Lost Without Them (10 page)

Cody propped himself up with his elbow and rested his head in his palm as he lay on his side, watching her. Keegan smiled softly up at him. She wondered what went through his mind. Did he think the same thing she did? Like how cool would it be to start the day with sex?

Keegan snickered softly, and Cody grinned. “What?”

“I like how you look first thing in the morning,” she said as she rolled to her side, facing him.

“I like how
you
look first thing in the morning,” Cody said as he leaned over and kissed her forehead. “As well as late at night.” He kissed one eyebrow. “When you’re thinking, and you chew on your bottom lip.” He kissed the other eye.

Keegan sighed and kept her eyes closed as his lips moved to her chin.

“I definitely like how you look right now. Naked against the sheets. Your skin all flushed.” He ran his fingers through her hair, and she shivered. His hand came to rest at the base of her neck as he pulled her to him. “But what I like best,” he whispered against her lips, “is how you look just before I kiss you.”

Cody’s lips covered hers, and Keegan could’ve melted into the mattress. His mouth was so soft on hers. His tongue swept into her mouth, making Keegan moan as she wrapped her arms around his neck.

Putting his hand at her waist, Cody pushed Keegan to her back and slid one of his thighs between hers. Her hips bucked upward, rubbing her pussy along the hard muscle of his leg. He pressed it closer, putting more pressure against her mound.

His kiss deepened, became more sensual as his palm feathered down over her hip to the back of her leg. He lifted it over his hip, allowing him to fit his thigh more firmly against her sex.

Keegan’s desire rose so fast she could hardly breathe. What was it about the two of them that sent her world so far off its axis? She buried her fingers in his hair, enjoying the way the soft tresses felt against her skin. His whole body felt good against hers.

Already, just seconds into the kisses, she could feel the moisture pooling between her legs. Cody’s kisses were so different from Sam’s, so slow, so sensual, so much of a damn turn-on. She began to squirm and run her hands over his muscular shoulders and back.

Cody pulled away slightly and grinned down at her. “Am I making you crazy, Keegan?” He kissed the corner of her mouth, then lower to the side of her neck.

“That’s an understatement,” she murmured, hardly able to keep still as his teeth scraped along her flesh.

“I think it would be fun to drive you to the point that you beg,” Cody whispered in her ear.

Keegan shivered, convinced that wouldn’t be long at all. She was close to begging now. Whenever Sam and Cody were around, she seemed to simmer in a state of arousal. One kiss and she was a goner, ready for them to take her—anxious for it, even.

He gripped her ass, lifting her hips as he pressed his thigh into her mound. His fingers massaged her ass as he rocked her along his muscular leg. The pressure felt so good, so sweet against that part of her that ached for his touch.

Whenever she was with either of them like this, she felt whole. She felt at peace. She felt a sense of belonging that she never wanted to lose. Maybe that was why she couldn’t seem to get enough of them. Why they could arouse her so quickly and so thoroughly.

He slid his fingers between the cheeks of her ass and massaged the tight rosebud entrance. Keegan moaned, but the sound was swallowed by Cody’s kiss. Had she ever been taken there? She didn’t know, but she had a feeling she wouldn’t mind Cody filling her ass. What would it be like to have them both inside her? Just thinking about it now had her almost panting.

“Cody,” she whimpered.

“I want you here, Keegan,” Cody murmured as he pushed two fingers slowly inside her. The juices from her pussy that had slid between the cheeks of her ass eased his way. “Do you think you can take me there?”

He eased them out, then pushed back in, this time using three fingers. Keegan lifted her hips off the mattress, forcing his fingers deeper inside her.

Cody dipped his head and licked his tongue across her nipple, making her moan loudly in a mixture of pleasure and pain. Every part of her body tensed and quivered. Goose bumps traveled along her arms, making her shiver in the cool of the room.

Her nails dug into the muscles of his shoulders as she struggled to hold her release at bay, especially when his thigh put pressure against her clit. With the added fullness in her ass, Keegan was close to losing it. Hard.

