going to be too dark to see without the lanterns now. **** Gary held his wife as she climbed into bed. He knew this would be the last real night of their traditional marriage. He knew he should feel resentful that he had to ask his best friend to help him keep his wife safe. But truthfully, he had worried so long now, that all he felt was relief that David was finally going to help him. April was the most important thing in his life. He loved her more than anything, and if David had said no, he would have moved heaven and earth to keep her safe without him. He didn’t trust another man to be there for her like David would. His best friend already loved her whether he admitted it to himself or not. He knew there were things two men could do for a woman that one man couldn’t, and was going to use that line as much as possible

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to put his wife at ease. She was nervous around David and he didn’t understand why. David had never acted inappropriately around her. All he could figure out was that it was his size. He was a huge man. April was only a little over five foot two, and though she would argue about it, she was small compared to David’s massive height and width. “I love you, baby.” He kissed April’s mouth then moved to kiss her jaw and around to her ear. She was ticklish back there, and so sensitive around her neck that he had to tease her. “I love you, Gary.” She wrapped her arms around him and settled her head against his shoulder. “Let me love you, babe. I want to hear you scream my name.” He rolled over on top of her and kissed her once again. This time, he thrust his tongue into her open mouth and licked along the roof of her mouth as she slid her tongue beneath his. They dueled until Gary pulled back and nipped at her lower lip. When he withdrew his mouth from hers, she whimpered. “I want to taste you, April. You always taste like spring to me.” He moved down her torso, kissing every inch of skin that he could reach. When he made it to her trimmed pussy, Gary inhaled her scent and closed his eyes to remember this. She was always aroused when he reached for her. It made him feel good to know that just a kiss could make her wet. He ran his finger between her pussy lips, finding her wet with her juices. He sucked them off his finger before lowering his mouth to lick her from slit to clit. “Yes, Gary. That feels so good. I love it when you lick me.” “God, you taste like spring rain. I could make a meal off of you, baby.” Gary spread her pussy lips and sucked on them before stiffening his tongue and thrusting inside of her. She groaned as he fucked her with it. Then he circled her clit and sucked on it. She was already so close that it was all she took to fly.

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Gary’s cock jerked between him and the bed as she screamed out his name in her climax. She grabbed his head and held him at her center while she ground her cunt in his face. He loved how she went wild for him. Gary pulled back and climbed over her to center his throbbing cock at her pussy. He pushed forward and all but buried himself balls deep inside her hot, wet cunt. He had to pull out and thrust once more to make it. She was always so fucking tight. He groaned when she clamped down on his dick. He wouldn’t be able to last long. He’d been picturing her with David for the last few hours and it had him hotter than hell. He could just imagine the big man covering his wife. Together they would show her pleasure unlike anything she had ever dreamed of. He would make sure she was well loved and cared for. There was no reason she should ever have to worry about anything again. Between the two of them they could keep her safe and satisfied.

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Chapter Three When Gary and April arrived the next morning, David already had the majority of his things packed in the back of his truck. He hadn’t been able to sleep worrying about the entire situation. Finally, he’d gotten up and started packing. He didn’t have that much that needed to go with him. Someone might need all the pots and pans and stuff. He would just take the perishable items and his clothes. “Hey there, buddy. How long have you been up?” Gary smiled up at him. David jumped down from the truck. “Didn’t think there was any reason for you two to have to worry about moving me. I can do it myself.” “Do I need to clean anything?” April held up her bucket full of cleaning supplies. “Hell no. You don’t need to do that. Whoever moves here next can clean. Besides, I didn’t leave a big mess.” David didn’t like the idea that she would clean up after him. He could clean up after himself. “What’s next?” Gary stepped into the house behind April. David walked in behind them and waited for them to move forward. “I figured we would take one of the lounge chairs so there would be two at the house. For such a big house, it only came with one.” April laughed. “Lord knows you need your recliner. Gary can’t relax unless he’s stretched out in his.” “Hey, you like your little club chair by the window,” Gary teased. “Okay, let’s get it and then we can leave. I have everything else.”

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They lifted the recliner and carried it to Gary’s truck. After loading it, they walked through the little two-bedroom house once more to be sure he hadn’t forgotten something. “Looks like you have everything. Let’s head home.” Gary patted David on the back. Fifteen minutes later, they were unloading David’s meager possessions in the house. They rearranged the living room to accommodate two recliners, and then carried his clothes and essentials upstairs to the master bedroom. “It’s a good thing you don’t have a lot of clothes, Gary. I think between the two of you that you might actually fill up the closet and chest of drawers.” April smiled. David put away his bathroom items and joined them in the middle of the bedroom. April looked relaxed until Gary wrapped an arm around her and pushed her over toward David. “Give David a welcoming hug, baby.” “Gary,” David warned. “Um, I’m glad you’re here, David.” She wrapped an arm around his waist and hugged before backing away, a brittle smile on her face. “Better check the cattle. I’ll be back in a little while.” Gary left them in the bedroom and hurried down the stairs. “Don’t let him push you into something you don’t want, April. I can wait.” “I’m just nervous, David. I don’t understand how this is supposed to work.” “It works however you want it to, darling. There’s no pressure.” David didn’t want her to feel like she had to do anything. He wanted her to want to be with him of her own accord. Realizing that Gary was pushing her angered David. He would have to talk to his friend. There was no way he was going to coerce April into sleeping with him. Neither would he let his best friend do it.

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“I’m going to go put away the groceries from your place. Make yourself at home, David.” “I’ll be down in a few minutes.” He watched April’s delicious ass twitch out of the room toward the stairs. God, he wanted her something fierce. Knowing that it was really just a matter of time had torn down his defenses where she was concerned. His cock had been hard all night and was fairly petrified now. Might as well calm down, buddy. It’s going to be a while before you get any. He took one last look around the bedroom that was now partly his and headed for the stairs. He got to the landing and heard April talking to Gary. “It’s okay, baby. Just relax and let it happen when it does. I’m just trying to give you two some space to get used to each other. You don’t have to do anything you don’t want to do.” “I know. I’m just scared, Gary. What if I can’t make him happy? He’s always dated those model-thin women. I’m not like that.” Aw, hell no, baby. You’re what I always wanted. I didn’t date them because I liked them. I dated them so we could double-date and I could be near you. David ran a hand through his hair and realized he hadn’t remembered to pull it back that morning. He searched for his ties and pulled it back before walking downstairs. He found Gary putting something on the top shelf in the pantry while April poured up three mugs of coffee. She started when she turned around and found him staring at her. “Oh, I have some coffee for you.” She handed him a cup. “Thanks, darling.” He took a sip and closed his eyes. “Delicious.” “I can handle cooking if you can help Gary with the cattle. I’m going to be outside in the garden for a while. I still have a few things to keep picked. I think the tomatoes will be producing till the first frost kills them.”

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“I’m going to go ahead and clear the rest of the garden and plow it up, baby. That okay with you?” Gary climbed down off the stool and grabbed his cup. “That’s fine. The sooner you can get it tilled under the less chance we’ll get caught with snow on the ground and the garden still up.” “How about I pull everything out while you check the cows, Gary? Then we can take turns plowing.” David wanted to be closer to April for a while. He felt like they needed to get used to being around each other without it being forced on them. “Sounds good to me. Soon as I finish my coffee, I’m headed out.” April set her coffee aside and grabbed her jacket, gloves, and boots. She stepped out of the shoes she wore inside and pulled on the boots. David watched her as she bent over to pull them up. Her ass was the most delicious, rounded piece of flesh he’d ever seen before. Gary caught him staring and winked. David felt funny about it, then sighed and winked back. He watched April finish pulling on her coat and gloves then walk outside. He moved to the window to keep an eye on her as he finished his coffee. “She’s worried about keeping you happy, David.” “She doesn’t have to worry about that at all. She just has to worry about staying in shape to keep up with the two of us. I’m going to have to pace myself. Once she’s comfortable enough around me to actually sleep with me, I’m going to be all over her. Are you ready for that, Gary?” David watched his friend’s face. What he saw startled him. Gary looked almost eager to see him take his wife. He acted as if it was the most arousing thing he had ever heard of.’ “I can’t wait to see you sink your cock into her wet pussy. You’ve never known a pussy like hers, man. She gets aroused with just a kiss and is tight enough to squeeze your balls off.” “You’re wrong, man.” David shook his head, wondering what had gotten into his friend.

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“I’ve wanted to see you take my wife for a long time, David. I’d like to think that if nothing had ever gone wrong in this world I would have managed to keep my needs secret from her and you, but I’ve wanted to share her with you almost from the beginning.” “You’re not jealous of her at all? ’Cause if she were mine, I wouldn’t be sharing her.” “I would kill any other man touching her, but not you, David. I know you would care for her with your life. You’re my best friend and the only man I would ever consider sharing her with, but I would have wanted to share her eventually. The idea of seeing her fair skin next to your dark skin does it for me. I want to see her face go lax with her climax. When I’m with her, I can’t watch her come undone. I’m so wound up in my own orgasm I miss seeing her come. If you’re taking her to that place, I can watch.” “Do you think she would have ever agreed to it were it not for the way things are now?” “I like to think so, but I honestly don’t know, David. I wouldn’t have forced it, though. I love her too damn much to risk losing her.” “I’m going out to clear the garden. Don’t be too long with the cows. I’ll get worried if you’re not back by lunchtime.” David grabbed his coat and pulled it on. Then he pulled his gloves from the pockets and walked outside, closing the door behind him. He headed for the garden and the slightly off-key singing he could hear coming from one corner of it. **** April pulled the last tomato she could find and placed it in the basket. Then she walked over to the peppers and cut off two that were large enough to be ripe. She folded up the knife and stood up. She felt him behind her almost immediately. When she turned around, he was standing a few feet away. “Hey.”

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“Want to show me what you want to keep so I don’t fuck up and clear off something you were saving?” David smiled at her. “Sure.” Her mouth watered at the sight of him in his well-worn jeans. “I’m keeping the tomatoes, the peppers, and those three bushes of peas. There is still a good meal left on the plants to fill out.” She reached over and picked up her basket. When she turned around, it was to find that David had moved closer to her. She nearly collided with him. He reached out and held her arms in his big hands. “Careful there, darling. You’re going to fall.” “Sorry, I didn’t realize you were standing so close.” She looked up into his dark eyes and imagined she saw lust there for a second. “I’m going inside to see about putting these up. I thought I would make that apple pie I didn’t get to make yesterday.” She could tell she was babbling, but couldn’t seem to stop. “Sounds good to me. I’ll be right out here if you need me for anything. Just yell.” She turned on her heel and walked in the opposite direction then circled back to the house. What was wrong with her? It was just David. There was no reason for her to be so antsy around him all the time. He was going to be living with them from now on. She needed to get past the nervousness. Hell, he’s going to be sleeping with you, April. You’ve got to get hold of yourself. Several hours later, she slid the pie into the oven to cook and stood up to find a warm body snuggled up close to her. When she leaned back, she realized it wasn’t Gary. Gary wasn’t as wide or as tall as David. He settled his hands on her shoulders then stepped back. “Something smells good.” April walked over to the sink to wash her hands. Then when she turned around to dry them she felt a little more in control. Her heart still skittered through her chest, but she wasn’t as nervous now that they weren’t touching each other.

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“I just put the apple pie in so it must be the soup. I’m making a beef and vegetable soup with the tomatoes and leftover beans, carrots, and potatoes from the roast yesterday.” “Smells delicious. I’m going to run out and see if Gary needs any help. Stay in the house and keep your gun close to you.” David brushed a finger down her cheek before bending over to place a kiss at the corner of her mouth. April watched him go then turned back to the stove to stir the soup. Her heart was running ninety to nothing in her chest. God, she was going to go up in smoke if he kept catching her off guard like that. She nearly grabbed his hand and placed it on her breast. Her nipples were poking holes in her blouse. Twenty minutes later, she could hear the men chatting as they walked toward the back door. She shoved the corn bread in the oven and turned the heat down. The pie would be ready to take out about the same time the corn bread was ready. “Hey, baby. Something smells good.” “You two go wash up. The corn bread will be ready in another fifteen minutes.” The two men stopped and sniffed at the soup before dropping a kiss on her head and moving to the back to clean up. The fact that David had kissed her on her head just like Gary had wasn’t lost on her. She supposed they were trying to get her used to David’s touch. The fact of the matter was that she would never get used to it. She had never really gotten used to Gary’s touch. It still sent butterflies circling in her stomach at times. By the time they were finished and had set the table for her, the corn bread and apple pie were ready. She pulled them out and sat the pie over on the cabinet to cool off before turning the corn bread out on a plate. She wished they had butter. They ate a quiet lunch with the only sound being the noise of their utensils scraping in the bowls. When they were finished, April jumped up and gathered the bowls and plates to wash.

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“Do we get any of that apple pie now, or do we have to wait till tonight?” Gary asked. “You can have some now. Grab the plates and you can cut it. I don’t want a piece yet. I’m too full for dessert.” “You barely ate anything,” David said with a frown. “I had a bowl of soup and a piece of corn bread.” She ignored his huff of breath and started the water in the sink to wash the dishes. “Oh, man. This is wonderful, baby.” Gary managed to speak around a mouthful of apple pie. “Thanks. What do you think, David?” “Too good. I’ll make myself sick on your cooking if you keep it up.” “We don’t always eat this good. During the summertime it’s mostly sandwiches because I’m too busy and it’s too hot to cook.” “It’ll be too hot to eat a lot, either.” David walked over with his empty pie plate and slipped it into the water underneath her arm. She could feel his breath across her neck as he stood behind her. Chill bumps broke out down her spine and across her shoulders. She had to work at not shivering. He just stood there for a long few seconds before he finally walked off. Then Gary was there kissing the back of her neck and slipping his plate into the water as well. “We’re going to be outside working on tilling up the garden, baby. Call if you need anything. Don’t forget to keep your gun with you.” “I’ve got it in my pocket.” They slipped outside again after putting on their coats and gloves. A little while later, she heard the tiller start up. When she finished washing dishes, April grabbed her knitting and sat by the window in the living room and knit. She was making scarves for all of them. They hadn’t been able to find any the last time they went to Sky Line to scavenge. She had plenty of yarn to keep her busy making scarves and sweaters for a long time. Every time they came across any, she took all of it she could carry.

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She stopped twice to work on dinner. They were having leftover roast sandwiches. She made a new loaf of bread and had just taken it out of the oven when the men walked in. “What’s for dinner, baby?” “Roast sandwiches and leftover soup.” “Sounds good.” Gary kissed her on the lips then headed for the back to wash up. “The bread smells delicious, darling.” David walked over to her and dropped a kiss on top of her head as he walked on by to wash up. April couldn’t stop the smile that curved her face. She liked having both of them touching her. Was she a slut for wanting them both now? She hadn’t even really kissed David yet, but she wanted him already. She couldn’t deny the way her body reacted around him. Her panties got wet and her nipples pearled into hard little nubs. She had thought long and hard about it while she had been knitting and come to the conclusion that it was the way life was now. She had been one of the very few women with only one husband. Now she had two. She would consider David as her husband as well. It was only fair if he were going to be sharing everything, the good and the bad.

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Chapter Four Gary sighed when his wife climbed the stairs to get ready for bed. This was it. He would finally get to see David and his wife together. He wondered if he was crazy because he had a need to watch another man seduce his wife. Not just any man, though. It was David, his best friend. He shook his head and relaxed into the recliner. “What are you shaking your head about over there?” David asked. “Just thinking about the snow coming. It won’t be much longer until we have to fight it to see about the herd. Then there are the fucking wolves to watch out for.” “I think we managed to thin a lot of them out. Still need to watch out for them, though.” “What do you think about our neighbors? They seem nice enough. Are you interested in being a part of their hunting group on a permanent basis?” Gary asked. “Yeah, I think we need to. There have been too many wolf attacks lately. I don’t even want to think about April being attacked like that.” “When do they meet again?” Gary trusted David’s assessment of the others. He’d been around them more. “In two more days. They’re meeting at Brice and Garrett’s house. Their wife, Ronnie, just had a baby, so they don’t want to get them out in the cool night air.” “Can’t say I blame them. You’ll let us know what they are talking about, right?” David nodded and stretched before standing up. “I’m going to take a shower in the other bathroom. She’s probably finished running her water by now.”

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“I’ll be up in a little while. I’m a little too comfortable right now to think about moving again. I’m getting too old to do all that outside labor.” “Fuck you, Gary. I’m four months older than you are.” David laughed at him. “Don’t tell me you don’t feel the muscles stiffening up. That’s why you’re going to take a shower.” Gary chuckled when David flipped him the bird as he climbed the stairs. This would be the first night of the rest of their lives. It would set the stage for how they handled everything else from now on. He wanted it to go smoothly so he planned to stay downstairs for as long as possible. If they were forced to deal with each other alone for a little while, maybe they would work out their discomfort without using him as a buffer. Nearly an hour later, Gary climbed the stairs to see what was waiting for him in the bedroom. When he opened the door, it was to find David pulling on a pair of thermal underwear. “Where’s April?” “Still in the bathroom, I guess.” “Maybe you should check on her,” Gary said. “Maybe we both should,” David said. Gary sighed and walked over to the bathroom door. He knocked once then called out as he opened the door. “April, baby? Did you fall asleep?” **** April started and nearly slipped beneath the water. “Baby, you could have drowned sleeping like that. David, get a towel. The water is cold as ice.” “Sorry. I guess I fell asleep.”

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She stood up without even thinking about it. Then when David wrapped a towel around her it hit her. She was naked with David in the room. And he just had on a pair of thermal underwear. “Here, hold still and let us dry you off, darling.” David’s deep, rich voice soothed her suddenly jagged nerves. “Easy, baby. We’ve got you.” Gary helped her step out of the tub to the floor. “David? Can you help her finish? I’m going to jump in the shower.” “Yeah. I’ve got her.” Gary began stripping and turned on the shower to get the water warm. “Come on, darling.” David led her back in the bedroom where he continued rubbing her all over with the towel. “Glad you didn’t get your hair wet. That would have taken forever to dry.” “I usually wash it twice a week. It isn’t the right day.” She was babbling again. “I think you’re dry now. What do you wear to bed, April?” “Um, I don’t usually wear anything to bed. Do you want me to?” She looked up at him from beneath her lashes. April hoped he would think her hard nipples were from being cold, because they were standing straight up at the feel of his thermals pressed against her ass. He was hard as a rock at the base of her spine. “No, if you don’t normally wear anything, then don’t start now.” His breath tickled her ear. Was he bending over her? He turned her around and she had to tilt her head back to look up at him. He pressed his body close to hers once again and his thick cock pressed into her belly. “Do you want me to wear these to bed tonight?” he asked in a husky voice. “Do you usually wear anything to bed?” “Not usually.” “Then don’t start on my account,” she whispered.

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“Come on. Let’s get you in bed before you catch cold. That was a fool thing you did falling asleep and letting the bathwater get cold.” “I know. I don’t usually fall asleep in the tub.” David pulled the towel from around her body and tossed it aside. He helped her into the bed before pulling the cover up around her neck. “I’ll be right back.” He disappeared into the bathroom. April tried to will her heart to slow down, but it wasn’t paying any attention to her. What did she do when he returned and climbed into bed with her? Did she ignore him until Gary got out of the shower or what? David emerged from the bathroom and walked over to the other side of the bed where he pulled off his thermals and climbed into the bed. She had turned on her side and missed seeing just how big his cock was. It felt huge. Gary was large, but David had felt larger pressed against her. David’s hand reached out and wrapped around her waist. He pulled her back some. “Relax, darling. I’m not going to do anything, but you’re shivering over there. The entire bed is shaking.” He wrapped his body around her. He was so warm. Even having been out in the cool air, his skin felt almost like a furnace. Then there was the feel of his dick pressed tightly against her back. It spread a different kind of warmth throughout her body. April pressed her thighs tightly together to prevent her juices from flowing. She was so turned on. Guilt flared inside of her. How was this going to work if she felt guilty over getting turned on with David? He wasn’t pressuring her or rubbing against her even, just holding her. She could feel heat creep up her neck into her face. Gary walked out of the bathroom, drying off with a towel. He smiled at her as he drew closer to the bed. “Are you warm yet, baby?”

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“She’s still cold as ice. My balls are almost frozen,” David said behind her. “We’ll get you warm between the two of us.” Gary climbed into bed and scooted back against her front. “Wrap your arms around me, babe.” April scooted up tight against Gary and wrapped her arm around his waist. She felt David move in closer behind her to cover her back. His arm wrapped around her waist, drawing her tightly against the lower half of his body. God, if his balls are frozen, I hate to think how large his cock is when he’s not cold. “Warming up some, now?” Gary asked. “Yes.” She had finally topped shivering. “Get some sleep, darling. Tomorrow is a new day.” April didn’t know what to make of it. They weren’t pressuring her into sex tonight. She relaxed and quickly fell asleep. **** David woke up to something heavy on his chest. He breathed in and immediately caught the scent of April. His eyes opened and there she was draped across his chest. She had nearly climbed on top of him. He had to stifle a chuckle. She would be mortified when she woke up. He glanced to his left and found Gary wide-awake, grinning at him. “She’s going to be so pissed when she wakes up,” he said with a smile. “Tell me about it. Let’s hope she thinks before she acts. Her knee is next to my balls.” “Man, you are in so much trouble.” Gary still didn’t look the least bit worried. “You’re really okay with this.” “Yeah. I’m really okay with it. She looks good on you.”

