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Prologue “They have got to be friggin’ kidding me. There’s no way I’m setting foot on that godforsaken island again. They can kiss my ass.” Shelby Morgenson threw the letter down on the coffee table and paced her living room floor. The nerve of them! How dare they send her another invitation to Chimera! What made the proprietors think she’d want to give them another try? To think that a little over a year ago she’d been so happy. But then her dreams had been dashed just like that. It was hard not to think of the heartache and betrayal she’d suffered, even after all this time. Shelby remembered the first time she’d gotten a letter like this one. It said she’d won a trip to an all expenses paid resort. All she’d have to do in return was rate their services for a travel brochure. Her family warned her that what seemed too good to be true probably was, but being the only sibling without a family of her own was lonely. She’d needed to get away and sort herself out. She figured even if staying on the island did cost her something, it would be worth the stay. “What’s wrong, sis?” Cindy asked, patting her three-month-old daughter on the back, trying to get her to burp. Shelby handed her the letter and watched her sister frown as she glanced over the contents. “Is this something you’re considering?” “Hell no. Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me. I’m staying away from that godforsaken island. Besides, I just got approved for a loan to open my own nature shop. I have too much on my plate to deal with that crap right now -- or ever.”
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“Well, I can’t really say that I blame you, hon. You were handed a pretty raw deal. For that year we had no word from you, we thought the worst. Now the thought of you going to that place again to meet God knows what is scary. They could whisk you off to some heathen place, and who knows how long it will be before we hear from you this time.” “You’re preaching to the choir, Cindy. I want nothing to do with Chimera Island or its inhabitants.” “Good girl. This is probably the best decision. Besides, from what you’ve told me, those… creatures over there turned on you. If you went back, you could meet something or someone far worse.” Shelby rolled her eyes. She loved her older sister, but once Cindy got on a rant it was hard to stop her. “Yeah, Cindy, I know.” “And another thing. I’m still a little miffed at you for not giving me the full story. I thought we were close. You used to tell me everything.” “I did when we were kids, but now we have separate lives. You have your own family to worry about.” Just then her niece, Emily, let out a loud belch. A content smile spread on her cherubic face. “That’s Mommy’s good girl,” Cindy cooed, smoothing down Emily’s flaxen curls. Shelby held out her arms. “Let me hold her.” Cindy handed over the gurgling baby, mindful of Emily’s head and neck. Shelby’s heart melted as her niece rested a soft cheek against hers. Holding the baby close, she inhaled the fresh powder scent. She walked over to her couch and sat down to tickle the baby’s tummy. “Hey, pretty girl.” Emily blew a spit bubble and waved a starfish-shaped hand in the air. Shelby released an inward sigh. When would it be her turn? At thirty-five she was tired of being the doting aunt. She wanted to have a couple of rug rats of her own. She supposed, if she really wanted to, she could visit a sperm bank, but the
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traditionalist in her found the thought of having a turkey baster as her child’s father distasteful. She wanted a husband, some animals and the proverbial white picket fence -- the whole nine yards. Shelby realized hers wasn’t the most modern attitude, and the feminists would have a field day with her, but there it was. She’d already accomplished so much in her life, earning her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in forestry, the outdoors being her passion. She’d traveled the world, had her dream job, and was now starting her own business. What was wrong with wanting to share all of that with someone? “She’s gotten so big since the last time you brought her over here, and her features are getting more distinctive.” Cindy plopped down next to her. “Yes, she is adorable. I’m annoyed that I was the one who carried her for nine months but she looks like Bob, right down to her smile. I think I was just an incubator. You know, after four kids, you’d think I’d have one who looks like me,” she sighed with disgust. “Hey, the man has super sperm.” Cindy rolled her eyes. “Super sperm my hiney. You should see him walking around the house like a rooster with his chest all puffed out.” “But you love him.” A content smile touched the older woman’s pink lips. “Yes, I do, and I pray that you’ll find a man who’ll love and respect you for who you are. You’re smart, beautiful, and kind.” Shelby laughed with an ironic titter. “I thought I’d found that, but I guess I was wrong.” “You never really went into detail about what happened when you went to live with those men. That’s another thing I found a little shocking about the whole fiasco you got yourself involved in. What manner of people were they that allowed a woman to be with three men? While I’m sure having three guys is nice fantasy material, the reality has to be a whole lot different.”
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The reality had been much better, until things went horribly wrong, she wanted to say, but instead Shelby said, “I hardly believe what happened to me either. When I came back, I had to fake amnesia for the sake of the press and the others because no way would anyone believe what I’d gone through. You’re the only one who knows anything about my experiences on Chimera and Laiocean. If I told the others, they’d have me committed.” “I’m still debating whether I should have you committed, but even as a kid you were never one to make up wild stories.” “I don’t think I could make up anything like this if I tried. Things that we thought were just stories to scare and amuse us when we were children are real. Vampires, Werewolves, Incubi, Aliens, Demons, and things I can’t even name roamed that island freely. It was like a big Halloween party but everyone wore beach gear.” “Tell me about the three men… creatures you were with?” Shelby shifted her now sleeping niece in her arms. “What’s there to say? I fell in love with them and they broke my heart.” “All of them?” “Yes. It’s so weird because I used to think you could only love one person, but I loved them all equally and intensely. There was something special about every one of them. Tegor was the tall, dark warrior. They were all virile, alpha males, but Tegor… he would throw me against the wall, pull my hair back, take what he wanted, and make me like it. Then there was Rain -- his smile was contagious. He always knew what to say to bring my spirits up and he made me laugh. Geho was the silent, tender one. We could communicate without even speaking.” Shelby’s mind drifted to the time when she’d first met them. She’d been on the beach and couldn’t quite get her suntan lotion on her entire back. That’s when three gorgeous men approached her to offer their services. Each one of them had been tall and broad, with aquamarine eyes. Tegor had been the dark one with long hair the color of a moonless sky, shaggy and wild. Rain’s stick straight brown hair rested on his shoulders while Geho had a mop of dark blond curls giving him an almost angelic look.
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With just one glance, her bikini bottom had become instantly wet. They were so gorgeous she didn’t even notice their tails until later on in their acquaintance when they revealed to her that they were shifters. Hesitant at first about being with three men at once, Shelby soon found herself falling hard for each one of them. Cindy cleared her throat to get Shelby’s attention. “Hmm. Except for the freaky sex part, I have all of that in Bob. Why do you need three guys to provide you with what one good man can do?” “It’s hard to explain. They all shared a lot of the same qualities, but each one of them brought something to the table. As for finding a guy with all those qualities, come on. What world do you live in? As wonderful as you claim Bob is, don’t you sometimes complain that you wish you two were more intimate at times and you wish he’d do more around the house? No one is perfect and neither were they, but the connection was undeniable.” “Until they turned their backs on you at the first sign of trouble. Some men they turned out to be.” Shelby flinched as if she’d been slapped, but Cindy was right. After leaving Chimera, she had gone to live with her men on Laiocean. The Manani people who had welcomed her with open arms at first became cold and distant toward her. The ones she’d counted on as friends turned away when she walked in their direction. When she had expressed her concerns to her mates, they’d brushed them aside. Only three men had offered her a shoulder to cry on, but as it turned out, they were the ones behind the entire plot to get rid of her in the first place. They’d accused Shelby of being unfaithful to her mates. Because of that, she was banished and had lived alone in the forbidden forest for a year, surviving on the land. Had it not been for Trina, another human woman who’d found her, she would probably still be there, or maybe even dead if the wild beasts had their way. “Earth to Shelby.” Cindy waved her heavily ringed fingers in Shelby’s face. “Oh, I’m sorry. I guess I was off in my own little world.”
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“I’ll say. What were you thinking about?” “Tegor, Rain, and Geho.” “Why do you care what those jerks are doing, especially after the way they treated you?” “Just because someone treats you bad, it doesn’t mean you forget about them. It’s not like I can flip off the switch and all the feelings are gone just like that. Enough about me. What’s the big news you wanted to tell me that you couldn’t tell me over the phone?” Cindy blushed, turning a pretty deep pink. Her hazel eyes, so much like Shelby’s, gleamed brightly with what looked like… No, it couldn’t be. It was the same look her sister had when she was pregnant with her other four children. “No way!” “Yes, way. What do you think?” “I think you’re going to have to give your womb a rest. Sheesh. Emily is only three months old.” “I know, but when the doctor gave Bob and me the go ahead, we didn’t take the proper precautions the way we should have. I guess it’s kind of my fault more than his because I was supposed to go on the pill, but I didn’t.” “What does Bob think?” “Bob is bitching and moaning about another mouth to feed, but I know he’s pleased. You’re the first one I’m telling because I’d like you to be the godmother of this child.” Cindy had chosen a sibling as a godparent for each of her children, and Shelby knew that after Emily it would be her turn. The thing was, she hadn’t thought her sister would have any more. Now she would not only have to play the doting maiden aunt again, but the godmother as well. She genuinely felt happy about her sister’s news, but it also depressed her. She wouldn’t put a damper on Cindy’s joy, however. Pinning a smile to her lips, she leaned over and hugged Cindy with one arm, careful not to crush the sleeping child. “That’s wonderful news. I’d be honored to be the godmother.”
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“I’m so glad. Stacy made such a fuss about it when it was her turn. If you remember, she had to be the star of Parker’s baptism,” Cindy sighed, rolling her eyes. Shelby giggled at the thought of their sister, Stacy, who thought she was the center of the universe and didn’t mind telling people that. Being such a tomboy herself, Shelby remembered how she and her brothers used to put slugs and crawly things in Stacy’s bed just to see her scream. Stacy had a good heart, even though she was high maintenance. She loved all six of her siblings, but it was hard to deal with this growing envy. She felt like a bitch for having such petty feelings. “Shel, is everything okay? There’s a smile on your face, but it’s not quite reaching your eyes.” Cindy was too perceptive for her own good. “Everything is great. I’m about to open my own business, and you’re pregnant again. What could possibly be wrong?” “I don’t know. That’s why I’m asking you.” Shelby shook her head. “Nothing’s wrong. Seriously.” “If nothing’s wrong, why do you have lines in your forehead like that? Don’t lie, little sister. Something is on your mind and we’ll sit here all day until you tell me.” “Cindy, I’d rather not talk about it.” The hurt expression in Cindy’s hazel eyes said it all. “There was a time when you would tell me everything. It upsets me to see you sad. Please, won’t you tell me?” This was a battle she knew she wouldn’t win. Cindy could be relentless when she wanted to be. “Fine, but you won’t like it.” “Why don’t you try me?” “Don’t get me wrong. I’m very happy for you and the baby, but I guess it serves as another reminder to me just how lonely I am. I want what you, Stacy, Joe, Ty, Jack, and Mark have. At big family dinners I always feel like the odd person out because I have no cute kid stories to share or even know who the heck The Wiggles are. When I go to bed at night, I do it alone and when I wake up, there’s no one there to greet me in
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the morning. I don’t want to sound like one of those women who can’t live without a man, but I wish I had some companionship.” Cindy’s eyes were wide as saucers. The look on her face spoke volumes. “Get out of here.” “I’m serious. That’s how I feel.” “I never would have guessed. I honestly thought you enjoyed your freedom. Actually, if the truth be known, I’ve often envied you.” Now it was Shelby’s turn to be surprised. “Me?” “Of course. I married Bob straight out of college. I never really got to experience my swinging twenties as a single woman. After Patrick came along, my life was no longer my own. Don’t misunderstand, because I wouldn’t trade being a mommy for anything, but you always seemed so happy and so kid free. Bob’s single friends were always asking about his gorgeous sister-in-law, but you seemed so content with your life, we never approached you about them. I didn’t want to be the kind of person who couldn’t stand to see other people single. I guess the grass isn’t always greener, huh?” “I guess not.” A silence fell between the two of them and Shelby reflected on her life. She supposed getting to do the things she wanted wasn’t such a bad thing. If she had gone the route of her sister, maybe she wouldn’t have become a nature walk guide or seen so much of the world. Now that she thought about it, life hadn’t been bad at all. It was just that she was ready to share it with someone. “Maybe you should go on a singles cruise or something to meet men.” “No, I’ve been on one of those things before. Half the men are married, looking for a good time. I can do without that scene.” “So what are you going to do? Please don’t tell me you’re considering going back to that island.” Shelby hadn’t thought about it at all. Absolutely nothing would convince her to go to that place again as long as she drew breath.
