Lily's Cowboys (11 page)

Helen drove for a few miles before she spoke, “Do you want to talk about it?”

Lily pushed her hair away from her face and peeked at Helen, “They hardly talk to me anymore.”

“
Do you mind me asking what happened?” Helen probed gently.

Lily sighed looking out the window of the car before replying softly. “Allen told me he loved me. I didn’t handle it very well.”

Helen smiled. “All three of those boys adore you.”

Lily turned and looked at Helen, “What am I going to do? It will break their hearts when I’m gone. How can I love them knowing I won’t be with them for long?”

Helen glanced at Lily before looking back at the road thoughtfully, “Are you so sure you won’t be staying this time?”

“
Yes.” Came the soft reply.

“
It is said it is better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all. Maybe you need to just let yourself love those boys with all your heart for as long as you’ve got. That is all you can do. That is all any of us can do. There are never any guarantees on how long we’ll be on this earth.” Helen said.

Lily thought about what Helen said for a while. Could she do that? Could she love them with everything in her knowing it wouldn’t be for long? Could she overcome her fear of losing them? Wasn’t that what she was really afraid of? Her own heart breaking when the time came for her to say goodbye. Taking a deep breath she felt the tension slowly melt out of her as she came to accept her decision. Helen was right. She may not have very long with the men she loved but she had a short time. She would just have to make sure she loved them enough to last a lifetime.

“
Thank you, Helen. I guess I was just too afraid to make the decision to grab what I wanted before it was too late.” Lily smiled shyly.

Helen smiled, reaching over to pat Lily’s hand. “You’re welcome, dear. I promise you won’t regret it.”

Lily laughed feeling more light-hearted than ever. “Let’s go get the stuff for Thanksgiving dinner. I want it to be the best one the guys have ever had.”

Helen parked in front of the grocery store. “Sounds like a plan.”

The two women laughed as they planned a special Thanksgiving dinner unaware they were being watched. Peter Canton sat in the diner across the street sipping coffee, a local newspaper article lying on the table in front of him. He had been in town for the past three days trying to find the woman in the photo on the front page. He figured she would have to buy groceries sooner or later. The diner had been the perfect place to sit and watch. It was warm and had a front row seat to anyone coming or going from the grocery store. He had to make up a story to get the woman and two men working at the diner off his case. He had told them his car had broken down and he was waiting for parts and money to be sent from his sister in California. They had finally left him alone after the first day. Now he studied the car and the woman who was with Lily. He looked at the picture and identified her as Helen Simmons. She was dispensable as far as Peter was concerned. He just wanted Lily. He casually threw some money down on the table and walked out. He needed to get to his car. He had hidden it down the street out of view from the diner. He pulled the collar up on his coat to protect his neck from the icy wind. Soon, it wouldn’t matter. Once he was immortal he wouldn’t care how cold it got. Sliding into the car he turned on the heater to full blast until the car warmed up. Sitting, he waited patiently for the two women to leave. He needed to follow them so he could learn where Lily was staying. Once he knew he could plan on how he was going to kidnap her and force her to share all her little secrets with him. He rubbed his hands together to warm them. He hadn’t realized from the photos just how beautiful she really was. He might have to have a little fun with her first.

Lily and Helen were laughing as they hauled in the last of the grocery bags. Helen stayed long enough to help Lily put everything up before giving her a kiss and a whispered word of encouragement. Lily put on a casserole to cook slowly while she went into her room to shower and change. She had made up her mind she was going to grab life with both hands and hold on to it as long as she was given. Wasn’t this what she was supposed to help Ethan with after all? How could she help any of them if she was too afraid to do it herself? Caleb wasn’t the only one bottling up his emotions. Lily realized she had been doing that her whole life. Now she was going to show the men just how much they meant to her. She was going to love them with every fiber in her being and accept whatever they gave her back. For the first time in her whole existence she felt free.

