Page 30 of Stetson

BARRETT

I trudged into the clubhouse,throwing my hat into my seat. With each button that came undone on my jersey, I forced myself to relax. The tension in the locker room was so thick you could cut it with a knife. Just when I started to think that losing couldn’t suck any more, Stetson Holloway had to burst into my life and tear things up.

It may have been easier if the Thrashers were simply better players, but we held our own. We’d given it our all and in the end, we weren’t good enough.

Iwasn’t good enough.

Arms wrapped around my waist, and I banished the feeling. I wasnotgoing to sulk. The three of us had only shared fleeting moments over the last few weeks, and I was eager to spend some time together. Levi tickled my sides, and I wiggled in his grip. “I’m disgusting, Lee,” I laughed, grateful nonetheless to have some of the stress melt from my body.

“I know, trust me.” That earned him an elbow to the ribs. “Hose off and get back to the hotel. I’ve got plans, remember?”

At first, I thought he meant Stetson’s punishment. I’d been amused that night, knowing from the beginning that the boy wouldn’t be able to hold out. He’d likely never been told “no” in his life. Levi and I had spent weeks coming up with the perfect way to teach him a lesson. But as I sat in my chair, exhaustion hit me like a freight train. “As much as I would love to help you torture that boy, I’m tired.”

Levi knelt in front of me, running his hands up my thighs with a firm grip. I bit my lip to stifle a moan, the pressure firm enough to ease the ache that came with crouching for hours on end. “That’s not what I meant, Bear. We’ve got all day tomorrow to do that. Stetson’s already on his way to the hotel, so shower and meet me there.”

He straightened to his full height, then leaned over to give me a kiss. Skeptical, I crooked a brow at him. “Why does your voice have that suspicious lilt to it?”

A cocky grin, and Levi shoved his hands in his pockets as he backed out of the clubhouse. “Guess you’ll just have to come find out.”

Baffled, I laughed and shook my head. Levi still had the ability to surprise me.

But I couldn’t help but hope that the surprise was a long, hot bath in a tub big enough for three.

* * *

I smiled all the way to the penthouse suite. Levi truly had pulled out all the stops. When I was alone, all I needed was a place to shower and sleep but with him, nothing but the best would suffice. That’s what he thought, anyway. As the doors dinged and opened, I yelped. A hand snatched me out of the elevator and into a bruising kiss. Stetson. I grunted into his mouth, cupping my hand around his neck and holding him close. Damp hair tickled my fingers. He tasted like toothpaste and smelled like soap. He grabbed my hips and pulled me closer but before he could grind his pelvis against mine?—

“That’s enough, boy,” Levi said from my side.

Stetson whined, but broke off the kiss. I licked my lips in the hopes that his taste would linger.

It did. “Hello to you too,” I whispered. I brushed my thumb along his swollen bottom lip, and I could sense him fighting the urge to suck it into his mouth. “Congratulations on your win.”

Stetson grimaced but before he could say anything about my loss, I silenced him with a finger to his lips. “I don’t want to talk about it.” I wrapped one arm around his waist, and reached for Levi with the other. “For the next twenty-four hours, I don’t want any baseball talk. Understood?”

Levi happily agreed, and I looked to Stetson for his answer. His eyes were trained on my mouth but with a gentle guide from Levi who tipped his chin up, he found my gaze once more. “Yes, sir.”

“Now,” I said, pulling them closer. “Tell me about these plans.”

I already had an idea. I knew Levi better than he knew himself sometimes. The smell of bubble bath wafted in from the bathroom but when Stetson told me to close my eyes, I did. He took one hand, and Levi took the other. Together, they led me through the suite and into the bedroom, where they sat me down on the bed.

“Keep your eyes closed,” Levi instructed.

Nimble fingers slipped beneath my shirt. I hummed. “Don’t worry. I’m all good here.”

My shirt came off, and I kicked out of my shoes so the rest of my clothes could follow. They took me by the hands again and led me closer to the enticing smell of lavender. I did my best to hide my grin until they pulled me to a stop and directed me to open my eyes. I couldn’t have fought my smile then if I tried.

The jacuzzi tub had been decorated with fake candles and rose petals littered the perimeter, dipping into the water. Steam rose off the surface, calling to my aching muscles. And yes, the tub was big enough for three. I regarded the men standing to either side of me. “Why aren’t the two of you undressed yet?”

They stripped in record time, with Stetson grumbling, “If I had it my way I’d have met you at the door naked.”

“And take an eye out with that erection?” That earned Levi a glare, to which he answered, “Look at me like that again and see what happens.”

“Enough,” I interjected, nudging them toward the tub. “Get in.”

They stepped into the water, settling to either side and leaving space for me in the middle. While I nestled between them, Levi activated the jets. I couldn’t help the moan that pushed past my lips. The hot water bubbled around me, soothing all the aches and pains—even the emotional ones. Stetson wiggled, whining as he rested against my chest. Levi tucked in close behind me, reaching around to turn the boy’s chin toward him. Their mouths met in front of my face, Stetson instantly opening up for Levi’s tongue. I watched for a moment before deciding I wasn’t going to be left out. Our mouths met in a messy, three-way kiss. It was sloppy and inexperienced, but it was perfect.

Theywere perfect.

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