Chapter One Tegor inhaled the deep sea air as he watched the sun set over the horizon. He felt an affinity with this island. Parts of it reminded him of Laiocean. What he liked most about Chimera was that this was where he and the rest of his Triad had met Shelby Morgenson. His favorite memory was when he’d seen her standing on the shoreline, letting the waves crash around her delicately curved ankles. Her long blonde hair swayed in the breeze, the wind playing freely with it. She’d had her face turned up to the sun, a content smile on rose painted lips. His heart sped up when he remembered how she’d turned eyes on him that were somewhere between brown and green. “Are you thinking about Shelby too?” Rain asked, placing a hand on his shoulder. A humorless smile touched Tegor’s lips. “Is it that obvious?” “It wasn’t really hard to figure out considering that Geho and I have had nothing but her on our minds since we received that letter from the proprietors of this island.” “I only hope she comes back to Chimera. When she left Laiocean, she made it clear that she never wanted to see or hear from us again. She didn’t even make eye contact.” Rain sighed, raking fingers through his hair. “How can we be sure she’ll even be here? For all we know she could have balled her letter up and thrown it away.” “Failure isn’t an option. Besides, the Alpha fem has already stated that we’re not to come back to Laiocean without Shelby,” Rain pointed out. Tegor smirked as he remembered the petite Alpha fem staring them all down with fire in her dark eyes, hands on hips and belly full with the Alphas’ child. “I don’t
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think she was serious. You know how females get emotional when they’re pregnant. Trina’s a human and prone to mood swings, so she’s even worse.” Geho chose that moment to join the conversation. “Oh, I have no doubt that she was serious. She’s not known to issue idle threats from what we’ve seen. Do you not remember what happened when she confronted Nika’s followers?” Rain laughed. “She’s definitely not one to be crossed, but she’s also quite endearing.” Tegor nodded. The Alphas were lucky to have found a mate like Trina. He found himself envying them and the strong bond the four of them had. If only he and the rest of his Triad had stuck by Shelby as the Alphas had stood by Trina. They should have seen through Reyo’s Triad’s scheme. They’d still have their sweet Shelby. The evidence had been so strong, and each member of the Triad had misconceptions about humans before they’d even met Shelby. In a way, they had expected her to mess up somehow, which made it easy for Reyo’s Triad to splinter them apart. For that entire year she was banished neither he nor the rest of his Triad got much sleep with worry for her. There’d been a point when they sought her out in the forbidden forest, but there was no trace. They feared she’d died because, after all, not many Manani could survive that long in that dark place, let alone a human woman. When Trina brought her back to their village and they learned of the plot against her, they’d been relieved, but the damage had already been done. “Even if she does come, it’s going to be tough to convince her to give us another chance,” Geho sighed. “Stop being so negative,” Tegor growled. “I didn’t come here to go home without her. I don’t know about you two, but even if I have to track her down where she lives, I will. We’ll give it a couple days. If she doesn’t show up, then that’s exactly what we need to do. Are you two in agreement?” Rain and Geho exchanged looks before nodding. It was time to right the wrongs they’d done and win Shelby back.
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As Shelby stepped out of the limo, she took a deep breath. Okay, she was still breathing, so at least the high power didn’t hold her to that silly vow she’d made. She had to be out of her mind to come here after she said she wouldn’t, but the letter that followed the first one made it hard for her to ignore. The porter took her bags and led Shelby to her bungalow. When she walked inside, she gasped. It was twice the size of the one she’d had before and the scent of fresh island fruit filled her nostrils. “It’s gorgeous,” she whispered. “I’m glad you like it, Miss Morgenson. I hope you enjoy your second stay on Chimera,” the Lurch-like creature said, inclining his big, square head. “Thank you very much. You can just leave the bags by the door.” “As you wish.” He nodded again and left her alone, closing the door behind him with a soft click. She walked over to the big plush couch and plopped down with a sigh. Was she the fool Cindy claimed she was? Her family hadn’t been happy that she was going back to the ‘godforsaken island’ as they called it. Shelby could hardly believe she was here herself. She reached into her purse and pulled out the second letter she’d received. She’d already committed the letter to memory, but she read it again anyway. Dearest Shelby, I hope this letter finds you well. I miss having you here. I will always cherish those few weeks we shared together on Laiocean before you left. I never really had a close girlfriend before, and it was my honor to call you my sister. I don’t remember ever laughing with anyone as much as I did with you… well, I laugh with Roar, Bayoh, and Talh, but it’s different with girlfriends. I bet it must be great to be with your family again. I’m sure they all missed you. The way you talked about them, I feel like I know them. Has your sister Stacy had any panic attacks? Were there any new births in your family as you predicted there’d be? I don’t expect you to answer these questions, but writing this letter just makes me feel like I’m right there. Anyway, so much has happened since you’ve been gone. That crazy bitch, Nika, escaped from the hut she was being kept in and ran off to the forbidden forest. She came back within a day
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in her natural form and hasn’t shifted since. Some people speculate that she’s seen something that scared the evil out of her. I don’t know what happened, but she just sits there, licking her paws, not eating anything. Girl, it’s so pathetic to see, but she brought it on herself and I don’t feel a bit sorry for her ass. Believe it or not, I’ve made a lot of new friends. Things were a little awkward at first, but it’s much better now. Guess what? I’m going to have a baby!! I’m so excited!! Roar, Bayoh, and Talh are sweethearts, but they’re starting to get on my nerves with all their fussing. They won’t allow me to lift a finger. At first it was cute, but now it’s downright annoying. I know they mean well, so I don’t complain. It’s their first child, mine too, *g*, so I guess I’ll have to put up with it for just a little while longer. Did you know that because I carry a Manani cub my gestation period is only four months? I was big as a house after the first couple weeks. My mates want at least twelve more!!!! They’re nuts if they think I’ll go through this twelve more times, but I digress. They can be very convincing. Well, I’ve babbled on enough. Again, I hope you’re doing well. I just want you to know that you’ll always be the sister of my heart, and I wish you the best of everything. You deserve happiness and I’ll continue to pray for you. I know you’ve been hurt before, but when an opportunity comes along, don’t be afraid to take it. I know how you feel because Lord knows I’ve been let down in my life. I almost let love pass me by, and went through a lot of pain and heartache as a result. Don’t suffer needlessly like I did. I hope one day we’ll see each other again. With all my love, Trina. Shelby brushed away a tear as she refolded the letter and stuffed it back in her purse. It was almost as if Trina had known about the letter she received from Chimera. It couldn’t have come at a more opportune time. If this was a sign, she couldn’t think of anything more effective. Had Trina’s letter not arrived, Shelby probably would have sat around feeling miserable for herself. Sure, her professional and family life was great, but if she didn’t do anything to alleviate her loneliness, then she had no one to blame but herself.
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On impulse she’d called the number left on the letter she’d received from Chimera and made reservations. In her mind she convinced herself that she’d come here to meet someone new. Maybe she could meet a nice Vampire, but then again, she’d only get to see him at night. Perhaps a nice Incubus, that is, if she could take the marathon sex sessions. Her pussy would never get a rest. Even if she didn’t find someone this time around, she’d have a nice relaxing time, soaking up the sun and working on her tan. Shelby glanced at her pale arms. She’d spent way too much time indoors lately. Her usually sun-kissed skin looked almost sickly. After getting up from the couch she dragged her suitcase to her bedroom and pulled out a tiny pink bikini. There was definitely no time like the present. Once she’d donned her gear and smeared suntan lotion on her arms and legs, Shelby grabbed a beach towel and headed outside. When she found the perfect spot on the beach, she spread her towel out and lay on her stomach. Reaching around, she undid the tie of her bikini. This was the life. All she needed now was a waiter offering piña coladas. It was as if someone had read her mind because along came an Elf wearing nothing but the tiniest pair of Speedos she’d ever seen. If it were any smaller, his nuts would be hanging out. What Shelby found more impressive was the fact that he was holding a tray that carried the frothiest looking piña colada she’d ever seen. “For you, Miss Morgenson.” She sat up with one arm covering her breasts to take the cool concoction with her free hand. “Thank you very much. How did you know this is what I wanted?” The Elf smiled. “It’s my job to know. We want to make sure your experience here on Chimera is even better than the first time.” He bowed slightly and walked away, revealing smooth ass cheeks. She bit her lip to stifle a giggle before taking a sip of her drink. Shelby put her drink down and held her head with one hand, the brain freeze instantly taking over.
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Someone laughed next to her and she turned to see a blue woman with short black hair. She looked like a pixie of some sort. “I didn’t mean to laugh at you, but the very same thing happened to me earlier. I know this sounds weird, but I think the drinks are colder here on Chimera.” Shelby wasn’t in the mood to talk to anyone, but there was something about this woman she found engaging. She smiled at the newcomer. “Yes, it seems that everything is bigger and better on this island.” “Is this your first day here?” the woman asked. “Yes. I arrived less than an hour ago, but this is my second time on the island.” “Really? My name is Swinla, by the way. Why did you come here a second time? Didn’t the first time work out for you?” She broke off and her cheeks grew darker. “I’m sorry. That’s a bit intrusive of me. Morel says I ask too many questions for my own good.” “Don’t worry about it.” She held out her hand. “You shake it,” she explained, knowing that not everyone on this island was familiar with human customs. The blue woman frowned. “Why would I do that?” “It’s a form of greeting.” She smiled, revealing small white teeth. “Oh, in that case…” Swinla took her hand and shook it gently. “I’ve only met a few humans on this island so far, and I must admit some of your ways baffle me.” “I could say the same for… uh, what are you?” Shelby asked. “I’m a wood nymph.” “And what brings you to this island, Swinla of the wood nymphs?” Swinla’s face fell and her lip poked out in a pout. “Because Morel is a jerk, that’s why!” “Morel? Who’s that?” “He’s my betrothed, or at least he was. I grew tired of waiting for him to stop seeing me as just a little girl. He came here some months ago to find out whether there were other women he should be with. He said he didn’t know if he could love me the
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way I deserved. Have you any idea what it’s like to love someone so much that you can’t stand the very idea of being without them, only to find out that the love you thought was so real and pure isn’t?” Shelby laughed humorlessly. When she remembered how completely she’d given herself to her mates, heart, body and soul, only to be forsaken, she shuddered. “Yes, I have a pretty good idea about how you feel. So when Morel came here, he didn’t find a mate?” “No, that’s the thing. He came home and then announced that he was ‘finally willing to marry me.’ Have you any idea of how insulting that is? I’d rather be alone than accept a proposal like that. I told him that he may be willing, but I no longer was. I have too much pride and respect for myself to be his afterthought. He’s the prince of our people and all of my friends think I’m out of my head to turn him down, but there’s only so much a woman can take.” “That’s understandable. What did he say when you declined his proposal?” “At first he didn’t take me seriously. He laughed, but when I said I was coming here, he finally realized that I meant what I said. He told me he didn’t care anyway because the only reason he said he’d marry me was to keep the promise he’d made to his father the king.” Swinla burst into tears. Shelby quickly put her bikini top back on before reaching over to pat the wood nymph on the back. “Things may seem bleak, but you’ll find a mate worthy of you, one who’ll appreciate you for you.” Swinla sniffed, wiping her tears away. “Do you really think so?” “I know so. You seem like a very nice lady and this Morel sounds like a big jerk.” “Well, actually he has his moments. He can be sweet and caring. I guess that’s one of the reasons why I loved him in the first place. When I was younger, I had a twisted foot. I walked funny and the other children teased me, but not Morel. He stood up for me and told everyone that if they had a problem with me, then they had a problem with him.”
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Shelby suspected that Swinla was still a little in love with Morel, but she thought it was better not to mention it. “Well, I’m sure you’ll find someone even better.” Swinla nodded and stretched out on her towel. “It’s nice to have the sun on my skin. We don’t get a lot of it where I come from.” Remembering the bottle of suntan lotion she brought with her, Shelby held it out to her new friend. “Would you mind rubbing some of this on my back? I always end up missing spots and my tan looks splotchy.” “Sure,” the wood nymph agreed, but as she reached over for the bottle a muscled hand intercepted and took it from Shelby’s hand. Shadows fell over the women. A sense of doom welled up in the pit of Shelby’s stomach. No. It couldn’t be. She looked up to stare into Tegor’s aquamarine gaze. An easy smile stretched his sensual lips. “We can do that for you.”
Chapter Two Tegor looked down at his woman, taking in every one of her exquisite features, from her pink pouty lips, small tilted up nose, to her large hazel eyes framed by perfect light brown eyebrows. He allowed his eyes to roam down her body in her poor excuse for a swimsuit. His cock stirred as he thought about peeling that pink piece of cloth from her body and feasting on that juicy cunt he’d grown addicted to. It was apparent from the look in her eyes that she was surprised to see them there, and he wondered if they should have given her a day or so to settle in before making their presence known. The problem with that was once Rain had spotted Shelby, her body stretched out so temptingly beneath the sun, those thoughts were quickly abandoned. “Hello, Shelby,” Rain greeted her as he stepped forward. Geho stood next to him silently, his eyes dark and brooding. “What the hell are you three doing here?” Shelby demanded when she finally found her voice. “Isn’t it obvious? We’ve come here for you.” Tegor knelt beside her and squeezed a generous dollop of the bottle’s contents into his hand. When he attempted to rub some on Shelby’s back, she rolled away. Her eyes narrowed to hazel slits. Tegor tried to keep the smile from his face but it was hard especially when she looked so sexy in her anger. “Did you know I’d be here on the island?” “Of course. There’d be no other reason for us to be here if not to seek you out,” Rain answered. “The proprietors,” she whispered in revelation. “Those sneaky stinkers.”
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“Uh, I think I should probably get going. It was very nice meeting you, Shelby.” The wood nymph got up and collected her belongings. Shelby stood on her knees. “No, wait, Swinla. You don’t have to go. These goons are leaving. Stay right where you are.” “I don’t think so. I think this should be a private discussion. Anyway, I’m sure we’ll run into each other again before we leave the island.” Swinla shot Shelby a wide grin before scurrying off. “Traitor,” Shelby murmured under her breath. She eyed them warily as Tegor, Geho, and Rain sat down, surrounding her on the warm sand. “I didn’t say you could join me,” she squeaked in high-pitched agitation. Tegor firmly held her by one delicately curved shoulder, resisting the urge to place a kiss on her honeyed skin. “Still feisty as ever, I see,” he chuckled as he applied the lotion he’d been holding in his hand on her back. “Be still,” he ordered when she tried to flinch away. Shelby’s bottom lip protruded, giving her the appearance of a sullen child. “I can’t believe you guys have the audacity to show your faces around here.” “You know, Shelby, if you keep poking that succulent lower lip of yours out like that, I’m going to have to nibble on it.” She gasped, nostrils flaring. “Do it and you’re going to get punched in the nose.” Rain chuckled. “I don’t doubt you will, kitten.” She looked as if she wanted to say something else, but instead sat still while Tegor finished applying the suntan lotion in his hand. A far off look entered her eyes, and he wondered what she was thinking but decided not to press. When he was finished, he handed the bottle back to her. Shelby looked straight ahead, careful not to make eye contact with any of them. He frowned at her stony silence and looked at his companions. We’ve approached her too soon. I told you we should have waited, Geho’s voice filtered through the recesses of his mind.
