Firebreather 2: A Royal Continuum (12 page)

Tanner's groans grew louder, his body taut as he reached for his climax. And seeing him so close brought Matthias to the edge. He rubbed Ava's aching nub and felt her walls tighten around him. Heaven and hell at the same time. The need to come overwhelmed him, but he wasn't ready to end their ecstasy yet. Not when he was so close to his heart's desire. So near the two people that meant everything to him.

"Oh, fuck. I'm going to come." Tanner grunted, fisting the waterfall of Ava's golden hair. "Swallow me, baby. Swallow all of me."

"Yes," Matthias hissed, ecstasy magnifying as he watched Tanner tense and orgasm. The twisted agony on his face shot Matthias and Ava into orgasm, the immense pleasure flowing between them like a river of desire bombarded by tides of rapture.

Groaning and gasping, feminine cries and male moans filled the room as they exploded in climax, filling one another with the ultimate pleasure.

It was some time before Tanner withdrew, and Matthias followed, groaning his reluctance as he left Ava's warmth. He lay down next to her, Tanner on her other side, and he met the man's gaze over her body.

Tanner's eyes gleamed with repletion and a lazy, contented affection. Between them, Ava yawned and sighed, and Tanner smiled down at her, his heart in his eyes.

Matthias swallowed around a lump of emotion, wishing he could declare his feelings, but knowing it was too soon. That he'd shared the physical pleasure with them both was enough for now. And Tanner's growing feelings for Ava could only benefit them.

Ava smiled up at Tanner and turned her gaze to Matthias. Staring down at her with love, he saw her expression suddenly sober. Not willing to lose this closeness so soon after sharing it, Matthias leaned down and placed a soft kiss on her mouth.

"That was beautiful," he whispered, including both Ava and Tanner in his statement. Tanner nodded, his smile one of satisfaction.

"It really was," Ava agreed.

Finally able to let himself go, Matthias murmured his goodnights and settled next to Ava, curling around her as he readied for sleep. But unwilling to let Tanner out of his reach, he slipped his hand over Tanner's hip and held him, too. Tanner tensed, then sighed and relaxed into his hold. And for the first time in a long time, Matthias found himself utterly at peace.

Ava woke to the sound of heavy breathing all around her. She blinked and found herself looking at a hard chest. She inhaled.
Tanner.
A sudden press against her backside nudged again, a growing hardness letting her know she had truly bedded the beast, and come out more than alive, but happy.
Matthias.

The reality of her situation hit her then, and her face filled with heat
. Oh, my God. I had sex with two Dracon at once. And not any Dracon, but Matthias and Tanner.
The embarrassment quickly faded as satisfaction mixed with pride. She'd taken them both, and given as much pleasure as she'd received. Her orgasm had been so intense, a feeling of pure desire magnified by the unexplainable feelings she picked up from her lovers.

Incredible, and absolutely astonishing. Except the emotional backlash was as strong as her physical bliss had been. Remembering how she'd been taken, and claimed, by the large males had her squirming to experience it again. And her heart echoed the sentiment, wanting more affection, wanting the strong sense of caring she'd seen in both Tanner's and Matthias's eyes...which was a definite no-no.

Much as she wanted to examine what she'd seen in Matthias's gaze, she didn't want to open herself up to that again. She'd been vulnerable to him for so long, and she hated feeling so weak. Tanner she could handle. His was a puzzle she was dying to piece together. She's seen moments of vulnerability in the blond Dracon, and his strength made it hard to reconcile such a tender heart in such a virile lover. But the taste of him, dear Dracon, she wanted more.

The initial surprise when Matthias had joined in last night had startled her, but not for long. She'd experienced the ultimate fantasy--sex with two gorgeous, sexy men with no recriminations. Matthias wanted her help to hold onto Tanner. And Tanner...hell, he wanted her, period. The night had been perfect. No lengthy explanations of feeling, no pretend words of love. Just hot, sweaty sex.

She deliberately ignored her heart clamoring for more. No, the physical was all she needed.
That's all I want
, she tried convincing herself.
And this is why sex can lead to a woman's downfall. A good lay does not equal happily ever after.
She sighed
. I was right to be celibate for so long.

