Forbidden Legacy (6 page)

She knew Harrison had broken some fairly big rule by taking her into his confidence. Knowing that he’d told Michael what he’d done proved to her exactly how close the two men were.

Michael tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear. It was a familiar touch that made her melt a little. “He’s one of the best Grand Masters the organization has ever had. He’s steady and serious and he has an incredible ability to read people, to look inside and see straight to the heart of them. I worry about how the Trinity Masters will fare if he steps down as leader. And I’m concerned about him if he tries to walk away.”

His last words betrayed his true anxiety. Harrison was his best friend and Michael was genuinely worried.

“He’s not leaving.”

Michael rubbed his neck wearily once more. “Without you, he’ll leave. He’s spent the last ten years alone rather than settling for anyone else. Now that push has come to shove, he’s made his decision, Alexis, and he won’t be swayed.”

Alexis’s chest constricted and she found it hard to breathe. “So you’re saying I have no choice in this? If I don’t consent to this threesome, he’ll still leave.”

“The choice is definitely yours. Harrison and I aren’t going to force you into anything that would make you miserable. Both of us want the same thing.”

“What’s that?”

“Your happiness.”

She wasn’t sure how to respond to that. There wasn’t a doubt in her mind his words were sincere. Michael wasn’t playing her, wasn’t manipulating the situation to his benefit. She’d worked with this man for years. She knew him, knew when he was telling the truth.

Apparently, Harrison had known exactly what he was doing.

She would never have been able to offer herself to a stranger. Alexis didn’t give her trust easily. Harrison had understood that and he had found the one man she’d have trouble remaining aloof with.

“It’s only a month, Alexis. And the three of us are workaholics, so when you average out how long we’ll actually be together in the same room, it’ll probably be around ten minutes.”

She laughed, even though she recognized the truth in his joke. “That’s a good point.”

He stepped closer. She didn’t seek to move away. Michael reached for her and tipped her face up to his with a single finger under her chin. “You’re beautiful.”

He kissed her once more. This time the action was less exploration, more conquering. Like Harrison, Michael had a possessive, domineering edge. Both men were leaders, used to being in charge, obeyed. She suspected they’d expect the same response in bed.

More’s the pity for them. She didn’t bend to any man’s will.

She ran her hand along Michael’s chest, letting her fingers drift lower. Michael broke off the kiss, challenge written on his face. He was waiting to see how far she’d go.

She almost took him up on the dare before reality crashed on her head. What was she doing? She’d had sex with Harrison in his office yesterday. Now only a day later, she was trying to seduce his best friend.

“I can’t do this. I can’t be with you. Harrison and I just…”

Michael waited only a moment, giving her a chance to fill in the blank. When it was obvious she wouldn’t finish, he said, “Had sex yesterday.”

“He told you?”

Michael gave her a sweet smile. “We’re hoping to embark on a long-term relationship with you. That can’t begin with secrets or lies.”

Michael and Harrison seemed to have a far better grasp on the mechanics of a threesome. To her, this felt a hell of a lot like cheating. Didn’t that mean it was wrong?

Michael ran his finger along her forehead. “You’re scowling. Tell me what’s bothering you.”

“I don’t want to hurt Harrison.”

Michael smiled and kissed her on the cheek. “We’re in this together, the three of us.”

She wished it were that easy.

“You agreed to a month. Have you changed your mind about that?”

Alexis understood what was at stake for Harrison, for her. Even for Michael. “What about my job if this doesn’t work out?”

Now it was his turn to frown. “It’s not in danger, Alexis. I would never be so petty. You’re the best doctor on my staff. The truth is, I’m taking a chance as well. Losing you would be a devastating blow to this hospital. But I’m only a man. And I’m afraid my willpower is gone.”

“I wouldn’t leave my job.”

“And you won’t have to.”

She blew out a long breath. Strangely, in the face of Michael and Harrison’s honesty, their trust, she felt as if she owed it to all of them to try. Because, like Michael, she was tired of denying some hard truths as well. “I don’t know how this trinity thing works.”

“Then let me show you.” Michael pushed her back until her legs hit the edge of the hospital bed. He continued to apply pressure, guiding her down onto the mattress.