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I know you did, but I didn’t see you trying to stop anyone once you laid eyes on her. Admit it. You couldn’t have stayed away even if you wanted to, Rain shot back. Perhaps not, but look at her, not even speaking to us. Perhaps we should leave her alone to get used to our presence, Geho suggested. “I hate to interrupt your little mind speak, but I’d really like for you to take your damn hands off of me now. Your touch is unwanted and unwelcome.” Shelby finally managed to tug herself out of Tegor’s grasp. Standing up abruptly, she gathered her things and made a move to leave. Rain grabbed her wrist. “Wait. Can’t we at least talk?” She encompassed them all within her icy glare. “What’s there to talk about? Everything that needed to be said was done on Laiocean. The three of you made your position clear the moment you took the side of Reyo’s Triad and that crazy bitch, Nika. You’d told me she was slightly unstable, yet you turned your back on me anyway.” Tegor’s heart felt heavy. There was no disputing what she’d just said. He and his friends had always known that Reyo’s Triad were ambitious and willing to do what they could to become the Alpha Triad. And yes, as beautiful as she was, Nika had always been a bit erratic in her behavior, but, as Tegor learned, new love could be uncertain. They should have listened to their hearts instead of what others had said. “Please give us a chance. I know we have no right to ask after what has passed, but we’re coming to you with open hearts and we’ll do whatever it takes to win you back,” Tegor pleaded, all arrogance gone. She wrenched her arm out of Rain’s grip in one erratic swipe. “You’re right. You have no right to ask me that. Please, if you want to make it up to me, then leave me alone.” Geho held out his hand, and then let it immediately fall to his side when Shelby shot him another freezing glare. “We love you very much, Shelby.” She threw back her golden head to reveal her swan-like neck and laughed briefly before shaking her head. “Please spare me. The kind of love the three of you have to
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offer, I can do without. Again, I ask you to leave me alone. I’m not going to let you ruin my vacation by running me off the island. Just stay out of my way.” Turning on her heel, she left the three of them alone and if Tegor wasn’t mistaken, he’d seen the hint of tears glistening in her eyes. He wanted to scream his frustration, slam his fist into something, make her stay by their sides, but he could do none of that. By the look on his friends’ faces they were feeling the same thing. “I don’t know about the two of you, but I didn’t come to this island to see her end up with another man. I don’t think my heart could take it.” Rain nodded. “My thoughts exactly, but we’ll have to be careful of our approach.” Tegor rubbed the underside of his chin, trying to figure out their next move. “If it were up to me, I’d take her by the hair, drag her back to our bungalow, and fuck her until she admits that she still loves us. Yes, she was pretty angry with us, but I could still see the emotion there.” “That’s your answer for everything, isn’t it? Drag her off and fuck her.” Geho snorted. Tegor looked at his friend. “And yours isn’t?” he challenged. “Of course it is, but like Rain pointed out, we’ll have to be careful in our approach.” “What do you suggest we do?” Tegor asked. “Are you willing to sit around and watch her with other men? I don’t think I can stand that.” Geho shook his head, releasing a deep sigh. “You knew we’d have to pay something of a penance for what we’ve done. Look, I’m not willing to see her with another man either. She belongs to us. We’ll give her the space she requires… for now, but in the meantime we’re going to make sure every man on Chimera knows that Shelby is off limits.” “I like the sound of that idea. We’ll make sure that no one gets the opportunity to get close to her and while she’s trying to figure out what’s going on, we’ll make our
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move.” A slow smile tugged at the corners of Tegor’s lips. Shelby Morgenson was not so easily rid of them as she thought.
*** Shelby stormed out of the proprietor’s office, steaming mad. All they’d offered her was an apologetic smile and the runaround. Even as she’d given the woman a piece of her mind, that irritating smile had stayed in place. It was almost like no one was listening to her. Now she had to figure out how she would avoid the three thorns in her side during the remainder of her stay. Just as she’d told them, Shelby had no intention of being run off the island. She had every right to be there, so they could just find some other bimbo to play their head games with. She winced at the thought of them with another woman. No. Any woman who would put up with those flip-floppers was welcome to them. So ensconced in her righteous indignation, Shelby didn’t look where she was going and tripped over what felt like a boulder. Landing flat on her face, the wind swooshed from her lungs and Shelby found it difficult to breathe as she got to her knees. It took her a while to recover and when she did, she found herself nearly eye level with a smugly grinning little man. “Hey, baby, you must be tired, because you’ve been running through my mind all day,” the creature greeted her. Who did this broke down mini Rico Suave think he was? He wasn’t remotely appealing to her. His pointed ears and nose were probably his most attractive features. The thing’s dark beady eyes looked squished in his face and he had so much hair Shelby had originally thought he was wearing a sweater, but it was all him. He wore a pair of Speedos similar to what the Elf had worn, but on him it looked totally ridiculous. She got off her knees and stood up then. The man barely reached her navel, but the leer never left his face. “Um, excuse me,” she mumbled and attempted to walk around him, but like lightning he moved in front of her and blocked her way.
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“You can’t go.” Rolling her eyes heavenwards, she sighed. “Why not?” “Because there’s something you should be doing right about now.” “Oh yeah? And what’s that?” Stubby little fingers reached up and grazed her hip, which Shelby immediately smacked away. “You should be having my baby.” Shelby didn’t know whether to laugh or hurl. She felt the bile rise from her esophagus and covered her mouth, heaving slightly. “Excuse me. I just threw up in my mouth a little.” He nodded his head. “It’s okay, baby. I think there must be something going around because that’s happening to a lot of the women on this island.” “I’ll bet,” she said dryly, knowing exactly why. “So what do you say to my offer, sweet face?” This guy had to be thicker than the yellow pages. “Uh, I’m sorry but I’ll have to pass on that delightful offer.” Again she tried to maneuver around him, but he blocked her way. “Could you move, please?” “You can’t walk away from me. I know what a woman like you needs and I can give you what you want. I know you’ve been hoping and praying for a real man, so here I am, baby. Larry is here to solve what ails you.” Larry? This little dude’s name was Larry. Not exactly the kind of name she’d expect of a mythical creature or whatever the hell he was. “Uh, Larry, if you don’t move out of my way, I’m going to walk over you.” Larry laughed. “Don’t think I don’t know what you’re playing at, baby. I know you human women like playing hard to get, but I’ve been studying your television and I’ve learned the lingo. I can see the interest in your eyes. You know what they say, don’t you? Once you go Gnome, you never go back.” Doubling over, she laughed in Larry’s face, unable to help herself. She knew he hadn’t meant to be funny, but that’s what made it even more comical.
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The smile disappeared from the little guy’s face. “Hey, I’m serious. You wouldn’t believe the wondrous pleasures I could show you. I can take you to heaven, baby.” Shelby wiped the tears from her eyes, unable to stop the laughter. “Oh, Larry, did you learn those pathetic lines from television? Whatever shows you’ve been watching, you really need to cut them out.” “You’re seriously turning me down?” he asked incredulously, his face scrunching up. “I’m sorry, Larry, but you’re too much man for me.” Not deterred, Larry stuck out an exceptionally long tongue and wagged it at her. “See what I can do for you, baby.” Something loud and deep growled behind her and Shelby stiffened. The Gnome, losing all color, turned on his heel and ran off. Shelby didn’t have to turn around to know what or who was behind her. “I thought I told you to leave me alone!” With smooth stealthy strides, Tegor began to circle her in his natural form, his tail swishing behind him. This was just too much. “I know told you to leave me alone.” I only meant to help you. It didn’t seem like you wanted that Gnome’s company in particular. That was beside the point. “I don’t have time for this.” Shelby, please… The intimate way his voice caressed her mind was just too much. She remembered the times they’d communicated without words after passionate lovemaking and tears sprang to her eyes. “Why can’t you just leave me alone?” she screamed at him before taking off. She ran and kept running even though she felt the throbbing burn of aching lungs. Shelby didn’t stop until she reached her bungalow. She closed the door behind her and leaned against it. Pressing trembling knuckles against her lips, Shelby tried her best to stave off the tears. Damn them. Every single one of them. She was supposed to be over the pain and anguish they’d put her
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through, but it still felt so fresh, so raw. Even if it killed her she planned on having a good time, and woe betide Tegor, Rain, and Geho if they tried to stop her.
*** “I’m going over there right now. I can’t take this anymore,” Tegor growled, slamming down another shot of vodka, the alcohol only serving to fuel his ire. Rain halted Tegor by grabbing his forearm. “This is painful for us to watch as well, but we’re not here to stop her, just anyone who tries to get close to her.” Tegor watched broodingly as Shelby and her new friend, the wood nymph, danced on the tables with wild abandon as if the world would end that very night. Shelby gyrated and twisted her body in ways that made him remember how limber and creative she’d been in their bed. As she moved, Shelby arched her back, letting that gorgeous golden mane touch the small of her back. More than anything he wanted to run his fingers through those glorious locks. He was so fucking horny that his cock threatened to rip the seam of his pants. Geho knocked back his second drink, his eyes growing stormier with each passing second. “I don’t like the way that Vampire is looking at her,” he muttered. Tegor noticed a pale slim figure climbing onto the table to dance with the two women. Shelby turned toward the Vampire and took the drink offered to her without missing a beat. After taking a few sips, she seemed to grow bolder, her dancing becoming more suggestive than ever. The Vampire ground his pelvis against hers, his hands slowly moving up her sides, just missing her breasts. “That’s it. He’s dead,” Tegor growled, springing to his feet, taking off before his friends could hold him back. Pushing through the swaying mass of bodies on the dance floor, Tegor stalked toward his prey determined to separate her from the Vampire whose lips were now grazing the delicate hollow of Shelby’s neck. She turned hazel eyes his way, and instead of the defiant anger he’d expected, she smiled at him. “Tegor, what a surprise to see you here.” Her words were slurred. Wobbling ever so slightly, she giggled. “Hey, Swinla, look who it is. Tegor has come to dance with us.”
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She was drunk. This was all the more reason to get her out of there before someone took advantage of her inebriated state. Grabbing her wrist, he pulled her off the table and threw her over his shoulder, causing the Vampire to turn glowing red eyes his way. “The lady is with me,” he said, hopping down from the table in one fluid motion, opening his mouth just enough to show jagged fangs. “Yeah, I was with him,” Shelby said, and then hiccupped which sent her into a fit of giggles. “If you want to walk away with all of your teeth, I suggest you get out of my face, Vampire. Shelby belongs to my Triad.” Tegor’s tail swished behind him in furious swipes, his blood boiling as he stared down the arrogant Vamp. “Try it and you’ll land flat on your ass,” the Vampire shot back. “And we’d like to see you try it.” Rain joined them. “It’s Rain! Where’s Geho? We can have a…” A hiccup interrupted Shelby’s words. “A foursome. No wait, there’s my friend, Darius, and then Swinla. We can have a sixsome.” She laughed as if it were the funniest joke she’d ever heard. The wood nymph climbed off the table. “Please don’t cause a scene. We could all get kicked out of here. I can walk Shelby back to her bungalow.” Rain shook his head. “If Shelby goes anywhere, it’ll be with us. We can see how well she’s been in your care.” The blue woman turned a deeper shade of blue. “And she wouldn’t be in the condition she’s in if you guys had left her alone as she asked you!” Swinla certainly had a point, but Tegor’s main concern was getting Shelby out of the club and away from this predator whose eyes never left her tempting rounded backside. The Vampire was not ready to back down, however. “I think the lady has a point. You gentlemen talk a lot, but do you have the action to back it up? Why don’t you meet me outside?”
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“With pleasure, you bastard,” Tegor agreed, never one to back down from a challenge. “Would you guys just stop for a minute?” Swinla yelled and grabbed Rain by the elbow only to be shaken off like a pesky fly. Once outside, Tegor set Shelby gently back on her feet. “Oh, wow, the party is outside now? Where’s the music?” she asked, jerking her body back and forth in what could have been a dance movement. “You stay here and don’t move,” he ordered. “I can’t help moving. The rhythm has got a hold of me,” she said, wiggling her hips from side to side. If the Vampire hadn’t been standing there spoiling for a fight, Tegor would have found the drunken Shelby quite comical, but he didn’t get the chance because he saw something flash toward him. Ducking just in time, he avoided the Vampire’s fist. Rain and Geho both tried to grab Darius but he was fast, managing to get out of their way. The three Manani circled their enemy. Geho was the first to finally land a punch, sending the Vampire flying. “You’ll pay for that, shifter!” Darius hissed, jumping to his feet. He moved so fast he nearly became invisible. He sent Geho crashing into the club’s brick wall. Rain grabbed the Vampire by the neck, pulling him off of Geho, before slamming a fist in the Vampire’s face. Darius howled, and then sunk sharp incisors into Rain’s forearm. “Stop it now!” Swinla screamed only to be ignored by the four fighters. Shelby paid little heed to what was going on, still dancing to the music that was apparently in her head. “I said stop it now!” Swinla’s voice came out like a sonic boom shaking the ground beneath their feet, and this time they listened because they had no choice. The four men were unable to move a muscle. “What is the meaning of this madness?” Tegor demanded through his teeth, unable to move his frozen lips.
