Warrior's Craft Four Guys & A Witch (5 page)

She smiled. “I stopped off at my place and grabbed some clothes when I took the girl home. You have so much space here, you’ll hardly notice I’m around.” She walked toward the door.

“We’ll notice,” he said.

* * *

DC took the pain meds Jude gave him, but when he saw Phoebe, the arm didn’t seem to hurt as much. He looked at Andy. “Do we have anything for dinner?”

“You’re right. I’m starved. We’ll go see what’s in the freezer.” Andy grabbed Jude and they headed out.

“Subtle.” Phoebe smiled.

“I’m hungry. Pills on an empty stomach, yuck.” He patted the bed. “Plus I wanted to thank you.”

“Please, I wish I’d gotten there sooner. The girl was so scared.” Phoebe rested her hand on his arm.

“I felt it. The spell worked. We just need more practice.”

She nodded. “We do. I talked to Reed. I’m staying. We’ll try again. You need to rest now.”

“Did he tell you about his mom?” DC asked.

She nodded. “Reed’s complicated. It’s part of why we love him. Not everyone is as open and free-spirited as Andy.”

“You know.” DC looked away.

“I think we all know -- except for Reed, maybe.” She shrugged. “You have to get it out there, or it’s going to haunt everything.”

“He’d flip. We’re friends and that would be the straw that broke it all. You know he was only after you tonight.” DC checked his wound.

“Not true. I felt him. His connection to you is strong. When you have two men inside you at once, you can tell how they respond to each other, as well.” She massaged his shoulders gently.

“That’s a physical response. If you threw him in jail for ten years, he’d deal. Or turn into a monk like he has been. Who knows?” DC fought the urge to hope. “I love you, Phoebe, but you’re all sunshine and light. Reed isn’t going to change because I want him to.”

Phoebe sat on his lap and kissed him softly. “I wouldn’t change any of you. If he’s truly not interested in men, you specifically, then you need to know it and let go. Two other hotties in the house love you and don’t seem threatened by sharing. But what if Reed just won’t admit the truth to himself yet?”

“He’s twenty-eight, not sixteen. We’ve all known each other since college. This isn’t a new relationship.”

“But I’ve known him for two years, and he’s never shared his pain about his mother before or feelings for me, which are safer. It took our intimacy and my defiance to break that wall down. Reed has a few walls left. Just don’t imagine you know the truth until you get behind them. I don’t have the answer, but I don’t think it’s as black and white as you think.”

“It’ll hurt too much to know he doesn’t love me. At least the way I…” DC shook his head and couldn’t finish the sentence. Phoebe made good points, but he’d been clinging to what he had for so long.

“Hey, you two.” Andy walked in. “Dinner is in the oven.”

Jude leaned in from the doorway. “Are we interrupting?”

“No, just healing vibes.” Phoebe kissed DC’s arm.

“So does the sex thing work for healing too?” Andy asked.

Reed glowered from the hallway. “Haven’t you had enough today?”

Jude and Reed entered, and DC felt like an experiment in a lab. “I’m fine. Really. You guys can go back to doing whatever. I’m just going to rest before dinner.”

“If sex can super charge our strength, why not healing? Worth a try?” Jude asked Phoebe.

“Sure. Healing energy is strong. Really don’t even need a spell or crystals. Just the love and focus works.” She looked at Reed. “And you don’t have to participate if you don’t want to.”

“I’m up for healing DC, but aren’t you tired?” Reed asked.

Phoebe lifted an eyebrow at him. “Great sex makes women want more. Men might fall asleep after, but women can come again and again and again.”

“Prove it.” Jude tugged at her clothing.

In seconds, DC’s bedroom went from restful to very hot. Jude stripped Phoebe and then himself. He sat next to DC and freed DC’s cock from his jeans.

Andy was naked and kneeling on the bed between Jude’s legs, sucking his cock playfully. Jude’s large hand worked DC’s shaft until it pulsed for more. Reclining, DC wanted to watch them all, especially when Reed returned with condoms and lube. When Reed took off his clothes, DC thrust into Jude’s hand like a teenager.

Phoebe determinedly slid a condom on DC’s cock. From behind, Reed massaged her pussy, and DC could see her folds glisten. He’d always known this woman belonged with them. Her sex drive was a match to theirs, and she made it seem so natural.

DC pushed his pants out of the way as much as he could. He watched her kissing and teasing Reed. Then she straddled DC, slowly taking him in her pussy. Leaning forward, she kissed DC and then Jude.

