Owned (Office Intrigue Book 8) by Nicole Edwards (bill gates book recommendations txt) 📕

Gideon, with an up close and personal view, as though it was the most natural thing in the world.

I watched them, wondered what Gideon was saying to Cody, because his mouth was moving, but his voice didn’t project.

My body had warmed a few dozen degrees, spurred on by the erotic encounters taking place around me. I was so caught up in them I shrieked when Talon scooted to the edge of the chair, urging me to my feet.

“Where are we going?” I asked when he planted his hand at the small of my back and guided me toward the pool house.

“For a bit of privacy.”

I realized privacy was relative considering there were three of Talon’s possessions following closely behind us.

Then again, considering one full side of the pool house and the ceiling were constructed of windows, the wall of which was open, it wasn’t like we were shielded from much. It was only a tad more private than the cabana. I could still hear the conversations taking place outside, as well as some splashing in the pool.

Talon continued to lead me alongside the Olympic-sized pool, past the cushioned lounge chairs lining the outer side of the space, heading toward the opposite end, which consisted of outdoor furniture that was likely nicer than any indoor furniture I owned. The U-shaped sofa seated at least twelve, while an oversized ottoman sat in the middle.

With merely the nod of his head, Talon seemed to instruct his possessions. Ari and Taurus quickly repositioned the ottoman so that it butted up against the sofa, creating what could easily pass as a bed.

And then I was on it, giggling as Talon crawled over me, his mouth finding mine.

Unable to resist touching him, I slid my hands beneath the white T-shirt he wore, urging it upward until he got the hint. With one hand behind his head, he pulled the cotton free, tossing it aside.

My hand went to the key dangling from the thin leather strap around his neck. “Do you ever take this off?”

“No.” His eyes were locked on mine.

I looked down at the key, wondered if he even realized that was just another way he showed how much he cared for his possessions.

Taking the key, I shifted it so it hung down his back, my hands then cupping his face to bring his mouth back to mine.

“I’m not sure this is exactly private,” I whispered as his tongue teased along the seam of my lips.

“It can be if that’s what you require.”

I considered it for a moment, then shook my head. “I’m good.”

I was vaguely aware of the three men standing nearby, but I was too focused on Talon’s kiss, the heat of his hands as they stroked over my skin, the sleek line of muscles along his back where my hands roamed.

“I want you naked,” Talon groaned, his lips gliding over my jaw. “Right now.”

I didn’t realize how much I trusted him until that moment, how much I’d actually come to accept this world of his. In fact, I wanted to say I welcomed it, because this … this spoke to that dirty side of me, the one Talon was constantly goading me about.

Without hesitation, I pulled the cover-up over my head, tossing it aside. Then Talon did the honors of untying the strings on the skimpy bikini top I’d selected from the choices I’d been given. No sooner did the air caress my nipples than Talon’s mouth descended. I cried out, my back arching as he sucked me into his mouth. He wasn’t gentle but he wasn’t rough, either. It was the perfect combination of urgency and desire.

I could feel his hand sliding down my hip, tugging the bikini bottoms down as he shifted to help them along.

“Don’t move,” he growled softly, the words sounding very much like a warning.

Staring back at him, I let my eyes trail over the hard lines of his body as he got to his feet. He wasted no time shucking his jeans before joining me again. Rather than crawl over me the way he had before, Talon knelt at the edge of the cushion, his big hands sliding along the insides of my thighs as he pushed them apart.

“Mmm.” His eyes lifted to mine, the molten gray glittering with heat. “I’m suddenly hungry, Braelyn.”

I smiled. “Yeah?”

He nodded, his gaze focused on my pussy. I was so wet, my entire body one giant heartbeat. I ached with desire, a desperate need to feel his hands on me, his mouth. I was his to do with as he wished, and I ached for him to tease and torment.

“You’ve got a lovely pussy,” he said, leaning down so that his lips hovered over my sex. “Pink and juicy.”

A shiver raced through me at the crude words. We both knew how that incited me.

“Do you want my mouth here?” Talon’s finger grazed my clit as he slid through my slick folds.

“Yes.”

“Tell me,” he commanded softly.

“Please, Talon… Put your mouth on me.”

A strangled cry ripped from my throat when he dragged his tongue over my hypersensitive flesh. It was a wonder I didn’t detonate from the sensation alone. Using his tongue, Talon teased briefly before gripping beneath my knees and spreading me wider. I watched, captivated by the sight of his mouth as it descended. He wasn’t gentle this time, but I didn’t need gentle. I wanted him to make me come with that wicked mouth.

His tongue speared into me and I rocked, attempting to get closer, but it was futile. His hands held me in place, made it impossible for me to control what he was doing as he licked and sucked, working me into a frenzy.

A strange, fleeting thought drifted through my mind. An image of Auberon joining us, taking Talon into his mouth, Ari sliding up to my side, sucking my breast into his mouth, and Taurus letting me explore his cock with my tongue. Liquid fire pulsed in my veins, desire flooding my body. I wasn’t sure what