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“You know how I am, Gary. I’m going to try to always call the shots.” “I’m okay with that. If I’m not, I’ll tell you. Chill out, man. It’s all going to be fine.” “I hope you’re right.” He sighed and ran a hand down April’s back. “The first thing I’m going to insist on is that one of us is with her at all times. I don’t want her by herself anymore.” “You’re not getting any arguments out of me. We can take turns tending to the herd.” April grumbled under her breath and wiggled on his chest. David hissed in a breath at the feel of her soft belly against his cock. He had to resist the urge to thrust against her. He was sure that would wake her up in a second. “I’m going to go start coffee. I’ll see you downstairs later. Get to know her better, David.” Gary climbed out of the bed and grabbed clothes. He disappeared in the bathroom then padded out of the bedroom. David wasn’t sure what to do to get to know her any better. Sex needed to come naturally. It didn’t need to be forced. He lay there a little while longer, enjoying the feel of her against his skin, the weight of her on his body. Then he kissed the top of her head and gently stroked her arm. “April. Wake up, darling. It’s time to get up.” April moaned then stretched. One dainty fist hit him under the chin and her knee grazed his balls. He hissed in a breath. She froze. No doubt she felt his cock throbbing between their bodies. “David?” “Yeah, baby?” “Um, how do I get off you without, um, making things worse?” “Don’t move. I’ll do all the work,” he told her. She nodded her head, so David took that as acquiescence and rolled them over until he was on top of her. His cock was nestled in the curve of her belly with her legs spread around his. She made a

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little oh sound then stared up into his face with huge blue eyes. David had promised himself to go slow, but he couldn’t resist the surprised expression on her face. He leaned down and took her lips in a soft sipping kiss. When she didn’t resist, he deepened it until she opened her mouth to him. She tasted like pure honey. He licked at the roof of her mouth then around to her tongue again. He slid it over hers then explored once again. He couldn’t get enough of her and she seemed just as needy. Finally, he pulled back and rubbed his forehead against hers. His cock was in a rage. He needed her, but he wouldn’t take her the first time without Gary there as a buffer. She would be uncomfortable their first time. She shivered beneath him, and he knew she wasn’t cold. She was turned on. Why the hell hadn’t Gary stuck around? David slowly rolled off of April and rested on his back in an effort to catch his breath. His dick ached something fierce. “David?” “Yeah.” “Um, are you okay?” “I’ll be fine, April. Why don’t you get up and start breakfast?” “Okay.” She didn’t hesitate. She crawled out of bed and rummaged through the dresser drawers for her clothes. Then she commandeered the bathroom. David groaned. He sat up on the edge of the bed until he had better control of himself, and then he got up and walked down the hall to the spare bathroom. There he turned on the water and stepped into the spray. His cock was such that if he didn’t take care of it, he’d be groaning all day long. He soaped up his hand and grasped the monster at the root and squeezed. Then he ran his hand up the stalk and over the cockhead, spreading the drop of pre-cum that had formed at the slit. He was so fucking hard he didn’t know how he’d ever go down again. It had

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been years since he had been that close to a warm, wet pussy. The fact that it was April made it all that much sweeter. David tugged on his cock, stroking it over and over as he thought about burying his dick deep inside her cunt. It would be so hot and tight he wouldn’t be able to last. He imagined her on her knees with her lips wrapped around his cock. Heat built in his balls and little electrical impulses traveled down his spine as he stroked his cock and manipulated his balls with his other hand. She would make the cutest mewing noises while she sucked his dick. He could almost feel her tongue wrap around the head as he pulled and tugged on his cock. He was almost there. Fuck, his balls ached. They drew up tighter to his body as he drew closer to coming. Fire raced down his spine and exploded in his balls as he shot cum in thick ribbons on his abdomen and hand. He rose up on his toes as it felt like his insides were ripped out. David slapped one hand against the back of the shower stall and leaned his sweaty forehead against the cool, moist ceramic tile. If getting inside her sweet pussy was anything like that, he was a goner. He would never survive a night with her.

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Chapter Five April had breakfast started when David walked downstairs. Gary had already gone out to the barn to check on the horses and then out to check the herd. “Something smells mighty good.” David poured a cup of coffee from the pan on the stove. “Steak and eggs. The chickens seem to be laying better lately.” She slipped the steak onto the plate next to the eggs and handed it to David. “Thanks, darling.” His thumb caressed her hand when he took the plate. April nearly dropped the plate as a spark ignited along her skin. Her eyes flew up, and sure enough, he had felt it as well. She quickly lowered her eyes and concentrated on cleaning up the stove. “Aren’t you going to eat something?” David asked. “I already had eggs.” She kept her back to him for fear her pointed nipples would give away just how turned on she was right then. She didn’t hear him move, but suddenly his large hands circled her arms and turned her around to face him. “April, baby. We’ve got to get past this nervousness. We’re attracted to each other. There’s nothing wrong with it. Gary expects us to touch and kiss and eventually make love when the time is right.” She couldn’t look at him. Her face felt like it was on fire. As long as David had been Gary’s friend and hadn’t acted interested in her, she had been fine. Now, however, she couldn’t stop thinking about him. She felt as if she were being unfaithful to Gary. “Darling, what’s wrong? Look at me.”

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April slowly lifted her eyes to his. Hers were filled with tears, his with raw hunger. It called to her. Her body wanted to submit to his loving. “I’ve never been like this before. I can’t think about anything but you. I love Gary.” She ended the last with a sob. “Aw, baby. Don’t cry. I know you love Gary. He knows you love him. I’m something new, though.” He laughed. “I’m a forbidden piece of candy and now that you’ve tasted it, you want it all. Relax. It will happen when everything is right. Don’t beat yourself up over it.” “Don’t laugh at me,” she fussed, wiping her eyes. “I’m sorry, darling. I’m going to finish eating, and then I’ll go get Gary to stay with you while I check on the herd.” “I’m sorry, David.” “About what?” “That I’m so confused. I don’t understand how this is supposed to work.” She wiped her eyes and looked up at him from beneath her lashes. “It’s something new to all of us, April. Just let things happen as they happen.” He kissed the top of her head and sat back down to finish his now-cold breakfast. April sighed. She was screwing everything up. She just couldn’t get her head around the fact that they were going to be together as a ménage. It seemed so wrong, yet so right. She’d always been a little attracted to David, but it hadn’t meant anything until now. Now she could have him, and it was okay. Somehow she had to make peace with that. She finished cleaning up the kitchen as soon as David walked out the door. She was just wiping down the counters when Gary walked in. He walked over and wrapped his arms around her from behind. “How do you feel this morning, baby?” “Good. I was thinking about making some barbecue beef sandwiches for dinner tonight. How does that sound to you?”

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“Whatever you make is always good, baby.” He buried his face in the back of her neck and kissed her. April was sensitive around her neck. She couldn’t stop the moan that escaped her. Gary took it as an invitation to seduce her and began to mouth her neck and nibble at her earlobes. She wrapped her arms around his head over her shoulder and held him to her. Finally, he pulled away and picked her up to carry her to the living room. There he sat down on the couch with her in his arms. His mouth found hers in a searing kiss as his tongue and teeth explored and conquered. She slid her tongue alongside his and caressed it as she gave herself over to him. Gary began to roll her T-shirt up over her breasts where he kissed and nipped at her nipples through the silk material of her bra. He deftly pinched the closure open in front and peeled back the cups to release her aching breasts. “I want you naked, baby. Let’s get these clothes off.” Gary lifted her T-shirt over her head and dropped it on the floor. Then he pulled her bra from her shoulders and tossed it in the same general direction. “What about David?” “He’s checking the herd. But it doesn’t matter if he comes in or not, baby. We’re all family now, remember?” She hesitated but then need overcame her unease and she began unbuttoning her husband’s shirt. By the time she had his shirt off of him, he had her jeans unfastened and down her hips. She stood up so he could pull them down, along with her underwear, and she could step out of them. Then Gary removed his boots so he could pull off his jeans as well. “Ride me, baby.” Gary lay back on the couch and held out his hands for her. April went to him already so turned on that she couldn’t think. She climbed on top of him on the couch and slowly lowered herself over his thick dick. Her pussy slowly swallowed him as she eased down over his erection.

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“Fuck, that’s hot!” April jerked and looked over her shoulder to see David leaning against the doorway from the kitchen. He was unfastening his jeans and pulling out his massive cock. Her eyes widened as he stroked himself. “It’s all good, baby. Just feel me inside of you.” Gary tilted his pelvis so that her clit pressed against his pubic hair. The roughness sent a thrill down her spine. She tried to concentrate on Gary and his throbbing dick inside her wet cunt. She needed this, needed to come. Somehow, knowing that David was watching them amped up her arousal to a feverish pitch. She wiggled on Gary’s cock and began to slowly ride him. She twisted her pelvis as she came down each time and was rewarded with a slap on her ass. “Hell yeah, baby. Ride me. That’s it.” She rotated her pelvis and twisted it with every downstroke until he was straining toward climax. April looked over her shoulder again to find that David was sitting at the foot of the couch, stroking his cock, watching where her pussy was sucking on Gary’s cock. His eyes met hers and heat built between them. Gary began to pump her hard as she bucked on top of him. She was close, but not close enough to come when Gary did. She reached between them and began to manipulate her clit, but a hand covered hers and pulled it away. David was there. “Let me, darling. I want to help.” He easily rubbed his finger over her hooded clit as she fucked her husband. When she came, she screamed out Gary’s name and threw back her head. Gary didn’t stand a chance with her cunt milking his cock. He shot cum deep inside her as she rocked her pelvis over his dick and her clit over David’s finger. “Fuck, that was so good.” Gary squeezed her waist with his hands. “Take care of David now, baby. He took good care of you.” “Gary?” She wasn’t sure she could do it.

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“It’s okay, April. I’m good.” She looked back over at David as he started to stuff his obviously hard cock back into his tight jeans. “Wait.” She climbed off of Gary, moaning when he slipped from her heated pussy. “I–I can’t leave you like that. It’s not fair.” Gary rolled over and sat up on the couch watching them. He didn’t say anything else. April was thankful for that. He was pushing her, but she knew he was only trying to get her past the first time. It would be easier after that. “Darling, I can take care of myself. You don’t have to do anything you don’t want to do.” “But I want to. I’m just scared.” “Bend over the arm of the couch, baby.” David gently turned her around to face the couch and Gary. Gary scooted up closer to the end and kissed her as she relaxed over the couch arm. “You’re so damn sexy, baby. I love seeing that wild look in your eye when you know you’re about to get fucked.” David ran a hand from her ass up her spine to the nape of her neck. He squeezed it then placed both his hands on her hips. He lined up his cock with her slit and pushed forward. His cock lodged about halfway inside her before he stopped. He groaned. “You’re swollen from coming. You’re going to be so tight around my dick, darling.” April couldn’t believe it. She was letting David fuck her while her husband watched, helped even. He was playing with her bobbing tits as they hung from her body over the edge of the couch. Having his hands on her nipples pinching and tugging sent little sparks to her clit. The little pearl was throbbing behind its hood. She was so aroused her body didn’t even feel like her own anymore. David began pushing forward again, pulling out then shoving forward until he was balls deep, slapping against her clit. The

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sensation sent shivers down her spine. She moaned and tightened down around David’s cock. “You keep doing that and it’s going to be over before I even get inside of you good.” He pulled out and tunneled in once again. This time he bumped against her cervix. She groaned. “Like that, do you?” He did it again. April wanted to scream in ecstasy as David thrust in and out of her pussy, hitting her cervix with most every pump and stroking over her hot spot inside with nearly every glide of his dick. Fire began to build inside her cunt. Her clit was alive with electrical crackling as he began to pummel her in earnest now. “That is so fucking hot to watch, baby.” She had forgotten about Gary. He was watching them as he stroked his cock. She bent over and licked the head of him then sucked it in. She didn’t want to leave him out. She could suck on him as David fucked her. April concentrated on running her tongue around the corona. Then she licked up under where he was so sensitive. She sucked him down her throat over and over until David’s thrusts began to get hard enough she was choking herself. She wrapped her hand around as much of Gary’s thick dick as was possible and began to stroke him. She could feel the urgency in David’s thrusts now. He reached around and began to stimulate her clit once again. Only this time, he pinched it, sending her head over heels into bliss. Her clit exploded with sensation and she tightened down on David’s cock to the point that he was calling out as he climaxed inside of her. Gary shoved his cock inside her mouth and began to face-fuck her in earnest as he squeezed his balls. April watched through hooded eyes as his face contorted then went lax as he shot his cum deep into her throat. She swallowed around him again and again. When at last she was finished, Gary pulled out and collapsed back on the couch.

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David was leaning heavily on her back. She was just before collapsing on the couch and being suffocated from the weight of David’s body. As if realizing what was happening, David pulled back from her and cool air bathed her back and ass. Then something wet and warm caressed her skin, cleaning her up. She looked over her shoulder to find David bathing her. Heat climbed into her cheeks once again. He just shook his head and kissed her gently before disappearing with the cloth into the kitchen. “How do you feel, baby?” Gary caressed her face with his hand. “Dizzy. I need to get up.” She laughed. Her ass was still up in the air and she was bent over the arm of the couch. Gary chuckled and helped her stand up again. “We better get dressed or I have a feeling nothing will get done today.” By the time David returned, he was tucked back in and zipped up. Gary and April were dressing. David walked over to her and helped her zip up her pants. “That was amazing, darling. Thank you.” She smiled shyly up at him then dropped her gaze to finish dressing. She couldn’t believe she had just had sex with him. He kissed her on the cheek. “I’m going to go saddle up a horse and ride out to see if we have any stragglers. I’ll be back in time for dinner.” “What about lunch?” April asked startled. “I’ll grab some jerky to take with me.” He pulled her into his embrace and kissed her hard before letting go and heading for the back door. “Gary?” “It’s okay, baby. He’s fine. He is just giving us some time to deal with it.” He pulled her into his arms. “You okay now, April?” “Yeah, I think I am. As long as you’re okay, I’m okay.” “I hope you can love him, baby. He loves you. He’s loved you since we first met.”

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April’s eyes widened. David loved her? Surely not. She’d had a difficult time coming to grips with the fact that Gary loved her. She didn’t see herself as someone all that loveable. Gary had finally convinced her and they had gotten married soon after that. “It’s true. He’s harbored a secret love of you for all these years. I’ve respected him for it, too. But things are different now. We can be a family, the three of us, and it’s okay. I want you to be happy, baby. I think David can help me make you happy.” “Gary, I was happy without David.” “I know, baby. But now you can be happy with him.” April hugged her husband to her and prayed that everything would work out in the end. She was still scared that they would become jealous of each other, or that David would decide he didn’t want her anymore now that he’d had her. It would hurt if that happened. She could already feel little tendrils of emotion securing him to her. Ripping those away would be devastating. The longer they grew there, the worse it would be. “Let’s take a quick shower, and then I’ll help you with dinner.” Gary popped her on the ass. She laughed and they hurried up the stairs. They ended up fucking in the shower again and having to rinse off before getting out. They dried off and dressed as quickly as possible in the cool air of the bedroom. “I swear it’s going to snow soon,” April complained. “Maybe in a week or two, but not yet, baby.” “I can’t wait to make a snowman.” “Just as long as one of us is with you when you make it, baby. No going outside in the snow without us.” “I know. The wolves are dangerous.” “Don’t act as if it’s no big deal. They’re dangerous. Remember, they’ve attacked several of the others.” Gary ran a finger down her nose.

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“I remember. I’m not discounting them. I just know that you’re going to watch out for me.” She wrapped her arms around him and gave him a quick hug before heading downstairs to the kitchen. She had a lot of work ahead of her if they were going to have barbecue beef.

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Chapter Six “They all want to get together to discuss the wolf situation and the continued problems we’re having with keeping our women safe. I’ve hunted with them twice now, and they are serious about that. They’ve all had trouble with the wolves and with black market hunters,” David said. Gary seemed to be thinking it over. “Gary, it would be really nice to be able to talk to the other women. They might have some ideas for putting up things that I don’t know about.” April bit her lower lip and smiled up at him. “You’re double-teaming me here, guys.” “Whatever works, man. I really think it’s a good idea to have friends we can count on if something comes up.” “Okay. I’m in. When and where?” “Everyone is going to meet at Brice and Garrett’s place.” “Oh, God. They have a new baby. That has to be hard having a child and living like we do,” April said. “We don’t live that far from them. Maybe you can help her sometime when we can take you over. Give her a break,” Gary suggested. April smiled. She liked that idea. She would never have a child of her own, so helping the other women with theirs would be nice sometimes. If everything worked out with the first meeting, she would offer to do that. She wondered if anyone else had children or were pregnant. “David, how many people are there?” she asked.

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“Hmm, there are five families I think. I don’t know how many make up all the families because I was single so I wasn’t allowed around any of the women.” Gary whistled. “They really are serious about keeping their women safe. I’m impressed. You were helping them hunt.” “Can’t blame them, really. They’ve all had trouble like we have.” “So when is this meeting going to be?” “Day after tomorrow.” “I guess we’re going to be there, too.” “What do I bring?” April asked. “They suggested some sort of casserole or vegetable. They have the meat handled,” David assured her. “Okay, I’m headed out to check on the herd.” Gary pulled April in for a kiss. “Mind David, baby.” April smiled and hugged him before he pulled away and headed toward the door. He grabbed his coat and slipped into his boots before walking outside into the cold air. There was the hint of snow on the ground, but nothing major right then. She hoped it wouldn’t snow before they were to go to meet the other families. She was actually getting excited about the idea. “I like seeing that twinkle in your eye, April.” David walked over and wrapped his arms around her. “I can’t help but get a little excited about seeing other women. I haven’t seen or talked with another woman in over a year.” “I hadn’t thought about that. I guess you’re right.” She hummed when he kissed her forehead and rubbed his chin across it. She was slowly becoming more used to his touch and attention, but she still wasn’t totally relaxed by any means. It would take time for her to reconcile David from Gary’s friend to her lover and cohusband. “I’m going to check on things around the outside of the house. Don’t come outside for any reason. If you need me, yell.” “Okay. I’ve got to wash clothes.”

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“Won’t do any good to hang them outside today. They’ll just freeze.” “I’ll hang them in the kitchen close to the stove and leave the door open.” David pulled on his coat and stepped into his boots before braving the cold air as well. This left April alone with her thoughts. She gathered all the dirty clothes and sorted them into piles. Then while she contemplated what to fix for the meeting, she washed and scrubbed. **** Two hours later, David stomped inside, taking off his boots and coat. Cold air rushed in around him and negated the warm air from the stove. April sighed. She had finished the laundry and had it hanging around the room on her improvised clothesline. “Sorry, baby.” “It’ll get warm again. About the time that Gary decides to come home.” She smiled. “You look cold. Come on into the living room and stand in front of the fire.” David let her pull him into the other room where she had a roaring fire going in the hearth. He stood in front of it letting the heat roll over him while holding on to April. He loved having her so close. For years he had dreamed of moments like these where he could openly hold her in his arms. Now he took advantage of it every chance he got, still not quite believing it was real. “Hmm, you feel good.” He rubbed his face in her hair. He couldn’t help pushing his groin against her ass. He was horny just smelling of her. Touching her had him rock hard and aching to be inside of her. What would she think if he started undressing her right there in the living room? When she rubbed her ass back against his crotch, David couldn’t stop the moan. He reached around and began unfastening her jeans.

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He slid his hand in and sought out her pussy. Finding her wet was all it took. David growled and turned her around to find her eyes heavy with lust. He stroked her then pulled his hand out and began to undress her. He started with her sweatshirt. He drew it over her head and tossed it aside. Then he worked on her bra. Once he had that piece of fabric dealt with, he unzipped her jeans and pulled them down. “Fuck, your shoes.” “I’ve got them.” She slipped them off her feet without moving from the spot she was in. “Good girl.” He helped her step out of her jeans and panties. April reached up and began to unbutton David’s shirt. She was totally nude and he still had on all his clothes. He helped her by pulling off his shirt and unfastening his jeans. She pulled them down the long length of his legs, and then looked up at his cock bobbing right in front of her face. She reached out and took a swipe with her tongue. He hissed out a breath and threaded his hands through her hair. She licked around the cockhead again and again then sucked him into her hot mouth and swallowed around him. “Fuck! That’s enough, April. I’m not going to last as it is.” April pouted. She wanted to play with his cock, but maybe she could after he came. He wouldn’t care what she did with him by then. She stood up and watched him with a question in her eyes. “I want you to ride me, darling. Will you do that?” “I’d love to ride your cock, David. Lie down on the couch.” David sighed and lay back on the couch so that his head rested on the armrest. He held out a hand to her and she climbed painstakingly slow up his body until her mouth grazed his cock as she climbed over him. That little maneuver might have cost him the game. He waited while she positioned her pussy slit over his cock. Then he plunged upward and impaled her on his hard dick.

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“Oh God, David!” She dug her nails into his arms as he pummeled her with his cock until he was all the way inside her. She was gasping for breath. David could tell she was trying to manage him stuffing her pussy. She squeezed down on him, slowing his assault. He immediately stopped and grunted. “Fuck, you’re tight when you do that.” April began to move up and down on his stiff dick, her cunt sucking him back each time she pulled off of him. She slowly rode him, twisting her pelvis with each downward thrust of her hips. Soon he was once again trying to take over as he grew closer. The harder she squeezed him, the more he wanted. He finally lost it and, grabbing her around the hips, moved to sit up. “Can’t fucking take it anymore, April. Aw, hell!” He sat up on the edge of the couch and stood up with her in his arms, her legs wrapped around his waist. He walked around to the end of the couch and laid her back over the arm so that he had room to maneuver. Then he drew back and slammed back into her over and over again. “Yes! Yes! Oh God, David.” She reached up and pinched her nipples as if trying to reach her climax. He wanted to help her over, needed to be the reason she flew. “Easy, darling, I’ll help you.” David grunted. He reached between them and tapped her clit several times, sending her plunging over into ecstasy. April’s spasming cunt and fluttering pussy dragged him over with her. He shot cum deep inside her womb as his orgasm squeezed his balls against his body. He hadn’t come that hard in years. He felt almost like a kid again after his first woman. “Are you okay, April?” “Hmmm, fine.” He chuckled and slowly pulled out of her still-fluttering pussy. He hurried to the kitchen and wet a cloth to clean her up with. When he returned, she was standing up and looking for her clothes.