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“I told you barbarians to stop, but you wouldn’t listen. Now you’ll remain this way until I decide to set you free. In the mood I’m in now, you can stay here all night for all I care!” If Tegor could move, he’d wrap his fingers around the little wood nymph’s throat, but instead, he watched as she led a tipsy Shelby away. She wouldn’t be able to keep them like this for long, and when he and his friends were free, they would claim their woman.
Chapter Three The forceful pounding on her door woke Shelby up. Burying her head further into the downy softness of her pillows, she groaned, hoping her late night visitor would leave her in peace. Again the loud banging penetrated the darkness engulfing the room. Was that someone at the door or her throbbing head? Whoever it was, it didn’t seem like they’d be leaving any time soon. Dragging herself into a sitting position, Shelby shook her head, trying to alleviate the grogginess she felt. The last thing she remembered was going to the club with Swinla and dancing. Perhaps she’d had way too much to drink because she felt like shit, and it didn’t help matters that someone continued to knock when all she wanted to do was lay in bed and sleep off her hangover. “I’m coming,” she mumbled, knowing her visitor wouldn’t be able to hear her. If there wasn’t a fire on the island somewhere, someone was about to get a piece of her mind. Shelby made her way over to the door and yanked it open, and immediately tried to close it when she saw who was on the other side. She was no match for three muscular arms pushing her back. “What the hell are you three doing here? I told you guys to stay away from me,” she demanded. Damn, her head ached. The presence of Tegor, Rain, and Geho was the last thing she needed. “Did you think we could stay away from you, especially after watching you getting mauled by that damn Vampire? If any of us ever sees him putting his hands on you again, we’re going to kill him,” Tegor threatened, his aqua eyes glistening with possessive fury.
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Shelby rubbed her aching temples, trying to ignore the pain. Vampire? “What in the world are you blubbering about?” All three men looked at her in disbelief. It was Geho who finally spoke, arms crossed against his bare muscular chest. “Shelby, we all saw you dancing with that Vampire, rubbing your body against him.” She frowned, trying to recall the events of the night. She had a faint image of a dark-haired man with extremely pale skin. She didn’t remember dancing with a Vampire, but then again nothing on this island was as it seemed. “So what if I was dancing with another man? It’s my right, isn’t it? The three of you have no claim over me, and I thought I’d made it clear that I want nothing further to do with you.” She clutched her head, feeling faint. “God, my head hurts,” she sighed. Immediately, Rain was at one side, Tegor the other, and Geho stood in front of her, concern etched on their handsome faces. She tried to pull away, but each one of them gripped a part of her body, making it impossible to move. “Let me go. You’re not supposed to be here.” Why did they have to invade her space, and why did her body tighten with awareness at their touch? She wasn’t supposed to feel like this anymore. Tegor shook his dark head. “Do you think we can leave you in the state you’re in? You obviously had too much to drink.” “No shit, Sherlock. So how about letting me sleep this off in peace? I didn’t ask any of you to come to my rescue. As a matter of fact, you all make me… sick.” Even as the words spilled from her mouth a wave of nausea hit her so strongly that Shelby knew if she didn’t make it to a toilet soon, she’d hurl all over the floor. With a strength she didn’t realize she still possessed, Shelby tore herself away from the three men and raced to the bathroom. She hated throwing up. The acid bile burned the back of her throat as she retched. Shelby was so deep in her misery that she barely noticed the men had joined her, and one of them lifted her long hair out of the way. Succumbing to her misery, she started to cry, embarrassed to be seen like this and wanting to throw herself in their arms, but knowing she didn’t dare.
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She leaned her head against the seat of the commode. “Why can’t you three just go? Is this what you wanted? To see me brought low? Well, you have. Leave me alone.” “You obviously have a low opinion of us if you think we can leave you like this. Where is your wood nymph friend anyway?” Rain asked. She didn’t have to look up to know that he was frowning because she could hear it in his voice. “She brought me back and got me into bed. I guess she left when I went to sleep,” she answered weakly. Actually, throwing up must have done the trick because she felt better, not one hundred percent, but better nonetheless. Rain handed her a towel which she gratefully took to wipe her mouth. Then Geho gave her a glass of water. Taking a few sips to wash away the acrid taste in her mouth, she stood up on wobbly legs. Shelby put the drink down and flushed the toilet. “Thank you.” “Let me carry you back to your bed,” Tegor offered. Shelby shook her head. “No. I can walk. What I would like is for the three of you to leave.” She slid past them, not stopping until she reached the living room. When she plopped down on the plush sofa, Shelby flung her arm over her eyes to block out the glaring light. Maybe if she ignored them they’d go away, otherwise she wasn’t sure what her next move would be. Without looking, she knew they’d surrounded her. She felt their presence. Her body tingled with awareness. Already she could feel a puddle forming in her panties, and she found herself squirming to alleviate the building ache. Damn them for making her feel this way. Tegor’s voice broke the silence. “Pretending we’re not here won’t make us go away. We have to talk.” Slowly removing her arm, she glared at each one of them in turn. “You want to talk now? I remember over a year ago when the last thing you wanted to do was talk. You couldn’t wait to get rid of me. I begged and pleaded for you to hear me out, but instead you let them banish me to those godforsaken woods. I had to fight nearly every day of my life to survive. There were wild beasts, torrential rains, and many nights of wondering where my next meal would come from.” She stood up now, hands on hips.
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Shelby was determined not to cry in front of them but knew she was fighting a losing battle. Each man looked distinctly uncomfortable. “Shelby --” Rain began. “Shut up! Just shut the hell up and listen. You didn’t allow me my say before, but I’m going to have it now!” Angry tears stung the back of her eyes. She’d thought of telling them off for so long, and now that the moment was finally here, she could barely get the words out. “She --” Geho tried to speak. “I said shut up! Not another word! When I was in that forest, there were times I was so miserable I welcomed death. In the beginning, I’d lay on the cold ground at night crying myself to sleep. What got me through those hard times was realizing I couldn’t let Reyo’s Triad and Nika win. I also knew that if I didn’t make it, I’d never have the opportunity to tell the three of you that I deserved better than what you dealt me. Do you have any idea what it’s like to give yourself over heart, body, and soul? I did that with you three. I loved you completely. I didn’t care that I left my friends and family and all that I knew behind. All I wanted was to be with you. I’ve thought it over and I know the evidence against me was damning, but if you would have just given me a chance to explain my side of the story, you would have known what a pack of lies they all were.” She took a breath, trying to steady the pounding of her heart. She held up her hand to prevent any of them from speaking. She would have her say if it killed her. “I don’t know what your purpose for coming here was, but what makes you think I’d want to get back with you guys when you let them do what they did to me? No. Don’t bother answering because I really don’t want to hear it. I’ve hurt and cried too much over this to let any of you hurt me again.” She turned her back on them then just as a tear escaped. Hastily she wiped it away. Even after all this time, when would the desolation end?
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“Shelby, sorry isn’t adequate for what we did and asking you to forgive us may be more than we deserve, but we ask anyway,” Tegor said softly. He moved behind her, standing so close she could feel the soft caress of his breath against the back of her neck. “You’re right, you don’t deserve my forgiveness, nor will you get it,” she snapped, not bothering to turn around, because if that happened, Shelby knew she’d go straight into their arms. “Why don’t you just leave me alone?” “Because we love you. We suffered during that year as well. We realized almost right away that we couldn’t be without you. We searched for you in that forest, Shelby. We thought you’d been killed when we found some bloody clothing that belonged to you. We mourned and ached for you. None of us expect immediate forgiveness, but can we not try to recapture what once was? I’ve watched your reaction to us and know you’re not immune to us. Let us prove it.” Tegor gripped her shoulders and buried his face against the side of her neck. “Don’t,” she whispered, trying to pull away. “We must,” Rain murmured huskily, drawing close to her face, his head dipping until their lips touched. “No,” she groaned weakly. Her head wanted to deny them, but her body and heart would not. Shelby’s nipples tightened to throbbing peaks against her nightshirt, aching for her lovers’ touch. Giving in to what she’d dreamed of for so long, Shelby wrapped her arms around Rain’s slender waist with a sigh, parting her lips to the invasion of his tongue. Tegor pressed his hard length against her body, grinding his cock against her. It felt just as thick and long as she remembered. Geho would not be left out. Kneeling down beside her, he slowly slid callused hands up her legs, stopping at her thighs as if savoring the feel of her skin beneath his palms. She whimpered in delight as Rain captured her tongue and sucked it roughly into his mouth like a starving man. Shelby realized she should have put up more of a fight, but it felt like old times when they just had to look at her and she was jelly. Waves of pleasure coursed through her body, slowly moving to her every single nerve ending.
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She didn’t want to respond to them, but only they could make her feel this way. She’d been on other dates since she’d left Laiocean but none of the men had stirred her interest even a little. There was one man who she thought had potential, but when he’d kissed her, Shelby was left cold. She was on fire for all three of these men, and she didn’t have the strength to push them away. She was putty in their hands to do what they willed. Shelby was lost, drowning in a sea of lust and passion. She lowered one hand to grip Geho’s shoulders and his hands continued their seductive path up her thighs. His fingers wedged into the juncture of her thighs. “Open up for me, Shelby. I want to see if you taste as sweet as I remember,” Geho whispered. She planted her legs further apart, granting him the access he desired. When his fingers grazed across the swollen lips of her cunt, her knees nearly gave out. Ripping her lips away from Rain’s, she released a loud moan. Coupled with the sensation of Tegor rubbing against her ass, Shelby thought she’d burst into flames. She went limp against Tegor as he gently took her to the floor, laying her back against the soft carpet. He and Rain pulled her nightshirt over her head with eager hands, while Geho slid her moist panties down her trembling thighs. She should have stopped them at this point but didn’t dare, not when her body ached and yearned for the release that only these three men could give her. “Oh, God, that feels so good,” she groaned, writhing beneath their caresses. Three sets of muscular hands roamed her body, touching her ass, breasts, pussy, legs, and arms. “So beautiful. How we could ever have let you go is beyond me,” Geho said, positioning himself in front of her and parting her legs. Shelby met the hungry look in his aqua eyes and shivered. She knew he meant to have her, and there wasn’t a damn thing she could do about it. “Yes, very beautiful,” Tegor whispered in agreement as he captured one rosehued nipple between his teeth. Shelby gasped at the delectable pleasure-pain. Not to be
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outdone, Rain rolled the tight tip of her other breast between his index finger and thumb before latching on to her mouth. Shelby was in heaven. All the past transgressions slowly melted away and the only thing that mattered in this moment was the wondrous pleasure these men gave to her. When Geho began to press kisses against her sensitive labia, she lifted her hips against his face. She threw her arms above her head, wiggling, unable to keep still. They would fuck her soon, and right now there was nothing she wanted more. Just the mere thought of having their big beautiful cocks sliding and pounding into her pussy, anus, and mouth all at once made her burn with lust. Cindy would think her very shameful right now. Would probably call her a hussy and maybe she was, but Shelby needed this more than air. She’d worry about the ramifications later. Right now she needed to feel something other than despair and heartache. Gentle hands parted the slick folds of her cunt and Geho ran his tongue over her clit. “More,” she moaned against Rain’s mouth, unable to get enough of the wicked sensations flowing through her being. Geho chuckled. “Oh, you’ll get plenty more. I’m going to love this beautiful pink pussy until you beg for mercy.” And with that he buried his face between her thighs, sucking her hot nub into the damp heat of his mouth. Shelby thought she would die of pleasure. She rested her hand against Tegor’s and Rain’s heads, her fingers digging into their silky locks. Rain lifted his head, his breathing ragged. The forcefulness of his kiss had left her just as breathless. “Tell me what you want,” he whispered. She ran her tongue over suddenly dry lips. “I want your mouth on me.” A slow smile spread across Rain’s chiseled face. He was so handsome it almost hurt to look at him. Each one of them was a fine male specimen, as if they’d all been carved from stone by a master artist. “I think I can arrange that for you.” His brown head dipped to take her pouty nipple between his lips.
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“Mmm,” she moaned, not sure how much more of this sultry stimulation she could take. When Shelby closed her eyes, she could almost imagine they were back in Laiocean and everything bad that had happened between them never existed. Her heart cried out for that. She whimpered when Tegor lifted his head from her love swollen nipple, a gleam of lust in his eyes. He slowly stood up and stepped away, pulling open his button down shirt. Buttons popped off, flying everywhere. Shelby’s breath caught in her throat as she eyed the ridges and hollows of his muscled torso. When he slowly slid the leather pants down lean hips, his cock jutted out proudly. Shelby wanted to taste it. Now. “Come here,” she commanded with a groan. With an easy smile on his face, he stalked back over to them, his dick bobbing with each step he took. Her eyes remained riveted on his member as Tegor knelt down, his shaft mere inches from her face. Shelby pushed Rain away from her breast, rearing herself into a half sitting position on her elbows, ready to taste Tegor’s veined rod. It was just as thick, long, and impossibly hard as she remembered. How she wanted him. Rain moved down the length of her body, pressing kisses against her heated flesh as he went lower, only stopping when he rested on his belly next to Geho. Rain and Geho spread her legs further apart. Even though Shelby was flexible from years of exercise and conditioning, she knew she’d be sore in the morning. It was a price she was willing to pay to experience the mind-boggling sensation of two hot wet tongues lapping at her pussy. She looked at their heads between her legs. Both men gave each other a smug smile and she knew they were up to something. She gasped at the feel of them licking her simultaneously. They’d shifted their tongues! The rough texture sent shockwaves of delight shooting from her head to the tip of her toes. Tossing her head back she cried out. “Yes, just like that. Lick me harder, faster!” Geho and Rain were her willing pussy slaves, licking and sucking on her swollen flesh as if they couldn’t get enough of her.
