Page 55 of Desolation
Zedd nods, sitting next to him. “Yes, I think it’s needed.”
Leo helps me up and we both climb back into bed, resting against the headboard, sandwiching Lana between us. “Count me in,” he says on behalf of both of us.
Ash leans against the wall, almost looking bored. “Yup.”
Lana’s eyes dart around nervously as she wiggles to sit up all the way, stuttering, “Uh, okay. I … I guess we can do that. Yeah.”
Get ready, Lana, because once this talk is done and you give me the go-ahead, I’m going to make you writhe on my tongue all night long.
Chapter Thirteen
Lana
Hot In Hereby Nelly plays on a loop in my head as I shift uncomfortably between the twins. They’re radiating so much heat, it’s making me want to rip my clothes off and fan myself. Strictly because of the temperature, of course.
Why do they all have to be so damn hot and clustered in one bedroom together? Have some consideration for a girl’s sanity!
Since there’s no point prolonging the inevitable, and I’m past the stage where I can feign ignorance. I clear my throat and call out nervously, “It has come to my attention that you would all like the honor of romancing the Queen and, truly, this is not an opportunity to be taken lightly. If you are looking for a passing fling, well, then … off with your head!” I end with miming a decapitation with my finger and throwing my chin up in the air.
I may have edged into dramatics at the end there but I’m damn nervous. I know they know me well enough to read behind the lines and I hope they know I’m being serious about the fling.
That’s not an option. Not with them.
If we’re going down this road, I’m here until the end. I want them all and I wanttheirall—physically and emotionally. If I’m ready to give them everything, I’ll be asking for the same.
Leo trails a finger over the back of my arm, leaving goosebumps in his wake. “I’m in it to win it.”
A soft kiss lands on my shoulder and I turn to Luke, staring at me through his long, blonde lashes. I want to swim in his eyes, as deep and blue as the ocean. “Anything for you.”
At this point, I’m ready to combust under the heat of their touch and attention.
Though he doesn’t touch me like the brothers, Zedd’s gentle presence draws my attention. “It’s always been you for me, Lana.”
Stick a dick in me and call it a day.My heart swells at his soft words, so raw and honest. Any day now, I’m expecting a confession that he didn’t date because of his feelings for me and when that happens, I don’t think I’ll be able to keep myself from jumping him.
That leaves Ash and Hale. I swing my gaze between the two, ping-ponging to see who’ll speak first. From their behavior and their kiss, I know they want this but I need to hear the words. I need something to remember if I’m ever feeling unsure.
Ash groans and bangs his head against the wall. “Yes, Lana, I want to date you. I thought it was obvious.”
I smile goofily at him, not even a little put-off by his exasperation. “Don’t sound too excited, dude.”
He rolls his eyes and I move on to my final victim, levelling him with the best puppy dog eyes he’ll ever live to see.
“Little One, you own me. That is not something I want to fight anymore.”
At his answer, I can’t help the delighted squeal that escapes me.Mine. They’re all mine. And I’m theirs.Something in me settles with that knowledge and I file it away as irrefutable fact.
“But,” he says, sobering me up with his serious tone. “There are a few things we need to discuss as a group so that we avoid crossing any lines or hurting anyone’s feelings.”
Ugh, what a drag.
I lean back against the pillows and the twins immediately snuggle against me like newborn kittens searching for a heat source. My sides are burning from the heat they radiate butfuck it. Running my fingers through their short hair, I listen as Hale lays down the law.
“Jealousy is going to be the number one issue for us, especially at the beginning. Clearly, there is only one Lana and five of us. We’re going to need to learn how to share.” He levels the twins with a look that has them burrowing deeper into my sides and I almost expect them to hiss at him. They both throw one arm over my stomach and I’m on cloud-fucking-nine. No one can bring me down from this.
“There’s also the topic of sex.”
Ooooh, yes. Turn up the heat!