Cody brought his mouth back to hers. This time, his kiss was more demanding and possessive. His thrusts into her ass became deeper, faster. The hard ridge of his cock pressed into her hip, and she knew he wanted her as much as she wanted him.

What was he waiting on? Why wasn’t he taking her?

“Cody, please,” she begged.

He reached blindly into the nightstand for lube and a condom. Keegan could hardly wait for him to get it on. She even reached out to help him, but he gently pushed her hand away.

“If you do that, I won’t last,” he said with a grin as he slid the condom on and smeared lube around his cock.

Keegan stuck her lower lip out into a pout, but Cody just smiled at her as he settled between her splayed legs. He put his hands behind her thighs and helped her to put them over his shoulders.

He pressed the head of his cock past the tight ring of resistance, and Keegan involuntarily stiffened. Cody froze and stared down at her. She admired his restraint, the hard look on his face as he held himself back to make sure she was okay.

“Press out,” he whispered.

She did as he said, and it loosened the muscles around the ring, allowing him to push the rest of the way in. They both groaned in unison as he settled balls-deep into her ass. She’d never felt anything like it.

The fullness of his cock pressed against her channel from the other side, sending wickedly pleasurable sensations all through her body. If she’d ever had sex like this, she had no idea and, right now, didn’t care.

Right now, Cody was her first. He was the first man to ever take her here. The first man to ever release that dark side of her. The side that wanted this, that craved this.

Bracing himself on his palms, Cody began to slowly move inside her. He let his groin grind against her clit as he pressed deep, adding another layer of pleasure to her already throbbing body.

The release built from deep in her womb, shooting outward in waves that had her screaming toward the ceiling. Cody increased his thrusts, pumping into her harder. She wanted to watch his face, but what he was doing felt so incredible, all she could do was hold tight, breathe deep, and then yell as her entire world shook.

Cody joined her seconds later. He thrust deep, shouting as he lost himself to his own release. With a sigh, he dropped her legs and let himself fall to his elbows. Keegan wrapped her arms around him, holding him close.

His heart thumped along with hers, and she smiled at how they seemed to beat in sync. Even their breathing appeared to blend together as both of them inhaled and exhaled in unison.

Keegan sighed. “How is it that both of you can turn me into a quivery sex fiend who just can’t get enough?”

Cody dropped his forehead onto hers. “I was about to ask you the same thing. It seems I can’t take things slow with you to save my life.”

Keegan giggled softly, feeling good in the knowledge that she had the same effect on him. He pulled from her ass and relaxed his body against hers but kept his weight mostly on his elbows. She feathered her hand through his hair and down across his stubble-covered cheek. She felt the muscles twitch beneath her touch as his lips spread into a small, satisfied smile.

Lying here with Cody felt so natural. Was she falling in love with him? Was it too soon? Should she when she didn’t even know who she was?

All of it was so confusing and scary. What if she had a husband? She just didn’t think so. Deep in her gut, she didn’t feel as though she was married. She felt like she belonged here…with them.

“I didn’t hurt you, did I?” Cody asked as he softly kissed her brow.

Keegan shook her head, unable to speak past the lump of emotion in her throat. It had been quite the opposite. The tiny bite of pain had morphed into a pleasure so deep and strong it had brought tears to her eyes, but how did she tell him that without sounding corny or love struck? To her, the best thing was to just say nothing.

“How about we take a shower and head into town for breakfast and groceries?” he asked.

Keegan let out a long, dramatic sigh. “Do I really have to get up?”

Cody chuckled. “Well, I would love to stay here myself, but eventually my arms are going to give out, and I’ll squash you. Besides, I’m getting hungry,” he added in a deep, rumbling voice. “And if I don’t get food soon, I may start to eat you.”

“Hmm,” Keegan purred as she stretched her arms, wrapping them around his neck. “That doesn’t sound so bad.”

“Witch,” Cody growled deep in his chest.

Keegan tried very hard to keep her face from showing the sting that word caused. It wasn’t that it hurt her feelings. It just brought back the realization that she had abilities that, to some, would make her look like that very thing. A witch. Would Sam and Cody turn their backs on her if they knew what she could do? Would they think she was a freak? She couldn’t bear that thought and wrapped her arms around Cody tighter, pulling him closer.