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Tegor moved closer, nudging his cock forward and making it obvious to Shelby what he wanted. Moistening her lips with the tip of her tongue, she reached over and wrapped her fingers around his turgid shaft. It was so heavy and long. The tip of his pink cock looked angry with its faintly purple tinge. It was the most beautiful sight she’d seen in a long time and Shelby couldn’t wait to wrap her lips around it. Craning her neck to the side, Shelby opened wide and pulled his cock into her mouth. Tegor groaned with apparent pleasure. “Yes. You have no idea how long I’ve dreamed of feeling this beautiful mouth on me again. That’s it, my darling. Take me into you.” He gently pushed his hips forward, sliding inch by delicious inch of his cock into her mouth. When the tip touched the back of her throat, Shelby pulled her head back before sliding her lips over his length once again. She enjoyed being on the receiving end of oral pleasure, but there was nothing like giving it and knowing that you were the source of intense satisfaction. The salty, tangy maleness of Tegor’s cock singed her taste buds. He was so male, so raw. Her fingers tightened around the base of his shaft as her head bobbed back and forth with more speed and pressure. Tegor dug his fingers into her hair as he moved his hips back and forth, fucking her mouth as if it were her pussy. “Your mouth feels like wet velvet around my shaft. You’re so beautiful,” he groaned, his fingers tugging her hair. By the way he trembled she could tell he was getting closer to his peak, as was she. It was getting harder to concentrate on her task as Geho and Rain slid their long fingers into her dripping cunt. Her wet juices flowed down the crack of her ass. When one of the men rubbed the puckered hole of her anus, Shelby thought she’d lose her mind. Pure heaven couldn’t come close to what she felt right now. She moaned around Tegor’s cock as her body began to shake uncontrollably. Her climax was close, but she wanted to hold this moment for as long as she could, that point where one hovered on the brink of the headiest sensation one could ever hope to experience. The head rush it gave her titillated all of her senses.
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“I’m going to come!” Tegor groaned. When he would have pulled away from her, Shelby’s fingers tightened around his cock, holding him in her mouth. She wanted to taste every single drop of him. He went completely still, his powerful body tensing over her. With a sensual moan, Tegor pushed himself deeper into her mouth, shooting his seed down the slick passage of her throat. Shelby swallowed as much as she could at once, though a thin line dribbled down her chin. Tegor pulled back then, his cock pulling out with a decisive pop. Shelby licked her lips and wiped the rest of his seed from her face, just as another powerful bolt of sensation shot through her body. Rain and Geho took turns lapping at her passion-swollen cunt, while ramming their fingers into her tight channel and ass. She could hold back no longer. Her body began to convulse uncontrollably and muscles twitched in shameless delight, culminating into one sonic boom from within. How could she have thought she could live without their touch? So intense was her climax, she passed out.
*** “Should we wake her?” Geho asked as they watched her nuzzle deeper under the covers, a sweet smile of contentment spread across bow-shaped pink lips. Tegor raked his fingers through his unruly locks with a deep sigh. His cock was still hard as a rock, even though he’d spilled his seed down her thirsty throat not very long before. It had taken nearly every bit of his self-control as he carried her to the bed not to spread her luscious thighs and spear her with his member. He needed her, but knew she needed to sleep off the effects of the alcohol and what she’d just experienced. “As much as I’d like to, no. She needs her rest. Besides, we have to take things one step at a time. We at least know for sure now that she still wants us sexually.” “But the question remains, does her heart want us?” Rain mused, rubbing his chin. “Exactly. I think we need to give her a little time to process what’s happened. As much as I’d like to throw her over my shoulder and take her back to Laiocean with us, she’ll have to be the one to make that decision. It’s the only way.”
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Forlorn expressions crossed his companions’ faces. Geho eyed the sleeping Shelby with a look of abject hunger in his light eyes. “And what if she decides she doesn’t want to come back with us? I don’t know if I can stand the pain if she doesn’t. It’s been bad enough when we thought her dead, but to know that she’s somewhere in the world, not returning our love, is more than I can take.” “You know it pains me as well, but this is a cross we’ll all have to bear. We should have listened when she tried to plead her case. If Reyo were still alive, I’d rip him apart with my bare hands,” Rain hissed, pounding his fist into his palm. “It was the Alphas’ right to take his life when he laid his hand on the Alpha fem. That was beyond foolish knowing how they protected her. A lot of the responsibility falls on Reyo and the rest of his Triad’s shoulders, but ultimately we bear the brunt of the blame because we should have taken Shelby at her word. I curse myself for being ten times a fool for what we did to her. When I think about how she must have suffered in the forbidden forest, scared and alone for that time, words just can’t express the pain that rips through me,” Tegor finished with a snort, taking a seat at the foot of the bed, looking at Shelby’s beautiful face. She was so lovely, with the filtering moonlight bathing her face. She looked ethereal and peaceful in slumber. Unable to help himself, he reached over and ran his fingers lightly over her exposed collarbone. Shelby moaned and snuggled deeper into the covers. He wished he knew what she was dreaming. Did images of what just passed fill her mind? Tegor knew it wouldn’t be easy winning her back, but at least they were closer to their goal than they’d been before.
Chapter Four “What do you suggest I do, Swinla? I mean, I thought I could enjoy the rest of my vacation by avoiding the three of them, but now I know that’ll be impossible. It seems like everywhere I turn, they’re dogging my footstep. The scary thing is, after what happened last night, I’m not really sure I want them to leave me alone. I had this idea in my head that I can do without them. My head says stay away, but my heart and body won’t allow me to forget how much they once meant to me.” Swinla took a sip of her beverage and placed it back down. She rested her chin on her palms as though pondering the dilemma, her blue face crinkled in concentration. “Well, the way I see it, you’re not completely over them. I’ve seen the way you look whenever they come into view. Remember when that gorgeous redhead was hitting on them earlier today? I could practically hear you grinding your teeth together. You wanted to rip her hair out, didn’t you?” Shelby’s eyes narrowed as she remembered the skank running her hands along their bare chests on the beach as if it were her right to do. She’d wanted to do more than rip that bitch’s hair out; she’d wanted to maim her. The raging jealousy she’d felt didn’t make sense, especially when she’d vowed she’d have nothing to do with them. If anything, she should have been pissed that they’d taken advantage of her in her weakened state, but it had only made her want them more. Why was she fighting the inevitable? Before they left the island, they’d end up fucking again. “I wanted to kill that bitch. You’re right, Swinla. I’m not completely over them, but I have to break away or they’ll only end up hurting me again.” “Or maybe they won’t. They don’t seem like the type of men who’d make the same mistake twice. Why not give them a chance? At least sleep with them and by the time your stay is over, you can decide what you want.”
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“You must have read my mind, about the sleeping with them part, but I’m not sure if I’m willing to move beyond that. When they turned their backs on me, you can’t know the desolation I felt.” Swinla raised one dark brow. “Yes, I do. At least you know your mates loved you and still do. Sure, they made a foolish mistake but they did care. I’ve been waiting for the same man for years, and when he finally did decide to take me in marriage, it was only out of duty. That’s true desolation; loving someone so deeply you think the sun rises and sets on them, but they only see you as a responsibility to uphold. Pardon me if I’m not shedding tears for you, Shelby.” In her preoccupation with her own problems, Shelby had forgotten her new friend’s pain. Reaching across the table, she took Swinla’s hand in hers. “I’m sorry. That was a pretty self-absorbed thing of me to say. I guess I’ve been so wrapped up in my own issues that I didn’t think about what you’re going through. Forgive me?” A slow smile crossed the wood nymph’s face. “Of course. Besides, if it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t be having as much fun on this island. I thought I’d be bored, but instead I have a friend and a human one at that. I’d never met a human before I came to Chimera. You’re not what I expected.” “What exactly did you expect?” Swinla shrugged. “I don’t know. I’ve always had the impression that humans were arrogant creatures who only care about their own comforts.” “We’re not all like that, but a lot of people are, unfortunately, and I have to say that humans aren’t the only race of people who can be accused of this. Your Morel sounds like a man who doesn’t particularly care about other people either.” Swinla flushed. For a moment Shelby thought she said something she shouldn’t have but the blue woman spoke again. “He’s not totally without faults, but he’s basically a good man. From an early age he’s been conditioned to take over the leadership of our people and he takes his duties very seriously. Too seriously sometimes, I think, but you should see how he is with the little ones. He always makes time to play with them and tell them stories. He’s good with the elders as well. Morel
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has a good heart. I only wish it were big enough to include me,” Swinla said with a sigh of longing so deep that Shelby could feel her friend’s pain. “In that case, would it be so terrible to marry him? Maybe the love will follow,” Shelby suggested. “I thought about that, but my pride won’t allow it. I want him to be in love with me now. I know it’s probably silly of me to want that, especially as we’re both of high rank among our people. Nymphs of our status aren’t always lucky enough to marry for love, but my Mama and Papa did and they’re still happy to this day. I want that too. I’ve loved Morel for longer than I can remember, but I won’t settle for anything less than his heart. Not to sound conceited or anything, but I believe I’m worthy of love and if I can’t have it from Morel, I don’t want him.” “I don’t think that sounds conceited at all, but what about finding love with someone else?” Swinla smiled humorlessly. “That’s easier said than done. I’d be more than happy to find someone else if my foolish heart would allow it. I’ve met several attractive men on this island, but none make my heart beat fast like Morel does. Whenever he’s near, I feel him. It’s almost like he’s the other half of me. Sometimes love is funny like that.” “I guess it is. Even though he’s hurt you, you still love him.” “Just as you still love your three Manani mates.” Swinla held up her hand when Shelby would have protested. “There’s no need to deny it because it’s very obvious to me. You have the opportunity to be with the men you love on your own terms. Why not seize it?” “Because… because…” What could she say that she hadn’t already thought hundreds of times? Swinla nodded in apparent understanding. “You don’t have to say it. I know you’re afraid of being hurt by them again. The way I see things, those three men will probably be more careful this time around. I don’t see why you can’t have a little payback in the process of deciding whether you’ll take them back permanently.”
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“What do you suggest I do?” A devilish smile spread across the nymph’s face. “You’ll make them crawl.” Shelby liked the sound of this. “Hmm, this sounds promising. Tell me more.”
*** Tegor, Rain, Geho: Please meet me at the Grilled Banana, three o’clock sharp. I’ll have a table ready for us. Don’t keep me waiting. Shelby. Tegor stared at the note again. Rain rolled his eyes. “You’ve read that missive a hundred times already. I don’t think the words will change.” Tegor frowned. “I don’t need you to point out how many times I’ve read this note. I just… I don’t know. I’m happy that she wants to meet with us, but my gut tells me there’s something to this note.” “Perhaps after last night she’s decided she wants to be our mate again in every sense of the word,” Rain mused, always the optimist. Geho shook his head. “I don’t know. I believe Tegor may be on to something. Last night, I’ll admit, was amazing, but I don’t think it’s enough to change her mind about us. Knowing Shelby, she definitely has something up her sleeve.” Rain snorted. “Well, can we argue about this later? We’re supposed to be meeting her shortly, and if we’re not there on time she may just leave.” Tegor hid his smile. Rain was just as worried as he and Geho. His friend was in denial, and he couldn’t exactly blame him. When the note had been delivered to their bungalow earlier and he’d seen who it was from, Tegor’s heart raced. Finally, Shelby was coming around. Then he thought about some of the things she’d said the night before. She was afraid of being hurt by them again, which was understandable. So why the sudden about face? Yes, he’d hoped that she’d eventually change her mind about them, but Tegor hadn’t expected it to happen this suddenly. Something was definitely up. When they arrived at the Grilled Banana, he took a deep breath before following his friends into the restaurant.
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When he saw her sitting at a table in a yellow sundress, his breath caught in his throat. She was so lovely. Shelby wore her hair loose. It flowed around her shoulders like golden sunshine. He couldn’t move. Apparently Rain and Geho felt exactly the same way as he did because they also paused. She stood up with a light smile on her crimson painted lips. “Are you guys just going to stand there staring or will you join me?” she asked. That set them into action. They all rushed to the table, nearly stumbling over their feet to join her. “We got your note,” Tegor said when he sat down. Immediately he cursed himself. Surely he could have said something more intelligent than that. Obviously they’d received her note or they wouldn’t be there. “I see,” she said simply. “Thanks for joining me and on time too. Would you like to order something to drink? I believe the specialty here is the Drunken Barmaid. It’s really fruity so you can barely taste the alcohol.” Geho frowned. “How many of those have you had so far?” Shelby raised one dark blonde brow. “Afraid I’ll get drunk like I did last night? Don’t worry about it. It’s only my first one. I don’t plan on having a repeat performance.” Geho nodded, visibly relaxing. A silence descended upon them, all three men waiting for Shelby to speak. She took a long sip of her drink. A look of amusement twinkled in her eyes. It was almost as if she were prolonging their torture on purpose. “Again, I thank you guys for answering my note,” she began. “How could we not?” Rain asked, squirming in his seat. He looked as on edge as Tegor felt. “What I wanted to tell you three… it will be difficult to get over what you did, and I’m not even sure if I can, but I’d like to spend the rest of my time on the island with you to find out.” Tegor felt like jumping for joy at her announcement, but there was something in the way she’d said it that made him pause. “Only the rest of your time on Chimera? Are you saying you don’t plan on coming back to Laiocean with us?” he asked cautiously.