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“Hold up a minute, darling. Let me clean you up.” “Oh, I could do that.” Heat raced up her face. He pretended not to notice her embarrassment. Instead he concentrated on cleaning her up then helping her dress. When he had his jeans back on and was buttoning his shirt, she slipped into the kitchen to start dinner. He wasn’t sure if she were fine with their little make-out session or if he had upset her. Intent on finding out, David walked into the kitchen to find her rearranging the washing. “Can I help?” “Move that rope over to that nail by the window. There. Thanks.” She had made room around the stove to cook, but it meant he was trapped in the clothes. He bent down low and eased under them to her side of the room. When he stood up straight it was to find a warm female body within easy grasp. He carefully wrapped his arms around her from behind and pulled her back against his already-engorged cock. At her gasp, he chuckled. “You keep me like this, darling.” “Sorry.” “I’m not. I feel alive again.” He kissed her on the forehead then let her go to cook. He needed to check the weather. He left April contemplating dinner, while he dressed again to go outside. He opened the door to a good three or four inches of snow on the ground. The weather had been busy while he and April had been fooling around. He wondered how Gary was doing. Riding horseback in the snow wasn’t fun. He knew all about it. He walked down to the barn and checked on the other horses and then over to the gate to double-check that it would open and close smoothly. Then he lowered the loop over the pole that kept it closed. He started back when a noise to his left warned him that there was something or someone nearby. He looked for any sign of a trespasser but found nothing at first. Then as he grew closer to the edge of the lawn, he made out some tracks in the snow. He followed them around the edge of the lawn all the way around the yard. He hesitated to

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follow them in the snow. By the depth of the print, it was a heavy animal, too. Just as he made it back up to the back steps, Gary rode up the path to the gate. He reached down and opened the gate to ride through then turned around and fastened it again. David waved at him. “Everything okay out there?” he asked. “Herd’s doing fine. I’m not, though. I’m getting too old for this shit.” “Nonsense, you just need a pick-me-up. April will take good care of you.” “Hell, I’m not even sure I feel up to that tonight!” “Go see April and she’ll change your mind. I’ll put up the horse for you and be right in. I’m sure she has dinner on the table by now anyway.” David watched Gary climb off the gelding. The other man handed the reins over to him. Then Gary walked wearily into the kitchen. David heard a delighted squeal and smiled. He pulled the horse out to the barn and began the arduous task of cleaning and rubbing the horse down before measuring out some feed to give him. Then he hurried back through the snow to the warmth inside the house. He found the table set and April serving up the food when he walked in. She scowled at him letting in the cold air and he grinned. After stepping out of his boots and pulling off his coat, he washed up in the back and then sat down at the table. “Gary will be down in a minute. He wanted a shower before eating.” “I can wait. Grab your plate and come on.” He watched as April fixed her plate then sat down at the table. About that time Gary walked in fresh from the shower. He had taken time to towel dry his hair which was probably a good thing considering that it was still a little chilly in the house. They ate and talked about the weather. Gary told them how the herd was doing and that he’d seen a wolf not far from the house.

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“I found tracks close by as well. I don’t like it being this close to the house,” David told them. “Me either. I’m glad we’re going to that meeting tomorrow night.” “You’ll like them, Gary. You’ll see.” “I’m counting on it. We need to thin out those wolves some more. When they are bold enough to get close to a house, there are too fucking many of them.” They continued the discussing after dinner while April cleaned up. David suggested they see if they were comfortable enough with one of the families to leave April there one night while they hunted the wolves. “I prefer that you hunt with the rest of the men and not alone.” April walked in with a frown on her face. “After all, that’s what they are trying to do. Keep everyone safe.” “She has a point, David.” “Are you guys ready to go to bed? I’m tired.” April carried the lamp from the kitchen toward the stairs. “We’ll be right up, baby.” Gary stretched. He waited until she disappeared up the stairs. “How are you and April doing?” “Fine. We’re getting to know each other better.” “Good. I want this to work, David. She’s not quite as tense as she had been after that first attack.” “Good. I want her to be happy. That’s all I care about.” “I think we can safely say, you make her happy. She watches you whenever you’re in the room. I like seeing her watch you. She thinks I don’t see her, but I do.” “Don’t let on or she might think you don’t approve.” “Don’t worry, I’m not about to. You ready for bed?” “Yeah. I’m ready for April.”

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Chapter Seven Early the next evening, they got ready to go to Ronnie, Brice, and Garrett’s house. April was excited about the prospect of meeting some of the other women in the area. Until now, she’d felt lonely for some female companionship. They arrived to find several other trucks in the drive. Gary helped her down from the truck and David led her up to the house. Their first knock was answered by the tallest man April had ever seen. He smiled at them and introduced himself as Garrett. “Come on in, folks. David, it’s good to see you again.” David introduced them around the group. Then he led April to the kitchen where a group of woman sat around a large kitchen table. Garrett walked in with another chair for her. “Hi, I’m Ronnie. You must be April. We know David, but don’t know your other husband.” “Oh, um, Gary.” She hesitated to say that David wasn’t her husband because basically, he was now. April really hadn’t thought about it like that, but it was obvious the other women all felt that way about both of their men. “David said you have a newborn,” she said, hoping to refocus the conversation away from her. “Yes, a little girl. We named her Sonya. She’s six weeks old as of yesterday.” April could tell the other woman was quite proud of her little baby. She told her all about how she already weighed a ton and had the prettiest blue eyes.

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“And Heather has a little seven-month-old boy. He’s asleep over there next to my Sonya.” Ronnie pointed to where two pallets lay with both children covered against the cold. Ronnie had the oven door propped open so the room was fairly warm. She introduced everyone around the table and April struggled to remember everyone’s name. They told a little bit about what was going on with them. When it came her turn, April wasn’t sure what to say. “How long have you been married, April?” Heather asked. “Gary and I got married about six years ago. Um, David and I are just sort of getting to know each other. I mean, I’ve known him for as long as I’ve known Gary, but…” “We understand, April. It’s good that you have David. There is too much going on out here now not to have at least two men to help.” April was relieved that they understood the situation and didn’t judge her for it. Then again, they were all in a similar position. Every once in a while she heard the men’s voices as they laughed and talked in the other room. It comforted her to know that hers had others to hunt with. She would have been terrified if David and Gary had gone out alone to go after the wolves. They sounded really dangerous from what the other women were telling her about their attacks. The conversation turned to gardening and putting up vegetables. She admitted that she had been all-new to gardening and putting up vegetables before the year of catastrophes. “I had to learn. It wasn’t easy. I didn’t have the books you’re talking about. I would love to read them sometime. It sounds like they were a godsend to you, Jessie. I never would have thought to raid a library.” April thought the other woman smart and resourceful to be so young. “How about coffee and sweet rolls?” Ronnie got up to fix the coffee.

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April stood up and offered to help. The other woman smiled and let her. They made coffee, and then passed it out among them before taking cup after cup into the living room for the men. They all expressed gratitude for that and the sweet rolls they provided. Gary pulled her aside and asked if she was okay. “They’re all really nice. I like them, Gary.” “Good. I think we’re going to be spending more time with them. They have some good ideas on working together to make things easier on all of us.” April smiled then hurried to catch up with Ronnie and the other women as they returned to the kitchen. The conversation turned to childbirth and raising the children in their new world. “We’re going to raid the schools next time and look for schoolbooks and learning materials. We figure that’s the best idea. It will be just like homeschooling in the old days,” Ronnie said. Heather talked about the joys of potty training coming her way. Both she and Heather talked about diapers and how hard it had been to find something usable, as well as safety pins. “You should have seen our poor fingers the first few weeks,” Heather confessed. Ronnie held up her fingers where there were obvious signs of finger pokes. April felt for the poor women. So far no one had asked her about her not having any children yet being as she had been married for so long. Either they hadn’t thought about it or they were being polite. They talked for a while longer before the men began drifting in to claim their wives. The meeting was breaking up. April waited a little impatiently for Gary and David. They seemed to be in a deep conversation with Ronnie’s husbands. Finally, the two men came to get her. Gary took her hand and led her toward the door where they said their good-byes. “So, you liked the other women?” Gary prompted.

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“Yeah, they’re all really nice and full of interesting information. Jessie is going to loan me some books the next time we see each other. They have all sorts of things about frontier living in them.” “Sounds like good books for us. Maybe we can find some books for you the next time we go for a raid,” David said. They pulled up into their drive to find a wolf standing not fifty feet from the door. At the sound of the truck, it raced off into the woods. “Fuck! Did you see that?” David yelled. “He was right there nearly at the door.” Gary pulled out his rifle from the back window as they parked close to the door. “I’m going to go first and cover you two. David, get her in the door as soon as you can.” “I’m on it. April, you don’t move from that truck until I give you the go-ahead. Then run for the door. We’ll keep you safe, baby.” Gary stepped out of the truck with his rifle aimed in the general area the wolf had disappeared. He slowly made his way to the front porch. He quickly unlocked the door and nodded to David. David got out of the cab of the truck and positioned himself a little way from the door to help give April cover. “Okay, April, run.” April climbed out of the truck and ran for the door. Nothing attacked her or the men. She didn’t stop until she was safely in the house. Anxiety pitched a battle in her stomach as she waited for the men to make it inside. When Gary walked in behind David and closed the door, she breathed out a sigh of relief. “I’m glad we’re going hunting soon. April, we’re going to be taking you over to Ronnie’s house tomorrow night. They have the largest cellar and already have set up for you women so you’ll be safe.” “I know you need to get the wolves, but I’m going to be scared and worried until you get back. The women said they had some

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injuries the last time the men went out. David didn’t tell me about that.” April scowled at him. David didn’t even look contrite for holding that information back. She should be angry with him over it, but figured he didn’t think she would be able to deal with the possibility one of them might get hurt. Honestly, she had put it in the back of her mind in hopes she wouldn’t have to handle it. “We’ll be careful, baby. Neither one of us wants to get hurt. You know that,” Gary assured her. David walked over and hugged her. “You look tired, April. Let’s go on to bed. I’ve got to be up early in order to get out and see about the cattle.” “I’m ready, too.” Gary yawned and stretched. April knew they had to be tired. They were working hard in the snow seeing about the animals. She didn’t know why she was so tired unless it was taking care of two men now. She felt heat suffuse her face at the thought. She hoped they couldn’t tell it and ask why she was so red. They climbed the stairs carrying the lamps. She needed to freshen up some before they climbed into bed. She carried one of the lamps with her while the men undressed and climbed into bed. She hoped they warmed up the sheets before she got in. She smiled at the thought. They probably figured she had planned it that way. After finishing the bathroom, she hurried into the bedroom and climbed over Gary to get under the covers. “Easy, baby. You’re going to crawl on something important. I hope to use that in a few minutes.” “Men. All they think about is their cocks and sex.” “Uh-oh, I think you’ve already been around those other women too much.” David rolled over and kissed her. He sucked in her tongue and teased it with his. Then he eased back and smiled at her. Gary moved down under the covers and sought out a nipple. He sucked it in deep into his mouth. David was right behind him. April

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couldn’t believe how good it felt to have two mouths on her breasts at the same time. They massaged and loved on them together before David eased further under the covers, raining kisses all down her belly and pelvis. He scooted between her legs and spread her thighs to accommodate his wide shoulders. Gary continued sucking and biting gently on her nipples, having taken over the other one since David had defected south. He hummed around them, sending shivers down her spine. “She’s soaking wet, Gary.” “It doesn’t take much to arouse her.” “Stop talking, you two, and get down to business. I’m horny.” “Yep, she’s picked up some bossiness from those other women.” Gary nipped at her breast a little harder. April speared her finger in his hair and tugged on it playfully as David separated her pussy lips and licked her from top to bottom. She squirmed, loving the feel of his tongue there. He teased her clit then went back to lapping at her juices. She felt him slip a finger inside her cunt and moaned in approval. She felt him rub around until he located her sweet spot. She jerked at the tingles it sent all over her body. The more he rubbed, the higher she climbed. When he sucked in her pussy lips and stroked them, she whimpered. He started pumping his finger in and out of her cunt much to her delight. When he added the second finger, she was more than ready. Her breasts were sending shards of lightning to her clit, making it swell in anticipation. She knew David would soon suck her there. Sure enough, as Gary pinched and pulled on her nipples, David moved to that bundle of nerves and sucked it in between his teeth where he teased it over and over until she was whimpering in ecstasy. Her mews became louder as her orgasm threw her over the top in one slow swoop. David rode her climax until she was sated. Pleasure would have pulled her under had David not chosen that moment to plunge his thick cock inside her pussy. He pumped it in and out until he was

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seated against her groin. His balls knocked against her ass. God, she loved it when he was that deep. He could bump her cervix, where Gary rarely could. Gary was so much thicker, though. Gary’s cock bumped her lips and her eyes flew open to see him posed there with a grin on his face. “Suck my cock, baby. I want to feel your lips wrapped around it.” April smiled and licked him up and down before sucking in just his cockhead, marveling at the taste of the pre-cum. She licked across the slit, loving the sound of Gary’s hiss of pleasure. She licked around the sensitive corona before taking his thick dick into her mouth and sucking until her cheeks hollowed with the pressure. “Fuck, that feels good. Take it all the way, baby. You can do it.” Humming around him, she relaxed her throat and took as much of him as she could. His cock stretched her lips to almost-painful proportions as she swallowed around him. He growled as his cock jerked in her throat. David began thrusting in and out of her harder. She found it difficult to concentrate on Gary. She swallowed around him again and again before backing off to start all over again. The next time she swallowed around him, he yelled and jerked, shooting copious amounts of cum deep in her throat. She swallowed all of it before he pulled out and bent down to kiss her. “That was so good,” he praised. She felt the beginnings of her orgasm thrill up her spine, spilling over into her cunt as David pushed her legs tighter against her body where he bumped her cervix with each stroke. “Come for me, baby. I’m so fucking close. I can’t hold off.” She felt Gary pulling on her nipples, sending a blaze of fire to her clit. She shifted her hips until David’s pubic bone ground against it, and she came with a scream as David emptied his cum deep in her cunt.

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He leaned over her, but seemed to realize he was squishing her and rolled to the side. He pulled out from her and ran his hand down her arm, breathing like a race horse. April wasn’t doing much better. “It just gets better and better with each time I make love with you, baby.” “I’ve never come so much in my life. You two are amazing.” She snuggled up to Gary, presenting her butt to David. She knew he wouldn’t mind. She knew when Gary drifted off, but didn’t hear David’s light snore. Worried that something was wrong, she turned over. “Is everything okay, David?” “Yeah, why?” “You’re not sleeping. You usually go straight to sleep afterwards. Maybe I’m not wearing you out enough.” He chuckled, running a finger along her cheek and over her chin. “I’m just worried about the wolves. You have to be outside this spring to see about the garden, and even with one of us with you all the time, they could get you.” “Don’t worry, David. We’ll all be careful and you’ll get those wolves when you go hunting. Go to sleep. You’re going out tomorrow to see about the herd. I’ll worry about you.” “I love you, April. Don’t say anything. I know it’s too soon. Just know that I love you.” She wanted to tell him she loved him back, but he was right. It was too soon. Instead, she leaned in and kissed him then wrapped her arm around him and slipped into sleep.

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Chapter Eight April huddled between David and Gary in the truck as they drove over to Ronnie’s again for the hunt. She hadn’t felt well all day. She felt like she was getting a cold, but she didn’t want to worry the men since they were going to be out among the wolves. Surely she wasn’t coming down with something. They were greeted by Brice at the door. He waved them in and closed the door against the cold. “We’ve got everything set up downstairs. There are plenty of covers and pillows and chairs. They should be fairly comfortable. I wish we had a stove down there, but that would mean a vent pipe, and we don’t really have any way to cut through the concrete.” “Who’s staying behind?” David asked. “Garrett and Wyatt. Wyatt is still recovering from the last hunt. He’s not quite up to par.” They moved into the kitchen where the other women and their children were gathered. Ronnie smiled at her and motioned for her to come on. “We’re going down now to get settled. It gives the men time to get ready as well.” April looked up at David and Gary. She rose on tiptoe and kissed each of them before reminding them to be careful. Then she followed the women down the stairs into the cellar. Garrett was already down there with the lamps. He helped each of the women bundle up as they sat on pillows or in chairs. Despite the cold, they really were fairly comfortable. They even had snacks and water for them. She decided

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to bring something the next time they all met. It wasn’t fair for Ronnie to always provide for everyone. “How are you doing, April?” Ronnie asked. “I’m fine. It’s cold, but not unbearably.” “I’m worried about little Sonya, but I have her covered up as much as I can. I don’t want her to have trouble breathing.” April felt another wave of weakness and leaned back against the wall. She had a slight headache as well. Whatever it was needed to go away. She had too much to deal with to be sick. “Are you feeling okay, April? You look a little pale.” “Just have a headache. It will pass. I was awake late last night.” “I hope you’re not getting sick. If your sinuses get stuffy, use warm saltwater rinses. They help unclog you,” Jessie said. “Thanks. So far I’m just having headaches. I suppose it might be sinus pressure. I’ll probably wake up tomorrow with a cold.” The other women all talked about what they did for various symptoms. She tried to keep up with the conversation, but found that she was sleepy. She must have dozed some because the next thing she knew, the men were back from their hunt. She struggled out of the blankets and waited anxiously with the rest of the women to find out how it went and if there were any injuries. “Everyone is fine up here,” Brice called down. “You can come on up, ladies.” Relief poured over April and she staggered. Garrett immediately grabbed her. “Are you okay, April?” “Just lost my balance. I’m fine, thanks.” She carefully negotiated the stairs. When she caught sight of Gary and David, she breathed out a sigh of relief. Seeing them herself made all the difference. She didn’t feel as bad as earlier. Maybe it had all been tension over the hunt. “Hey, baby. Everything okay down there?” David asked.

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“Yes, it was a little cold, but we had plenty of blankets. Any more and we might have had trouble breathing.” Gary wrapped his arms around her. “You feel a little cold. Let’s get you home where it’s warm in front of the fire.” On the way home, the men told her about their hunt. “We managed to kill four. I don’t know if it will be enough or if we’ll have to hunt again,” Gary said. “Did either of you kill any?” “David got one. I think I winged one, but I’m not sure.” “How will you know if it helped any?” “By how many we see and if they come close to the house anymore. We’ll all meet up again in a few days and compare notes. We thought maybe we would have a dinner this time with everyone bringing something to the table.” “That’s a good idea.” “David, you’re awfully quiet,” April commented. “Thinking about the wolves. They seemed a little less aggressive this time. They didn’t outright attack us. We had to hunt them out.” “That’s a good thing, right?” “Yeah, baby. That’s a good thing.” He patted her leg. Once they got home, April decided to head straight to bed. The men were obviously too keyed up to go to bed yet. “I’m headed to bed, guys. Don’t be long.” “We won’t. Get some sleep. We’ll try not to wake you up when we come to bed,” Gary said. She smiled and climbed the stairs thinking how hard it was to do it. She didn’t even bother with the bathroom. She stripped and climbed into bed. She shivered with the cold, but soon warmed up and fell asleep. **** “Something’s wrong with April, Gary.”

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“Yeah, I noticed she seems to feel bad. I hope she isn’t getting sick. I don’t know what we’ll do. There isn’t any medicine anymore. All of it we have is out of date, and I would be scared to give it to her.” “Any idea what it could be? She looks a little pale, too.” “Maybe she’s just overly tired. We’ve been a little aggressive in the sex department lately.” “I should back off. I’m probably coming on too strong.” David ran a hand through his hair. “I don’t think it’s you at all. I think it’s too much going on, what with the wolves and all. “She was really worried about us. Maybe that’s all it is. I sure hope so.” “She seemed excited about the dinner idea. She likes being around the other women. I had worried since two of them had children.” “You think that’s what is bothering her?” David asked. “I mean since she can’t have children.” “I suppose it could be. Or like I said, maybe it’s just everything all together. Let’s watch her close over the next few days and see if she gets better or worse.” “Maybe I can do something around the house to give her a rest. I’m not much of a cook, but I should be able to cook breakfast at least. I’ll get up early and start it before she gets up. You can try and keep her in bed a little longer.” “Good idea. I’m going to head on upstairs. You coming?” “I’ll be up in a minute. I’m still too wired to sleep. I don’t want to toss and turn and wake April up.” “Don’t be too long if you’re planning to get up early.” “I won’t.” He waved the other men off and settled in the recliner to think. Gary didn’t think it was him putting an extra strain on April, but it wasn’t just his presence or the extra sex. There were more clothes to wash and more food to cook. He honestly didn’t know what was the

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best. Between the wolves and the threat of black market traders, and adding to the burden that April was carrying, his becoming part of the household might still be too much for her to handle. If he didn’t know better, he would wonder if she was pregnant. She seemed weaker to him, as well as tired. Fear that it could be something major clogged his throat. He didn’t want to contemplate anything major being wrong with her. There were no doctors to treat her. Shaking it off, David got out of the recliner and added another log on the fire. He replaced the screen and headed upstairs to bed. Maybe he could climb into bed without waking April. Early the next morning, David slipped out of bed without waking either one of the other two up. He dressed quickly, shivering in the cold. As soon as he made it downstairs, he built up the fire and hurried to make coffee. Before he took his first sip, Gary wandered into the room yawning. “Did I wake you?” “Naw, I’ve been awake off and on all night. Worried about April, I guess.” “She still sleeping sound?” “Seems to be. I felt of her forehead, and she doesn’t seem to be running any fever.” “That’s good.” David handed Gary a cup of coffee. “So, what’s for breakfast? I need to head out and check the herd.” “I figured I would fix a steak and tomato gravy. I can usually mange that okay.” Gary chuckled. “I’ll go get the steak for you.” While Gary went outside to dig up a steak, David gathered the tomatoes from the cellar and readied the skillet. By the time breakfast was ready, April had gotten up and come downstairs. She definitely looked washed out. “Morning baby. How are you feeling?” Gary asked.

