Lucky Springs 4: Training Party (9 page)

“Here you go. One drink for the hard working bridesmaid.” He put his arm around her waist in a possessive signal.

She blushed slightly but recovered. “Thanks. Mom, Dad, you remember Tucker Gallen.

He just got a big promotion at the factory.”

“Good for you.” The mayor nodded and shook his hand briefly.

“You clean up very nice. I didn’t realize you had a date, Angela. That groomsman isn’t available?” her mother asked.

Tucker smiled and stood his ground.

“Mom, he’s gay and involved. Tucker and I have been seeing each other for a little while.” She took a sip of her drink.

Tucker gave her a squeeze. “You looked amazing. Can’t wait to get you on the dance floor.”

Angie’s mom frowned. “Well, the dress is flattering. Just a shame you’re the biggest one up there.”

Tucker cleared his throat. “I think she looked the best up there. She did get your genes, but women pay money for a figure like hers.”

“Tucker.” Angie put her hand on his chest. “Let’s make the rounds. We don’t want to be rude.”

He let her drag him away. The shocked expressions of the mayor and his wife were satisfaction enough. “They’re terrible to you.”

“No, my mother just doesn’t want me to let myself go like she did. After two kids, she blew up. She had weight loss surgery, and it didn’t really work. She can’t seem to lose and blames being pregnant.” Angie sat and gulped down half her drink.

“What happened?” Landon asked.

“Nothing important. We just need to keep Angie from believing anything her parents say.” Tucker kissed her cheek.

“Will you stop? I appreciate you being my date so I’m not alone and a loser, but upsetting my parents isn’t exactly what I had in mind.” Angie rolled her eyes.

“They were out of line. When you get pregnant, we’ll make sure you keep exercising and afterward, step up the toning. If your mother let her size get out of hand, she shouldn’t blame her kids.” Tucker avoided another drink of his whiskey or he’d really tell her parents what he thought.

Angie stood and scowled at him. “When I get pregnant? What the hell are you talking about? You just jump from kink to kids after a few weeks?”

Tucker backpedaled in his brain. He’d moved things too fast. “Sorry, that was a big assumption. But you know how we feel about you. Cassie made a complicated commitment.

Why can’t you?”

“You better not!” She held up a finger.

He stepped into her space and hugged her. “I’m not proposing here. However, I’m warning you it’s coming. Don’t move out. Give this a chance. We don’t want to lose you. And I can handle your parents.”

“You don’t have a clue how crazy it’ll get if they think we’re really serious.” Angie rested her chin on his shoulder.

“You’re the one who told them about my promotion. You’re setting them up and making me look good.” He pulled back and kissed her. “Don’t let people who make you miserable rule your life. They’ll pick out a guy who makes you miserable and want him for a son-in-law to keep you down.”

“Tucker’s bossy, but he adores you.” Dane leaned on Landon. “We all do, but he’ll get public and parental duty. We owe him so much.”

“It can work, Angie.” Landon grabbed Dane’s hand and dragged him toward the bar.

* * * *

Angie headed back to the head table as they announced the bridal party dances. She helped Cassie straighten her veil and touch up her lipstick. It felt normal and easy.

“You okay?” Cassie asked.

Waving it off, Angie nodded. “Fine. Parents like mine aren’t easy to please. And it’s complicated. Tucker wants me to stay.”

“You want to leave their place? Move them in with you.” Cassie shrugged a bare shoulder.

Angie knew no one looked better than the bride in her strapless number. Still Ang felt sexy and confident in her curve-hugging dress. “I don’t want to leave, but it’s so fast and so much at once.”

“Men are like that, at least the good ones. When they find the right one, they act fast.

Competitive creatures. Plenty of men are eyeing you tonight. Give Tucker and the guys plenty of attention. Make sure they know you’re not running.”

“Thanks, but don’t worry about me. It’s your big day.”

Cassie nodded. “And nothing can ruin it because I’ve got exactly what I want. Thanks for helping me, but don’t use it to avoid your men. Jess is here, and I’d be a terrible friend if I didn’t advise you to hold onto those guys. Single drunk women will be all over Tucker in a couple of dances.”

That wasn’t something Angie had thought of. She watched the dancing and did her part with the bridal party. But when her duty was finished, she went in search of Tucker. Landon and Dane were a handsome pair out there. She’d gotten the hint that they could appear to be two couples. No one outside needed to know the truth.

