Page 44 of Double or Nothing
“Okay, be there in a minute!” I turn to smile at Jade. “Are you ready for this? Things might get a little tense with Seven. I’m not sure how he’ll handle all the caring and sharing.”
She draws in a deep breath. “I’m ready as I’ll ever be. He said he wanted in with us, so tonight’s the test. You’re in charge since you won the game. Make me proud, Vulcan.”
“You’re sure?” I confirm. “It was just a game, and I already won my prize.”
She leans closer and takes my face in her hands. “Vulcan, you’re the one I chose to be in charge tonight. You’re in complete control starting now. Let’s go.”
I pick her up and sling her over my shoulder. “Your wish is my command.”
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SEVEN
"Ifound her!" Vulcan calls out from the darkness, his voice ringing with triumph.
No surprise there.
"Bring her on in!" Kit yells to Vulcan.
I walk towards their voices, unable to spot them yet. The damp night air clings to my skin, and I'm apprehensive about what the night will hold.
As I approach, I see Vulcan's silhouette against the moonlit sky, carrying Jade over his shoulder. She laughs and squirms, clearly enjoying the game.
Vulcan sets her down on the ground, and she immediately moves closer to Kit, her body language playful and teasing. I’m the odd man out, and I remind myself it’s a position I put myself in.
"I won!" Vulcan shouts to me, holding up his fist.
“Congratulations,” I call back, being a good sport.
"What took you guys so long?" Jade teases. "I was starting to get bored waiting for someone to find me. What were you planning to do? Leave me out there all night by myself?"
"We were giving you a chance to hide," Kit jokes, grinning from ear to ear.
“I’m just glad Vulcan found you, so I can stop stumbling around in the dark,” I say, rubbing the back of my neck. “I can’t see jackshit out here. Guess I’m not cut out to be a wilderness guy.”
“That’s okay.” Jade moves to stand in front of me, her eyes softening. “There are a lot better things you’re cut out for, Seven. Want to go back to the house and find out what some of those things might be?”
I reach out to draw her to me, and she takes off running again. Her laughter rings in my ears, both inviting and challenging.
“What the fuck?” I turn around to the guys and throw my hands up in the air. “Now we need to chase her? Damn, she’s full of energy tonight.”
“Well, it’s a good thing there’s three of us to help burn off some of that energy of hers, right?” Kit says to me, winking. “Because I’m not sure one of us could handle her all by ourselves. She’s one hot firecracker.”
“Run along, Seven,” Vulcan says, waving a hand toward Jade’s disappearing figure. “She threw that challenge down to you. We’ll meet up with you at the house in a few minutes. Go catch our girl and warm her up for us.”
I take off after Jade, running fast. Her laughter echoes through the darkness, spurring me on. As I catch up to her, I reach out and grab her waist, pulling her towards me with a force that almost makes her lose her balance. She looks up at me, her eyes sparkling with mischief and desire.
"You caught me," she says, her voice husky. "What are you going to do with me now?"
I wrap my arms around her, pulling her body close to mine. "I'm going to make you scream my name," I whisper in her ear. I kiss her neck, my lips trailing down to her collarbone, her hands gripping my shoulders. She responds with equal fervor, her tongue darting out to meet mine. Her hands roam over my body, pulling me closer to her.
As we break apart, gasping for breath, Jade whispers in my ear, "I want you. Take me back to the house and show me what you can do, Seven. It’s been too long since you were inside me. I missed you."
I lift her up into my arms and carry her the short distance back to the house, my heart pounding with anticipation. As we enter her bedroom, I gently lay her down on the bed. She watches me with hungry eyes, her fingers playing with the edge of my shirt.
I crawl onto the bed and hover over her. She arches her back, pressing herself against me, her heat seeping through her clothes. With one swift motion, I tug off her shirt, revealing her lacy red bra.
"You're so beautiful," I whisper, trailing kisses down her neck and chest to her breasts. “How did you know red is my favorite color?” She laughs softly, her fingers tangling in my hair.