Alexis felt her heart pick up its pace, racing with fear of being caught while anticipating what Michael would do next. So much for her lack of submissiveness. There was something about Michael that felt almost dangerous. It was heady and horny, a huge turn-on.

He didn’t bother with formalities or foreplay. Instead, he lifted her skirt and pulled her panties aside. “Open your legs.”

She parted her knees and then gasped when Michael pressed two fingers inside her. It didn’t hurt. If she was perfectly honest with herself, she had been wet since he’d pushed her into the room. Her hips began to move in time with his thrusting fingers, and suddenly she wished he’d take off his pants and fuck her properly. “You’re going to take us both, Alexis. Every night, you’ll be in our bed. Ours.”

She shook her head, partly in denial—her feminist side rearing its head—and partly in fear—because she was starting to worry he was right.

At least for the next month.

“Put your feet on the edge of the bed. I want your legs wider apart.”

She closed her eyes but did as he said, letting him dictate, take over.

He pulled his fingers from her pussy. She cried out, empty, unfulfilled. When he touched her again, his hand was lower.

Her eyelids flew open, her gaze landing on his. He watched her face as he pushed the two fingers—wet from her own arousal—into her ass. Then he thrust his thumb into her pussy, fucking both holes with ease. Her body was dripping wet, on fire. He didn’t hesitate to take her hard, pushing her limits, demanding that she give him more.

“Cup your breasts. Squeeze them. Play with your nipples.”

He hadn’t bothered to undress her, but it didn’t matter. She used the silk of her blouse and the lace of her bra to add to the sensations as she followed his commands.

“Harder, Alexis. Do as I say or I’ll flip you over my knee and spank you.”

Her mind and body went to war as she struggled to comprehend what was happening. Why was she letting him talk to her like this? Touch her this way? She should have threatened to cut his dick off for his cockiness, his condescension. Instead, she was seconds away from coming. She squeezed her breasts more firmly, gasping at the extra pressure, the intensity.

“Good girl. You like it rough, don’t you?” His hand still pounded inside her ass and pussy, driving deeper with each thrust. “Give those nipples one last pinch and then you can come.”

She bit her lip, tempted to tell him she’d come whenever the hell she wanted to, but who was she fooling? She was too close to put the brakes on now. She tightened her fingers on her nipples and went off like a bottle rocket. Stars flew behind her eyes and her body jerked as if she’d been electrocuted.

She wasn’t sure how long she lay there, but when she opened her eyes, Michael was sitting in the chair by the bed, studying her face. She glanced down, shocked to find herself completely covered, her clothing back in place.

Alexis pushed herself upright on the bed. He hadn’t found his own release, but she wasn’t sure she could offer any more than she’d already given him.

Her head was whirling and true terror was setting in. What the hell was she going to tell Harrison?

Michael gave her a soft smile, one in complete contradiction to the domineering man who’d just taken her. “Harrison is waiting for us in the conference room.”

She nodded slowly, wondering if there was any way she could beg off, claim a headache.

Michael chuckled. “You’re not getting out of our date tonight. That was just an appetizer of what’s to come later.”

“You’re going to tell him what we did?”

He stood, reached for her hand and squeezed it reassuringly. “We’re going tell him.”

She resisted, tugging back when he tried to lead her to the doorway. “Michael. I’ll go out tonight. With both of you. But I can’t handle it if…I’m not ready for…” God. She’d never been at a loss for words.

He gave her a quick kiss on the cheek. “Just the date then. And a goodnight kiss at the front door. We’ll save the kinky, fuck-your-brains-out sex for later. Okay?”

She took a deep breath, then smirked at the way he’d used her own joke against her. “Okay, Tin Man.”

He grinned. “Come on, Dr. Jenner. You’re not going to stop looking like someone facing the firing squad until we talk to Harrison. We may as well get this over with.”

*****

Michael led Alexis toward the conference room where Harrison was waiting for them. He felt the slight trembling in her hand. She was afraid of Harrison’s reaction to finding out Michael had finger fucked her to orgasm down the hall. He wished there was some way to reassure her everything would be okay, but the only way to convince her was to let her see it firsthand.