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“Okay. I’ve got a headache.” “I’m sorry. Want a massage?” “I’m not sure that would help. Thanks, though.” “Breakfast is ready, you two.” David dipped up the gravy and steak to everyone’s plate. He watched April as she fiddled with hers. She seemed to eat some of it, but not much. “You need to eat, baby. It’s not good for you to skip.” “I’m not very hungry. It’s not your cooking, David. I promise. I’m not feeling well.” “Why don’t you hang around on the couch today?” Gary asked. “You should take it easy.” “I’ll take care of everything today, April.” David reached and covered her hand with his. “I think I’ll take you up on that. I’m going to get my pillow and a blanket and lie down.” “Here, baby, I’ll go get it for you. You go on and lie down. The fire should be pretty warm for you.” He watched April stand up and sway a little bit. Thank goodness Gary was close to her. He put a steadying hand on her back. Then he stood up and picked her up in his arms to carry her to the couch. David hurried upstairs and grabbed a pillow and a blanket. He carried them downstairs and helped Gary get April comfortable. She fell asleep almost immediately. Gary motioned for David to follow him into the kitchen. “Watch her closely. If she runs a fever, put her to bed. So far, I don’t think she’s had a temperature. I guess it could be a virus of some kind, but don’t those have to be spread from one person to another?” “Well, this started about the time we met with the others that first time.” “Could be one of them gave it to her and didn’t know they were carrying it, I suppose.”

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“Either way, I’ll watch her and take care of her. I probably better push the liquids so she doesn’t get dehydrated.” “You do that. I’ll try to get back as early as possible. I’m glad it’s not snowing and that on the ground has melted some.” Gary pulled on his coat, gloves, and hat. He nodded to David then hurried through the door. David stood there for a few seconds at a loss as to what to do for April. Then he got busy cleaning up the kitchen, making as little noise as possible. Probably the best thing for her was rest. He kept a careful eye on her and prodded her to drink plenty of water throughout the day. She didn’t want anything to eat for lunch. He was afraid that wasn’t good for her, but he didn’t push. Finally, around four that afternoon, she got up and said she was a little hungry. He fixed her leftover steak. She ate a good bit of it. “You look like you feel a little better.” “I do, actually. Maybe I’m on the mend now. It was all that good nursing you did,” she teased. “If you say so. I was afraid I bothered you too much.” “You didn’t. I needed the fluids, I’m sure.” A few minutes later, Gary walked in bringing in a wave of cold air. April shivered and David immediately wrapped her in his arms. “Hey, baby, you’re up. How are you feeling?” “I feel a little bit better. I was able to eat some.” “That’s good. David and I have been worried about you. I still don’t want you to overdo it. You need to rest up until you’re feeling well.” “I think it’s just a virus or something. It will go away soon.” “How’s everything out there?” “Fine so far. I didn’t see any sign of wolves so that’s good. Of course it’s still too soon to tell for sure what they’re going to do.” “Well, we thinned them out some more. It might take one more hunting trip to do the job. With them already in low numbers, it will

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be safer for all of us. It might be harder to find the wolves, but that’s okay.” David walked back to the stove where he had soup simmering. “I’m going to take a shower and change clothes. I’m dirty. The snow has melted some and made the ground a little muddy. It should freeze again tonight, though. It’s already getting colder again.” “Do you think we’ll get more snow?” April asked. “Not right now, but the others said we’re going to have one more big snow for the season. We had one late in the season last year, so I don’t doubt them.” He kissed her on the forehead and hurried out of the room. “Think you can try a little soup with us, baby?” “I’ll try a little, but I’m still full from the steak earlier.” “I’ll put a spoonful in the bowl for you. If nothing else, you can drink some more water.” April walked over toward him and gave him a hug before sitting back down in the chair at the table. They waited on Gary to get back from his shower, and then they ate the simple meal. Afterward, Gary cleaned up while David and April settled on the couch in the living room. The fire’s warmth and flickering glow made the room seem cozy. He looked down at April and smiled. She had her eyes closed. No doubt she would be asleep again soon. He settled her further against him. When Gary finished the dishes, he settled on the other side of her, lifting her legs to go in his lap. “I sure hope she’s on the mend. I’ve been worried.” Gary stroked her leg. “Me, too. I don’t know what to do for her other than help around the house.” “You’re doing fine. You’re keeping her hydrated and letting her rest. That’s more than enough. I’ll go back out tomorrow and you stay in again. Your cooking is better than mine.” Gary grinned at the other man. “You sure? Don’t you want to see about her?”

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“David, I trust you to take care of her and right now, the best thing we can do is feed her. I can’t cook worth a damn. She’s always done all the cooking.” “If you say so. I’m not going to complain about being with her instead of out freezing my balls off.” “Tell me about it. I thought I would end up with my cock falling off as cold as I got the other night.” “So the herd is doing okay? Did you have many stragglers?” “Nope, for the most part they are all staying close together. Helps keep them warm.” “Guess it’s about time for bed. We were both up early this morning. Why don’t you take April while I shower?” Gary stood up and reached down to pick her up in his arms. David hated to lose his time with her, but they all needed to get to bed. He’d have her to himself all day tomorrow. They climbed the stairs where David headed to the bathroom while Gary tucked April into bed. His cock was hard and his balls aching from holding her close to him for the last forty-five minutes. He didn’t want to go to bed that way when he wanted to cradle her in his arms. Looking down at the wayward appendage, David lathered up his hand and gave his cock a long stroke, then squeezed it at the base before stroking it again. He leaned back against the back wall of the shower stall and thought about how tight and juicy April’s hot cunt was when it swallowed his dick. He tugged on his cock over and over as he pictured her face when she made those cute mewing noises in the back of her throat as she grew closer to climax. He could watch her come a thousand times and it wouldn’t be enough. David’s hand continued to pull on his dick, gaining a little speed as he ramped up his arousal. A burning flame started in his spine and sent tendrils and sparks to his balls. They were slowly drawing up. He pumped his cock with his hand tighter and faster with visions of April’s breasts slick with sweat as she squirmed between him and

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Gary. He couldn’t wait to take her sweet ass, but they needed to prepare her first. Finally, his balls drew up tight against his body as fire raced down his spine until cum spurted from his cock in long ribbons. He went up on tiptoe, straining with the force of his orgasm. Even jacking off to thoughts of April was hotter than any before. He leaned back against the cool ceramic tile as he regained his breath. Then he cleaned up and finished showering before stepping out to dry off. Once he slipped into bed, he felt satisfied as he spooned April and fell asleep.

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Chapter Nine The next morning, both Gary and David were up before April woke. She stretched and thought about how she felt. Better than the day before, but still a little tired and washed out. She figured that she needed to do a little something to regain her strength. Staying in bed or on the couch would continue to drain her strength. With a sigh, she climbed out of bed to get dressed. Dizziness swamped her as soon as she stood up, and she had to grab the bed for support. Immediately she felt nauseous again and all but staggered into the bathroom where she threw up. Seconds later, David was hovering over her with a warm, wet cloth. “Easy, baby. Do you feel ready to get back in bed?” “I don’t know. What is wrong with me? I can’t stand to feel this way.” “I know. I wish I could do something for you. I don’t know how to help, baby.” April leaned against him until she felt able to go back to bed. She didn’t want to stay upstairs alone. “Can I sleep on the couch, David? It’s warmer down there and I don’t want to be up here alone.” “Sure, I’ll make up the couch for you. Let’s get you in bed for now.” He picked her up and carried her to the bed, then covered her up. She smiled weakly up at him. He took a pillow and grabbed a blanket from the end of the bed. Before he walked out, he bent over and kissed her on the forehead. “I’ll be right back.”

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She lay there trying to figure out what was wrong. Nothing made sense. If it were a virus, she should have been over it by now, at the very least past the vomiting. How long could she go on like this? For as long as it takes. You can’t give up. A few minutes later, David hurried back in the room. He pressed his hand against her forehead and shook his head. “What?” “You don’t have a fever that I can tell. Could it be food poisoning? That usually lasts a few days.” “I haven’t eaten anything different from you guys. I don’t think so.” “Let’s get you settled downstairs now. I put another log on the fire so you should be warm enough. I’ll sit with you until you fall asleep.” “I’m sorry, David. You’re having to pick up the slack and take care of me.” “Don’t worry about it, baby. I like taking care of you. I just wish you weren’t sick.” He picked her up and carried her down the stairs before easing her onto the couch and pulling up the covers. She snuggled down in them. Then he settled himself at her feet and gently massaged them for her. “How do you feel?” “I feel okay right now.” “What happened earlier? Did you wake up sick?” “No, I felt really good when I first woke up. Then I got out of bed and got dizzy. That’s when I got sick and hurried to the bathroom.”’ “Go on to sleep, baby. I’m right here.” April closed her eyes but sleep didn’t come. Finally she sighed and looked at David. He was watching her. “What’s wrong?” “I don’t feel like sleeping. I’m wide awake. Maybe I’ll just lie here and see how I do.” “You probably need something to drink. I’ll get you some water. Do you want to try some of the leftover soup?”

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“Um, I don’t think so. I’ll try the water first.” “I’ll be right back.” David moved her feet then went to get the water. He was back in a few seconds with a glass. He handed it to her and watched her drink half of it. Taking it from her, he sat it on the end table. Then he picked her up and settled her on his lap. “Rest, baby. Even if you can’t sleep, you can use the rest.” After what seemed like hours later, she finally fell asleep. She woke up a little before lunchtime when Gary got back home. He immediately sensed something was wrong. “What is it?” “April got sick this morning.” David filled him in on what had been going on all day. “She’s had several glasses of water, but she couldn’t handle the soup.” “Gary, I don’t understand what’s wrong with me.” “Baby, let me ask you something. How long has it been since you’ve had a period?” “I–I’m not sure. I’ve never been real regular, you know that.” She looked at him when the realization of what he was getting at hit her. “I can’t get pregnant, Gary. The doctor said my tubes were scarred beyond hope.” “What if there was a small hollow area and it just took all this time for an egg to make it all the way through for once?” “Gary, it’s been nearly six years. I can’t believe that after all this time I could be pregnant.” She looked over at David. He looked even more worried. The implications were staggering to her. That would mean that she might not know who the father of her baby was. What if it upset Gary? Would he resent the baby if there was one? April shook her head and began to shiver. “No. I can’t be. It’s not possible.”

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“Easy, baby.” Gary sat down on the couch next to her and pulled her into his arms. “Would it be so bad if you were?” “I–I can’t even imagine, Gary. I’d resigned myself to not having children. What will we do?” “You have me and David to help with everything. It won’t be easy raising a child, but the other women are doing it. We can, too.” “Baby, I’ll do everything I can to help you. You aren’t going to be alone with this.” David finally spoke up. “I won’t know for a while. Not until I have some signs. I’ll have to ask the other women how they knew for sure.” “In the meantime, we’ve got to figure out how to get more nutrition in you. Without prenatal vitamins you’re going to need to really watch and eat balanced meals.” Gary stroked her hair back from her face. “Speaking of food, I guess I better eat and get back out there. I’ll try to get back in a bit earlier tonight. I want to play with your boobs to see if they’re any bigger yet.” He grinned at her. “Gary!” “Just saying.” His quip helped to lighten the mood in the room. David left to warm up the soup and Gary followed him into the kitchen, leaving April alone with her thoughts. Gary seemed okay with the idea of her being pregnant, but she didn’t think he’d had time to really process it. He might have been wondering if that could be it, but had he really thought about not knowing who the father was? God, she hoped it wouldn’t matter to either man. She couldn’t take it if they were upset over it. A few minutes later, Gary returned to hug her and tell her bye. She held on to him, hoping it would convey her love. She felt weird telling her she loved him in front of David. She knew she was slowly falling in love with him, but she couldn’t quite say the words yet. “I’ll see you soon, baby.” “I’ll be here,” she quipped, hoping to lighten the mood.

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She felt as if the world were closing in around her. She lay back against the pillow and closed her eyes, hoping to fall asleep. **** “Gary, I’m coming out with you for a minute.” David needed to know how Gary felt about the situation. “Sure.” He opened the door and stepped outside as David pulled on his coat and joined him. “What’s wrong?” “Have you really thought this through?” “Yeah, I think that’s what’s wrong. It makes sense.” “Have you thought about that we won’t know who the baby’s father is?” Gary looked at him, a hard expression on his face. “Are you saying it matters to you?” “No, I’m just wondering if it’s going to be a problem between us, because if it is, April is the one who’s going to suffer. I don’t want to see her any more upset than she already is.” “I’m okay with it, David. The baby will belong to all three of us. I won’t care if it even turns out to look like you. It will still be a part of April. She’s ours, David.” David breathed out a sigh of relief. He hadn’t wanted there to be a rift between them. Not just for his sake, but more for April’s. “We’re good then?” “We’re fine, David. I better go. I’ll be back as early as I can.” “I’ll try to have something decent to eat.” Gary just laughed and headed for the barn. David walked back in the house and took off his coat. He headed for the fireplace to warm up. He smiled when he noticed that April was asleep. He hoped she felt better when she woke up. Seeing her sick earlier had made him sick inside. After a few minutes of warming by the fire, he returned to the kitchen to figure out what to fix for dinner. His repertoire was limited.

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Finally he decided on chili. He could make it early and let it simmer all afternoon if need be. Once the chili was on the stove on low, David returned to the living room to check on April. She was sitting up on the couch. “How do you feel?” “I feel fine. I seem to do better in the afternoons. I guess that would go along with being pregnant.” She frowned. “David?” “Yeah?” “Are you okay with my being pregnant? I mean does it matter to you that, um, we might not know who the father is?” “I’m fine with it, baby. Don’t worry about it at all. You just concentrate on eating and feeling better. Let me worry about the rest.” He sat down with her and wrapped an arm around her shoulders. She leaned her head on his. Right then, it felt like the best thing in the world to him. “I need to go upstairs to the bathroom. I’ll be back down in a few minutes.” “I’ll take you. I don’t want you to get dizzy on the stairs and fall.” “That’s fine, but you can’t carry me. I need to move around or I’m going to get sore.” David followed her up the stairs, making sure she didn’t fall. Then he left her in the bathroom with the promise that she wouldn’t go back downstairs alone. After checking on the chili, he poured a glass of water for April and went back up to check on her. “I think I want to take a bath. I feel grungy.” “Okay, baby. I’ll run the water for you. You think you’ll be okay by yourself, or do you want me to sit with you?” “I’ll be fine, David. I want to soak a while.” Once the bathwater was ready, he helped her get in the tub. Then he promised to check on her in twenty minutes to see if she was ready to get out.

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David cleaned up the kitchen then decided to check on April to be sure she was okay. When he eased into the bathroom to keep from letting too much cold air in, it was to find her in the middle of bathing. “About ready, baby?” “Almost finished.” “Need any help?” She chuckled. “No thank you.” David waited, leaning back against the vanity while she finished. When she rinsed off and let the water out, he helped her step out of the tub. Snagging a towel, he dried her off and wrapped it around her. “I should have brought clothes in here with me.” “Let me get something for you to put on so you’re not out in the cold.” He slipped out of the bathroom and picked out something for her to wear. Once again he slid back through the door and helped April dress. “You purposely forgot the bra, didn’t you?” April accused him. “No need when you’re going to be undressing again in a few hours.” Shaking her head, she started out the door. She stopped and turned around. She stood on tiptoes and kissed him. “What was that for?” “For helping me dress.” “Anything else I can help you with?” She gave a tinkling laugh before heading for the stairs. David descended the stairs first so if she fell, he could break her fall. They walked into the kitchen just as Gary walked through the door. “Hey, baby. How are you feeling?” He shed his coat, hat, and gloves before pulling off his dirty boots. “I’m doing much better. I always seem to feel better in the afternoons. I guess you could be right about my being pregnant. I still can’t wrap my head around it, though.”

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“It’s just a possibility, April. It’s a better one than you being sick and us not knowing what is wrong.” “Come on, you two. Gary, the chili is ready unless you want to take a shower first.” “Naw, I’ll go ahead and eat first. I’m starved.” They all sat down and passed the chili around. April even managed to eat half a bowl. She insisted on helping Gary clean up the kitchen before he left to go take a shower. David hugged her from behind as she squeezed out the dishcloth and hung it up to dry. He nuzzled her neck and licked along her shoulder before turning her around and kissing her. He made it a chaste one, but April turned it into a deeper kiss. They pulled apart a little short of breath. With a smile she hugged him back then slipped out of his arms and headed for the living room. Minutes later, Gary came down once again. He climbed in his recliner and asked April to come sit with him. David watched her climb up into his lap. Then she snuggled into the other man. David excused himself to take a shower while they caught up on some alone time. He didn’t mind and that made him smile. He had worried that he would begin to grow jealous of Gary like he’d been before he had joined them. Now he was content with sharing her. It seemed odd to him, but he seemed to be getting used to it. In fact, when they made love to April, he enjoyed watching them together. It actually turned him on. He shook his head and climbed in the shower. He couldn’t wait to go to bed so he could hug her to him. There was nothing better than to go to sleep touching April.

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Chapter Ten April and Gary walked upstairs with David bringing up the rear. After undressing she climbed up in bed and snuggled down in the covers waiting on the men to undress. As soon as they got in bed, she turned to Gary. “Weren’t you going to check my breasts to see if they seemed fuller to you? I can’t really tell. I think they seem a bit sensitive.” She turned over, holding back a smile. “I think that’s a good idea,” Gary said. He chuckled and turned her over on her back. He carefully felt of them, cupping them with his hands before rubbing over the nipples. With a final squeeze he looked over at David. “I think they are a little fuller. David, what do you think?” David smiled up at April and began to mound them then squeeze them. He played with her nipples and nodded. “I think you’re right. They are fuller.” He leaned over and licked her nipple before releasing her breasts. April moaned at the teasing. They were going to drive her crazy like that. She grabbed each of their hands and placed them back on her breasts. “Don’t stop. It feels too good.” “April, baby, we don’t want to push you too much,” Gary said with concern in his voice. “I need you. I want to make love. I feel fine, Gary.” She reached over and took his cock in her hand and gently squeezed. Gary reacted immediately. He rolled on top of her and kissed her. His silky tongue slipped into her mouth alongside hers. They ate at

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each other’s lips before they broke apart a little out of breath. April smiled. “I suppose if you insist I can’t say no.” Gary began to kiss the side of her neck and shoulders as David leaned in and took the other side. Between the two of them licking, kissing, and nipping their way down her body, April had no doubt it wouldn’t take much for her to come. David broke off to suck in a nipple while Gary continued down to the little spot where her pelvis met her leg. He knew how sensitive she was there, and he always took advantage of it. April squirmed and moaned as he sucked on that spot relentlessly. Then he situated himself between her legs and dove in. God, his breath against her pussy felt wonderful. She had missed this while being sick. If it was all just morning sickness, she wasn’t missing out on their loving at night anymore. Gary sucked in her pussy lips before separating them and licking long and softly at her slit. He laved her pussy with his mouth and tongue. Then he pulled back and blew against it. After a few seconds more of playing with her, Gary entered her hot cunt with two fingers and fucked them in and out of her. David’s dangerous mouth played havoc with her breasts. He teased her nipples relentlessly. He sucked in a nipple and pulled on it before nipping it, sending shards of pleasure to her clit. Combined with Gary stimulating her pussy, April felt her climax building deep inside her cunt. White-hot sparks tingled down her spine and through the body. She rose higher and higher with each touch of their hands. When Gary finally found her hot spot, he stroked it over and over, sending even more sparks to burn through her. He latched onto her clit with his lips and teeth while sucking on it rhythmically. April shot up and over the abyss, screaming out their names as she climaxed all of a sudden before she realized she was going to. It seemed to go on and on with little ripples that teased her cunt even once she had floated down.

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Gary turned her to her side, and lifting one of her legs, he plunged into her waiting cunt deeper and deeper. David continued to play with her breasts as if he couldn’t get enough of them. The added stimulation wrung another climax from her almost immediately. “Fuck, baby. You’re clamping down on me like a vise.” He seemed to fight his climax with a determined expression on his face. April wanted to make it good for him so she squeezed down on him over and over. Again, he grunted. David began to pinch and pull on her nipples. A small climax shot through her body, making her clamp down on Gary’s cock once again. “Aw, hell.” He plunged into her two more times before holding still. She felt his hot cum bathe her womb as Gary collapsed to the side of her after releasing her leg. “David?” “No, baby, that’s enough for you tonight. I’m fine.” April took his hard-as-steel dick in her hand and squeezed. He groaned and clamped a hand on her wrist. “I’m going to come if you keep doing that.” “Would that be such a bad thing, David? Let me help you.” She rolled over onto him and licked over his nipple, sucking on the flat disk. He drew in a harsh breath and massaged a hand through her scalp. “Might as well let her, David. She’s not going to let you off the hook.” Gary chuckled. “Fuck, I don’t think I have much choice. She’s fucking killing me.” April treated his other nipple to the same stimulation all the time squeezing on his dick. When she leaned back and began pumping his cock with her hand, he gave up and relaxed in her capable hands. She leaned over and sucked his cock all the way down once then used the lubrication to pull on his dick over and over. The more she

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tugged on it, the closer he seemed to get by the sounds he was making. She reached between his legs and gently rolled his balls. She felt them tighten in her hand and knew it wouldn’t take much more to send him into orgasm. April added a twist to each pump of her hand now to give a little extra stimulation. “Hell, baby. I’m going to blow. Ahh, yes.” Ribbons of cum shot from his dick and coated her hand and wrist. She pulled on him until he stilled her hand. “Thanks, April.” He panted. After a minute of recovering, David hurried out of bed and brought back a wet bath cloth to clean her up. Once he was satisfied they were both clean enough, he tossed the cloth in the bathroom. Then he climbed back in bed and pulled April over toward him for a hug. She snuggled up next to him and drifted off to sleep. **** Early the next morning, Gary felt the bed dip then spring back. He looked up and saw April quickly disappear in the bathroom without bothering to close the door. The sounds of retching could be heard. He jumped out of bed and hurried to the bathroom. The sight of his wife bent over the toilet tugged at his heart. He wet a bath cloth and bathed her forehead with it. April finally sat back from the toilet and leaned back against the ceramic tile. She took the cloth from him and bathed her face. “I think we can pretty much affirm that I’m pregnant.” “I think so, too, baby. Let’s get you off this cold floor.” He helped her up, worrying about her pallor. Surely this wasn’t normal in pregnancy. He needed someone else’s opinion. He would go talk to Ronnie and the guys. “I’m ready to go downstairs. I don’t feel like going back to bed.” “Okay. I’ll help you down then get you some water. Let me dress and find you something to put on. I’ll be right back.”

