Page 67 of Perfect Three

“Guess you don’t know that one.You use a special type of candle and let the wax drip onto your body.It’s like clamping, a pain-pleasure thing.”

“Doesn’t it burn?”

“They’re special candles.The wax doesn’t get as hot as a normal candle.Maybe as hot as a hot bath.It’s very sensual.”

This was a lot to take in.She’d really only been a missionary position girl—not by choice.That had left her unsatisfied, too.The one time she’d been taken in the butt, it had actually been accidental and it had hurt, but she’d gotten very excited.But now these men were talking about things she’d never heard of.Still, in all honesty, they sounded exciting.

“Okay, I’ll try.”Sebastian was about to speak when she continued, “But if I say no, will you honestly promise me that you won’t still do it?”

“Cross my heart, Lucy.You say no and that’s it.In fact, what we do is have a safe word.When something happens that you don’t like, you use your safe word and all play stops.”

“Honestly?”

He nodded.“Honestly.We actually have two words between Jack and me.One is ‘orange’.If Jack says orange, it means he’s not sure.It means maybe things are progressing too fast and he’s worried, or whatever I’m doing has him uneasy.We can either slow down and talk about what’s bothering him or stop.Our other word is ‘red’.If Jack uses that one then all play stops immediately.

“We would then talk about why he used it.It’s like a big flashing neon sign saying stop everything immediately!And believe me, Lucy, I respect that word.”

“He does, Lucy,” Jack piped up.“When we first began, I used it a couple of times.Once when he put a gag on me.He stopped at once, and I told him why I didn’t like gags.We’ve never used one since.I’d had a partner who gagged me too tightly, and I couldn’t breathe.It scared the shit out of me.I actually thought I was going to die.Anyway, now we are at a stage where we both know what the other likes and dislikes.”

“Oh, I see.”Relief flooded through Lucy.“So that means if we try something and I don’t like it, we stop.”

“Exactly.Wedotalk about it also.I have to know why you said no.There could be something that I might innocently do that was similar to the reason you’d said no.Plus, we all have to be honest.Otherwise, you may not be getting all the pleasure you should be from something.”

“I can see that makes sense, Sebastian.I’m just...Well, it’s hard to talk so openly about this.That word orange.You said that it could be used because something is making Jack uneasy.I’m guessing it doesn’t actually mean stop.”

“No, but it might.For instance, I may decide to introduce something new to our playing, something Jack hasn’t tried.He may be hesitant about it and calls orange, so we slow down.He may call it again, and we talk about what is making him unsettled.If I think it’s getting too far out of his comfort zone, I may decide then to stop and never do it again.Or we may save it for another time when he’s had time to think, and we’ve talked about it.”

“I think I understand.”Lucy tried framing what she wanted to say in her mind.It was difficult, but if this was to work, she’d definitely need to get over her reluctance to talk about anything sexual.“It’s hard.Um ...I ...er...”She took a noisy breath.“I’ve never talked like this about sex before, never asked for anything.”

“You’ve never talked about what you like, what you want?Not even with your husband?”

“Hell no.I guess I’ve just laid back, faked it, and, well ...you know.”

The two of them roared with laughter.

For a moment, Lucy was upset, but then she saw the humor in what she’d said and joined in.

“Beautiful, you’ll soon get used to being open and honest.As for faking it, I sincerely hope you never have to.Believe me when I say it makes things more arousing when we all know what the other enjoys.”

Jack still chuckled as he spoke.“I’m guessing you’ve only been subjected to so-called normal missionary position sex.”

“We’ll change that very quickly, gorgeous,” Sebastian said.“I’ll have you on all fours while I fuck you from behind and you’re sucking Jack off.”

“Oh!”Lucy couldn’t stop her sudden gulp.

She also couldn’t hold back the rush of moisture between her legs.She’d been excited before they came, and now all this talk about sex had her so aroused.She wanted to say something but angrily knew she was still too shy to admit such a thing.

“I think we should take you to lunch, Miss Lucy.I think we all need to get some cool, fresh air.Otherwise, I won’t be held responsible for what happens.”

“Good idea, Seb.I’m getting fucking excited just listening to the things you’re saying.Yep, lunch.”

Lucy wasn’t sure whether she was happy or sad.Part of her wanted nothing more than to rip her clothes off and let them do whatever they wanted to her, but the greater part of her was nervous about it all.This would be a major step in their relationship—the biggest!

Sebastian pulled her around until her face was only inches from his.“I know how you’re feeling.I know you’d like us to make love to you.Believe me, we both want nothing more.I also know you feel embarrassed about wanting it.”

Lucy opened her eyes wide at his words.It was as if he had seen directly into her mind.

“Sweetheart, never, ever be ashamed of wanting something.I’m hoping as we grow closer, you’ll find it easier to talk.This isn’t just about Jack and I.This is about you, too.This is what weallwant andallenjoy.Okay?”

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