Bayou Stix Series: Bayou Stix Limited Edition Box Set (59 page)

“You are breathtaking, Blue. God, you look gorgeous.” His voice is full of awe.

Soon it’s our turn and we head down the white satin, petal strewn path leading to the gazebo. He’s rubbing my hands with his fingers the entire time. When we reach the front, he leans in to kiss me, before we head our separate ways.

Jude chuckles, “I’m the one who’s supposed to be kissing the beautiful woman today, man.”

Jessie grins up at him, “Yeah well, I can’t help it. My woman’s lips were begging for my kiss.”

He winks at me as he heads to take his position beside Dade and I head to join Bradi. I blush.

The music changes and everyone stares as Lexi starts down the aisle. Everyone gasps. Jude can’t take his eyes off of her. It’s so beautiful. Everyone chokes up at the beauty, the perfection, and the obvious love they have for each other.

The ceremony goes off without a hitch.

When the Justice of the Peace pronounces Jude and Lexi as man and wife, and as they lean in for their kiss, Jessie catches my eyes and mouths, “We’re next.”

I mouth back, “I know. I love you.”

“I love you, too.” He blows me a kiss and flicks his lip ring with his tongue as he winks.

Who would have thought this crazy rocker would be the man of my dreams and that we’d be so perfect together?!

Our gazes break and we face the new couple as the Justice of the Peace announces over the cheers and claps, “Ladies and gentlemen, it’s my pleasure to introduce you to Mr. and Mrs. Jude Delecroix.”

One Night
 – Matthew Koma

Whatever It Takes
 – Lifehouse

Irresistible
 – Jessica Simpson

Promiscuous
 – Nelly Furtado/Timbaland

Crash My Party
 – Luke Bryan

Over You
 – Rich Collins

If I Were Me
 – Dave Grohl/ Jessy Greene

Drowning
 – Sarah Blackwood

I Believe
 – Cowboy Mouth

Gorilla
 – Bruno Mars

Drunk On You
 – Luke Bryan

Sugar, We’re Going Down
 – Fall Out Boy

Radioactive
 – Imagine Dragons

Firework
 – Katy Perry

Wrecking Ball
 – Miley Cyrus

Waiting for Superman
 – Daughtry

Still Into You
 – Paramore

Pocketful of Sunshine
 – Natasha Bedingfield

Roar
 – Katy Perry

Night Train
 – Jason Aldean

I Touch Myself
 – The Divinyls

Witchy Woman
 – Eagles

Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)
 – Eurythmics

Dancing Away With My Heart
 – Lady Antebellum

Marilyn Monroe
 – Nicki Minaj

Marry Me
 – Joel

That’s My Kind of Night
 – Luke Bryan

Everything Has Changed
 – Taylor Swift/ Ed Sheeran

Best I Ever Had
 – Gavin Degraw

Let’s Get Married
 – Jagged Edge

All I Need
 – Rich Collins

Playlist can be found on Spotify by searching for ALLURING SEDUCTION.

Book 2.5 Bayou Stix

A Bayou Stix Novella

By
SKYE TURNER

Thank you to my amazing Beta readers:

Betsy Whitley,
Badass Bitches Book Blog

Christine LaCombe

Christye Cagle,
Badass Bitches Book Blog

Joely Bogan,
Book Worms

Lindsey Lawson,
Daisy Dog Photography and Design

MaryAnn Litton,
Lost in Romance Books

Noelle Kinberger

Pam Mitcham

Tiffany Tyler,
Tiffany Talks Books
(and my amazing PA)

Thomas Noble

Thank you Kari Ayasha of
Cover to Cover Designs
for once again blowing me away with the cover!

Thank you Mandy Hollis for the beautiful cover photography!

Thank you to my baby brother, Rich Roth, who is also an amazing photographer for my kickass Author Bio photo!

Special thanks to A.M. Madden for allowing me to incorporate her books and characters into my own!

Alluring Ties is NOT a full length novel, but is a companion novella to the Bayou Stix series.

It is recommended to be read in this order:

Alluring Turmoil, Book 1 Bayou Stix

Alluring Seduction, Book 2 Bayou Stix

Alluring Ties, Book 2.5 Bayou Stix

There are some situations which are not for everyone included in this novella: cheating, male/male romance and sex, and like all of Skye’s books, explicit language and hot ass sex.

If you can’t handle it, don’t read it. It’s that simple. But if you want to know more about myself and Erik, then turn the page and get started!

Bradi

7 years ago

F
inally! I’m finally on my own. I’m settling into my dorm, waiting on my roommate to get here. God, don’t let this chick be a Goth or a timid little bird. I need a fun roommate! I’m eighteen years old and enrolled at LSU.
Laissez le bon temps rouler.
Let the good times roll. Parties, boys, and fun. Of course I’ll get some classes in too, since I’m here on scholarship. That’s important, but I really intend to have some fun.