She took a shower enjoying the hot water as it caressed her skin. Next, she used a lightly scented lotion Helen had bought her before slipping on a form fitting sweater dress in a dark red that emphasized her large breasts and narrow waist. Helen had taken her to a little shop in town and told her the dress and heels were her Christmas present ignoring Lily’s protests. Helen had also talked to Clive and Ed and the other guys were going over to their house for dinner. Tonight it would just be Lily, Ethan, Allen, and Caleb. She left her hair down. She had never left it down or unbraided before as it was so long. It went past her narrow waist falling in soft waves around her rounded ass. She felt very feminine and sexy. Something she didn’t think she would ever feel. She could feel the moisture gathering between her legs and hoped it was a good sign. She was very nervous. What if they didn’t want her anymore? What would they expect? She didn’t have a clue as to what she was doing?

Rubbing her hands down her thighs, she patted the little kitten who had watched her as she had gotten ready. “Wish me luck tonight.” She whispered as she walked into the kitchen.

Lily glanced nervously at the clock for the fifth time. What if they didn’t come home tonight? They had never missed dinner with her before but what if they had gotten tired of waiting and found someone else to fill their needs? Lily was on the verge of a panic attack by the time she heard the front door open and the voices of the three men as they came in. Turning around, she grabbed the pot holders and bent over to pull the casserole out of the oven. Allen was the first one through the door. When he saw the tight red dress glued to Lily’s rounded ass he froze. Caleb and Ethan had been talking quietly and didn’t see Allen until it was too late.

Running into the back of Allen, Caleb grunted, “What’s your problem?”

Allen didn’t say a word, his eyes glued to the long bare legs and round ass bent over was more than his vocal cords could handle.

Lily straightened and turned holding the hot casserole in between the oven mitts. She carefully set the casserole on the table and bending over she set out the silverware. Smiling up at the men, she didn’t realize just how appetizing she looked. The sweater dress had a scooped neck showing off a large amount of cleavage. If that wasn’t enough, the dress fit Lily like a second skin showcasing her dark hair and deep blue eyes. Lily nervously pushed her hair out of the way.

Allen walked into the kitchen making a beeline around the table and going straight to Lily. He gently reached out and touched her hair running his fingers through the long lengths.

Lily nervously bit her lip, “I don’t wear it down very often because it is so long. I’ve thought of cutting it off but have never had the nerve too.”

“
It’s beautiful.” Allen replied in a deep voice sending shivers racing down Lily’s spine. “Just like you, Lily.”

Lily raised her hand and placed it gently against Allen’s cheek. Running her fingers along his straight nose and touching his lips, she said softly, “I was so afraid.” She looked into Allen’s eyes before looking over at Caleb and Ethan who were standing still right inside the door to the kitchen. “But I’m not any more. I want to spend what time I have with you. Loving you. Will you accept that? Can you? I can’t give you any guarantees except I will love all three of you with all my heart as long as I can.” Lily looked straight into Caleb’s eyes as she said the last part wanting him to know she was opening her heart and soul for him.

Caleb walked slowly toward Lily. Lily watched him fearfully. Would he accept what she was offering? Would he demand something she couldn’t give him?

Caleb looked down into Lily’s eyes. His heart stuttered for a moment as he heard what Lily was saying. She was opening herself up to them offering her love and herself unconditionally. He, better than anyone, knew there were no guarantees in life. If she was offering everything she could to them he could do no less. Wrapping his arms around her he drew her into his arms and kissed her gently on the lips, “I love you, Lily.”

“
I love you, too.” Lily looked at all three men. “I love you all. I want to be with you and live life like I have never been able to before. I want to share your life and your love.”

Ethan cleared his throat, “I don’t know about my brothers but the only thing I’m hungry for is you.”

Lily laughed and moved into Ethan’s arms. “I’m hungry for you too.” Looking mischievously over her shoulder she gave the other two a sexy smile, “for all of you.”

“
Shit.” Caleb strode over and before anyone could say anything he swung Lily up in his arms and headed for the stairs. “Master bedroom.”

