Lienna.
Stunned, I stared at them, my heart hammering in my chest as their words sank in. Unable and unwilling to refute them, I slid back into the pool, the cool water enveloping my body like a soothing balm. A soft gasp escaped my lips as they followed, fully clothed, their garments billowing around them like clouds.
The pool space suddenly became too small, becoming intimate and claustrophobic. I kept staring at the ripples on the surface, my eyes fixed on the swirling water as I hugged my knees tightly to my chest. The water lapped just above my breasts, sending shivers down my spine.
I was trapped between them, with Caspian’s and Hermes’ gazes burning into my skin. Adonis’s hands wrapped around my waist, pulling me back against his chest. His hard, muscular torso pressed against my back, sending a jolt of electricity through me.
I yelped, my head whipping back, as Adonis’s warm breath danced across my shoulder. “I’m not sure she’s clean enough,” he murmured, his voice low and husky, vibrating through every cell in my body.
His face drew closer, his lips grazing my shoulder, sending shivers coursing through me. The water seemed to ripple with tension, reflecting the storm of emotions brewing inside me.
Adonis’s words hung in the air, heavy with innuendo. His fingers traced gentle patterns on my hips, sending tremors through my body. I felt Caspian and Hermes move closer, their eyes locked onto mine.
“Perhaps we should make sure,” Caspian suggested, his voice dripping with seduction. His hand drifted through the water, sending ripples toward me.
Hermes chuckled, his eyes glinting with mischief. “I think that’s a wonderful idea.” His fingers brushed against mine, sending sparks flying.
Adonis’s grip on my waist tightened, his chest pressing firmer against my back. Picking up the discarded towel, he dipped it into the water, using it to pat my body. I swallowed the lump in my throat, his warm breath tickling my ears.
The pool’s water seemed to thicken, becoming a sensual, heavy mist that wrapped around us. I felt myself melting into Adonis’s touch, my senses overwhelmed by the three men surrounding me.
I bit back a moan when Adonis’s hands slipped lower, disappearing beneath the water’s surface. His fingers danced across my skin, sending shivers down my spine. Somewhere along the line, he’d discarded the towel, and now his touch was unchecked, sending waves of desire coursing through me. His fingertips brushed the sensitive curve of my breast, and I gasped, my lungs forgetting how to draw air.
I slid my eyes shut, blood roaring in my ears like a raging torrent. Adonis pressed me harder against his chest, his arousal bumping against my lower back, his desire evident and unrelenting. The pressure sent a jolt through me, and I stiffened, my senses reeling.
“Ah…” I tried to speak, but the sound trailed off, lost in my labored breathing. Adonis leaned in, his warm breath caressing my ear, sending tremors down my neck. His lips nibbled at my earlobe, and I shuddered.
“You’re tense,” he whispered, his voice husky with desire. “Why?”
I managed to hold some eye contact with Hermes and Caspian, their gazes burning with intensity. But Adonis’s question hung in the air, demanding an answer. “I don’t know…” I trailed off, my voice barely audible.
Adonis turned me around, his movements swift and deliberate. His eyes locked onto mine, and then his lips slammed onto mine, claiming me with a fierce intensity. My eyes widened in surprise before fluttering closed, surrendering to the kiss.
As his tongue pushed into my mouth, tasting, exploring, and claiming me, all my senses shut down. The world narrowed to the sensation of his lips, the pressure of his body, and the rhythmic beating of his heart against mine. I let out a soft sigh, my resistance melting away like ice in the face of a blazing fire.
I took all Adonis gave, reveling in his kisses, the feel of his body pressed against mine, and the gentle lapping of the water around us. The pool’s soft ripples caressed my skin, heightening the sensitivity of every touch.
A hand reached for my breast, fondling it with gentle precision. I moaned into Adonis’s mouth, my spine arching as pleasure coursed through me. My inhibitions melted away, and my desires roared to life like a wildfire.
As Adonis’s lips continued their sensual assault, another hand grazed my hip, sending shivers down my spine. I pulled my lips from Adonis’s, gasping for air, and turned to see who it was.
Eyes hazy with lust, I gazed at the figure behind me. Hermes’s piercing gaze met mine, his face inches from my own. His chiseled features were softened by desire, his eyes burning with an unquenchable hunger.
He brought his hands to my swollen lips, swiping his thumb against them in a tantalizing caress. I let out a sound of need, my body thrumming with desire. The gentle touch sent sparks flying through my veins.
Hermes’s fingers traced the curve of my jaw, his touch whisper-soft. “You’re so beautiful,” he whispered, his breath dancing across my skin.
Adonis’s hands remained on my body, his touch merging with Hermes’s in a sensual symphony. I felt Caspian’s presence looming behind them, his eyes watching us with an intensity that made my skin prickle.