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He quickly pulled on his jeans and a pair of socks. Then he found a pair of socks and a large T-shirt for April. He helped her in them then walked with her downstairs, settling her on the couch with plenty of blankets. He fetched a glass of water then set about building the fire back up to keep her warm. “I’m going to make some coffee. Do you want some?” “I don’t know, wait and let me smell it first. That will tell me.” She wrinkled her nose. He walked back to the kitchen and set up the coffee on the stove. He figured he knew he couldn’t manage anything for her to eat. He would wake David up in a few minutes depending on if April was hungry. He wouldn’t mind getting up to do something for her. When the coffee was ready, he poured himself a cup and carried it in to see if April wanted some. She had almost drained the glass of water. He sat down next to her and handed her the mug to see if she could stomach any. She sniffed of it before taking a cautious sip. “I think I could enjoy a small amount if you don’t mind.” “Why don’t you drink on mine. I’ll get some more.” She nodded and rested her head against the back of the couch for a few seconds before sipping again and handing the cup back to him. “I might want another sip later, but I’m through for now. Thanks.” A noise at the top of the stairs alerted them that David was up. He emerged from the staircase with a sleepy look to him. “You’re up awfully early,” he said. “April got sick again this morning.” “I didn’t even hear her. Some husband I am.” He looked apologetically at her. “Don’t worry about it. You had her yesterday. It’s my turn.” “Do I smell coffee?” “Yep.” “After I get a cup, I’ll start something for breakfast. I don’t know why I’m dragging today, but I need that coffee.” “You’re having sympathy pains with her,” Gary teased.

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David shook his head with a grin and disappeared into the kitchen. Thirty minutes later he called in that breakfast was on the table. Gary nudged April, who had drifted off to sleep. She yawned then slowly got up. He frowned. She seemed to be a bit dizzy again, but she held it together and walked into the kitchen on her own two feet. They sat at the table and ate breakfast in relative quiet, each in their own thoughts. After finishing, April insisted on helping with the cleanup. Gary went upstairs to dress while they finished up in the kitchen. When he returned, April was back on the couch with the blanket up to her chin. He walked into the kitchen where David was getting ready to go out to see about the herd. “Don’t forget the rifle. I hope you don’t come across any wolves.” “Me, too, but if I do, I’m killing them.” “I think that if April is doing okay later this morning, I’m going to run to Brice and Garrett’s house and talk to them about Ronnie’s pregnancy. I want to see what all her symptoms were. I don’t like that April is getting dizzy and not eating well. Plus, I’d like to know more about what to expect as she progresses.” “Good idea. I should have thought of that.” “If we’re not back at lunch, don’t worry. I’ll leave the chili on the stove and you can warm it back up.” “Sounds good, but don’t worry about me. I can fend for myself. I’ll be interested to hear what you found out.” “Be careful out there.” Gary watched as David pulled on his hat and eased out the door. The cold air that seeped in made him shiver. He hoped it didn’t wake April up. He wandered back into the living room and stoked the fire before getting into his recliner. He didn’t want to disturb her sleep. They would wait until she woke up on her own to see if she felt up to going over to Ronnie’s house. More than likely she would be excited about going. He would have a difficult time getting her home again. He smiled and relaxed in the chair.

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An hour later, April woke up stretching. He smiled. She wasn’t hurrying anywhere, so that meant she wasn’t feeling sick. Thank God. I hate seeing her sick. He sat the chair back up and climbed out. “How do you feel, April? “I feel pretty well.” “Do you feel well enough to go to Ronnie’s for a little while? I thought we could find out more about her pregnancy to see if you’re following the same symptoms as she had.” “I feel great, Gary. I want to go. That would be really good.” “Okay, let’s get you dressed.” They climbed the stairs with her almost skipping up them. He laughed to himself. She was like a kid getting a present. It tickled him to see her happy. He helped her put on jeans and a long-sleeve shirt. Then he pulled on her boots and led her back downstairs. “I’m going to go warm the truck up. I don’t want you in the cold any more than you have to be.” She smiled and nodded. He figured she would roll her eyes behind his back. He’d caught her doing that before. He hurried to the truck and cranked it up, turning on the heater full blast. Then he climbed out and hurried back to the house to stand in front of the fire. April laughed at him. “It must be cold outside.” “Funny girl.” “Let’s give the truck a few minutes to warm up.” April got off the couch and walked over to hug up against him. She slipped her arms inside his coat and wrapped them around him. He hugged her back and enjoyed the feel of her against him. After a few minutes, he decided the truck should be warm enough. They bundled her up then loaded up in the truck. “I hope they are up.” “It’s after nine. I’m sure they are. Besides they have baby in the house. If nothing else, the baby had them up. We’ll knock softly just in case.”

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April nodded and sat back in her seat with her hand on Gary’s thigh. He liked it there. It made him feel loved.

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Chapter Eleven When they arrived at Ronnie’s house, April was chomping at the bit to get out of the truck. She could hardly wait to see her new friend. She wanted to find out about her pregnancy, but more than that, she just wanted to visit. Gary knocked softly on the door. To April’s delight, Garrett opened the door a few seconds later. “Hey, guys. How are you doing? Come on in.” “Thanks, we don’t mean to barge in, but we needed to talk to you and Ronnie if she’s up,” Gary said. “Sure. She’s feeding Sonya right now. Give her a few minutes. Make yourselves at home while I go tell her you’re here.” They sat down on the couch with Gary holding her hand. Garrett returned after a couple of minutes. “She’ll be down as soon as she finishes with the baby. Can I get you something to drink? We have coffee if you’d like some. I made it, so it’ll be a bit strong according to the other two.” “No thanks. We had coffee already this morning.” Gary squeezed April’s hand. “We’ll wait till Ronnie gets down, but I hope there’s nothing wrong.” “Well, we’re not real sure. That’s why we wanted to talk to Ronnie.” Gary shifted on the couch. April was surprised that Gary seemed nervous about it. He hadn’t let on earlier. Maybe it was just hitting him. She smiled to herself. Gary rarely got nervous about anything.

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Gary and Garrett discussed their wolf sightings while they waited. Fifteen minutes later, Ronnie came down the stairs with a huge smile on her face. “April, I’m so glad you’re here. I love having female company.” She hugged her when she and Gary stood up. “Let’s go to the kitchen where there are more chairs,” Garrett suggested. When they were situated around the table, Ronnie asked what was up. “We think April might be pregnant, and we wanted to find out some of the symptoms,” Gary started off. “You have to know something, though,” April began. “I wasn’t supposed to be able to get pregnant, and I haven’t in the last six years. The doctors told me that my tubes were too scarred for an egg to pass through them.” “Oh, honey. I wondered why you didn’t already have children, but I didn’t want to pry since so many died in the catastrophes and plagues. I’ll tell you anything I can. Plus, I’ve got pregnancy books you can borrow to read up on what all to expect.” “That would be great, Ronnie. Thank you so much.” “We know about the morning sickness, but what other early symptoms are there?” Gary asked. “I didn’t have much of an appetite at first. Then after a while, maybe two weeks, I started getting hungry again. My breasts became sensitive and, um, plumper.” “Did you have any weakness or dizziness?” he asked. “Hmm, no. But it seems like I remember something about that in the book. I’ll run and get them and we’ll see.” She left the kitchen to search for the books. Garrett looked like he wanted to say something, but Ronnie returned with two of them. “You look in this one while I look in this one.” She handed over one of them to April.

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They thumbed through the first of the books and finally found what they were looking for in each book. “It says here that dizziness and weakness are signs of anemia or possibly a kidney infection, but it says you usually have back pain with that.” April sighed. “What causes the anemia?” Gary asked. “It’s when you don’t have enough red blood cells in your blood, so I would think blood loss would be one way.” “I haven’t had an accident lately to lose any blood.” “But when you do have periods they’re bad.” “But I haven’t had any in a while.” April felt heat suffuse her neck and face. She wasn’t exactly comfortable talking about her personal information like that, but she guessed it was all important. “Oh, it says here that if there is pain on one side of the abdomen, it could mean a tubal pregnancy. That’s not good, guys.” “I’m not having any pain anywhere,” April quickly told them. “Thanks for all the information and for letting us borrow your books. We’ll get them back to you as soon as we finish reading them,” Gary told them. “Don’t worry about it. Keep them while she’s pregnant. You might need more information out of them.” “Guys, something you should know. Ronnie got insatiable in bed once she got past the nausea. You have that to look forward to, Gary.” Garrett winked at April. “Garrett, you should know that would thrill the guys. I was hoping to keep that a secret. Ronnie had told me that one of the last times I saw you.” April suddenly remembered the dinner they were planning. “What about our dinner? Did you decide for sure when to hold it?” “We’ve decided on next Tuesday. We’re hoping there won’t be any fresh snow on the ground.” “I still haven’t decided what I’m going to bring yet.”

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“Can you make a pie? No one so far has said they will bring dessert. You know the men will expect it.” April nodded and laughed. “Thanks so much, Ronnie. I can’t wait for the dinner. I really enjoyed seeing you.” Gary took April’s hand, and they left, taking the books with them. Once he had April safely buckled up in the seat, he looked up at the sky. “Looks like we might have that snow today. The clouds look like snow to me.” “I hope not. That will just make it harder on you and David.” “Maybe it won’t.” They pulled into their drive and Gary hurried April inside out of the cool air. Then he settled her on the couch before going to heat up the chili and making more coffee. As cold as it was, she thought they probably could use some coffee. She knew David would drink some. She picked up one of the books and read some of it. She’d always avoided anything concerning pregnancy or babies because in the early days, it had hurt too badly to be around it. That was why she knew so little about it. Now she needed to know and didn’t. She eagerly began reading. It was finally sinking in that she really was pregnant. When Gary came back, he took the other book and started on it. That was how David found them when he got home. April heard him stomp off his boots outside then open the door and come in. “Anybody here?” “We’re in the living room, David,” Gary called out. A few seconds later, he walked in and stood in front of the fire. “So, what did you find out?” “The nausea of course is par for the course, but the dizziness and weakness are symptoms of several things. I’m leaning toward anemia, though. She’s always had very heavy periods.” “Gary!” “Honey, he’s going to know anyway after the baby’s born.”

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“Ronnie let me borrow some baby books to read through,” April told him. “So what do we do about the anemia?” “Well, prenatal vitamins and iron pills are out, so I’m thinking what she eats is the only thing that will work. That and staying hydrated.” “I guess that means more meat. What other foods are high in iron?” “I don’t know, baby. We’ll have to figure that out. Maybe go to one of the cities around here and raid a library.” “Isn’t Brice a paramedic? Maybe he knows,” David said. “Damn, I hadn’t thought about that. I’ll run over there tonight when he should be back from working his herd. Garrett was there today.” “I better eat and head back out.” “We all need to eat. Come on, baby. I know the chili has some iron in it.” April was glad her appetite was better than it had been that morning. She managed to eat a small bowl of chili. The men were happy about it. David hugged and kissed her bye before he headed back to work the herd. She returned to her book and continued to read. It was all very interesting. She hadn’t realized how many changes a woman’s body went through during a pregnancy. No wonder hormones went crazy during the nine months. She felt sorry for the men when hers kicked in. How would they take her crying over every little thing? It was a good thing that Gary was reading the other book. He’d be prepared. She doubted David would do much reading. He didn’t strike her as the reading type. Gary walked back in from cleaning up the kitchen and sat down next to her. He hugged her and gave her a quick kiss. “Hmm, that wasn’t much of a kiss.” “Uh-oh. Has that insatiable period already started?”

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“We could find out.” Gary leaned in and took her mouth in a much more satisfying kiss. His lips sipped at hers before thrusting his tongue inside next to hers. They rubbed along each other before he started moving it in and out of her mouth as if he was fucking her. She moaned and wrapped her arms tighter around him, spearing his hair with her fingers. “We should go upstairs,” Gary said against her lips. “What’s wrong with right here?” “The couch is too narrow. I don’t want either of us to fall off.” “How about if I bend over the arm of the couch? I like it doggy style.” “Yep, it’s started.” He chuckled and stood up, reaching down for her. April grinned and let him pull her to her feet. Then she slowly unfastened her jeans and waited until she had walked around to the end of the couch to push them down her legs. She stopped at her ankles and bent over the arm of the couch. She looked back over her shoulder she pursed her lips in a pout. “What are you waiting for?” “I’m just admiring the view, baby.” Gary walked up and massaged her ass cheeks. He pulled them apart before finally lowering his jeans just enough to keep the zipper from hitting her pussy. Then he ran his finger through her pussy, gathering her juices. He popped it in his mouth and sucked. April’s mouth opened in an ah. It always turned her on when he did that. She loved it when he licked her pussy because he ate at her as if she were the greatest treat in the world. Now he scooped up more of her cream and massaged her back hole with it. She turned her head to look at him once again. She wasn’t sure about anal sex, but recognized that it would be a natural progression to living with two men. They probably wanted to take her together. She could get past her fear for them.

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He lined his cock up with her slit and slowly entered her. He pumped in and out until his balls slapped at her pussy lips. “God, that feels so good. I love having you inside me. Fuck me, Gary.” “Your cunt is hot and wet. It’s sucking me in.” He began to slide in and out of her pussy as he circled her dark rosette with his thumb. He pressed in slightly then released. He did this several times until he popped through her resistant ring. Then he slowly pumped his thumb all the way in. She moaned at the pressure. It stirred up her need for more. As if knowing what she needed, Gary began to tunnel in and out of her pussy faster and deeper. He nudged her cervix now and then, sending shards of fire to her clit. April moaned and started pumping back against him. All the time his thumb pushed in and out of her back hole. As he held on to her with one hand and stroked his thick cock in and out of her cunt, he pulled his thumb loose from her ass and gathered more juices with his fingers. Her cream coated her thighs as he fucked her. He massaged her back hole again and this time pushed two fingers in her ass. The burn was tremendous. She almost asked him to stop, but held on thinking it would soon be okay. Sure enough, once he was past the ring, it began to smooth out and the fire smothered into something warm and enticing to her. He slowly pressed in and out of her ass as he thrust into her cunt. He began to lose his rhythm and April knew he was close. She squeezed down on him over and over. “Fuck, baby. Do that again. Aw, yeah.” He reached around and stroked her clit as he fucked her ass with his fingers and her pussy with is dick. She felt the swell as nerve endings came alive. Her clit had swollen so that just the lightest touch was driving her closer and closer to her climax. Just as she thought she would never peak, she came hard and fast. Her pussy clamped

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down on Gary’s cock, causing him to climax as well. She felt the spurt of warm cum deep inside her. “Oh, Christ!” he yelled. “God, April, it’s so fucking good.” He held still inside her as he emptied his cum into her. Then he collapsed over her, pulling out his fingers from her back hole. She whimpered and then hummed as another wave of ecstasy rolled over her. After a minute Gary gently pulled out of her and helped her stand up. He pulled up his pants and hurried to the kitchen for a cloth to clean her up with. Then he helped her pull up her jeans and fasten them once again. She smiled up at him and rose on tiptoe to kiss him. “That was wonderful. I feel much better now.” “You tricked me into it, you little minx.” “I so did not. You were all for it.” She giggled and popped him on the ass. “I think it’s time for you to take a nap. You don’t want to be tired when David gets home. He probably would like to spend a little time with you.” She yawned and scowled at him. “You did that.” He chuckled and settled her on the couch, pulling the covers up to her chin. Then he kissed her nose. He added a log to the fire and left her to go to sleep. Much to her surprise, she started drifting almost immediately. Then sleep took over and she knew nothing. **** After David got back, they ate supper then moved into the living room. He pulled April into his lap in the recliner and held her as she read her book. She commented occasionally about something out of the book. He found he was learning a lot about pregnancy just from listening to her.

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“Okay, you guys, I’m going to run down to talk to Brice and see if he knows any foods high in iron. I’ll be back soon.” “Tell Ronnie that I really am enjoying these books. There’s so much information in them.” “I will, baby. Be good for David till I get back.” He walked out, closing the door behind him. A few seconds later, they heard the truck crank up and pull away. David and April talked about what was in the book. He was a little uneasy about some of the things she talked about. He wasn’t usually squeamish, but maybe because it was April, it bothered him. He didn’t want her uncomfortable or in pain. It sounded like there was a lot of discomfort associated with being pregnant. “When we find out what foods are high in iron, you’re going to eat plenty of them. I don’t like for you to get dizzy. I especially don’t like you being tired all the time.” “Yes, sir.” She smiled. He settled back and closed his eyes while she read in his lap. He loved having her close. Just her scent relaxed him. Forty-five minutes later, Gary got back. Much to their delight, he was full of news. “It seems that everyone is seeing a decline in the wolves’ aggression. Joel and Jonathan haven’t seen a wolf since before the hunt. We’ve seen them a couple of times but not as much or as close to the house.” “That’s good news. We can put off another hunt for now.” “I talked with Brice and he had quite a few suggestions. He said meat of course, egg yolks, and dark leafy green vegetables like turnip greens and spinach. He also suggested dried fruit, turkey, or chicken giblets, liver, and beans.” “That’s a pretty long list, but it’s going to be hard to do some of that.” David wasn’t sure about getting any dried fruit. “Well, we can do the turnip greens and spinach out of the can. I know we have some and we can always look for more. I’m going to

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trade a cow for a few chickens for eggs and a couple of chickens to kill. Next time we go to Barter Town we need to buy some chicks if we can find them. It also means building a chicken coop.” David liked that Gary was thinking ahead, but they needed help now. Mostly what they had to go with was canned greens and red meat. They had some dried beans, but not a lot. He worried about April even more now. “I’ll work harder at eating my meat. Since we butcher the cows, we have plenty of it.” April made a face. David ruffled her hair. “Looks like turnip greens for you tomorrow along with a steak.” “I suppose I’ll survive.” “It’s about time to go to bed. Are you two ready?” Gary asked. “I’m ready,” April said with a yawn. David laughed. “Just mention the words sleep, nap, or bed, and she yawns.” They filed up the stairs and climbed into bed. April thought about instigating some more sex, but vetoed that when David almost instantly fell asleep. She smiled. She had him to herself all day the next day.

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Chapter Twelve Once again the next morning, April was sick. She lay down afterward and took a nap and felt much better later. David cooked her a small steak with gravy. She managed to eat almost all of the steak. She helped clean up the kitchen despite David telling her to go sit down. She felt fine. There was no need for him to worry so much over her. “I can’t help it, baby. I don’t like for you to be sick. I want you all better.” “That will happen in about eight months,” she said dryly. He popped her on the bottom. “Go sit down. I’m going to wash some clothes.” “I’ll wash them. I can do it, David.” “Nope, you’re on couch duty for the next few days until you’re past the sick stage.” April scowled at him but flounced on the couch and picked up her book to read. She wanted to get back to normal. They weren’t letting her. She sighed. She might as well get used to it. She had eight more months of it. A little before one, Gary finally made it in, frowning. David asked what was wrong. “I had to hunt for strays. We had a broken place in the fence. A tree limb fell on it and they evidently walked over the limb to get out.” “Do you think you got them all, or do you need help looking?”

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“I’m not going to risk leaving April here by herself. I think I got them all, but I’ll look one more time when I go back this afternoon. Stupid cows.” He dipped his plate and sat down at the table. When they were finished with lunch, Gary immediately returned to look for the cows. He didn’t pay as much attention to April, but she knew he was aggravated, and didn’t mind. Besides, she had David to entertain her today. Gary could be Gary and fuss, and it didn’t bother her. That was nice for a change. When David suggested that she lie down after Gary left, she figured that was the perfect opportunity to seduce him. “Why don’t you come upstairs with me and lie down for a while? Just until I go to sleep.” “Okay, baby.” She preceded him up the stairs then began taking off her clothes to climb into bed. When David just slipped off his boots, she lifted her eyebrows at his clothes staying on. “I want to feel your skin next to mine. Please, David.” “You’re a tease, April.” But he removed his jeans and shirt before climbing into bed beside her. She rolled over and wrapped her arm around his chest, situating her leg between his. She was extra careful about his balls. She would want to play with them later. Right now, she just wanted to feel him next to her, skin to skin. She loved how silky-smooth he was except with his face and head full of hair. She smoothed her hand over his chest. After a little while, she began to play with him. She started stroking his chest and arms. Then she moved on to licking a line from nipple to nipple. When she started using her tongue to swipe across his nipples, he moaned and grabbed her head. “You’re playing with fire, baby.” “Maybe I want to get burned.”