Ava had experienced more intimacy in the past two days than in the last few years. And it seemed to get better each time. She had to admit, the two men made for a whopper of an orgasm. Apart, they'd each been magnificent. But being taken by both of them completed her. Filled that half of her always left wanting, which scared the hell out of her. Because this trip couldn't last forever. Best to take full advantage of the next few days. Oh, yes, she'd help Matthias with Tanner, because watching the two of them would no doubt set her off. And, well, it wouldn't hurt Tanner to be with Matthias--someone who could really love him, but more, protect him.

But Tanner would be tricky. He felt something for Ava, she was certain, a tingling affection. But he was undecided about Matthias. He physically wanted the man, but she could feel him constantly fighting himself. And whether that was due to his heritage or from denial of love between men, she didn't yet know. But she planned on changing his mind, no matter what his problems might be. Matthias had been right to trust Tanner to her. She'd always been a caretaker, and she knew she could help heal Tanner's hurts--the ones buried deep in the heart of him.

Matthias, however... She wasn't sure how to handle him. He said he wanted her. Hell, he'd said he loved her. But he'd been with many women, and there was always another clamoring in the sidelines wanting a taste of the handsome prince. Had Ava really believed she would want to be a part of that life? To watch Matthias smile and enjoy her for a few weeks, maybe even a few months, before he turned away to the next willing woman? Ava wanted to be more than another lover turned friend. She wanted Matthias to truly love her for who she was
despite
her connection to the Dracon-serving Tailstacks. Ha. Talk about a fantasy.

She mentally shook her head, trying to not to dwell on Matthias, but was unable to let the subject go. She thought it odd he didn't display any jealousy over her interactions with Tanner. Then again, she didn't begrudge Tanner and Matthias their pleasure either. For that matter, she'd yet to see them together. The thought of sex between them made her womb clench, and she wondered how to make that happen. Matthias would easily agree. Tanner would be the harder nut to crack.

Someone murmured and pulled her closer. Tanner. Matthias grumbled and reached out. A hand began rubbing her belly and she closed her eyes, lost in the overwhelming touch of large male hands over her flesh.
This is what I need. Not thoughts of love. Action, hot steamy sex.
She moaned as fingers shifted and stroked, and then she spread her legs wider as a thick digit pressed inside of her.

Matthias groaned, and Tanner shifted against her hip, his heavy erection prodding the side of her ass. She recalled Matthias's promise from last night and flushed at the thought. She'd never had anal sex, wasn't sure she wanted to. But the notion of having both Tanner and Matthias inside her that way, one from the front and one from the back, had her rethinking the idea.

A hot mouth suddenly engulfed her breast and she gasped, arching into questing lips as she was pressed flat on her back. She peeked at blond hair hiding a sensual face and closed her eyes again, wanting to lose herself in the sensation.

The heat on Matthias's side next to her disappeared, only to reappear centered between her legs. Hands stroked her thighs while Tanner lavished her breasts, making her squirm with need. And then Matthias put his mouth over her, drawing her sex between his full lips, his teeth and tongue all working to drive her absolutely insane. The closeness also put him in contact with Tanner, as she could tell from Tanner's indrawn breath.

After a moment Tanner sighed and continued stroking her with hands and his mouth. Moans and gasps, sucking and slurping sounds filled the room as the three of them sought bliss again. Matthias brought her to peak with his mouth. As she cried out, Tanner swallowed her excitement with a drugging kiss before lying back beside her.

It wasn't until she caught her breath and opened her eyes that she noted Matthias's hand around Tanner's cock, the stroking action that had Tanner arching back in desire. The carnal picture both men presented had her wishing for a camera, to capture the image for all time. Instead she committed their beauty to memory.

Matthias leaned over her, still between her legs, but this time he focused his attention on Tanner. He pumped his large hand around Tanner's long erection, caressing the silky liquid dripping from Tanner's cock into a steady lubricant. Ava leaned close and took Tanner's nipple between her teeth. He nearly shot off the bed, thrusting harder into Matthias's hand. And then Matthias took his hand away and replaced it with his mouth.

Ava leaned back to watch them, playing with Tanner's chest with seeking fingers. She twisted his nipples, petted his rock hard abdomen and ran her fingers down through his pubic hair, careful to work around the base of his shaft as Matthias engulfed the rest of him.