“Ours… ” Adonis groaned, tweaking my nipples between his fingers and I mewled, liquid heat pooling between majesty.
“Yours,” I breathed, my voice barely audible.
“So fucking needy,” Hermes groaned, his voice low and husky, as he pushed a finger into my mouth. I deftly began to suck on it, resisting the urge to throw myself at them. Why were they taking forever? I wanted them now, my body already screaming for their touch.
Forcing myself to think, I blurted out the question that had been on my mind since we set foot into the cottage. “T-the mating ritual. How is it like?” I asked, my voice barely above a whisper.
Their expressions grew thoughtful, their eyes clouding with a mix of desire and seriousness. Caspian’s gaze drifted off, his jaw clenched. “A lot,” he muttered, his voice laced with tension.
I turned to look at him, my curiosity getting the better of me. “What do you mean?”
Caspian’s eyes refocused on mine. “There’s a lot of sex, obviously. But the most important part is the marking and bonding.”
I had heard about the marking from Mara. The three of them were going to inflict a bite on me, imprinting on me and marking me with their scent. That way, everyone knew I was with them.
“The three of you are going to bite me,” I said, my voice steady, though my heart raced.
Caspian nodded, his expression solemn. “Yes, while being inside you,” Adonis added, his fingers drawing lazy lines on my back, sending shivers down my spine.
“We’ll swell to unbearable degrees and stay locked in you for a while. It can be rather… uncomfortable,” Adonis continued, his voice dripping with sensuality.
I felt a shiver run down my spine. “Oh…” I trailed off, understanding dawning on me.
Hermes’s eyes locked onto mine, his gaze burning with intensity. “We also usually don’t have any control over our actions or instincts while at it. It’s just pure primal nature.”
A chord of fear resonated within me at those words. They’d always been rough with me, but now, they would be reaching an unknown level. Their primal instincts would take over, and I’d be at their mercy.
The thought sent a thrill through me, mixed with a dash of trepidation. I looked at each of them, my heart pounding in dread amd desire.
Until I caught Hermes at the edge of smiling, his lips twitching upward in a sly, sensual curve. “Don’t worry, with the moon goddess’s blessing, you should be able to handle it,” he said, his voice dripping with reassurance.
Slowly, he lowered himself back into the water, his eyes never leaving mine. The pool’s soft ripples lapped at my skin, heightening my sensitivity.
“Which is why for the next few moments together,” Hermes murmured, his voice dark and dangerous, “you’ll be getting nothing but pleasure.”
His words stoked the flames burning beneath my skin, and I gulped, my pulse racing. The air seemed to thicken, heavy with sexual need.
Suddenly, I was tipped over, and I fell with a splash, landing squarely on Adonis’s chest. His smoldering gaze fixed on me, his eyes burning with desire.
Hermes took hold of my legs, gently pushing them apart, till I was exposed and vulnerable in front of him. The cool water lapped at my sensitive skin, sending shivers down my spine.
Then, with his lips curling into a wicked grin, Hermes settled in between my thighs, his hands inching up my skin. His touch left trails of fire, and my stomach tied itself into multiple knots.
I watched on in complete shock, my heart pounding in my chest. Caspian’s presence loomed in front of me, his eyes fixed on the scene unfolding before him.
My breath caught in my throat as Hermes’s fingers danced across my skin, sending tremors through my body. His gaze locked onto mine, burning with intensity.
His fingers reached the sensitive nub, hidden away and I gasped, my hips jerking forward. Adonis growled behind me as he began to rub on it, his thick yet slender fingers, stoking the heat and spreading me apart. I moaned, arching against Adonis as Hermes brought me to the edge.
“Yes… Oh… Yes!” I cried out, my body trembling when he began to tease my dripping opening, his searing gaze never leaving mine.
“You like it?” Hermes groaned and i whimperd, nodding my head.
“Use your words, love.” Adonis groaned, lightly nipping on my shoulders. I shuddered when I felt him fondle with my breasts, Hermes still edging me. I threw my head back, my breath coming out in ragged gasps.
“Yes, yes I do.” I rushed out, his touch feeling like torture. He smiled then. A dark, devious smile.
“Then, it’s about to get even better.” He growled, pulling his fingers away completely. I didn’t get a chance to complain as he raised my legs higher in the air, setting them on his shoulders, truly revealing everything for him.
“So wet. Even with the water surrounding you, you can’t help but drip like a spring.” To my mortification, he took a deep inhale of the air. “Smells divine too. Can’t wait to taste you.” He growled and I stiffened all over. Surely, he didn’t mean…
His tongue landed on my clit and all coherent thought vanished. Yeah, he meant exactly that.