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“I don’t want to hurt you, April.” A serious expression crossed his face. “You’re not going to hurt me. I need you, David.” She sucked in a nipple while pulling gently on the other one. “Aw hell, baby.” “Fuck me, David.” He growled and rolled her over on her back before devouring her mouth. They ate at each other until they had to come up for air. David licked her lips with his tongue. Then he gnawed at her chin and jaw before sucking and kissing his way down her neck. It sent chills down her spine. She felt his erection pressing into her belly. It seemed unbelievably hard. He spread openmouthed kisses down her chest to her nipples, where he sucked one in. She moaned. He sucked until he had the entire areola in his mouth. Then he flicked his tongue over the distended nipple. He treated the other breast to the same sweet torture. April’s pussy trickled cream as it spasmed, needing something to fill it. “Fuck, I can smell you, baby. You’re all turned on. I can’t wait to taste you.” “Please, David, I can’t wait. I need you inside of me.” “Soon, baby, soon.” He nipped at her hard peaks, then laved them with the flat of his tongue He drew one out until she whimpered with the feel of it traveling to her clit. It burned deliciously. Her pussy vibrated with pleasure. There was no way she could stand much more. She needed to come. Finally, David moved lower and trailed wet kisses down her torso to her pussy. He lay there between her legs and breathed hot air in a whispered caress across her wet pussy lips. Instead of licking her there, he moved lower and lapped at her thighs where her pussy juices coated them. His tongue tickled, sending shivers down her spine.

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“Sweet and spicy, April. You’re tangy on my tongue. I can’t get enough of your cream.” “I’m dying, David. I can’t take any more. Please.” He chuckled against her pussy then licked from her slit up to her clit. The rasp of his tongue over the little bundle of nerves caused her cunt to quiver, a prequel of things to come. He circled her clit with the tip of his tongue then sucked in her pussy lips, robbing them of their cream. He entered her cunt with two fingers, pumping them in and out in a slow, steady rhythm that only ramped up her pleasure and need to a feverish pitch. He curled his fingers inside of her and found her hot spot. He brushed lightly against it over and over. She squirmed, mewing with each pass of his fingers. Finally, he began to press and rub her sweet spot over and over. He sucked in her clit between his teeth and flicked his tongue over it until she was screaming his name. He continued his assault until she whimpered and pulled away from him. He drew back. “God, I love to hear you come with my name on your lips. It means so much.” David bent her legs to her chest and slowly entered her pussy with his rock-hard dick. The feel of all that velvety steel sliding into her cunt was more than she could stand. She shivered deep inside and a small climax washed over her. Her pussy clamped down on David. “Fuck! Aw hell, that feels so good.” She quivered inside as he began to thrust deep. He bumped her cervix and froze. “Hell, I’m sorry, baby. I probably don’t need to do that.” “I don’t know. I haven’t read much on sex and pregnancy yet.” He pulled out of her and moved her legs over his arms before plunging back inside of her. With each stroke of his cock, he rasped over her sweet spot. Her clit bumped against his pelvic bone just hard enough to shoot pleasure across her body. She felt his balls bouncing

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against her ass and wished she could reach them. She loved how they drew up as he started to come. David pumped in and out, growling as he drew closer to his climax. He glided through her pussy like a knife through butter, cutting a path to deep within her cunt. “Play with your tits, April. Make yourself come for me. I’m so fucking close.” She pinched her nipples, pulling on them as he thrust his cock in and out of her cunt. She scratched her nails over the nipples then tugged on them. Every pinch and scratch and pull drove straight to her clit, ricocheting through her pussy. Just when she thought she would never come, her orgasm spilled through her and out into a wordless scream. Fire burned inside her and she tightened her cunt until she felt David’s cum fill her. “Yes! God, yes. Jesus, April. So good. So fucking good.” His face had squeezed into a mask of pleasure that thrilled her. She wanted him to enjoy their lovemaking. She wanted to know that she pleased him. After what seemed like forever, he pulled from her and rolled over on his back, breathing hard. He started to say something and stopped when he couldn’t get the words past his gasps for breath. Finally, he settled down and took her hand in his. “I love you, April. I love you so damn much it hurts. It really hurts to see you hurting.” “David, I–I care about you so much. It could be love, but I just don’t know. I…” “Shh, baby. You don’t have to say anything. I know how you feel. It shows in your eyes, and I can live with that.” “Why are you so good to me?” “Because I do love you, and have loved you for a long time. I never thought to be where I am today—in your bed loving you. This is more than enough. Being able to share your life with you, holding your hand when you need me, fills me up.”

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“That’s unbelievable. I never thought I would have two men tell me such sweet things before. Thank you, David.” “How about a bath? I bet you could use a nice, long soak.” “Sounds heavenly to me.” “I’ll run it for you and come get you when it’s ready. Just stay right here till I get back.” April closed her eyes and soaked up the pleasure he had just given her, both physically and emotionally. Nothing would ever take that away from her. She realized that she couldn’t imagine her life without David in it now. He had stepped in and weaved a magic thread around them, anchoring all of them together. Several minutes later, he returned and picked her up in his arms. He carried her to the bathroom and carefully stood her up in the tub before helping her to sit down. She leaned back against the bath pillow he had remembered to place there for her. “Mmm, this is perfect. Thank you.” “You soak and enjoy. I’ll be back to get you out in about thirty minutes. If you get ready before then, yell out and I’ll come help you.” He left, closing the door behind him. She bathed her face then just lay back and enjoyed the warm water that lulled her into a semiconscious state. Her mind drifted to what having a child would be like. She knew there would be sleepless nights and diapers, but she couldn’t wait to hold her baby in her arms and watch him grow. What would he be like? Who would he look like? She sighed. It didn’t matter. Both men would be the baby’s father. They would share in the responsibilities of raising him. She would have plenty of help dealing with all the milestones and problems that faced them in this new world they lived in. A knock at the door signaled that David was back. “Come in, David.” He walked in with a smile on his face. “Ready to get out?”

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“I need to finish bathing real quick. I wasted my time being lazy. It felt good, too.” He chuckled. “How about some help?” “Can you behave yourself?” “No, but you don’t really want me to, do you?” “No.” She laughed. David took the cloth from her and soaped it up. Then he started with her shoulders and neck before moving down her body. He played with her breasts as he washed them, circling them with the cloth until the edge of it rasped against her nipples. Next came her belly and pelvis. He spent extra time at her mound. “Turn around some for me.” He scrubbed her back a little more forcibly than he did the rest of her body and the friction felt wonderful. When he reached her bottom, he helped her to stand so he could get between her legs. Somehow this seemed so intimate. With infinite tenderness, David cleaned her pussy as if knowing she would be tender there after their lovemaking. His thoughtfulness was amazing to her. Gary was thoughtful and wonderful to her in his own way. They were both unique human beings and she was so lucky to have them both. After he washed her legs and feet, he helped her out of the tub to dry off. She enjoyed his attention as he patted her dry. Then he insisted on applying lotion to her body. The sensation of his workroughened hands smoothing lotion all over her thrilled through her. She sighed when he stopped, saddened that it had to come to an end so soon. “Okay, let’s get you dressed fast. I don’t want you to catch cold.” She quickly searched through her drawers until she came up with underwear and a sweatshirt to go with her jeans. She let David put on her socks and shoes. She followed him downstairs to the kitchen. He had already started dinner. She kept him company as he finished it up. He had just finished when Gary walked through the door.

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“You’re right in time to eat. Run and shower.” She gave him a peck on the cheek before he rushed upstairs. “He looks tired,” April said. “He had a rough day today with the fence down.” “I was going to say that I’d be glad when spring gets here, but then you have calving season. There just isn’t a downtime.” “No, there isn’t really, but we have our days that are easier than others.” They talked while they waited for Gary to make it back down. Twenty minutes later, he dropped in a chair and sighed. “I don’t think I lost any cows. I found one more when I went looking. The fence is repaired. We probably need to ride the fences more than we do. It’s just one more damn thing to worry about.” Once they had finished dinner and cleaning up the kitchen, Gary wrapped April in his arms and nuzzled her neck. “Wanna go fool around some, baby?” “Hmm, I could be persuaded.” “David?” Gary asked. “I think I’ll stay downstairs for a while. I’m too comfortable in the recliner to move. I’m totally wiped out. I’ll be up in a little bit.” “I’ve got you all to myself. You’re in for it now.” “What’s gotten into you today?” She followed him up the stairs and into the bedroom. He backed her against the wall and took her mouth in a kiss. They sparred with their tongues and then Gary licked under her upper lip, sending chills down her spine. She hadn’t realized how sensitive she would be there. He ate at her as if he could climb inside of her mouth. April licked the roof of his mouth before sucking in his tongue. He fed it to her in short stabs as if he were fucking her mouth. She bit his lower lip then licked it to soothe the little hurt. She couldn’t get enough of him and he sure didn’t seem to be able to get enough of her.

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“God, I love you, April. I can’t get enough of you. I’ve been hard all day thinking about you, imagining you fucking David, wishing I were here to watch.” He ran his teeth over her chin and along her jawline before latching hold of the little spot between her neck and her shoulder and sucking. “Fuck, I can’t wait, baby. I need you now. Strip.” She laughed and began pulling off her clothes. Gary beat her, having not worn any underwear. She went down on her knees and took his cock in her hand. She ran it up and down the stalk once before licking the slit and the drop of cum that had pearled there. He hissed out a breath and ran his fingers through her hair. April ran her tongue around the crown of his cockhead. Then she licked him from base to tip like a lollipop. She grazed his dick with her teeth then sucked him into her mouth and down her throat. “Fuck, that feels amazing. I love seeing my cock in your mouth.” It wasn’t hard to please him with a blow job. Gary loved having his cock sucked. She enjoyed the power it gave her over him. It thrilled her to be able to give back a little of what he gave her. She relaxed her throat and took him deeper as she swallowed around him. “Fuck! Aw, hell. Do that again, baby. Yeah, just like that.” She swallowed again before she had to come up. He speared his fingers through her hair and held her still as he fed her his cock in short, quick stabs. She took his balls in her hand and rolled them in their sac. She felt them draw up and knew he was about to come. “Swallow it, baby. Oh, God! Yes.” April swallowed all of his cum then licked her lips as he watched. He drew in a swift breath and hissed out a sigh. “You missed some.” He gently wiped the corner of her mouth with his thumb. She opened it so that he could give it to her. Then she sucked his thumb, making him curse. “You’re going to be the death of me.”

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She stretched lazily. “I’m ready for bed.” “Me, too.” They crawled into the bed with April draped over his chest, her head on his shoulder. She was right where she wanted to be.

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Chapter Thirteen Tuesday night, April, David, and Gary drove to Ronnie’s house carrying two apple pies. She hoped there would be enough for everyone. They knocked on the door and Brice let them in. Several of the others were already there. David and Gary carried the pies to the kitchen for her. She found the women preparing the food and joined in to help. Ronnie hugged her. “How are you doing? Has the morning sickness gone away?” “I still have it. I’m not as dizzy or tired as I had been, so evidently I am anemic. The foods are helping, but Lord, I’m tired of eating meat and some sort of green vegetable every night.” The other women all laughed at that. Each one congratulated her and offered their best wishes. They suggested all sorts of things for the nausea. “Weak tea is the best,” Heather said. April filed it all away to think about later. Then they were all too busy to do a lot of excess talking. They warmed everything and put it on the tables. Garrett had made a makeshift one out of a sheet of plyboard and two sawhorses. Everyone had arrived and they were ready to eat. “This is the perfect way to celebrate the improved wolf situation,” Brice said. “I agree,” David said. “Nothing beats good food.” “Unless it’s good whiskey,” Brice said. They all talked about the possibility of a snowstorm in the next few days and what size garden they planned to put in next spring. The

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women cleared the table and they cut April’s pies. There were two pieces left over. She breathed a sigh of relief. She received an overwhelming number of compliments. “All the food was delicious,” she said. “That it was.” Garrett patted his belly. The men slowly drifted into the living room where they were soon deep in conversation. The women worked together to clean up the kitchen and with so many of them, it was finished in record time. They gathered around the table and talked about canning, tanning hides, making soap, and other things. Most of it April hadn’t done before. She listened, totally enthralled. When David came to get her as the men broke up, she wasn’t ready to leave. She was learning so much. “We’ll have to get together again soon,” Ronnie said. Everyone agreed and it was decided they would make it the first Tuesday of every month. April smiled. She had something different to look forward to now. Next time she was going to bring paper and a pencil to write down directions to some of the things they told her about. There was so much to learn and the other women were more than happy to teach her. It was so good to have friends. “Did you enjoy yourself?” Gary asked. “I had a great time.” “I had to twist her arm to get her to come on.” David grinned at her. “You did not. I got up after you said something the second time.” Gary burst out laughing. “I think having other women to talk to is great, but don’t go getting ideas in your head that you can tell us what to do just because the other men are pussy whipped.” “You mess with me and you won’t get any tonight.” “I know better,” he said. “You’re always horny now.” She stuck her tongue out at him and they lapsed into silence for the rest of the trip home.

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When they pulled up, Gary stepped out of the truck and reached in to help April down. David walked up on the porch and unlocked the door. April had nearly dozed off on the way home and stumbled. Gary grabbed her, picking her up to carry her inside. “Don’t go falling, baby.” “Sorry, I guess I’m more tired than I thought I was.” David ran his fingers over her cheeks. “Let’s call it a night.” “Good idea.” Gary carried her upstairs while David checked to be sure everything was locked down. April yawned and got undressed almost in a daze. She climbed into bed, and before she had even covered up, she fell asleep. **** Gary woke up the next morning to April curled up next to him, and David’s side of the bed empty. He wondered what time it was. He didn’t move, though. He didn’t want to wake April up. She was sleeping soundly and evidently hadn’t gotten up sick. As he lay there, he thought about how much she meant to him, and the fact that she had blossomed even more with David in their lives. He thought it should have bugged him, but it didn’t. He was just thankful that she was happy. Added to that, the little community they were building had done a lot for her spirit as well. He wondered about the baby and how far along she was. She wasn’t showing yet, but her breasts were definitely heavier and rounder than they had been. If she could just get past the morning sickness, he thought she would start gaining weight. She shifted in her sleep and buried her face in his neck. He grinned. Her warm breath tickled him. Then she mouthed his neck and he knew she was awake. “Morning, baby. How do you feel?” “Hmm, pretty good.” “No nausea?”

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She stilled for a second. Then she stretched and growled. “No, isn’t that great? Maybe I’m finally over it. Lord, I hope so.” “How about coffee?” “Coffee would be wonderful.” She looked over at him expectantly. “You’re spoiled. Okay, I’ll go make coffee. Get up and get dressed, lazy.” April leaned up on her elbows and watched him as he got dressed. She licked her lips as he tucked his cock in his pants. “You keep looking at me like that and I’m going to come back to bed.” She chuckled and climbed out of bed. He left her there looking for something to put on. First thing he did was start up the fire, putting several logs on it. Then he headed for the kitchen to put the coffee on the stove. He set out some meat to cook and waited on the coffee. A few minutes later, April joined him in the kitchen. She looked great in her tight blue jeans and sweater. It was the best she had looked in several weeks. “You look good, April. You’ve actually got some color in your cheeks.” She stuck her tongue out at him before walking up to him and pulling his head down for a kiss. “Umm, maybe after coffee and breakfast we should take another nap.” “Talk about me being insatiable. You’re worse. Play your cards right and I might be persuaded.” Gary chuckled and poured up two cups of coffee. He handed one to April and sipped at the other one himself. After fortifying himself with coffee, he started to make breakfast, but April nudged him away with her hip. “I’ve got this under control. You go gather up all the dirty clothes. It may be time for washing.”

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“Slave driver.” But he headed upstairs and located their dirty clothes. He hated for her to wash them because it took a lot of strength to use the rubboard and squeeze them out. He really hadn’t thought about what all she had to do before or how she did it, but now, the reality of their life hit him. Fuck, April. How have you been holding up under everything? Gary carried all the clothes with him to the room behind the kitchen that was for washing up and washing clothes. They had long since moved out the washer and dryer so they could utilize the extra space. Now there was an extra large utility sink along with a folding table in the room. He sat the clothes on the side of the sink. “Gary! Don’t wash those clothes. Some of them you have to be careful with. I’ll separate them out.” He grinned and shook his head. She already had eyes in back of her head in preparation for a child. Without messing with the clothes any further, he walked back in the kitchen and wrapped his arms around April, settling one hand on her belly. He rubbed it lightly. He didn’t want to stir it up in case she was sensitive still. “What are you up to?” “Nothing, just loving on you.” “Breakfast is almost ready. Hope you are hungry. You got out a big piece of meat.” “I figured that whatever we didn’t eat for breakfast, we could add to lunch.” “Planning ahead. Good idea.” April handed him a plate with his breakfast on it, then fixed hers. Once they had finished cleaning up the kitchen, he left April in the washroom sorting the laundry with strict orders not to wash the jeans. He would do that. She waved him off, so he checked the fire and settled in the office to look over their breeding records. He and Marcus had agreed to switch bulls so they wouldn’t end up with a lot

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of inbreeding in the calves. They hadn’t decided on the date, but it would be soon. Nearly an hour later, April knocked on the door with a worried expression on her face. “What is it, baby?” “It’s snowing again. It’s coming down pretty hard. Do you think David will be okay?” “He’ll be fine.” He got up to see for himself how bad it was. When he opened the front door, snow blew in with a gust of cold air. “Fuck! The wind is blowing, too.” It was snowing pretty heavily. Maybe April had a good reason to worry. “He’ll be heading in for lunch pretty soon. Let’s be sure we have coffee ready and a couple of towels so he can dry off.” “I’ll go get the towels. He probably needs to take a warm shower, too.” Gary watched as April climbed the stairs, still a little worried about her getting dizzy and falling. Once she was safely up the stairs, he breathed a sigh of relief. It wasn’t long before she returned, taking the stairs slowly. She was being cautious. It made him feel a little bit better. He followed her into the kitchen where she put a pot of coffee on the stove. She had just put lunch in the oven to keep it warm when the sound of David stomping off his feet on the back porch could be heard. April smiled and closed her eyes as if sending up a little prayer of thanks. Whether she knew it or not, April loved David. It was only a matter of time until she recognized it and told him. He knew that would make David extremely happy. David opened the door with a flourish of snow chasing in after him. He quickly shut the door and leaned against it for a second. “Fuck, it’s colder than a witch’s tit in a brass bra out there.” April burst out laughing. She quickly sobered up at David’s scowl.

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“Let’s get you dried off. Then I have a cup of coffee for you. How wet are you?” “I feel like I’m soaked plumb through, but I think it’s mostly cold. The snow is wet but the wind is whipping it around enough that it doesn’t stay in one place for long.” April busied herself drying David off after he removed his coat, gloves, and hat. She hovered over him until she was satisfied that he was basically dry. “Here’s your coffee.” Gary handed him a cup of the steaming brew. “Thanks, that’s going to hit the spot. Next time we go scavenging, I want to get a couple of thermoses.” “Good idea. Hadn’t thought of that.” “Okay, you two. Lunch is on the table. Let’s eat before it gets cold. David needs something warm in him other than coffee.” “You must be feeling pretty good to be so bossy today,” David said. “You look pretty good, too.” “I think I may be over my morning sickness. At least I wasn’t sick this morning.” “Hey, that’s good news. I knew you hadn’t gotten up before I left. I tried not to stir you up.” Once they had finished eating, they left April in the kitchen cleaning up and went to the office. “You’re not going back out in that. The damn cows will be fine until the wind dies down.” “I’m worried about two of them. They keep straying off from the herd. I don’t know what their fucking problem is, but I’ve had to round them up several times this morning.” “If we lose them, then we lose them, but you’re not going back out. For one thing, April will have a fit. I don’t want to deal with her upset like that. For another thing, you’ll catch pneumonia, and we don’t have any way of treating you.” “Dammit, Gary. We can’t afford to lose any of them.”

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“What in the world is going on in here?” April walked in, slamming her hands on her hips. “David thinks he has to go back out in this shit. I don’t want him to.” “That’s easy. David, you’re not going out. You’re staying here with me. I won’t have it.” “Now, April.” “Don’t now April me. I’m serious. You go out there and I’ll end up sick with worry.” “You don’t understand, baby. Those cows out there are our food.” “If you go out there and get sick, we might lose you, David. I can’t stand the idea of losing you. I’ll take you over a cow any day.” David stood there and sighed. “Fine.” Then he walked out of the office and stomped up the stairs. Gary figured he would take a hot shower. He pulled April into his arms and hugged her. “Thanks, baby. I wasn’t getting through to him.” “That’s because you’re both men, and strong men at that. Neither one of you will back down from the other. You’ve always been that way.” “He’s stubborn, all right.” “So is someone else I know.” She smirked. Gary kissed her and patted her on the ass. “I’m going up to be sure he is okay.” April squeezed him then pulled out of his embrace and headed out the door. Gary smiled. It was a good thing that David had bent to her will. He would have paid hell keeping her in the house. She really would have gone after him. Maybe David had realized that, which was the reason he had backed down. He would have to remember that for the next time his friend tried something stupid. As much as he loved his friend, there were times that he was too stubborn for his own good. Then to hear April tell it, so was he.