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She shook her golden head. “No. I mean, I don’t know. That’s why I’m agreeing to spend the rest of my time with you on the island to find out if I can trust the three of you again. You already know how I feel about what happened so there’s really no point in dragging that out again, but I’ve given this all a lot of thought and, to be honest, I just can’t turn off my feelings with the snap of my fingers.” She released a nervous sounding giggle before taking another gulp of her drink. “Believe me, if I could, I would have a long time ago. Eventually I could have gotten over the three of you had I never seen you again, but I guess I’ll never know for sure. I would like to spend time with each of you, but I have three conditions.” Tegor tensed and noticed the looks of apprehension on his friends’ faces. “What conditions?” Geho asked tightly. She paused, flipping a stray lock of silky hair over her shoulder. “First, I want one night of complete control. You will do everything on my say so. You’ll be my sex slaves for one night, take directions from me alone, touching, licking and fucking me anyway, anywhere, and anyhow I like. If I tell you to jump, I want you to ask how high. If I want you to kiss my feet, you’d better act like it’s an honor to do it. I want you three to be completely helpless to my will.” She stopped then as though to gauge their expressions. She asked a lot. Tegor, Rain and Geho could barely contain themselves when Shelby was near. Even now, he had a difficult time not being able to reach over and grab her. His body tightened with awareness and his cock stirred. Last night was not enough. He wanted some of that sweet pussy and ass, but could he allow her complete control in the bedroom when she’d allowed them to do whatever they wanted to her before? He had no issue with letting Shelby have her way in this, but how far would she take it? Would she tease them to the point where they physically hurt for release and then not allow them to touch her?
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Tegor clenched and unclenched his jaw as he stared at her across the table. Shelby’s face was impassive, but he could feel the tension within her body from where she sat. She was nervous. I say we give in. I’d walk through fire to be with her again, Rain’s voice penetrated his mind. I agree. Last night made me realize there’s nothing I won’t do to win her back, Geho agreed. Tegor nodded. So be it. I only hope that this brings us closer to our goal. His eyes locked with Shelby’s once more. “We agree. What else must we do? You said three things.” She wagged one slender manicured finger at him. “You have to complete the first task before I tell you what I want from you next.” “So when do we begin?” Rain asked. “Tonight. I want you to come to my room wearing nothing but a smile.”
Chapter Five Shelby paced the floor nervously, waiting for her men to arrive. She couldn’t believe her audacity in throwing that challenge at them, but it needed to be done. Asking them to give her complete control in the bedroom was more than just a sex thing. It was a way of figuring out if they could trust her. Without that key part of the relationship, they had no chance of making things better. She’d gone through a lot of trouble to make sure the mood was just right. The room was bathed in nothing but candlelight, soft music played, and a bottle of wine stood on the table -- with one glass. She intended to have some fun tonight. Of course the idea of commanding three lusty males at once sent shivers down her spine. Her pussy tingled with need. Tonight she’d have all three cocks within her, stroking and fucking her until she had her fill. She walked over to the full-length mirror and studied her appearance. The negligee she wore left very little to the imagination with its flimsy satin material. The ruffled bottom rested mid-thigh, and the front scooped into a vee almost to her belly button. Shelby had to admit that she looked pretty damn good. When she was through with them, they’d be panting for her. Just then a thundering knock on her door splintered through the silence. They were there, right on time. Her heart sped up as she walked to the door. Taking one deep breath, she opened it, and nearly fainted at the sight. They all stood on the other side of the threshold, wearing nothing but the smiles she’d requested. Her eyes drifted down, looking at half erect cocks that slowly hardened as the three men took in her get up. She pushed her shoulders back knowing it made her breasts look bigger. She tried to project a calm she didn’t feel. “Well, hello, boys. It’s good of you to show up. Come on in.” Shelby stood back, allowing them entrance. They each carried a
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bundle of exotic flowers, but she couldn’t take her eyes off of their bodies. Her mouth watered as she thought of all the things she planned on doing to them. As they entered her bungalow, she watched their tight butts move, tails swishing back and forth. “You didn’t have to bring me flowers,” she said, taking their offerings. “We didn’t have to, but we wanted to. You deserve the world, Shelby. This is only a small token of our esteem,” Geho said, a smile on his rugged face. “Wait here while I put these in water, and when I get back, the entertainment can begin.” Shelby walked into the small kitchen and located a vase. God, she was hot just looking at them. How would she be able to maintain her cool and keep the upper hand? Seeing their taut bodies with corded muscles and without an ounce of fat on any of them was enough to send her body into lust overload. You can do this, Shelby. Show them who has the upper hand and play it smooth. Throwing her shoulders back and taking a deep breath, she changed the radio to smooth jazz and grabbed the bottle of wine before walking to the couch and taking a seat. Even though she might have looked casual to the three anxious men, Shelby was shaking on the inside. She poured herself a glass of wine, took a sip, and then sat back. “Ah, that was nice.” “You look beautiful, Shelby,” Tegor said quietly. “This old thing?” She slid one manicured nail down the side of her breast, enjoying the flare of desire that sparked in her lovers’ eyes. “That’s sweet of you, but remember, this is my night and you’ll speak only when you’re spoken to.” Shelby took another sip of wine as she watched the shock register on their faces. She wondered how far she could go with them before they threw up their hands and left. “Do I make myself clear?” “Yes,” they answered in unison. A smile tugged at the corners of her lips. “Good, I’m glad we understand each other. You all have such beautiful bodies… and gorgeous cocks. Stroke them.” Licking her lips in anticipation, her eyes widened as they each grasped their shafts and slowly slid their fists along the lengths.
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Oh dear Lord, I’m going to have a heart attack. Shelby couldn’t remember a time when she’d witnessed anything more erotic than three hunky men masturbating for her pleasure. She wanted to touch, taste, and fuck each one of them. All three cocks grew firm and erect, each deliciously thick and long. Their gazes never left her face, each man’s breathing becoming ragged. God, she wanted them. Needed them. Craved them. But she couldn’t make her move just yet. She slipped a thin strap of her gown off her shoulder to reveal one pert breast. Shelby smiled as she watched them squirm in their obvious discomfort. Dipping two fingers in her glass of wine, she swirled the liquid round before sucking them into her mouth. She slid them in and out, mimicking the motion of her mouth on a thick cock. The three men gasped in unison, sweat popping from their foreheads. She knew they desperately wanted to touch her, but they didn’t. Their control impressed her. In any of their former sexual encounters, they would have grabbed her by now and showed her their mastery. Wanting then to tease them some more, she drenched her fingers with wine once more, but this time she circled her exposed nipple with them. “Do you like what you see?” A smug feeling swam through her body. The three men simply nodded, their eyes filled with lust. “Say the words.” “Yes!” they all said at once, as if it had been rehearsed. “Don’t stop stroking your cocks,” she commanded when they began to slow down. “Very nice. Moan for me. Show me how much you like me watching you. Whisper my name.” “Shelby,” Tegor groaned, closing his eyes as the pad of his thumb rubbed the purplish head of his cock. A drop of pre-cum dribbled and rested on its tip. Unable to help herself, Shelby put her glass down, walked to where he stood, and knelt down. She captured his essence on her tongue. “Umm. You taste good.” When he dropped his hand with a groan, Shelby stood up again. “I didn’t tell you to stop. You’ll keep doing it until I tell you otherwise.”
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She turned her attention to Geho, who looked at her with passion-glazed eyes, his breathing coming out in shallow huffs. She ran her fingers through his blond locks. “Shelby,” he whispered. Shelby slid her fingers along his hard jaw line and moved down to his pulsing throat. She loved the way his sun beaten skin felt against her fingertips. Leaning forward, she pressed a kiss against the hollow of his throat. She licked the now sweatslicked skin, savoring the musky maleness of him. She pulled back with a smile, knowing that her teasing drove him wild and there wasn’t a damn thing he could do about it unless she wanted him to. Geho groaned again, this time in agony, when she walked away from him to stand behind Rain. She palmed his hard ass and gave it one hard squeeze. “Shelby, Shelby, Shelby,” he whispered throatily. The rush of empowerment served as a powerful aphrodisiac. She couldn’t remember a time when she’d ever been this turned on. Shelby had always been content to let her men take the lead in bed, but there was something to be said for being in charge and getting exactly what you wanted. The old Shelby would never have done something this outrageous, but this one was and she liked it. A lot. She sucked her index finger into her mouth, wetting it until it dripped with saliva. Then she slid a finger against the crack of his ass, pushing forward until she found the tight ring of his anus. Rain tensed, clenching his ass. “Relax,” she whispered, giving him a swift swat on his cheek. She smoothed the reddened flesh with her palm. “Relax and I’ll make you feel good. I won’t hurt you. Trust me.” It took a moment, but finally Rain unclenched his ass with a ragged sigh. Shelby continued to rub the puckered hole before sliding her fingertip inside. “Ah!” he exclaimed, but remained still. Pushing her finger a little at a time, Shelby read his body language to make sure she wasn’t hurting him. Once her finger was deep inside his ass, she wrapped her free arm around his waist. Rain leaned against her. “That’s it. Just let it happen,” she whispered and her finger slid in and out of him. After several strokes, he wiggled against her, moaning
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with obvious pleasure, all while stroking his cock. His body shuddered against hers, the heat emanating from his skin threatening to singe her own. Moisture formed at the juncture of her thighs as her pussy tingled with need. More than anything she wanted his rigid cock within her tight channel, but she wanted to take them to the point where they could barely stand it before she allowed them their release. The only problem was Shelby’s horniness was making it difficult for her to maintain that vow. She needed them as badly as they did her. She wanted them in her cunt, her ass, and mouth. How much longer this could go on she didn’t know. When the nymph had come up with this plan, Shelby had no idea she’d end up torturing herself in the process. She pressed her chest into his hard back, her nipples straining against the satin material of her lingerie, sensitive and swollen. The thought of one of their hot mouths on the turgid tips sent a bolt of carnal delights up her spine, rocking her body. Slowly, Shelby slid her finger from Rain’s tight ass. “Did that feel good?” Was that her voice? So husky and filled with longing? She had to get a hold of herself or else she’d be begging them to fuck her until she couldn’t walk straight. Rain nodded. Placing her mouth mere inches from his ear, she whispered, “Tell me how much you liked it. I want to hear you say you liked my finger in your ass.” “I liked it. I loved it. I want more. I want you,” he groaned. “I’m going to come.” Shelby chuckled. “You’re not allowed to come until I say you can. And that goes for all three of you. No one gets theirs until I get mine.” “Please,” Rain groaned, his voice ragged. “No.” She slid the spaghetti straps off her shoulders, watching their Adam’s apples bob up and down as she untied the lace front. A secret thrill filled her as she slowly stripped, knowing that they wanted her and couldn’t do a damn thing about it.
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“Please, Shelby,” Tegor begged. “I need you. Let me touch you, kiss you. Anything, but please let us please you.” His aqua eyes were now cobalt with passion. He seemed as though he was in actual pain. Good. “It would please me if you’d watch me undress.” Soon she’d give them the reward they desired. Shelby took her time unpeeling the veiling item from her body, forcing herself to go slow. She wanted to be free of the encumbrance as much as they did, but she couldn’t show it. When she was finally free of her clothing, Shelby grasped her breasts in her palms, squeezing and kneading them. Molten waves singed every single nerve ending in her body. Lowering one hand, she dipped her middle finger into her sopping cunt. Shelby moaned desperately, wanting it to be Tegor’s, Rain’s, and Geho’s hands on her. She watched them through half closed eyes as she fondled herself. Her desperation for them would no longer allow her to wait. “Tegor, on top of the stereo is a bottle of lubrication. Go get it,” she commanded as she fingered her clit. Shelby had a tough time suppressing a giggle because she’d never seen anyone move so fast. He was back in an instant, his eyes expectant like an eager puppy’s. Taking the lube from his hand, she gave him a slow smile. “Lie on your back.” He hesitated for the merest second before doing as he was told. Tegor stroked his cock lightly, as though he knew what was coming next. She turned to Rain. “I want you to rub some of this inside my ass. You know how I like it,” she said, dangling the lube at him. Rain eagerly stepped forward. Shelby wrapped her arms around him as he took the gel from her hands. Burying her face in his neck, she inhaled his musky scent, more turned on than ever. Everything about these three men turned her on -- the way they looked, tasted, and smelled. She cried out when his gel-slicked finger grazed against the sensitive tissue of her ass. “Stick it in me,” she cried out, dying to be penetrated. The primitive need to be taken was stronger than her.