Harrison glanced up when they walked in the room. His smile was friendly, but his gaze was far too astute, too knowing. Michael should have known they wouldn’t have to confess a damn thing.

Alexis was flushed and averted her gaze. Michael hated that she felt guilty. She hadn’t done anything wrong.

Harrison glanced his way and raised his eyebrows in question. Michael answered with a shit-eating grin.

Michael had known since Harrison took over as Grand Master they would make up two parts of a trinity. And he’d accepted that their trip to the altar wouldn’t come easy. Harrison had been in love with Alexis forever. He’d watched his friend try to conceal his broken heart when Alexis refused the invitation to join the Trinity Masters, and he’d been forced to stand by as Harrison tried to get her out of his heart.

After a few years, Michael had begun to realize Harrison would never get over Alexis.

Which meant they needed to convince her to accept them. Together.

“Lex. Are you okay with this?”

She stiffened her spine and Michael fought to hide his grin. She may have been knocked for a loop, but she didn’t fall down. “Which part are you referring to, Harry? The part where you want to share me with my boss for a lifetime of threesome bliss? Or the part where Michael and I indulged in hot and heavy petting on an empty hospital bed a few minutes ago?”

Michael suspected she’d dropped that bomb as tactlessly as possible in hopes of picking a fight and making an escape. He could have told her she was destined for disappointment.

Harrison grinned. “Hot and heavy, huh? Sorry I missed it.”

Alexis frowned. “You’re seriously okay with that? Even after yesterday?”

Harrison walked over to her and wrapped his arm around her shoulders, shooting Michael a warning glance. “I’d sort of hoped Michael and I could ease you into all of this.”

She snorted. “Little late for that now.”

“Do you want out?” Harrison’s tone left no question that if this was all too much for her, he would walk away, despite the shit storm that waited if he made good on his threat to leave the Trinity Masters. Neither Harrison nor Michael had been completely forthright with Alexis about what that would mean for Harrison’s future. Membership in the Trinity Masters was a lifelong commitment. No one left without serious consequences.

Michael held his breath, hoping he hadn’t frightened her away with his impetuous actions. He hadn’t intended to touch her at all, but he’d waited a damn long time for his trinity. While Michael had given his trust to the Trinity Masters and placed his future in Harrison’s hands, it had been difficult to watch others find the happiness he’d longed for.

Now that it was within his grasp, he was impatient to begin. The moment they’d stepped into that empty room, he’d been hard-pressed to keep his hands off her. He’d been attracted to Alexis since the day he met her. Sometimes he’d wondered if it was Harrison’s interest in her that had impacted his own, but Michael had soon disregarded that concept.

Michael wanted Alexis because she was beautiful, intelligent, funny and caring. Even though they bickered like siblings, he respected her opinions and listened to her more than she realized. Unfortunately, there were too many times when their professional positions put them on opposite sides of the court. But none of those arguments had changed the fact he desired her, cared about her, wanted to build a life with her.

He had watched her on that bed when he fucked her with his fingers. She liked what he’d done to her and it wasn’t his actions that had scared her. It was how they made her feel.

Michael had been worried since Harrison told him about his plan to convince Alexis to join the Trinity Masters. For one thing, Michael was pretty sure they didn’t have enough time. Unless Harrison had some ace up his sleeve, it was already too late. But he didn’t question his friend because he trusted Harrison knew what he was doing. After all, he’d never made a single misstep during his time as Grand Master.

However, Michael’s true concern was Alexis. What if she wasn’t able to accept him? It was clear she was as in love with Harrison as his friend was with her.

Which made Michael the lynchpin. The one who could make or break this whole deal.

It terrified him.

If she could accept that they weren’t doing anything wrong, Michael knew she’d make the perfect partner. Alexis could certainly hold her own with them—intellectually and sexually.

Hell, he wasn’t too proud to admit she was smarter than he was. And there was a definite attraction. While she’d said she wasn’t ready for more tonight—and he intended to honor that request—there was no denying the sexual undertones flowing between the three of them.