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Chapter Fourteen April curled up on top of David in the recliner later that night. The snow had continued all day with winds blowing hard enough that they had drifts to shovel so they could get to the barn to feed the horses. Both men had flatly vetoed her plans to help them shovel. She had pouted, pleaded, and protested when each put his foot down. Finally, she resigned herself to watching through the window. Now, everyone had showered and dried off. They were all staying by the warm fireplace until time to go to bed. April was finding it hard to keep her eyes open. When she looked at David, his were closed, but she didn’t think he was asleep. Gary’s were closed as well. “Hey, guys. Let’s go to bed. I’m beat.” Gary hummed but didn’t answer. David grunted and shifted in the chair. She grimaced when she slid to the side some. They weren’t paying any attention to her. “Guys, I’m sleepy. I don’t want to go to bed by myself because it will be cold in there. Can’t you sleep upstairs instead of in the chairs?” Finally Gary cracked one eye and stared at her. He stretched before rubbing his face with both hands. “Yeah, we probably should get some sleep. Hey, David! Wake up, man. Let’s go to bed.” “Okay, I’ll be right up.” He didn’t budge. April slipped out of his lap. She made sure to drag her body over his crotch. He grunted but didn’t move a muscle to get up. She looked over at Gary and rolled her eyes. Then she put her hand over his crotch and squeezed—hard. His eyes sprang open. David grabbed her

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hand and got to his feet, keeping her hand in his. Then he rolled it around her back and held it up to keep her under his control. “You’re pushing me, baby.” “What are you going to do about it?” April hoped he was in a playful mood. “I’ll show you when we get in the bedroom, and I have you at my mercy.” April shivered in anticipation. David all commanding was highly arousing. She lightly fought him, having no intention of getting away. She caught Gary’s eye and winked. He grinned and nodded. David walked her up the stairs and into the bedroom. He quickly shoved his jeans down and stepped out of them. Then he pulled his shirt off before starting on her clothes. Once she was down to her underwear, he moved to pull her into his arms, only she was having none of it. She managed to get away and ran behind Gary, who had followed them upstairs. He was probably intent on getting in on the fireworks that were going to shoot off in a little while. David managed to grab April by the hair, and where it went, so did she. She giggled the entire time. He admonished Gary to hold her while he got rid of the rest of her clothes. According to David, she had too many on. “Baby, give up like a good girl.” “I’m not a good girl, David. Didn’t you know that?” He tossed her on the bed, then grabbed her ankles and raised them over her head. She squealed, but didn’t fight him. Then he went straight for her pussy. April squirmed as he stroked her slit with his tongue before sucking on her pussy lips. He speared her with his tongue, curling it to lick up toward her clit. It didn’t take long before she was writhing on the bed as he lapped at her pussy juices. When he speared her with his fingers, she nearly came unglued. It was so good. Gary climbed on the bed completely nude now and worked her neck with his mouth. He traced the throbbing pulse in her neck with

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his tongue before sucking over it. Then he bit lightly along her neck, rasping his teeth over her shoulder and biting there as well. April had never felt so alive from all the stimulation. Gary moved down her shoulder to her breasts and pushed them together so he could suck them both at the same time. He drew on them over and over. It was so hot. When he let go and concentrated on only one nipple she whimpered, wanting more. He chuckled and pinched her other nipple between his thumb and forefinger. It stung before it turned into an erotic pulse that fed her burning clit. David’s hot mouth continued to lap at her pussy juices, occasionally straying toward her clit to tease it with the tip of his tongue. When he stabbed her with his fingers, she yelled out a yes and grabbed hold of Gary’s head. David’s fingers began to thrust in and out of her needy cunt. He stroked her G-spot several times before pulling out and sucking on her clit. He drew it in between his teeth and held it for his tongue to lap at. April hadn’t expected to climax but her orgasm exploded over her in a fiery wave of heat. She bucked and shouted at the suddenness of it. Then David pulled away and crawled up the bed to kiss her. The taste of her juices on his tongue seemed so naughty. Still, she welcomed his tongue when he began to thrust it in and out of her mouth. Gary whispered in her ear as David’s mouth sucked on hers. “Ride me, baby. I want to feel your pussy suck my cock inside of it. I want David to fuck your ass. You’ll be so full, baby. I promise we’ll make it feel good for you.” David released her mouth and looked down into her eyes. She couldn’t look away as she nodded her head. Gary reached for her, and David helped her straddle him. She ran her hands through his sprinkling of chest hair before leaning over and licking at his nipples. She loved it when they peaked for her. Then she sat up and knelt over him to take him inside her cunt. He slowly thrust

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his cock in and out of her pussy until she was fully seated with her groin flush with his. “Look at you, baby. He’s all the way inside your cunt. Squeeze him.” David sat watching every move they made. When she squeezed down on Gary’s dick, he threw back his head and groaned. It sent thrills through her to know that she could control some of his pleasure. She wanted to see if she could make him come just by squeezing him over and over, but he popped her on the ass. “Behave. I don’t want to come yet.” She pouted, but couldn’t keep it up. Instead, she leaned over and kissed him. They slid their tongues alongside each other and then fought for control of the kiss. She gave in when he sucked in her lower lip. It was too much. Suddenly, she felt David behind her. Something dropped on her ass and slid down her butt crack. His finger began to massage the liquid around her back hole. He continued to rub the lube in until she was relaxing into it. Before she knew it, he had his finger in to the second knuckle. It didn’t bother her much. She just felt full. He pulled that one out and added more lube. This time he used two fingers and slowly twisted them in past her muscular, resistant ring. It burned at first, but soon turned to pleasure. David pumped them in and out of her ass until he was easily moving. She felt more lube drop on her back passage and another finger began to squeeze past her tight ring. The pressure was enormous, but she pushed out and his third finger popped in. He began a slow stroke that burned but sent shivers all over her body. Between the thick cock filling her pussy and the fingers in her ass, she wasn’t far from coming. He pressed down inside of her over the thin membrane separating his fingers from Gary’s cock. It tingled and seemed to come alive with feeling. “Three fingers, Gary.” “She’s ready, David. Do it.”

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He pulled his fingers free of her anus and lubed up his cock before fitting it at the tight rosette. He pressed forward and pain filled her senses as he pushed past the resistant ring with his cockhead. “Christ, Gary. I wish you could see this. Her ass is flowering back for me. It’s the hottest thing I’ve ever seen.” April tried to relax, but the pressure began to morph into something more. She pushed back and he popped inside of her. Nerve endings flared to life as he pushed further inside her back entrance. He surged forward until he was balls deep inside her. She felt them slap at her pussy. “Oh, God. It’s too much. You’ve got to move. Someone move. I need you to move!” She panted out the chant over and over until they began to tunnel in and out of her in tandem. When one entered, the other pulled back. The nerves in her ass sparked until she had a fire in her pussy and her ass. With both of them inside her and rubbing back and forth with nothing but that thin membrane separating them, April thought she would go insane with the pleasure that radiated from her spine to her clit. It blossomed into something more. She didn’t know what it was, but it seared inside of her. They finally sped up, thrusting deep and hard until she was suspended between them as they used her body as a vessel for their pleasure. Gary hit her G-spot over and over. Combined with David’s cock stimulating nerves she didn’t even know existed and Gary’s perfect aim, her climax rushed toward her. She tried to fight it, afraid it would be too much for her body to process. “Let go, April. Come for us. We’ve got you, baby.” Gary urged her to come. As if it was all she needed, her orgasm exploded over her in one huge funnel cloud. It swept everything away and then slowly rebuilt. She floated as her body convulsed around the men’s. She was vaguely aware of them coming inside her. Her climax had triggered theirs. They both yelled out her name. She didn’t even know what she said when she came. Maybe nothing. Maybe nothing but hoarse

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shouts. Her ears rang and spots continued to float before her eyes when David finally pulled free of her ass. She moaned when he was free. He left for the bathroom, no doubt. Then he returned and cleaned up her ass. “Come on, Gary. Let her go so I can clean her up.” Gary unwrapped his arms from around her and let David help her move off of his now-wilted cock. She moaned but didn’t protest when they laid her back down on the bed face-first. David gently cleaned her from pussy to ass. He bathed down her legs as well. Once he was finished with her, he left once again. April was done for. She needed to sleep. Gary huddled up to her, letting her remain curled up. When David came back to bed, he stretched out beside her and stroked her hair. It felt so good. They both touched her and praised her. She had never felt so loved. The connection she felt in those moments they had all three been joined was so special. She would never lose that feeling. It had burned itself in her heart. Now she knew that she loved David. She needed to tell him but hesitated doing it after sex. It needed to come at another time, she decided. But she would tell him soon. The warmth of their love washed over her as they all three cuddled together. **** The next few days were spent shoveling snow and checking the herd. Neither man stayed out more than a couple of hours at a time. It was just too cold. They spent most of their days curled up on the couch or in the bed. April decided that Garrett had been right. Her libido had definitely come alive since she’d become pregnant. The men didn’t complain, though. She smiled at the thought of how often and how many ways they had made love. She looked out the window into the snow on the fourth day. It hadn’t snowed since early the night before. They were hoping it was

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over with now. The men were chomping at the bit to get out and check the herd more thoroughly to see how many they lost. “What do you think?” Gary asked her. “I see some blue sky, so maybe it’s through snowing now. It’s still cold enough to freeze your balls, though. You don’t need to spend too much time outside.” “David and I are going to go shovel the path to the barn again. Don’t open the door to anyone. I don’t care of you know them. They can either come get us or wait till we get back.” “I won’t. You two be careful.” David walked into the room. “About ready, Gary?” “Yeah, let’s go.” April watched them suit up in their coats, gloves, and hats. They were wearing two shirts under the coats. She hoped that would be enough to keep them fairly warm while they were out in the snow. When they opened the door and hurried outside, she closed the door behind them and mopped up the snow off the floor. Then she went to the window to watch them. It seemed like it took forever for them to make any headway. She decided they were halfway at about an hour. She wandered around the house waiting on them to come back. She had finished both of Ronnie’s books on pregnancy and was in the process of rereading some of them. She had learned quite a bit and could probably quote a few sections out of the books. She didn’t have any washing to do and she already had chili simmering on the stove so there was no cooking to keep her occupied. There was nothing to do but pace and worry. Once they got out to the barn, they still had to take care of the horses. That would take time, but they had promised to be back within two and a half hours. She didn’t know what she would do if they didn’t come back then. She had promised not to go outside, but if they weren’t home, she had to help them. April fussed at herself for thinking of worst-case scenarios. They were going to be fine and get back in no time. They wouldn’t worry

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her if they could help it. They were concerned that worrying would be bad for the baby. She smiled. They were so concerned about her and the baby that everything seemed to revolve around it. They discussed what was best to eat for meals down to what positions might not be good for her pregnancy. Telling them that the books had said sex was fine as long as it wasn’t uncomfortable did little good. They were convinced they knew better than the book when it came to sex. At the two-hour mark, April watched for the men to come up the path they had shoveled. The wind had died down so that the snow was no longer blowing, and it wasn’t snowing anymore. It was still early, but she hoped they would finish fast and get back to the house. When they didn’t emerge from the direction of the barn, April sighed and checked on the fire. She added another log and sat on the couch for a while. She must have dozed because the next thing she knew it had been nearly three hours. She panicked and rushed to the window. It was beginning to get dark out. Try as she might, April couldn’t see anyone walking from the direction of the barn. Fear blossomed inside her. What should she do? Should she risk their anger and go look for them, or give them more time? Time in the cold snow was a dangerous thing. Just as she had decided to search for them, she saw something heading toward the house. At first, it was a single bulky shape, but as it drew nearer, she could see that it was one man half dragging, half carrying another one. Oh God, one of the horses kicked one of them. She wrung her hands as she waited on them to get to the porch. As soon as they stepped foot on the steps, she flung open the door and grabbed on to the coat and helped the other one pull him inside. They both ended up on the floor in a heap. She slammed the door closed and fell to her knees with tears in her eyes. “God, what’s wrong? What do I need to do?”

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“David fell in the cattle trough when we were trying to break the ice. He’s soaking wet.” Gary was panting as he tried to explain what happened. “Gary, get your clothes off. I’ll undress David.” He just sat there for a minute while she struggled with David’s coat and gloves. “Gary! Get the fuck up and get undressed, now.” Finally, he stood up and began to peel out of his clothes, leaving them in a mess on the floor. He stood there naked and shivering. She realized he was having trouble thinking. “Go upstairs and turn on the shower to warm, not hot, and get in. I’ll be there in a few minutes with David.” “You can’t tote him, April. Here, let me help.” Despite his shivering, he managed to help her undress David and then cart him up the stairs. By the time they made it to the bathroom, all three of them were wet and cold. April turned on the water to lukewarm and shoved them in it. She grabbed towels to be ready when they got out. She heard David moan, then the chattering of their teeth. “Fuck, this water is cold. Are you trying to kill me?” David demanded. “It’s about fucking time you came to. I’ve been hauling your ass everywhere.” Gary wasn’t in much better shape. “Can’t we have it warmer?” “In just a minute. I need to be sure you’re thawed out first or you could damage something.” April reached in and felt of the skin. It was a little warmer. She added more warm water. After a good twenty minutes, she felt like they were warm enough to get out. She handed them towels and helped them dry off. Then she stripped and dried off as well. “In the bed, both of you. Curl up together. I’ll be right back.” April pulled on a pair of socks and a sleep shirt, then hurried downstairs and turned off the chili but poured two cups of coffee she

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had warming on the stove. She figured it would be a little strong, but it would do the trick. She hurried up the stairs as fast as she could go carrying the cups. She urged them to drink the coffee to warm their insides. “So freaking cold,” David complained. “I’m going to get another blanket, and then I’ll get in bed with you to help you warm up.” She grabbed another comforter off the spare bed and dragged it into their bedroom. She spread it over the top then pulled off her sleep shirt and climbed in the bed on the other side of David. “I know you’re men, but hug each other so you’ll get warm. I’m here.” She wrapped her arms around David and buried her face in his neck so that her warm breath would heat his skin. After what seemed like hours, the men began to warm up and stop shivering. She was scared to death they would end up sick with pneumonia, especially David. He had been coughing some already once they got in bed. “I’m going to go get some chili for you two to eat. You need some warm food in your stomach. I’ll be back as soon as it warms up.” April eased out of the bed and put on her sleep shirt once again. She found her robe and slipped into it as well. Once downstairs, she turned the chili back on then dealt with the wet clothes and mopped up the water on the floor. As soon as the chili was hot again, she dipped up a huge bowl of it and got two spoons. She would let them eat out of the same bowl so she wouldn’t have to negotiate the stairs with two bowls in her hands. The coffee had been a challenge. Back in the bedroom, she found the men dozing in the bed. They no longer shivered, which was good. She woke them up and had them sit up and eat the chili. She had to coax David because he just wanted to go back to sleep. “Dammit, David, open your mouth and eat this. I’m going to hold your nose and pour it down your throat.”

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“Like hell you are.” “Try me.” She was almost at the end of her rope. Exhaustion poured over her. Once they had finished the chili, she took the empty bowls back downstairs and ate a little herself before putting it away for the next day. Then she climbed the stairs one more time and undressed to get back in the bed again.

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Chapter Fifteen Early the next morning somewhere around sunrise, April woke up to David coughing. She groaned. God, he was getting sick. She checked Gary and found him cool to the touch, but David had a fever. She climbed out of bed and dressed so that she could go downstairs. They didn’t have any medicine to give him. She knew she needed to keep him hydrated. When she got downstairs, she fixed the fire before heading to the kitchen where she poured two glasses of water. She carefully negotiated the stairs with the water and sat one of them down on the bedside table before climbing up in the bed to wake David. “David, wake up. I need you to drink this for me.” “What is it?” “Just water. You need to drink plenty of liquids. You’re sick, David.” “I’ll be okay. I just need a little more sleep.” “Drink the water and then you can go to sleep.” She helped him down the water. He coughed quite a bit, but finally managed to drink it all. She had him turn on his other side. He didn’t need to stay in one position for very long. “What’s going on?” Gary asked, rubbing his eyes. “David is sick, Gary. How are you feeling?” “I’m fine. Tired.” “Drink this water and then go back to sleep for a little while.” He drank the water then collapsed back on the bed. “I’ll be back in a few minutes. Call me if you need me before then. I’ll be listening for you.”

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“Baby, you don’t need to be doing too much.” “I’m not doing anything but cooking and feeding you two. That’s all.” “Be careful. I’ll be up in a couple of hours. I’m just so tired for some reason.” “You got too cold yesterday. That will drain you.” She tucked him in and kissed him. April hurried downstairs and got up next to the fireplace to warm up. She was cold now. Gary was right. She didn’t need to get sick. Not just because of the baby, but also because there was no one to take care of them. If worse came to worst, she could ask one of the others if they could move in until they got well, but she hated that idea. Gary would have to drive them, and if Gary got sick… Putting that out of her mind, she walked to the kitchen and got out food to fix for breakfast. They all needed to eat to keep their strength up. She also started a pot of vegetable soup for lunch and dinner. She was afraid that soup would be all that David would be able to eat. Once she had breakfast ready, she carried one plate at a time up. She gave the first one to Gary. He sat up in bed and began eating. David didn’t even wake up. She quickly got the other plate and attempted to wake him up. He would open his eyes, but they appeared glazed. It was the fever. Nothing she did roused him enough that she could feed him. She sat aside the plate and felt of his forehead. It was burning up, and his skin was dry. “Gary, he’s running a pretty high temperature. We’ve got to get it down.” “We can try sweating it out of him, I guess.” “I don’t think that’s working up here. Maybe if we get him in front of the fire we can get him hot enough to do the trick.” “I’ll help get him downstairs.” “Let me make up a bed down there first. I’ll come get you when it’s ready.”

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“Eat his food first, April. You’ve got to eat to keep up your strength.” Realizing that he was right, she ate as much of the food on the plate as possible. She carried it back downstairs. The soup was simmering nicely, so she left it on the stove. She ran a trembling hand through her tangled hair and felt tears prickle behind her eyes. She couldn’t afford to break down. That would have to wait. Climbing the stairs again, she located everything she could find to make a pallet on the floor in front of the fireplace. After making it up, she added another log to the fire, noticing that they were getting low on wood inside. Nothing was going smoothly. She stood over Gary, needing to wake him up, but hesitating since he was, in all probability, sick as well. David started coughing again. She didn’t have a choice. She couldn’t move him by herself. “Gary?” She shook him lightly. “Wake up, honey. I need your help.” “Yeah, yeah, I’m here.” He cleared his throat. “What?” “Let’s move David downstairs in front of the fire now.” “Huh? Oh, yeah.” He fought the cover before getting his legs out from under all of it. Then he sat up and rubbed his face. “Here are clothes, Gary. Let’s get them on you.” It was another struggle, but finally he was dressed. He had to rest for a few minutes after that. Between the two of them, they pulled David out of the bed and half carried him downstairs. April was so afraid they would all fall and end up at the foot of the stairs in one great heap. By the time they had him on the pallet under the covers, Gary was exhausted and April was soaked with perspiration. She needed to change clothes now, or she would get sick. Gary settled on the couch with two blankets and a pillow. April changed clothes, then knelt on the pallet by David and urged him up enough to drink more water. Then she rolled him over to his other side and covered him back up. He was so hot and dry. It worried her.

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She got in one of the recliners and dozed about two hours at a time. She got up in between and checked on the men. Twice she got David to drink some water and she turned him every time she got up. His cough was rough and deep, but he wasn’t getting anything up. Fear kept her going. She was afraid if she didn’t check on him every little while he’d die on her. Gary wasn’t coughing, thank goodness. Still, he slept most of the day. When he got up around three, she fed him the soup, then got his help lifting David and feeding him some of the broth from it. Gary insisted on bundling up again and going out to check on the horses and bring in firewood. She argued with him, but in the end, he won. She kept watch and nearly cried with relief when he came walking up the path. She made him warm up inside before he went out to bring more wood inside. “Gary, I’m so scared David is going to die. I can’t get his fever down.” “He’s tough, April. Don’t give up on him.” “Gary, I–I love him.” “I know, baby. You’ve loved him for some time now. Tell him. He needs to hear it.” When she got him up the next time to drink water, she held him against her and told him. She whispered it in his ear. “I love you, David. Please, please don’t die on me. You’ve got to get well.” Tears slid out of the corners of her eyes as she smoothed the covers back over him. He was so hot. He fairly burned her when she touched him. He started thrashing under the covers around ten that night. She couldn’t keep him covered up. He kept throwing the covers off and fought her. Gary put a stop to her trying to care for him when David hit her across the face with his flailing hands. “I’ll see to him. You’ve done all you can. You need to rest, too.” “We’ve got to get his temperature down, Gary. I don’t know what to do.”

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“What about bathing him with cold water?” “It’s worth a try. I’ll get a small pan with some ice water and several cloths.” April prepared a pan of cold water and helped Gary by wringing out the water and trading cloths from a warm one to a cool one. They did this for over an hour. It seemed to help some, but not enough. “We need to cool him down more. How about if we put snow on him? Do you think that will bring the temperature down?” Gary asked. “I’ll try anything at this point, Gary. Get a bucket of snow. I’m going to get one of those old shower curtains out of the closet. We’ll need to roll him on it so we don’t get everything wet.” Gary grabbed a bucket out of the washroom and went outside to fill it full of snow. Then he carried it back into the living room. They had to work fast since the heat from the fireplace would melt it in no time. April had managed to roll him on the shower curtain. Now they packed snow under his arms and at his groin and around his neck. At first, he didn’t do anything. Then he began to fight it. He cursed and thrashed, but never opened his eyes. They kept mopping up the water from the melted snow and added new snow. Finally, after about two hours of hauling snow, David’s fever broke. He began to shiver again and broke out in a sweat. They cleaned him up and dried him off before dealing with the rest of the mess in the living room. Now David’s cough became productive and choked him. He woke up several times not knowing where he was or when it was. Gary still didn’t feel up to par so he rested frequently during the day. April rested whenever she didn’t need to be doing something. She was tired and strung out with worry. Twice she had snapped at Gary, and then apologized. He kept telling her that he understood, but to her, there was no excuse. On the third day, David opened his eyes and they seemed much clearer. He smiled at her in a tired sort of way.