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“Anything you want,” he whispered against her hair. She squirmed at the coolness of the lube, but it was quickly warmed by her hot flesh. Rain fucked her ass with steady strokes, pumping his finger in and out until she could take no more. She was ready for something bigger than his finger. Much bigger. “Take it out,” she moaned. “Just a little more,” Rain pleaded. Shelby shook her head, pulling away. She felt bereft without a piece of him inside her. Slowly she walked over to a waiting Tegor and squatted over his face. Instantly she felt his tongue penetrate her hot cunt. “Oh, God,” Shelby sighed, knowing she couldn’t maintain this position long because the sensations coursing through her were too strong to keep her steady. He grasped her hips, spearing and licking her until her knees shook. “You taste so good,” Tegor murmured against her labia. Shelby pulled away from him then. “No,” he moaned in what sounded like agony. Ignoring his plea, she moved down the length of his body and wrapped her fingers around his turgid rod. Straddling his hips with her back turned to him, she positioned the tip of his cock against her rear entrance. Tegor lifted his hips as she squatted over him. “Oh, Shelby. I’ve dreamed of being inside of this tight ass for longer than I care to think about,” he groaned as the tip of his cock slid into her passage. It had been so long since someone had been inside of her like this. A spasm of pleasure rippled through her. “Just as I’ve dreamed of having this big delicious cock in my ass.” He grasped her hips, holding her to him. It had been so long since she’d had such stimulation. She found it touching that he kept still, waiting for her command when before he’d started rutting away. It told her that she had their absolute trust. Shelby looked up then to see Geho and Rain looking on, hungry expressions on their faces. “Geho,” she whispered his name softly. He didn’t hesitate to come. She didn’t have to tell him anything because he already knew. Tegor sat up slightly to make the
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passage for his friend easier. Sliding over the two of them, he straddled Tegor’s thighs, his cock close to Shelby’s dripping cunt. “Hurry. I want you now,” she groaned. Geho slid forward, pushing his hard length into her until it nearly touched her womb. One Manani cock in her was mind-blowing, but two of them were indescribable. All that was missing was Rain. The two men waited for her next command, remaining still although she knew what they wanted to hear. She could sense their need, which was just as strong as hers. “Rain,” she finally called to him. He needed no further instruction either. So strong was their sexual bond, it felt as if they were all of one heart and mind. Rain stood beside them as Shelby turned her head toward his cock. He gently pushed it forward until it met her eager tongue. Circling and laving the faintly purplish head, she opened her mouth and then fit her lips tightly around him like a tight vacuum seal. No words were needed for what happened next. Rain pushed his hips back and forth, his cock screwing her mouth with slow deliberate strokes. Tegor’s fingers tightened on her hips, digging into tender flesh as he raised his hips, stuffing his length further up her ass. Geho gripped her shoulders, his head dipping as he sucked one throbbing nipple in his hot mouth. She moaned around Rain’s cock, drunk with the sensation of being deliciously filled by three Manani cocks, plunging into her hungry holes. Their joining was animalistic, dirty, and raw. Shelby had seen adult movies and laughed when the women had multiple partners, thinking there was no way a woman could possibly get off on something that looked so uncomfortable, yet here she was again with the three men she loved and all the old feelings resurfacing. Not only was it an extremely pleasurable experience, it was beyond anything she’d ever imagined, even better than the times she’d been with them before. Perhaps because it had been so long. She didn’t know and right now it didn’t matter. It
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surprised her how easily her emotions had come into play. Shelby thought she could separate her emotions from the act of sex but now she realized how difficult that was. Her heart wanted them as much as her body did. Shelby pushed those thoughts away, just trying to concentrate on the physical. Shelby. Shelby. Shelby. Their voices filled her head, reviving the psychic connection they’d shared at their most intimate moments. Right now, she felt closer to them than ever. It heightened the sensations swirling within her. They all moved in a synchronized dance of lust almost as if it had been choreographed. She wrapped her hand around Rain’s cock, gripping and sucking him deep into her mouth until the tip touched the back of her throat. Grunts and groans of passion filled the air as they each moved closer to their peaks. Geho’s fingers tightened on her shoulders and Tegor’s on her hips. She knew there’d be bruises in the morning, but she didn’t care. When her peak finally came, it was a combination of a tsunami and volcanic eruption clashing together at once. She ripped her mouth away from Rain’s dick to scream her release. “Oh God, oh God, oh God!” Hot jets of Tegor’s and Geho’s seed shot up her ass and pussy. She turned her head just in time to take Rain’s cock back into her mouth, drinking his essence down her throat. Rain pulled back when he’d emptied his balls completely. Shelby fell against Geho’s sweat slicked chest, burying her face against his pulsing throat. It took several moments for her beating heart to calm down. When she finally caught her breath, she sighed. “The three of you have passed the first task with flying colors.”
Chapter Six “I’m not sure what she wants from us. When Shelby gave us our next task, I didn’t think it would be so vague,” Rain grunted, his frustration evident. Tegor knew exactly how his friend felt. After the most explosive session of sex he and the rest of his Triad had ever experienced, Shelby had told them what their following task would be. She said she wanted them to do something they’d never done before. It seemed so simple because there was so much they hadn’t done, but he sensed there was something hidden in her request. “I think that’s how she wanted it to be. I believe Shelby wants us to figure something out. What, I’m not sure yet, but if we put our heads together, surely we can come up with something,” Tegor mused. A silence fell over the table as the waitress came by to take their drink orders. She was an attractive blonde Fae who’d made it obvious through her body language that she was interested in more than just serving them drinks. They were polite but gave no encouragement. That didn’t stop her. “So, gentlemen, how are you enjoying your time on Chimera?” she asked with a wide grin. “Fine, thank you,” Rain answered for them all, just barely missing rudeness. Still this did not discourage the persistent waitress. “Oh, well, you definitely have to check out some of the lesser-known sights while you’re here. I’d be more than happy to show you around. My name is Jura.” Tegor grew annoyed, wishing Jura could take a hint. “That’s not necessary. This is our second visit to the island.” “Oh, I guess that means you didn’t find what you were looking for. That’s too bad. I may work here, but I’m available. My shift is over in an hour.” Jura stuck her
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chest out, showing off a magnificent set of breasts. The problem was they didn’t belong to Shelby. His cock didn’t even stir. Tegor spied the dispassionate looks on Geho and Rain’s faces and knew they felt the same way. “On the contrary, Jura. We’re certainly flattered a beautiful woman like yourself would be interested in us, but we’ve found exactly who we’re looking for.” A pout formed on her bow-shaped lips. “Well, I hope things work out this time, and if they don’t… I stay in bungalow sixty, where staff housing is located.” “We’ll keep that in mind,” Geho said in a dismissive tone. Jura turned a deep scarlet before stalking off. It wasn’t Geho’s nature to be so curt, but the woman had been extremely annoying. Suddenly, Rain slammed his palm down on the table. “Jura just made me think of something.” Tegor raised a brow, waiting for his friend to tell them his observation. “Care to share that with us?” “We’ve been on this island before with Shelby,” Rain said with excitement in his voice. “Okay, but what does that have to do with anything?” Geho asked. Rain sighed. “We did everything together, but there was one thing Shelby liked doing that we refused.” “Dancing,” Tegor whispered, it finally dawning on him. He remembered clearly now. When they’d met Shelby in the nightclub, they’d watched everyone on the dance floor, not bothering to participate because it seemed too undignified for men in their positions. They’d taken themselves so seriously when they met her. It was a wonder she’d fallen for them at all. Tegor remembered the many times she’d begged them to take her dancing, and when they finally did they didn’t join her on the dance floor. Their excuse had been that they’d never done it before. That had to be what she wanted. “Yes, dancing,” Geho agreed.
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“Tonight we take her out and dance with her until her feet hurt. The problem is… I don’t think I know how to do it. I’ve seen others do it plenty of times, but it’s hardly the same,” Rain said with a frown. “I know what you mean. Some people actually look like they’re in pain while they’re doing it. Do you think it hurts?” Tegor wondered out loud. Rain shook his head. “Shelby seems to like it though, so it can’t be that painful.” “Hmm, how do we know this is what she wants? It could be something else we haven’t thought of,” Geho pointed out. Tegor looked at his friend. “No. This has got to be it. It makes perfect sense…” His voice trailed off as a loud crash filled the room. What was that? Looking toward the bar where the noise had come from, he spied a tall blue man with blond hair, a wood nymph if he wasn’t mistaken, and he looked extremely drunk as he tried to get to his feet. The Triad walked over to the bar to give the nymph a hand. Red undertones swept across the drunken nymph’s face. “Thank you. I really appreciate that. I usually don’t drink that much,” he said, his words slightly slurred. “Then why did you?” Geho asked, always one to speak his mind. “Because I came to this stupid island to get my woman back, but I think I blew it. I saw her with another man, and she seemed so happy, I didn’t have the heart to make my presence known.” The nymph looked so distressed that Tegor felt sorry for him, but not enough to stop what he said next. “Then why did you drink so much?” “Because I’m a fool, an out and out fool. I didn’t realize how much Swinla meant to me until she left to come to Chimera. Now, I think I’ve lost her for good.” “Swinla?” Rain frowned. “Isn’t that Shelby’s little friend?” he asked, rubbing his chin. The wood nymph’s face lit up. “You know her? Who is this Shelby? My name is Morel, by the way.”
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“Shelby is our woman. We’re in a similar situation, but what I don’t understand is why are you giving up so easily? So what? You saw her with another man, but that doesn’t mean all is lost. In my estimation, if you’re not willing to fight for her, perhaps Swinla is better off without you,” Rain wisely observed, and Tegor nodded in agreement. Morel’s head dropped and his shoulders slumped. Tegor couldn’t remember seeing anything so pathetic. No. He took that back. He and the rest of his Triad were in that very state before they’d come to the island. Tegor patted the nymph on the shoulder. “Look, things may not be as terrible as you think. It could be possible that you’ve misinterpreted what you saw. It could have been an innocent conversation for all you know. I’ve seen your Swinla around the island and the only company we’ve seen her in was our mate’s. No one knows better than we do what misery it causes when one jumps to conclusions without all the facts.” Geho nodded. “He’s right. Come sit with us.” He gestured as the four men sat down once more. Morel slumped in his chair, a look of absolute dejection over his face. “She kissed him. I saw it with my own eyes. How could I have misinterpreted that? I’ve lost her and it’s my own stupid fault. You see, she’s been my intended for as long as I can remember. I’m the prince and heir to the kingdom of our sect and Swinla’s father is a high ranking official among our people. It was only natural our parents would attempt to make a suitable alliance for us when we were both of age, but I guess I wasn’t content.” Morel paused with a deep sigh, raking long slender fingers through his blond hair. Tegor could tell the blue man was having trouble getting the story out and waited patiently for him to continue. “From the time we were children Swinla has dogged my every step. Wherever I would go, she’d follow, as though it were her right. She never gave me a moment’s peace and I found it annoying. She always wanted to do what the boys did, and when
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we tried to exclude her, she’d throw a tantrum like you wouldn’t believe. We each have our own special powers. Swinla is particularly skilled in hers.” “Let me guess,” Rain interrupted. “She can render one immobile.” Morel frowned with apparent bemusement. “Among other things. How did you know?” Rain smirked humorously before taking a sip of his drink. “Lucky guess,” he said dryly. Morel shrugged and continued his tale. “In my arrogance, I felt that I deserved someone who could be a little more dignified to rule at my side. I reached the marriageable age before Swinla did, so I convinced my parents to give me the opportunity to find my own mate. The funny thing was, no one among our people appealed to me. I began to think of Swinla a lot, so to distance myself from her, I let her know that I wasn’t interested in keeping our betrothal intact and would go to Chimera to seek a mate. I realize now that I hurt her, but I told her if I couldn’t find anyone on Chimera, I’d honor the agreement between our parents.” Tegor shook his head. Even he knew that wasn’t the smart thing to tell any woman. It was no wonder Swinla was here seeking out other men, but he wisely didn’t voice his opinion, especially considering his own mistakes. “Sometimes we say and do things that may be logical and make sense to us at the time without taking into account how the other person feels. We’ve been that route with our own mate. We’re making steps in getting her back, and if she can forgive us after what we’ve done, I see no reason why Swinla wouldn’t forgive you.” Morel sat up, his eyes brightening. “You really think so? I hurt her very badly, especially when I came back from Chimera and told her that I’d give in and marry her. I feel like an ass for actually using those exact words with her. What did you three do that you have to win your mate back? If I’m not mistaken, you are Manani, aren’t you? I’m guessing by the tails. I’ve only ever seen your kind one other time and it was when I first visited. If I recall correctly, one of their names was… Roar. Does that sound familiar?”
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Tegor nodded. “Yes, we are Manani and the name you mention belongs to one of our Alphas. And to answer your other question, our mistake lay in not trusting our mate when we should have. It’s been a long and lonely time without her. I hope you haven’t waited too long to figure out what your woman means to you.” The nymph shook his head vigorously. “Oh, no. The moment she left Trevia is when I realized the colossal error I made. The funny thing is I think I loved her all along but tried to fight it. When she came here, I knew I had to do something. I only hope it’s not too late.” Tegor felt a certain camaraderie with this man, as he could commiserate with Morel’s predicament. “If you want her back, you have to fight for her. Just as we intend to fight for our woman.”
*** “I don’t think they’re coming,” Shelby said to Swinla as they watched the dancing club goers. “Don’t worry. I believe they’ll be here. Besides, after what you told me about last night, how could they not?” her friend reasoned. “I was rather vague in my instructions. If they showed up at my bungalow, I’m not sure if they’d know where to find me.” “Stop worrying so much. Do you see that cute Fae over there? He and his friend have been giving us the come hither look all night. I say we go over there and dance with them, at least until your men show up.” Shelby waved her hand. “You go ahead. I think I’ll sit here and wait.” “Are you sure?” “Yes, I’m sure. Go have fun.” Swinla’s blue eyes twinkled wickedly. “Oh, I intend to. Especially the one with the extra large wings.” Shelby laughed as she watched her friend get up and sashay her way over to the two faeries, wishing she could get into the spirit of the night. A feeling of anxiety washed through her. Would they show up? And if they did, would they dance?