I’ve just unpacked my last box and I throw the final lime pillow on my bed. It bounces off of the zebra comforter. I love the mix of the animal print and the hot pink and lime. It’s loud, but fun, like me.

I hear the knob turn and look up as a beautiful, petite girl with long auburn hair walks in. Her arms are loaded down with a few boxes and then, this gorgeous, muscled, perfect specimen of a man captures my attention. He’s holding a few large boxes and walking in behind her. I’m so busy checking him out—
lord, he’s so hot!
—I completely forget about her. Until I hear a giggle and she speaks. “Hi, I’m Lexi. Lexi Sloane.”

“Shit, I’m sorry. Is that your boyfriend?” I’m still checking him out, but I look at her as I say it. “I’m Bradi. Bradi St. James.”

She snorts and the gorgeous Adonis in my room starts to laugh. “Erik?” She’s doubled over, holding her stomach as she laughs. “No. No, he’s not my boyfriend.”

My ears perk up and my eyes take him in. I smile the smile that makes men pant. I know it’s wrong, but work what you’ve got, right?! Hell, that’s the only thing the bitch that birthed me ever taught me that was worth a damn. Cocking my hip out and running my tongue over my perfectly straight, white teeth, I wink at him. “Well hello, gorgeous. If you’re not Lexi’s boyfriend, then please tell me you’re her brother. And then, tell me you’re single.”

His cheeks darken and Lexi laughs even louder. I look at her sharply. Her eyes are downright twinkling.

What the hell is funny? She just said he wasn’t her boyfriend. So, what the ever living hell is so funny?! Shit, are they fuck buddies?

Her brow arches and I can see she’s biting the inside of her cheek. Erik uncomfortably shuffles from foot to foot and drops the boxes on the floor. As he straightens, his shirt rises and I catch a glimpse of his rippled abs.
Fuck me!
That’s at least an eight-pack. My mouth is watering looking at this guy. I
must
test him out. If they are not together, that is. I don’t do sloppy seconds or infringe on another girl’s territory.

She looks at him and says, “Are you going to tell her or do you want me to?”

He shrugs and if it’s possible, he looks even more uncomfortable.

I’m really pissed now, so I blurt out, “What the fuck?! Tell me what?”

Lexi jumps at my sharp tone and Erik glares at me. Then crossing his arms over his broad chest and making his sleeves strain over his biceps, he stares me down. He growls at me. “I’m not her boyfriend or her brother. I’m her best friend… and I’m gay.”

My mouth drops open in shock and I gasp.

What the hell? I know this guy does not expect me to believe that bullshit. He’s gay?! Yeah, right! And I’m a fucking virgin!

I can’t control my anger. I feel humiliated. Ok, so he’s not interested, but to say he’s gay?!
Hell no!
I let out a harsh laugh and he looks from me to my new roommate. Standing tall and glaring at him, though he’s not looking at me, I rage, “You’re gay!? Yeah fucking right. I get it, dude! You’re not interested. That’s fine! Your loss, but don’t insult me by saying you’re gay. Be man enough to fucking say you’re not interested.”

His head swivels around and he cuts me with his crystal blue eyes. Lexi, my new roommate, mutters, “Oh, no,” and quickly sits on the unmade bed.

He’s looking at me like he’s daring me to say something else. “I’m not insulting you.” His gaze rakes me from head to toe and he doesn’t even twitch. “I really
am
gay. I’m not attracted to girls. At all. You are a gorgeous girl, but I’m not into girls, gorgeous or otherwise,” he says in exasperation.

Looking into his eyes, I see he’s telling the truth.
Oh boy!
“Well shit.” My back relaxes and I unclench my fists. “That’s a shame. You are gorgeous. Damn! Want to give it a go and see if I can change your mind?” I wink at him.

He smirks and blushes again. Lexi starts choking and he has to hit her on the back to clear her airway. She looks up at me with tears running down her face and I think she’s about to walk out of the room and go demand a new roommate, until she smiles at me. Then she laughs through the coughing. “Oh, hell yes. I like you. I’m so glad I didn’t get a stick-in-the-mud roommate. The three of us are going to be great friends.”

Laughing with her, I sit down on my bed and cross my legs. I check them both out from my lower vantage point. The beautiful, petite redhead and the gorgeous, beefy, so perfect it’s not even acceptable that he likes dick, dude. Oh yes, this is going to be fun.

Erik

7 years ago

T
oday is the day. She’s finally here. I can’t believe I talked her into staying in my dorm. I just wish we’d been able to bunk together. But LSU doesn’t allow co-ed roommates in the dorms. Besides, my roommate, Micah, is great. He’s a nice guy and he is even cool with the fact that I’m gay. He just made it very clear he’s
not
gay and didn’t want to catch me checking out his goods. Once I told him he wasn’t my type and that I preferred blonds, we laughed about it, and have become great friends over the past year.