Cody must’ve sensed her distress. He cupped her face, forcing her to meet his gaze. “Hey?” he said softly. “Are you okay?”

She made herself smile. “I’m perfect. And I’m also hungry. Let’s go eat.”

Cody studied her for a second before returning her smile. “Race you to the shower.”

Keegan giggled as Cody jumped off her and literally ran to the bathroom.

* * * *

James stood back in the tree line, watching the two men try to set a trap. He snickered softly at what he considered to be a massive waste of time.

“Humans are amusing, aren’t they?” he asked.

Shane snorted. “It’s amazing they really think that will work.” He looked over at James. “I get a sense that she’s close.”

“I’ve felt it too. How do we check around town, though, without causing suspicion?”

“I’m not sure yet,” Shane replied.

“Keep thinking on it. In the meantime, I’m going to check back in with Connor and see if he’s found anything out.”

Shane nodded and leaned against the tree, content to remain and watch the human’s amusing attempt at capturing them.

Sam stepped into the house and noticed the emptiness right off the bat. It had only been days, yet he’d already become used to the idea of Keegan being there when he got home.

He strolled into the kitchen and saw the notepad sitting on the island. He studied her scribbled words, noticing the neat cursive writing and the way she curled some of the letters. It was delicate, just like her. Well, if Keegan could really be called delicate. Despite her soft-spoken demeanor, she had a strength that surprised him.

The front door opened, and he heard her laughter before he saw her. He pushed the note aside and looked up just as she rounded the corner. Her smile lit up her face and made her eyes sparkle. Sam’s chest tightened at how good he felt when she was near.

Was this what love felt like? Was it even possible to fall for someone so fast? His father would say yes. His father would tell him to hold her close and not let her go.

“Hey, you’re back,” she said as she set the bags full of groceries on the island.

Sam leaned down and captured her lips in a quick kiss. It felt like the natural thing to do, and he did it without thinking about it.

“You look awfully happy,” he said, grinning.

“Well, I’ve been doing every woman’s favorite thing.” She grabbed a gallon of milk from the bag and set it in the fridge.

“And what might that be?” Sam asked as he rummaged through the second bag.

“Spending money that isn’t mine.”

Sam laughed and handed her the cookies he’d pulled from the bag. They were Cody’s favorite. “I see my brother went with you,” Sam drawled as he tipped the box of cookies before placing them in her hand.

“Well, I can’t very well drive myself without a driver’s license,” she said. “How do you guys eat so much junk food and still stay so trim?”

“We work it off,” Sam replied as he threw the empty paper bag into the garbage. “Taking care of a ranch can be hard work. There’s lots of physical labor.”

“Well, that’s true,” she said with a nod.

“Where is Cody?” Sam asked.

“He’s talking to George.”

Sam inclined his head in acknowledgement. “Are there any more groceries?”

She looked at him around the fridge door and grinned mischievously. “What do you think?”

“Well, I know Cody went, so there’s probably a lot more.”

Sam left the kitchen and smiled as Keegan’s giggle followed him all the way to the front door. Yep, Sam could definitely get used to this.

KEEGAN HEARD THE door shut and tried to ignore the cold fingers of dread that had been working their way up her spine all afternoon. A feeling of being watched everywhere she went had kept her looking over her shoulder.

She could sense eyes on her even now. With a frown, she held her hand out and pulled the can of spaghetti sauce from the bag. It flew three feet through the air to land in her hand. She still couldn’t get over how she could do this. She just had to be careful and not let Sam or Cody see. The last thing she wanted to do was freak them out.

She set the sauce in the pantry and shut the door. She heard the boys come in, and waited for them to bring the bags to the island. They were both smiling as though they shared some private joke as they set the bags on the counter.

Eyeing them skeptically, she reached into the bags and began pulling out cans of food. “You guys look like you’re up to something.”

“I don’t know what you’re talking about,” Sam drawled as he walked around the counter and placed a quick kiss on her lips. “I have work to do. Have fun. I’ll be back later.”