In a quick change, Jude turned to rest on his hands and knees facing DC. Andy was coating Jude’s asshole with lube and tapping the firm flesh with his cock. “You want it?”

“God, yes, don’t wait.” Jude kissed DC and moved down, sucking his nipples before turning his head to give Phoebe’s breasts the same treatment.

She moaned and rocked her hips on DC. His eyes moved up her body to Reed’s flawless torso. The sight of tan skin and muscle made DC’s cock quiver inside Phoebe. He craved Reed, but the opportunity was gone now. Too many years as just friends had passed. If he could watch Reed in action and share the woman they loved, though, DC knew he could live with it.

Reed put on a condom, leaned down and kissed the small of Phoebe’s back before pressing his cock to her ass. Reed never objected to taking her backside, but DC pushed the hope away and reached for Jude’s cock. Andy fucked his boyfriend harder. Jude groaned constantly. The room filled with sexual energy. Phoebe caressed his injured arm and DC moaned.

The feel of Reed’s cock pressing against him, inside Phoebe, added to DC’s pleasure. Reed might not like it, but DC lifted to add friction. He soaked up all the energy. DC wanted to heal and fight by Reed’s side again. They’d kill the demons and keep Phoebe.

DC looked up as Jude shouted. Cum landed on DC’s chest.

“Yes! Got him. Now mine.” Andy rocked Jude faster. The men groaned and grunted in their own little world.

Phoebe watched them as DC rubbed the cum on his chest into his skin, licking his thumb when he was done. Once Andy stopped howling, DC felt the pace of Phoebe’s rocking ramp up. In truth, it was Reed grinding in her ass, and Phoebe’s hips snapping in response.

“So good.” Phoebe’s eyes rolled back.

DC felt her cunt squeeze, but she kept on riding them. DC’s lust raged, fueled by the sounds and sight of Reed’s rapidly approaching peak as they both pressed to Phoebe’s gorgeous body. Climax was all over Reed’s face as he ground into Phoebe’s ass.

Reveling in the press of Reed’s cock, DC thrust up while trying to hold off his own orgasm. Phoebe shook her head. “Fuck me. Don’t hold back.”

“You heard her. Give her what she wants.” Reed held her hips and nodded to DC.

Kissing her, DC wrapped his arms around her body and lifted faster and harder. She rotated her hips, holding on to him as she trembled. The soft cries of her orgasm sent DC over. He pressed deep inside her, toward Reed, and pretended their cocks were together, nothing separating them. That visual was all it took. DC’s release erupted. He had no pain, and nothing would stop him from enjoying it all.

“Thanks. I think I do feel better.” DC pushed Phoebe’s curls out of her face and nuzzled her neck. No one seemed in a rush to move at all until the oven dinged for dinner.

Chapter Five

Phoebe opened her eyes, recharged and clearheaded from her morning meditation. The view from Reed’s back office revealed a beautiful rolling backyard with old trees. Apartment living wasn’t nearly as grounded in nature.

The door creaked open and Phoebe turned. Reed stood there watching her.

“Sorry. Am I in your space? It felt good here.” She got up and straightened her flowing skirt.

“No problem. You can go outside and enjoy nature if you prefer.” Reed looked her up and down. “Do you always go around barefoot with wet hair?”

She put a hand on her damp curls. “I forgot to bring a hair dryer. I’ll borrow Andy’s when he’s up. But I like being barefoot in the house. Is that against the house rules?”

“No, just make yourself at home.” His phone chimed with a new message. Reed scrolled through to read it. “Damn.”

“What?” Phoebe sat on the old leather couch in the office watching his expression. Something bad had happened yet he wasn’t asking for privacy. Somehow it felt very easy being around all these men. Maybe her casual state turned Reed on?

“It’s from a guy at the police department. I gave him a heads up about the demons, the bar, and that they were after women. The girl from yesterday is dead.” Reed slumped in his desk chair. “Apparently these demons can track people they’ve been close to. Not a good break for us.”

The sting of loss and failure hit her. “It’s my fault. We should’ve brought her here. Or done something more. I just took her home.”

“It’s not your fault. We didn’t know they had this power.” His eyes narrowed in frustration.

“What if they come after you guys next? They got a taste of DC’s arm.” Phoebe wasn’t leaving until these demons were gone. She’d made up her mind that her guys were going to be safe. “If I had the power to incinerate them all, I’d just go there myself.”