She thought the two of them made the most erotic picture. Two battle-formed Dracon males, both muscular and handsome, raw lust emblazoned in their fathomless black eyes. The thin edge of control teetered back and forth between them, an intricate dance with no clear leader.

Tanner's hands stroked Matthias's hair before threading through the strands, gripping tight. And Ava realized Matthias had to be sporting a huge hard-on. Eager to see it, she scooted down, pushing him toward Tanner. He willingly moved over, but she gripped his cock before he could press into the mattress.

Matthias groaned but remained on his knees, bent over Tanner, as she pumped him. He was wet, his pre-cum over her hand and on the sheets as he pressed hard against her palm.

"Matthias," Tanner rasped. "Fuck, what are you doing to me?"

The muscles on both men strained as they clawed toward climax. Ava wanted to swallow Matthias as she had Tanner, but couldn't stop the momentum pushing them forward. Her clit throbbed as she rubbed her legs together, the moisture between her thighs a reminder of how talented Matthias's mouth truly was. Tanner knew as well, his features scrunched in pleasured pain as he sought that blissful relief.

"I'm going to come," he warned, thrusting up off the mattress.

Matthias held him down and sucked harder, groaning when Ava tightened her fist. She brought her other hand over him as well and clenched hard. The press of his tight sack told her he neared his end, and she continued to jerk him off.

"Fuck," Tanner yelled as he came, and Matthias groaned as he swallowed a mouthful of cum. Then he was jetting over Ava's hands. Thick cream spilled onto his belly and the bed, evidence of shared passion that showed no signs of abating, their sexual forays just growing hotter and hotter.

Ava slowly drew her hand away and wiped trails of Matthias's cum over Tanner's belly, marking him with Matthias as surely as the Dracon had already imprinted himself on Tanner's stubborn mind. And like before, the Dracon seed vanished from the bed and Tanner's body, as if it had never been.

Matthias pulled away and pushed Ava over, lying between her and Tanner. Tanner lay still, his eyes closed, his breathing labored, as he recovered.

"You taste so good," Matthias rumbled. "Both of you do." He reached out and brought Ava over his chest.

"I don't think I can move." Tanner belied the statement by reaching out to caress Ava's back, and she grinned at the sight of the two men so utterly spent.

"Now that's what I call a wake-up call." Ava chuckled as they groaned and felt a sudden welling of energy. "Shower's mine first. I called it." So saying, she leapt off Matthias and the bed and darted into the bathroom.

She heard a few murmurs before she turned on the shower, and then she relaxed into the hot beads of water raining over her. At the rate they'd been driving, another two days and they'd be back at the keep, at Dracon Mount.

She grabbed the small hotel shampoo and lathered her hair, trying not to think too hard. The lust between them felt so right. Most Dracon had sex and were open about it. Though many shared monogamous relationships, there were those into threesomes and group sex. But matings were strictly between two Dracon.
Not that I should even be thinking about mating.

She cursed under her breath as soap ran into her eye. Washing it away, she wondered if her enjoyment with the males was due to her lingering feelings for Matthias, as well as her growing affection for Tanner. Funny, but she could easily see herself falling in love with Tanner. And she'd never felt so strongly for another male, not since she'd first laid eyes on Matthias so many years ago.

The confusion that filled her, as well as the remembered hurt, forced her to remember how temporary the situation was. She'd enjoy the sex, work hard to put Tanner in a place to view Matthias with good grace, and face the demons that had driven her from Dracon Mount in the first place.

Her good mood faded when she realized she'd be running into her uncle in just a few days. Besides her cousin, he was her last living relative. She didn't look forward to their coming encounter, but realized if she ever wanted any peace in her life, she'd have to find closure for the festering wound of her family. Thank God Emmaline was well away. Having to face that witch would make it all the harder.

But none of that mattered for the next few days, she reminded herself. They had another seventeen hundred miles of driving,
and more hotel rooms
, before reality intruded. And she intended to take full advantage of their travels. With no chance of getting pregnant due to her unfailingly precise ovulation cycle, and the impossibility of sexual disease since she was Dracon, Ava had nothing standing in her way to great sex and fulfilling fantasies. Now if only her heart would stay the hell out of it.