“I’ll dance with you guys later.” She couldn’t resist holding onto them, plus it might diffuse her parents’ rage if she wasn’t all over Tucker
all
night. Given time, her parents would get over it and let Tucker into the family. Angie just had to be stubborn and not start World War III in public.

But kids. That still made her queasy. Tucker was down the aisle and playing house, and she still wanted more of the tying up and paddling. Could it all work? She found him talking with some admiring women.

“Excuse me, I have a dance or ten with this lady.” Tucker turned to Angie.

“You’re sure you wouldn’t rather be with them?” There seemed to be a glow deep inside her when he focused on her. She loved it.

“Now, now. Don’t pout.” He led her to the dancing. “Sorry, if I scared you with the talk of babies. We’ve got plenty of time. It’s just that the wedding is here, and we don’t want you to leave. This is more than sex or exercise.”

She had known that the second he started bossing her around. “I love you guys, but it’s so weird to think of it as real.”

“I can handle your parents. Don’t worry.” He held her tighter as they slow danced.

“I know, but I’m not sure I can. It feels bad to be a couple in public then four in private,”

she whispered in his ear.

Tucker looked over at Dane and Landon. “They do look very hurt.”

She smiled and smacked his shoulder. “I know they were together first. They don’t mind, so okay, I just need to get used to it.”

“You will. Just stay with us.” He kissed her hair.

Angie hugged him tight. “I want to. It just feels like you want a commitment. I’m not ready for rings or vows.”

“One step at a time. Sell your place and move in. Our place has the room, and you seem comfortable.” He kissed her on the lips.

Looking around, Angie realized no one was looking at them. Everyone was into their own dancing partner. “The real estate market sucks out there.”

“With all the men moving into Lucky Springs for the factory jobs, you can rent it out and do just fine. Or sell it. The factory is hiring some office staff, too. All those new employees mean they need more accounting and HR people. You could always apply to work there. I can give you a big recommendation.” His hips pressed to her.

She nudged him back. “No, I think I’ll stay at my uncle’s for now. He and my dad get along, but he understands I don’t want to be under my dad’s thumb. It helps to have him in my corner. As much as I love you and the guys, having you right there at work would be so tempting. We’d get fired.”

Tucker nodded. “You’re probably right. We do need our jobs. But that’s why you have to live with me.”

The pressure made her pulse pound for more time with them. She knew what she wanted.

“I’ll take your silence as a no.”

Angie jumped. “No, not a ‘no’! Look, weddings do this. They cast a spell of romance and happily ever after.”

“We’ve got that. Wedding or not.” Tucker hugged her tight.

“I know. Just let me think about it for more than a minute.” Angie sighed. “Okay, yes I’ve been thinking about it all along, but now it’s real. I don’t want to hurt you guys or freak out because I jumped too fast and didn’t think.”

Tucker kissed her. “Think all you want.”

He spun her in between Landon and Dane as a fast song started. She felt the pull from them as well, but the space let her move and soak up the crowd. Lucky Springs was home, and she couldn’t imagine life anywhere else. Her family was here and whatever choices she made, she wasn’t going to run away. Maybe she could invite her brother home for a holiday and have it at her place?

Dane slid up behind her. “You know there’s an after party. The type of party you like.”

He slipped away just as fast.

Angie felt a shot of desire and knew she needed another drink to make it through the night.

When the bouquet toss was announced, Angie tried to hide behind Tucker. Two drinks down and halfway through another, she didn’t want to be out there with the singles. She really wasn’t! But there was no ring on her finger, either.

With her mother glaring at her, Angie went out and played along as if it mattered. She
never
caught the bouquet! Not once in her many, many times as a bridesmaid or wedding guest in her whole single life.

In front on the right, Angie held up her hands, careful not to pop out of her top. When she saw the ribbon wrapped bouquet of fresh flowers heading her way, instinct kicked in. Angie grabbed it and grinned as if it were a diamond ring.

Tucker applauded, and she blushed. Luckily, she had to take a picture with the bride.

Then it was the men’s turn. It was so old-fashioned and silly, but it felt good. Angie watched as a garter sailed through the air. Dane, Landon and Tucker were all out there—a bit of a lie and they all knew it. Dane bounced the garter to Tucker, and she was very glad they were such a wonderful team.

