Blood Red (69 page)

Vivi Anna

help, you’ll give me what I want.”

“I’ll not. My heart belongs to another.”

She moved her hand up and spread it across his crotch. “’Tis not your heart I’m after.” She rubbed him over the fabric of his trousers. He grew hard under her touch.

Red watched as Goldilocks caressed Wolf. She could see the inner conflict flicker over his face. She thanked him for that. She knew how some alliances were made. She had made a few herself in this way.

Her anger rose regardless. She could not watch this woman with Wolf. It would bruise her already tender emotions. Invading emotions she never knew she possessed.

Goldilocks unbuttoned the top of her dress. She wore a corset. Her ample bosom spilled overtop. She rubbed her flesh over Wolf’s face.

“Move over, whore.” Red pushed Goldilocks to the side, and nuzzled in next to Wolf.

Goldilocks laughed. “I was wondering how long it would take you.”

“You knew I would?”

She trailed a hand down Red’s arm. “I can see how you look at each other.” She moved her hand over Red’s shirt down to her breast. She cupped one, flicking her thumb over the swollen peak. “Besides, it’s the both of you I want. A hired killer, a bounty hunter, and an outlaw whore. What a threesome we would make.”

She leaned over and pressed her lips to Red’s frowning mouth. She moved her lips teasing with her tongue, until Red responded in kind. They kissed 136

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violently. Tongues lashed. Teeth nipping. A battle of wills. Born from competition more than passion.

Wolf watched their exchange, amusement twitching his mouth. This ought to be an interesting adventure. Eventually, Goldilocks pulled away. Blood trickled from the corner of her mouth. Red had bitten her lip. Goldilocks licked the crimson trail away. She smiled.

“Your point.”

Red stood up. She stripped off her damp shirt and tossed it aside. She unbuttoned her breeches and let them fall. She stood proudly naked. Her skin goosefleshed and her nipples hardened when the cool air hit her damp skin.

Wolf looked up at her and grinned. This was getting better and better. He snuck his hand up her leg and squeezed her ass cheek. She slapped his hand away.

“Do you mind? I’m in the middle of something here.”

“Sorry, love, lost my head for a moment.” He dropped his hand. He picked up his drink and took a big gulp, watching the game intensely.

Goldilocks took in Red’s body. She looked her fill.

“Not bad. Perky tits, firm stomach, muscular arms and legs...agile, most likely.”

“Very agile,” Red said, as she spread her coltish legs apart slightly.

Goldilocks stood. “But darling, you’re more man than you are woman. If not for those nubs on your chest and that slit between your legs, I’d be calling you sir.” She finished unbuttoning her dress. She let it 137