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“Hey, beautiful. Maybe later. I don’t feel much like sex right now.” “Very funny, David. Neither do I. How are you feeling?” “I feel pretty good, but I think I could go back to sleep now.” Another flurry of coughing left him weak. “I love you, David. If you need anything, call out and either Gary or I will hear you. He grabbed her wrist. “What did you say?” “I said that I love you. I thought I would lose you without ever having said the words.” “Come here, baby. I need to hold you for just a second.” David held up his hands for her. She lay down next to him and he kissed her neck and cheek. After a few minutes, she pulled out of his arms and eased away from him so he could sleep. She walked into the kitchen and warmed up some beef broth for later. She checked and found that Gary hadn’t gotten back from tending to the horses and the herd. He was staying out a little longer each time he went. April smoothed David’s hair behind his ear and leaned in to kiss him. He startled her by pulling her onto the pallet with him. He kissed her and rubbed her arms up and down as if trying to assure himself that she was actually there. Then he released her and nodded. “Go ahead and check on Gary. Where did you say he went?” “To check on the herd. He’ll be back in a few minutes. “You need some rest, baby. You’ve got circles under your eyes.” “You’ve been so sick, David. I was scared.” “I’m all right. You get some rest now.” He closed his eyes after coughing again. April walked into the kitchen and broke down and cried. Gary found her sitting at the table with her head in her hands, crying. “What’s wrong, baby? Is it David?” He pulled her into his arms and took her seat with her in his lap. “He’s better, Gary. I think he’s going to be okay now.”

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“You’re tired, April. It’s time for you to rest now. Let’s get you set up on the couch so you’ll be near the fireplace.” “I just need a nap. I’ll be up to cook again later.” She started to climb out of his lap, but Gary picked her up instead and carried her to the couch. He settled her there with his pillow and covers, making her promise to stay there until he came back. “Is everything out there okay, Gary? Did we lose many of the cows?” “Everything’s fine, baby. Rest.” “Gary, don’t go out without me knowing when you left. I’ll worry and make myself sick if you do.” “I won’t, baby. Go to sleep now.” April settled into the couch and took one last glance at David, assuring herself that he was really breathing. Then she closed her eyes and drifted off.

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Chapter Sixteen April woke to darkness except for the flickering flames of the fire. It threw moving shadows on the walls and furniture. The effect was almost eerie. She looked around and saw David asleep on the pallet in front of her, but she didn’t see Gary. Fear coursed through her blood that he had gone out without telling her and hadn’t made it back. It was nighttime. She attempted to sit up but found that she was stiff all over and the blankets were heavy. She settled for slipping off the side of the couch and catching herself on the floor by David’s pallet. The cold floor sent shivers down her spine. She used the edge of the couch to push herself up with. Looking around one last time to make sure she hadn’t just overlooked Gary, April walked to the kitchen. His coat and hat were still by the back door. Surely he didn’t go outside without them. She turned around and headed upstairs where she soon heard the shower running. Relief poured over her like warm water. She nearly sank to her knees with it. Instead, she slipped into the bathroom and stripped out of her clothes to get in with Gary. “April, baby, are you okay?” He ran warm, wet hands down her slightly chilly arms. “I lost you and thought you had gone out without telling me.” “Naw, I just needed a shower. I smelled funky.” “I probably do, too. I don’t remember when I last bathed.” “Stand still and I’ll bathe you.” She let him run the washcloth over her tired body then rinsed in the warm spray of the shower. It felt delicious against her aching muscles. Gary wrapped his arms around her and they just stood in the

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warmth of the shower until he began to cool down. Then he bundled her up in a towel to dry. “Feel better, baby?” “Yeah, I needed that.” April towel dried her hair then ran a brush through it until all the tangles were gone. She put on sweatpants and a sweatshirt before adding two pair of socks to keep her feet warm. They went back downstairs to check on David. Gary went to get a glass of water for him. He helped him sit up and drink the water. “David, if you can, you need to sit up some. Do you think you could handle one of the recliners now?” April asked. “Yeah, I probably can. I’m sure I need to.” Another round of coughing left him breathless again. Gary helped him get up once he had recovered. They shuffled to his recliner and Gary bundled him up in it once he had sat down. “Just sit straight like that for a while, and then you can recline some later.” April relaxed back on the couch and watched Gary change the sheets on David’s pallet before adding another log to the fire. God, they were all so pitiful right now. If they all were to get sick at once, it would wipe them out. That thought scared her. She had a child on the way. They needed to be closer to their new friends somehow. “What are you thinking so hard about, April?” Gary sat on the couch next to where she had curled her feet up. “We need some way to keep in touch with our neighbors. If you had gotten sick, I would have been all alone trying to take care of both of you. We really needed some help because you weren’t doing so hot yourself.” “I could have driven over and gotten one of them.” “Not if you were sick like David was.” “That’s probably a good idea. I just don’t want you going without us unless it is a life-and-death situation.”

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“Don’t worry. I won’t.” She turned her head to look at David. He was dozing in the chair. He looked like he might slip out. “David. Wake up. You’re sliding out of the chair.” He mumbled something and moved around in the chair. It sounded something like fuck it to her. She smiled. At least he had moved so he wasn’t in danger of sliding out anymore. “Are you hungry?” Gary asked. “Not really, but I probably should eat something. There’s soup left over. David may not be able to handle anything more yet.” “I’m going to cook a big steak and we’ll all try and eat some of it. Then if David can’t do it, we’ll have the soup for him. You’re getting steak because you need the meat.” April grimaced but didn’t argue. She was sure he was right and she needed the iron. She had been feeling weak again. She’d just chalked it up to not enough rest, but she knew deep down her iron was getting low. Gary got up after patting her thigh and headed for the kitchen. She watched him walk away, thinking about how much she loved him and his muscular ass. She rolled her eyes. She really needed some rest if she was thinking about his ass as tired as she was. After about twenty minutes of lying on the couch, she still hadn’t fallen back asleep. She finally got up and walked over to David and checked on him. He opened his eyes and smiled up at her. “Hey, baby.” “How are you feeling?” “Like someone ran over me with a truck.” He stretched a little bit. “I’m going to push you back a little bit so you’re not sitting straight up. You need to change positions every couple of hours if you can.” April pushed back on the chair until she finally managed to nudge it back a few inches. He wasn’t sitting straight up and down anymore. He coughed a while then settled back down. “I’ll be back in a little bit to check on you.”

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“I’ll be here.” He winked then closed his eyes. She smiled and went looking for Gary in the kitchen. He was taking up the steak he’d cooked and putting it on a large platter. “You’re just in time to help me cut it. You can hold the fork to keep it from sliding off the plate.” “Looks good. I might be hungrier than I thought.” “That’s good. You need to eat. I’m worried about you.” “David still seems to be doing okay. Maybe he’ll be able to eat some, too.” She held the fork while he carved up the steak. They ate in silence at the kitchen table. Then she carried cut-up bites to David and let him pick them off the plate with his hands as he was able to chew them and swallow them. Then she made sure he drank plenty of water. “This is good. I thought you said Gary couldn’t cook.” “He can’t. We just lucked out that this turned out edible.” She winked over at Gary, who frowned. “Okay, I think it’s time for another nap.” Gary took the empty plate and glass from April’s hand. “You go get back on the couch. You’re not to get up this time until I let you.” She stuck her tongue out at him, but after giving David a hug, she followed his directions and climbed on the couch. Gary covered her up then took a blanket and pillow over to the other recliner and settled in it. It wasn’t long before everyone was snoring except April. She couldn’t get comfortable. Her muscles ached. Finally, after another thirty minutes of tossing and turning, she managed to nod off. **** Several days later, David was getting up and around fairly well. He still had a nasty cough, but he wasn’t running a low-grade fever anymore. They had moved back upstairs to the bed and everyone was much happier. She still had trouble sleeping at night, though. Her body seemed to be awake when she needed to sleep. She decided it

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was all the changes going on in her body getting ready for the baby. She still couldn’t tell that she was pregnant except for her tender breasts. On Wednesday, someone knocked on their door. David shoved April behind him as Gary opened the door to see who it was. Garrett stood outside with a worried frown on his face. “Are you guys okay?” “Garrett, come on in. Are you by yourself?” “Yeah.” He stepped in the house and Gary closed the door. “We’ve been worried about you. After the storm, we heard from the others since we’re all trying to keep up, but we never heard from you. We had thought you would come over last night since it was Tuesday.” “We’ve been sick. Sorry to worry you.” Gary filled him in on what had happened. “Damn, you should have gotten one of us to come help you. Brice would have known what to do.” “I was sick and not thinking straight. Poor April had to take care of everything and she didn’t know where you lived. I’m going to remedy that and make sure she knows where all of you live.” “David? Are you better, man?” “Much, thanks. Fool thing to fall in a watering trough.” “We’ve all had accidents. It happens.” Garrett smiled. “I better get back and let them know you’re okay. Are you sure you don’t need anything?” “No thanks. We’ve got it covered now. Thanks for offering.” “April, you better get some rest in and let them take care of you for a change.” “Right now they won’t let me do anything. I’m as rested as I’m going to get.” “Well, you should all come over next week and visit. We’re going to get together and eat again.”

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“Provided everyone is well, we will.” Gary walked him to the door then let him out. “That was really nice of them to come check on us. We need to go next week and find out where everyone lives. One of them might need our help sometime,” April said. “I agree. We need to keep in touch with everyone so we know if someone needs help or not.” David wrapped his arms around her from behind. “When we go next week, April is driving so she will remember how to get to their house.” “Good idea, Gary.” David led April over to the couch. He pushed her down then knelt beside her and covered her with the blanket. They had been doing a lot of that lately, making her rest. She honestly had needed it at first, but now she really didn’t think she did anymore. Telling them that had proven to be a problem. They wouldn’t listen to her. Instead, they were constantly stopping her from doing things. She’d told them over and over that she wasn’t an invalid. “David, I don’t need to rest again. I just got up from a nap twenty minutes ago.” “You look like you’re tired, though, baby. You still have circles under your eyes.” “I’m going to have them because I can’t sleep at night when I need to. I’m too restless because I haven’t been doing anything. I need some exercise, guys.” “Hmmm, maybe she has a point, Gary.” He waggled his eyebrows. “You’re crazy if you think I’m going to screw you guys when you won’t even let me cook,” April fumed. “Think she might be able to cook dinner tonight, Gary?” “Sure. I’ll let her cook as long as she doesn’t overdo it.”

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Unsure if she had actually won her argument or backed herself into a corner, April sighed and leaned back against the back of the couch. David rubbed her leg on one side and Gary on the other. “Baby, we just want you to rest enough that you don’t get worn out. You were about to drop before when we were sick,” Gary said. David squeezed her leg. “I would never have been able to forgive myself if you had gotten sick because of taking care of me.” “I’m fine, guys. I’m over all of it now. I need to do things or I’ll get so that I’m too stove-up to move. Besides, I like to cook and clean.” “You’ll be careful and rest when you need to?” Gary asked. “Yes, I’m not going to do anything to risk our baby. You should know that, Gary.” “I can’t help but worry about you and the baby. David and I feel the same way. You have to take it easy.” “I promise to be careful and get plenty of rest. Now let me up so I can go and cook something besides steak and beans.” “Hey! I have a limited number of dishes I can cook.” April smiled and gave him a quick kiss before jumping up and heading for the kitchen. Finally, things would get back to normal. She wanted everything to be like it had been. She started on dinner when her tummy quivered. She felt a pang of fear. Then it did it again and she realized what it was. The baby was beginning to swim around some. She grinned and held her hand over her belly, waiting on it to happen again. When it didn’t, she was disappointed, but figured it would happen again. After dinner that night, they decided to go to bed early and get some much-needed rest. Gary had been working hard with keeping up with the herd while David was recovering. Now David had started back helping a little at a time. He still wasn’t up to snuff yet. Everything took more energy than he had.

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April snuggled between the men and lay there without a sleepy bone in her body until they drifted off. Then she lay there for over an hour before she, too, fell asleep. She woke up early the next morning feeling rested and a little horny. She grinned. What would Gary do if she went down on him under the covers? Surely he would have to fuck her then. Neither man had wanted to wear her out lately. She decided she would give it a try. The worst that could happen was that he would put a stop to it. She shimmied under the covers and gently lifted his cock with one hand while holding herself up with the other. She licked it from base to tip then sucked in just the crown before running her tongue around the edge of the crown under the cap. That got Gary’s attention. “Fuck! April, what are you doing?” “Mmm.” “Baby, you don’t need to do that. I’m fine.” “I’m not. I’m horny.” She went back to work on his cock with her tongue. “Aw hell. God, that feels good.” She rubbed his cap with the flat of her tongue, then licked a drop of pre-cum from the slit. Gary hissed and tightened his ass cheeks. “Fuck!” “What the hell is going on over there?” David growled. “April woke me up with her mouth around my dick.” “Lucky bastard.” She continued licking and nibbling up and down his cock a few more times, then sucked him in and took him to the back of her throat. She relaxed it and breathed through her nose as she took more of him in down her throat and swallowed around him. “Mother…Fuck. Do that again, baby.” When she did, he cursed and shoved his hands under the covers to grab hold of her hair. He kneaded his fingers against her scalp as she bobbed up and down on his cock. She alternated between squeezing his cock at the base with one hand and rubbing his balls with the

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other. When he started to lift his hips to help her, April knew he was close. The covers lifted off her head so that David could watch her. She rolled her eyes up to meet his then Gary’s. Dipping her head, she swallowed Gary’s cock to the back of her throat again and again. She gently rolled his balls around in the sac and sucked hard on his dick. He groaned as his ass cheeks squeezed and he shot cum down her throat. She swallowed convulsively around him as he filled her throat with the salty mix. “Ah, hell. Baby, that was so good.” He lay there panting and stroking her head as she licked his dick clean. “Fuck, that was hot to watch. I need a taste of you, baby.” David pulled her up the bed and laid her down. He immediately went for her breasts. He sucked one taut nipple into his mouth while fingering the other one. His tongue ringed the nipple then teased it with the tip. April couldn’t hold back the moan that erupted from her throat. A few seconds later, Gary nuzzled her pussy with his nose and urged her to spread her legs farther apart. April let her legs fall open so that he could get closer to her. He licked her from her slit up to her clit in one long lick of his tongue. He teased her clit by running the tip of his tongue around it. Then he laid the flat of it against the little bundle of nerves. She shivered at the pleasure that trailed down her spine. She wanted more. Her pussy ached to be filled. David continued sucking and nipping at her nipple. He pulled on the other one with his fingers, then twisted it to just this side of pain. It sent sparks straight to her throbbing clit. She threw her head back and moaned again. Gary sucked on her pussy lips, then nosed his way so that he could stab his tongue in and out of her pussy. He curled it up and lapped at her juices as she creamed for him. The more he lapped, the more she made. Finally, he sucked in her clit and rasped across it with

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the flat of his tongue until she shot upward into orgasm. David was sucking hard on her nipple and pinching the other one. The combined sensations drove all else from her mind as she came. Finally, she squirmed to get away from Gary’s mouth. She was sensitive there now. “Gary, you got enough in you for another round?” David asked. “I’m always up for loving on April.” “Baby, let’s do this right. Get up on Gary and ride him.”

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Chapter Seventeen April saw the twinkle in David’s eyes and knew what he was going to do. The knowledge that he would soon be in her ass brought a smile to her face. She would have both her men inside her soon. She couldn’t wait. Not even the realization that there would be a little pain could talk her out of it. As soon as Gary lay back on the bed, she climbed on top of him and rubbed her pussy back and forth over his cock. Each time his cockhead brushed her clit, a tiny spark trilled along her spine. She finally lifted up while Gary held his dick straight for her to climb on. She slowly lowered her body until her pussy began to swallow his cock whole. She hummed her approval as he filled her up. “Hell, that’s so freaking hot to watch,” David said. “Get busy,” Gary said through gritted teeth. “Lean over Gary, baby.” April leaned in and kissed Gary, running her tongue across his lips then shoving it inside his mouth to lap at the roof of his mouth. Cool lubricant dribbled over her asshole. She squirmed, much to Gary’s delight. Then she felt David slowly massage it into her back hole with his fingers. When he pushed two of them in, the burn was tremendous, but as he made it through the tight resistant ring, it changed into something different. It morphed into a sort of antsy need. She needed more. He pushed them in all the way to the webbing before slowly pulling them back out and starting over again. Slowly he sped up until he was thrusting those two fingers in a fast rhythm. Then he stopped and pulled them out only to return with more lube and another finger.

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“Whatever the fuck you’re doing back there, it’s translating to squeezing down here. Hurry the fuck up, man.” “Almost there,” David crooned. “Gary, play with her clit.” He managed to get all three fingers inside her as Gary settled a finger over her clit and began rubbing. She moaned and pressed down on his finger. “Relax, baby, and let me in,” David said. He’d pulled out the three fingers and was pushing the head of his cock against her dark hole. “Oh, God!” The pressure was nearly unbearable, but when he pushed through the muscular ring, it all turned into pleasure as he slowly pumped his way all the way inside her ass. When he was balls deep, he stilled, letting her adjust to being full of two thick cocks. She squirmed and they both groaned. “Move, dammit! I need you to move. I can’t handle it. It’s too much.” David slowly pulled out while Gary pressed further in. Then they reversed, and David pushed in while Gary pulled out. They carefully fucked her in tandem until the pleasure took over and she wanted more. It wasn’t enough. “Harder. Oh, God. Harder!” “Baby, we don’t want to hurt you!” “Please, I need more. It’s not enough.” David took her at her word and began to tunnel in and out of her hot ass as Gary moved inside her pussy. Her cunt juices were leaking around him and sliding down her thighs. She let out a frustrated cry as her orgasm stayed just out of reach. Gary thrust up into her cunt over and over, gaining momentum with each push of his cock. Finally, they were fucking her like she needed them to. Her climax began to build once again. She lifted a hand and began to pull and twist her nipple as they glided in and out of her body. She was a vessel that they were struggling to fill. Her cunt spasmed around Gary.

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David’s cock rasped over nerves that she didn’t know were there before anal sex. She could almost touch her climax now, and shoved back against David each time he thrust inside of her. Over and over they pummeled her until she wasn’t sure how she would ever live through the pleasure that was coming. Just when she thought she was beyond it all, her climax ripped through her like an explosion. It tore a scream out of her so harsh she knew she would be hoarse from it. Lights exploded behind her eyes and she clamped down on the cocks in her body, squeezing them tightly. “Fuck! Damn. You’re squeezing my cock hard enough to break it, baby.” Gary growled. “Hell, yes!” David pumped once then twice and filled her ass with his hot cum. Then Gary spewed his deep within her cunt. When they stilled around her, she could no longer hear for the roaring in her ears. She collapsed between them and panted, trying to catch her breath. David withdrew first and dropped to the bed on one side of her. Gary finally slipped out and she rolled between them. No one moved for several long minutes. The room was filled with raspy, heavy breathing. David was the first one to move. He crawled off the bed and shuffled to the bathroom. A few minutes later, he returned and cleaned April up. She didn’t even complain this time. She was so far gone it was amazing she could still think about what was going on around her. “Damn, that was good.” Gary pulled her up against him. “I love you, baby.” “I love you, too, Gary.” She turned over and took David’s hand in hers. “I love you, David. With all my heart.” “You are my heart, baby. I love you more than life itself.” “How about a bath, baby?”

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April moaned and grinned. “That sounds like heaven to me about now.” “Come on, lazy, you heard her. She wants a bath.” “Why does that involve me? You can run the water by yourself.” David groused good-naturedly. “You’re going to take a shower first so you can help her bathe while I take a shower next.” “Like there’s going to be any warm water left.” “Guys, my bath?” Gary and David grinned at her and rolled out of bed. They were both fine-looking men. She loved looking at their sculptured, muscular bodies. Sometimes she couldn’t believe that they were both hers. She could hear the water running and figured one of them would come back and get her soon, so she got out of bed and looked for something to put on afterward. “What are you doing out of bed? You’re supposed to wait for us to come get you, woman.” Gary popped her on the ass once and she grinned at him. “I’m just getting out clothes to wear. You can still carry me to the bathroom if you’ve got your heart set on it.” Before she knew what he was going to do, he threw her over his shoulder and carried her fireman-style to the bathroom. When he got there, David pulled her giggling body off of him and helped her get in the tub. “I thought you were supposed to be taking a shower.” David grinned. “We both decided to help you bathe first. That will give the water time to heat back up for our shower.” “Who’s going to scrub my back?” An hour later, they were all dressed and sitting around the kitchen table drinking coffee. David reached across and took April’s hand in his. She had no idea what he was thinking, but then Gary took her other hand as well.

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“Baby, we love you and want you to be happy. Are you happy?” “I’m very happy, guys. You two make me the happiest woman alive.” “So when are we going to have a baby bump to rub?” David asked with a wicked grin. “I figure soon. My belly is hard.” “Let me feel.” David immediately scooted his chair over toward her. He lifted her shirt and ran his hand over her lower belly. “Gary, it’s hard as a rock. Come feel.” The other man stood up, then knelt beside her and ran his hand over her belly as well. “Just think, there’s a baby growing inside of there. A little April.” “It could be a boy, guys.” “We want a girl,” David said. “Too late. You had your chance.” She laughed at their scowl. “No matter what it is, we’ll love him and raise him to be strong and giving, like their mother.” April felt tears fill her eyes. She couldn’t wait for them to hold their baby in their arms. She wanted to see them as they looked into the baby’s eyes and told him they loved him. She knew what it felt like to her when they told her that. She wanted their baby to know their love like she did. Never would she have believed her husband would share her with David, but since he had, she couldn’t imagine anything different.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR Marla Monroe lives in the southern part of the United States. She writes sexy romance from the heart and often puts a twist of suspense in her books. She is a nurse and works in a busy hospital, but finds plenty of time to follow her two passions, reading and writing. You can find her in a bookstore or a library at any given time. Marla would love for you to visit her at her blog at themarlamonroe.blogspot.com and leave a comment or her email is [email protected].

Also by Marla Monroe Ménage Everlasting: Men of the Border Lands 1: Belonging to Them Ménage Everlasting: Men of the Border Lands 2: A Home with Them Ménage Everlasting: Men of the Border Lands 3: Their Border Lands Temptress Ménage Everlasting: Men of the Border Lands 4: Their Bartered Bride Ménage Everlasting: Men of the Border Lands 5: Their Border Lands Gift

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