When the traditional dance came up, it wasn’t forced or awkward like so many of them.

Angie held him tight. “You set that up.”

“How could I possibly have done that? Even if Cassie had wanted you to catch the flowers, you had teenagers and tons of ladies out there. She’s not that good at throwing over her shoulder. The garter was easy. I had help.”

The cameras flashed, and Angie’s smile got even bigger. “Would you have caught the garter if I hadn’t gotten the bouquet?”

Tucker shrugged. “Maybe, to make you jealous. But I don’t think Dane and Landon would’ve volunteered to help. I probably wouldn’t have tried as hard.”

She rested her head on his shoulder. “Fine, I’ll move in. Sell my house. But you can’t complain about my parents. Not once. You know what you’re getting into.”

“Deal. I won’t complain to you. I’ll tell them what I think. When they get out of line, they’ll hear it from me.” He kissed her.

The crowd applauded and cameras flashed. Ang knew he’d speak his mind, and for the first time, she felt protected and totally safe. Her parents’ opinion didn’t matter because Ang had found unconditional love and acceptance.

At the after party, Dane hugged Angie tight and laid her naked body the cool ceramic tile.

“You’re all ours.”

She shivered but nodded. “Better be nice to me.”

Landon kissed her. “Nice and rough.”

“You might need to learn to use a strap-on, Ang.” Tucker spread her legs and rubbed her pussy.

Dane nodded. “Oh, definitely.”

“What?” Angie turned bright red and sat up. “That’s not something I’ve ever even thought of. Three guys, okay. But no girls.”

Landon laughed. “Not girls. Us.”

“God, yes, I haven’t gotten fucked nearly as much since you moved in.” Dane pressed his body to hers.

“I’m sorry. I’m being greedy. I don’t need all of you. I do like it. I’m not against toys, but I’ve never used a strap-on.”

“You’ll have to practice. Sounds like fun homework to me.” Dane rolled until she was on top of him.

“We would all like some attention there.” Landon picked up some lube packets.

Dane grabbed Landon and bent him over the back of the sofa. Lubed and protected, Dane filled Landon’s ass fast. Landon didn’t ask to be fucked often, and he was subtle, but Dane wanted the honor in their little power play.

“You guys are so gorgeous together.” Angie kissed Dane’s back.

Then she was gone, and from the noises, Dane knew Tucker was screwing her brains out.

Then Dane felt lube on his ass. He tightened for a second, but when a thick toy advanced, he looked back. Angie was riding Tucker and working a long vibrator up Dane’s rear.

“I can’t take all that.” Dane moaned as she gave him more.

“Fuck him, babe. He loves to be in the middle.” Landon rocked his hips back on Dane.

It was the truth. Dane loved giving and getting. He was more than willing to share the honors with Angie. She was the new flavor in the family, but now that they were committed, they all had to share. He wouldn’t backseat his needs.

“Let me know if I do something wrong. I’ll go slow.” Angie’s soft voice only made Dane fuck Landon harder.

“Damn, you’re doing it right,” Landon said.

Dane agreed. She had a steady hand and good pattern to her thrusts. “She knows how to work toys. Obviously, she’d fucked herself for long enough. I want to feel her hips work.”

“Give her time,” Tucker said tensely.

“Someone’s going to come. Like the show?” Landon bucked back and screamed.

Dane watched over Landon’s shoulder as his lover jerked off and squeezed Dane’s cock deep inside. Landon wanted to act so dominant sometimes, yet he loved being fucked and easily had a dual orgasm. Dane loved his switch, but the group was what they needed for sex and for security. It felt so good when Landon let it out.

“I love fucking you,” Dane said in Landon’s ear.

“I love spanking you. Wait until we get home.” Landon pulled Dane in and kissed him.

The kiss ended too fast but Landon moved down to help Angie. He coached her how to pound Dane’s ass for maximum pleasure without going too far. Dane was so close when he heard Angie’s climax. Bracing for her erratic fucking, Dane knew Landon took over. The smooth strokes got faster and faster.

“Turn around,” Landon said.

Dane pulled off the used protection and rubbed his cock as he turned. Leaning back on the sofa as his own orgasm built faster and faster, he saw Angie’s beautiful face mid-orgasm.