“No! Even if you had the power, you don’t know how many there are. They could overtake you. You never go in alone! Ever! I don’t think they’d come here, because they don’t know how many fighters we have. And now that they know we have a witch, odds are they’ll keep a low profile for now.”

“Makes sense. But they killed that girl. We have to stop them. They’re not going to back off. They’re going to keep feeding on humans.” Phoebe couldn’t stand the thought of more people dying. “We have to try again.”

“You’re right. These demons aren’t going to stop. We have to go after them. Can you double-check the location of their hideout?”

She nodded. “Maybe a daytime attack is best? They have to sleep sometime. Maybe we should go for another round of spell power after breakfast and attack while it’s light?”

Reed sighed. “I appreciate what you’re trying to do for us, but I won’t turn you into a sexual conduit. You’re a woman, not an oracle. We’re not using you.”

Her blood pressure tipped up, and Phoebe stood slowly. “No, you’re not using me, Reed. I’m an adult. I understand your family was messed up, and I’m sorry you don’t have a view of women as independent, strong people who can think for themselves and act on their own. But I can protect myself, and I wouldn’t have sex with men I don’t love. You are a good person beneath all your walls. People told you what is right and wrong, and you’re trying to please everyone. That’s the sort of thinking that’ll leave you miserable and everyone else in danger. Other people’s approval won’t make you happy.”

“I didn’t mean it like that. I just think maybe we’re pushing the sex thing too much.” Reed walked toward her.

“No!” She held up a hand and telekinetically shoved Reed back into his desk chair. “I’m not too tired, obviously. Whatever your hang up is, let it go. If no one is holding anything back, the spell could work better. Last night we all had a lot of fun -- and with no spell or purpose other than being together. You may lead the group, but you can’t dictate what people feel.”

“DC needed healing.” Reed shrugged.

“Right. I’m sure it helped, but the desire wasn’t about spells or power. It’s there. I always wondered why none of you asked me out, and what would I say if you or DC did make a move. I care so much about all of you. I’m just glad I don’t have to make a choice. It’s not typical, but I hope whatever this is works. If you’re just in it for warrior protection, you better get honest with the group.” She believed he had feelings for her and the guys, but if he’d never admit it -- or open himself up to others -- it couldn’t last.

“You’re saying I’m the problem?” he asked.

“I don’t know for sure. You’re the leader of your group, but this isn’t a battle scenario. You can’t be the boss of a relationship or a friendship. Before this started, I thought we were friends. Now there seem to be more walls, even though we’ve been more intimate than ever before. Maybe it’s these demons, but there will always be a case. You can’t protect yourself from emotions. Not with me or your men.” She turned and left the office to get breakfast and the opinion of the other men.

* * *

By mid-morning, they were all in the living room. Reed had been overruled, and Phoebe could feel his arousal despite his annoyance. As much as she loved him and DC, their complicated relationship could hurt the group. The more sex they had, the more it would grate on the two men until they cleared the air.

The report of the dead girl overruled all the personal concerns. Once the demons were gone, they’d be able to sort out the future. Phoebe sat between Andy and Jude for their positive energy. “It’s not our fault. We had no idea they’d go after her again.”

Jude nodded. “They’re trying to keep down the number of people who know about them in the human world. It lets them grow their ranks so we’re not a threat.”

“The police aren’t equipped to handle this.” Reed sat on the loveseat with DC next to him. “That’s why I left and started this agency. We can’t expect the police to stop paranormal creatures.”

“We’ll stop them.” DC nodded.

“They’re not like vamps. They can go out in sunlight. They’ll just get a lot of looks. It’s not Halloween, so people might call the cops on them. But we’ve got our secret weapon.” Andy hugged Phoebe.

“I’m coming, no argument there, but we don’t have to try the spell again if you don’t want to. I’m not going to push the issue while I’m still developing my powers.” Phoebe would leave it up to the group.

DC frowned at her. “You think we’re just in it for the spells?”

“Or the sex?” Jude added. “Oh, no, that’ll never do. We need to prove our love.”

Andy grabbed her knees and spun her on the couch until her legs were in his lap and her shoulders fell across Jude’s hot body. The men wasted no time. Her skirt bunched around her waist as Andy’s fingers teased her pussy. Jude’s mouth consumed hers. Phoebe let go of the stress and fears Reed triggered and gave in to the love. Andy moved off the couch, but then she felt his tongue teasing her cunt. Phoebe arched to meet him, wanting more.