Lily laughed as Caleb took the stairs two at a time. Ethan hurried ahead to open the door while Allen started stripping off his shirt. “We all need to get a shower before we come to you.” Allen said as he headed for the shower in the master bathroom. “Ethan and Caleb will help you undress then I’ll take over while they get a shower. We plan on taking all night.”

Lily shivered at the promise in Allen’s voice. Caleb gently set Lily down in front of him and slowly ran his hands down her sides. Lily could feel the moisture pool between her legs. Ethan moved behind her and lifted her long hair out of the way so he could slip the zipper down. Caleb stepped back so he could watch as Ethan slowly pulled the dress down Lily’s body. His breath caught in his throat and his cock jerked as her breasts came free of the dress leaving them covered by just a thin red lace bra.

“
Damn, Lily. You are so fucking beautiful.” Caleb choked out. Lily shivered as Ethan continued pulling the dress down until it pooled at her feet. She stepped out of the dress moving to take off her matching red high heels. “No, leave them on.” Caleb began unbuttoning his shirt. “Turn around. I want to see you from behind and I want Ethan to get a look at the view I had. I want to watch him to see how fucking hard he gets when he sees you.”

Lily laughed nervously as she turned around giving Caleb a view of her back and ass. “You know you are going to owe me a pile of quarters by the time we get done.”

“
I’ll give you the whole fucking ranch worth of quarters, darling.” Caleb replied huskily as he viewed the curve of her back down along her ass. She was wearing a pair of matching red lacy panties that barely covered her sweet ass. He groaned as he thought of what it would look like to have his cock buried there.

Allen came out of the bathroom with nothing be a towel wrapped around his waist. “Fuck!” He said hoarsely. “Go get your god damn shower and make it quick. I don’t know if I have the will power to resist her.”

“
You better fucking wait. This first time I want all of us to be with her.” Ethan said with a growl. “I’m going to my room. I don’t want to wait for you Caleb.”

Ethan headed out the door while Caleb started for the bathroom. Caleb paused before he entered the bathroom and turned to look at Lily. “I want you to stay where you are. I don’t want you to move until I get back. And Lily, leave your damn shoes on. When I fuck you, I want you wearing them.” Caleb turned and was stripped out of his clothes before he made it all the way into the bathroom.

Allen watched as Lily turned toward him. He cleared his throat, “You heard him. Stand still. I want to look at you.” He watched as Lily shifted nervously. She glanced over her shoulder once as Allen walked around her. He watched her intently. “Don’t move.” He said slapping her gently on the ass. He pulled the towel away from his straining body. Lily’s eyes widen when she saw how big and long he was. Her eyes jerked up to look into Allen’s dark eyes.

“
Spread your legs apart.” Allen said as he ran his hands up Lily’s legs pulling them a little further apart. He continued his journey pausing at the top of her thigh just shy of her moist mound.

Lily couldn’t suppress the groan from escaping from her. She arched toward Allen’s hands searching for something, desperate to find it.

“
What do you want, Lily?” Allen asked softly.

Sobbing, Lily moved restlessly, “You. Touch me, Allen. Please, I ache.”

Running his finger along the top of her silky red panties, Allen leaned over and whispered against her ear, “Where do you want me to touch you, Lily? Tell me.”

“
Anywhere, everywhere. Please. I don’t know. I’m burning.” Lily begged.

Ethan and Caleb came into the room stopping as they heard Lily begging Allen to touch her. “Fuck.” Ethan said. “I don’t know how long I’m gonna last. She is so fucking beautiful.”

Caleb stared intently at Lily. He moved with the grace of a lion tracking its prey. “Lily.” He said quietly waiting for her eyes to meet his.

Licking her lips, Lily looked into Caleb’s eyes, “Yes.”

“
Who do you belong to you?” Caleb asked quietly, walking slowly around her trembling form.

“
You, Caleb. You and Allen and Ethan. I belong to all of you.” Lily said with a soft tremble. She was shaking so hard she was amazed she hadn’t fallen into a puddle on the floor.