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She remembered the first time on Chimera when she’d begged them to dance with her. At the time it didn’t bother her as they’d told her they enjoyed watching her dance, but when she’d been in the forest Shelby had time to think about it. She knew that in a relationship the parties involved wouldn’t always like the same things, but a part of the loving was sometimes stepping out of your comfort zone for the sake of making the other person happy. In hindsight, Shelby realized that though Tegor, Rain, and Geho may have loved her, they hadn’t given over to her completely. If she was to make sure that giving them another chance was the right thing to do, they’d have to prove it. From an outside observer, it might be trite, but to her it was important. Besides, dancing was one of the sexiest things people could do outside of having sex, especially when bodies started grinding and rubbing against each other. It was sensual and seductive. Shelby tapped her foot to the familiar tune the DJ began to spin. She wanted to go out on the dance floor and join her friend who seemed to be really enjoying herself, but decided against it. As if someone had read her mind, a voice broke through her thoughts. “Can we have this dance?” Her body tensed. They had come. Shelby was almost afraid to look up in case she’d imagined it, but when three muscular hands reached out to help her up, she knew she hadn’t. Raising her head, she met their gazes, her heart beating a tattoo against her chest. “What took you so long?” she asked huskily. “Idiocy.” Rain smiled down at her. Shelby stood up on wobbly legs, taking the hands on either side of her. Geho led the way to the dance floor. The emotion of the moment threatened to choke her. Here they were, looking uncomfortable as hell, and it was just for her. “We’re not sure how to do this dancing thing,” Rain said without his usual selfassurance.
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Shelby smiled, throwing her arms around his neck. “Just move your body to the music.” She pressed herself against him, crushing her breasts against the hard planes of his chest. Geho wrapped his arms around her waist, molding his body to her backside. Hard cocks pressed against her ass and pussy. Tegor closed in, the three men forming a circle around her. Her pussy began to throb with awareness as she moved her body against them to the rhythm of the music. She loosened her hold on Rain’s neck and let the beat carry her away. She gyrated and twisted her body, rubbing against each of them in turn. Shelby was so incredibly hot. She now knew the high that some strippers must experience when they danced on stage. When this was all over, she knew they’d fuck and it would be just as good. No, it would be great. Tegor pulled her to him and then pressed a hungry kiss against her throat. She moaned, reveling in the feel and scent of him. “I never knew it could be this exciting. Now I know why you love it so much,” he whispered against her skin. “It can be even better,” she laughed. Geho then pulled her against him, his cock rubbing on her backside in the most deliciously sinful way. He ran his tongue along the shell of her ear. Dear Lord, they were going to make her orgasm right there on the dance floor. She leaned into his body. “Geho, you don’t know what you’re doing to me.” “Oh, yes, I do. I know exactly what I’m doing,” he chuckled. She melted against him, never wanting this heady sensation to end. She hadn’t had a drop to drink all night, yet she was drunk with desire from their seductive caresses. A sultry thrill of elation pierced her very soul and her heart swelled with love that they’d again go out of their way to do something important for her like this. Rain, not one to be left out, took hold of her then and dipped her, making Shelby laugh. Then he raised her in the air until he was eye level with her breasts. He nuzzled her, rubbing his lips against them. Her underwear grew damp. She was so slick, hot, and wet, she was sure her juices would flow down the inside of her thighs.
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Slowly, Rain lowered her against him, the friction of their grinding bodies sending frissons of heat soaring through her. She ached and needed them. “Take me out of here. Back to my bungalow. I want to fuck.”
Chapter Seven Tegor’s body tightened with unadulterated lust as Shelby’s wet mouth slid along his cock. He was so hard he ached. Only she could make him feel such savage passion. His lust for her was more than a simple joining. He wanted to brand her, claim her, and make her never forget who she belonged to. He dug his fingers through her silky blonde locks, guiding her along his length. The moans emanating from her created a vibrating sensation that increased the intensity. His balls were highly sensitized with the need for release. Rain knelt behind her, his cock pounding into a pussy that Tegor knew was sopping wet. He’d already experienced it earlier, while Rain and Geho took turns fucking her ass and mouth. Geho sat on the corner of the king-sized bed, stroking his cock as he watched, recovering and waiting to be inside of Shelby again. She was insatiable tonight. Normally they were the ones who tired her out. Three men sharing one woman may have been complicated to outsiders, but it was what they knew, and Tegor’s relationship with Geho and Rain was so deep he couldn’t imagine it any other way. They were part of his soul, his brothers. Just as Shelby was a part of their unit, the key to complete them. The only problem was, he could still sense her hesitancy and it wasn’t as if he could blame her. He only hoped that she’d realize their sincerity, otherwise he didn’t know what they’d do. Failure hadn’t been part of the plan. Shelby grasped his throbbing nuts in her palm, fondling and squeezing them lightly. This was more than he could take. He’d held on for as long as he could. “Shelby!” Tegor screamed her name as he exploded into her mouth. She gripped his shaft in her fist and drank from him as if she couldn’t get enough of him. Finally, she tore her mouth away and let out a groan. She rested her head
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against his chest, her eyes shut tightly. “Oh God, oh God, oh God, don’t stop fucking me, Rain. Harder! Deeper! Faster!” she demanded. Tegor was fascinated by her need. He wasn’t sure what it was that brought this on, but he wasn’t complaining. If it was a result of the dancing, they’d definitely have to do so more often. He sat back then, watching as Rain slammed into her. Even though he wasn’t touching her or being touched by her, he found it just as arousing to watch her being thoroughly fucked. “Shift,” she whispered, with a toss of her head. Tegor stiffened, as did Rain and Geho. Had he heard her correctly? Did she want to be taken while they were in their natural form? “Shift?” Rain asked, uncertainty on his face. “Yes. Take me. I want it all tonight. All of it!” she cried. Rain licked his lips, a gleam of anticipation on his face. When he attempted to pull back, Shelby pushed back on his cock. “No! I want you to do it inside of me.” Rain’s eyes locked with Tegor’s. She knows as well as us that she could conceive if we take her in this form. As much as the thought of her carrying our cub thrills me, I don’t want that to be the reason she decides to take us back. Geho had stopped stroking himself and sidled next to Shelby, lightly stroking her back. But this is what she wants. Hurry! her mind screamed, reverberating in all three men’s minds. Tegor shared a look with his friends, happiness tightening the muscles around his heart. Their psychic bond with Shelby had been restored. When she’d been banished on Laiocean, they’d lost it, and Tegor wasn’t sure if it was something they could get back. But to hear her communicate with them telepathically told him just how strongly her heart was engaged. She would be theirs again, whether she wanted to admit it to herself yet or not. Tegor nodded at Rain. He and Geho held Shelby firm to keep her steady and Rain placed his palms on her back. With a loud grunt, Rain hunched over, filling the room with the sound of bones shifting and internal organs moving. A fine golden mat
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of hair covered his body and the hair on his head grew into a large mane. Hands and feet morphed into large paws. The rest of his body expanded and shifted until he was a large feline beast. “Rain,” Shelby sighed and wiggled against him. “Your cock is larger than ever. Please don’t just hover over me with it. Fuck me, dammit!” A soft purr erupted from Rain’s throat as he slowly moved inside of her. Shelby’s head rested in Tegor’s lap, her fingernails digging into his flesh, tearing skin. In their natural forms, their cocks were twice their humanoid sizes so Tegor knew Shelby’s sweet cunt was being stretched to its limit. Later, he’d shift and take her that way as well. Perhaps he’d even fuck her ass. Tears ran down her face as she moaned. “Shelby, are you okay?” Geho asked. “Yes,” she sighed. “It… it feels so good. I… I’m going to come.” “Then don’t hold back,” Tegor urged. Throwing her head back, she released a primal scream. The delicious scent of her juices seeping from her cunt filled Tegor’s nostrils. He wanted to taste her sweet honey. Reaching between Shelby’s legs, he ran his finger along the slick folds and swiped a dollop of her cream before sampling it. “Yes, you’re just as delicious as I knew you’d be.” Shelby shuddered and convulsed beneath Rain’s persistent pounding. So good. I can’t get enough of this sweet pussy. His claws lightly dug into Shelby’s back when he suddenly stilled. He released a loud roar that shook the room in its might. Rain’s body shuddered over a whimpering Shelby before collapsing on top of her, panting. The room fell silent as though they were each collecting themselves after what had happened. Tegor looked at Geho, and then at Rain, who each nodded in turn. He lifted Shelby’s head, wiping the sweat-dampened hair from her eyes. “We love you, and it would make us happy if you’d be our mate again, in every sense of the word.”
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Her brows furrowed as she frowned. “I…” Shelby slid back, gasping as Rain’s now flaccid cock slid out of her cum-filled pussy. She moved, choosing a spot on the far corner of the bed away from them. “I love the three of you too. I don’t think that will ever change, but you have to know there’s still a part of me that’s hesitant about saying yes. You understand that, don’t you?” Tegor could see the sadness and confusion within the depths of her hazel eyes. More than anything he wanted to pull her into his arms and assure her everything would be okay, but he couldn’t do that -- not without Shelby’s say-so. He finally nodded. “Yes, we understand.” “You see, it’s very easy for you to tell me you love me, but anyone can give lip service. You’ve passed my first two tasks with flying colors, but my last request is for the three of you to show me you love me. Words are no longer enough.” Tegor gave her a light kiss on the tip of her nose. Before we leave Chimera, we promise… you’ll feel the depth of our love for you.
*** Shelby wiped a tear from her eye. Her last day on Chimera and the porter would be here any minute to pick up her bags. From the night she’d given the men her final task, they hadn’t mentioned a thing about it. They’d taken her dancing every night after, but she suspected it was only because it served as a strong aphrodisiac for her. The lovemaking had been phenomenal, but it always had been. It was easy to express feelings through sex, but again, that wasn’t enough. Last night, after a marathon lovemaking session, she’d asked them to leave so she could rest for her trip back home. They hadn’t even pleaded their case or tried to convince her to go back to Laiocean with them. Maybe they really didn’t care as much as she thought they did. Pain sliced through her. Well, it didn’t matter. She’d done without them before, so she could certainly get by now. Perhaps.
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There was a light knock on her door and she stood up to answer it, hoping it was them. To her disappointment it wasn’t, but she was pleased to see Swinla on the other side. She wasn’t alone, however. A tall, slender man with blue skin and blond hair stood beside her, and Shelby could only assume that he too was a wood nymph. “Swinla, did you come to say goodbye?” “Yes, I’m leaving for Trevia today. I couldn’t go without wishing my best friend on the island well. Oh, by the way, this is my… mate, Morel.” Shelby raised a brow. “The Prince Morel?” Swinla giggled. “Yes. He followed me here. He realized what a -- what do you call them again? -- jerk he was being and has profusely apologized. Remember that Vampire who was hitting on us at the club? Morel punched him out when he tried to make a move on me.” Shelby looked at the man who was so thin a strong wind could have knocked him over. Like Swinla, he was slim in build, but he was cute. It wasn’t hard to see why her friend would be so crazy about him. The prince held his hand out to her. “Pleased to meet you, Shelby. Swinla has told me so much about you.” She took the offered hand. “Likewise.” “I hate to cut this short, but we have to leave soon. I will miss you. Give me an address where I can get in contact with you.” Shelby gave her the information. “You’d better keep in touch.” “I will. I promise. I’ll miss you, and if our first child is a girl, we’ll name her Shelby.” Morel frowned. “But we’ll have several sons first,” he pronounced arrogantly. Shelby would have taken exception to his comment if she didn’t see the love gleaming in his eyes as he looked at Swinla. It made her happy to see that these two would make it. At least one of them would end up happy. “Well, where I come from, Shelby can be the name of a boy or a girl,” said Shelby.
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“Hmm, that’s definitely something to consider. Thanks for everything. I’ll miss you,” Swinla said, stepping forward, and the two women embraced. Once she was alone again, Shelby fought hard against the pain. The next time there was a knock on her door, she was sure it was the porter. With a feeling of resignation and a heavy heart, she answered the door. To her surprise, Tegor, Geho, and Rain stood there. Tegor smiled. “Good. We’re just in time.” “To say goodbye?” she asked wearily. Geho shook his blond head. “No. To come with you. Shelby, as much as we’d miss Laiocean, we’d miss you more. We’d follow you to the ends of the world.” Her mouth dropped open. It took her several moments before she was able to form words. “You’d come back home with me? But you’ve never lived anywhere else.” “It doesn’t matter. We belong together and no matter where you want to live we’ll follow.” The overwhelming emotion of love for them surged through her. She knew how much Laiocean meant to them. She burst into tears and was immediately engulfed in a circle of arms. “Shh, it wasn’t our intention to make you cry, Shelby,” Tegor said, giving her a kiss on her head. “These are happy tears. You’ve just passed my final test, but I can’t ask you to give up all you know and love.” “We won’t be. You’re the person we love the most. Our home is with you. Besides, you gave up your friends and family the first time around. We think it’s only fair that sacrifices are made on our end,” Geho reasoned. “Well, I’m in the midst of opening up my own store. The three of you can work with me, but…” “But what?” Rain frowned. “I would love to have seen Trina’s baby. Maybe we can compromise. Half a year in my hometown and half a year in Laiocean?”
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“Whatever you want. Just know that this time around, you’ll never be forsaken,” Tegor whispered, he, Rain, and Geho tightening their arms around her. Her heart swelled with love for these three men and for the first time in over a year, she was complete. Shelby hadn’t known what to expect her second time on Chimera, but this was beyond her wildest dreams.
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