The Irresistible Bundle (53 page)

Carina knew her nipples were hard and her pussy was wet. There was no denying Jaxon's potency. She tried to control her breathing as they continued with the performance. She moaned as his hands stroked her bare back. Carina whimpered as Jaxon grabbed her thigh and wrapped it around his waist. Audience members gasped as they got a glimpse at her thong-clad bottom but Carina didn't care. She just wanted Jaxon to keep touching her. His mouth made contact with her chin and his hands slid under her dress as the song ended. They heaved giant gulps of air as the audience roared with approval. The curtains closed but Jaxon's hands remained on Carina's ass. Everyone disappeared. Ariel and Beatriz's voices sounded far away as Jaxon rocked his erection against her heated center.

Carina hissed as his tip stroked her swollen nub. Jaxon firmly gripped her ass as he ground his dick against her. He wasn't going to let anyone stop him. It wasn't penetration but he'd take it. She dug her nails into his shoulders as her sex pulsated. Jaxon didn't let up, he increased the pressure and pace until they were both gasping. Carina bit his shoulder as her orgasm slammed into her. He yelped at the unexpected pain. His pants dampened as his seed spurt forth.

Carina slowly pushed away realizing what she'd just done. It wasn't sex but wasn't this the very thing she'd broken up with Jaxon over months ago? She panicked as thoughts of Marco and Valentino assaulted her. She didn't want to lose them because of this.

"Let's go change" Jaxon's soft voice snapped Carina's eyes to him. He didn't bother to hide the sadness in his eyes as he held her hand and led the way back to the room. It wouldn't take much for the girls to realize that something had happened. Their post-orgasm glow hadn't faded and Jaxon's pants were embarrassingly soiled.

"I don't regret it" Jaxon stated before ushering Carina into the room first. She shielded Jaxon from the others seeing the mess he'd made on his pants.

As much as Carina wanted to say the same thing she couldn't... Jaxon was single and free to do as he pleased. Carina was in a relationship; albeit somewhat open and flexible but not without expectations and careful planning. Carina watched Jaxon strip off his clothes and head to the showers. She felt Desirae's lethal glare but refused to look her friend in the eye.

"I need a shower" Desirae poked her miserable best friend. "I think you do too."

Carina sighed and nodded. Normally she'd make some witty joke or have a snarky comeback but she had none of those things right now. Her thoughts and feelings were too jumbled. A part of her wanted to run to Valentino and Marco and beg forgiveness while the other part wanted to analyze why she'd given into Jaxon. Why couldn't she just walk away from him and never acknowledge him again?

She should've felt dirty but all Carina felt was tingly and warm from Jaxon's ministrations. She hated that she couldn't be more immune to him. Desirae led the way sneaking in a shower before their last performance of the night.

~

Jaxon let the hot water flow over his body. Although it hadn't started the way he'd hoped, this night was now going even better than he could ever imagine. Carina had proven time and time again that she couldn't resist him. Jaxon smirked as he thought of Marco and Valentino. Their last number was tame compared to what they'd just done but Jaxon didn't mind. He was saving it all for the Independence weekend performances. After those numbers no one would question the heat between them. Jaxon knew there was no way in hell Nicholas could deny him a scene at the estate after that.

He exited the shower with a towel wrapped around his waist. The girls were doing each other's hair and makeup as they discussed the last number. Sati barked orders at some of the girls while Chelsea bounced with nervous energy.

"This is my number Jaxon" Chelsea sauntered over to the barely covered hot male. "Too bad I can't rub up all over you while I'm singing."

"I'm sure all eyes will be on you" Jaxon appeased an overeager Chelsea. There was no way in hell that he'd perform one-on-one with her.

"Jaxon" Sati's sharp voice had him standing at attention. Jaxon shifted, his eyes landing on Carina. She slipped into skin-tight jeans with a sparkly tank top. Jaxon sighed with envy as the material hugged every luscious curve. If only the clothes were his hands and body.

Sati threw a pair of jeans at Jaxon. The denim hit his chest as Sati walked away grumbling. "Where's my top Sati" Jaxon looked around in confusion as the girls finished getting dressed.

"That's it" Sati informed him.

"You have a fucking awesome body Jax" Chelsea purred making the other girls cringe at her tone.

Jaxon gritted his teeth at Chelsea. He took slow deep breaths as he stepped into the jeans. He loved it when Carina gave him that nickname but he detested hearing the words slither out of Chelsea's lips. It wasn't often that Jaxon wished for do-overs... but messing with Chelsea was definitely at the top of that list of regrets.

"Showtime" a voice called from the doorway. Everyone shuffled into line with Chelsea leading the way. Carina waited patiently for the others to head out. Her pulse increased as Jaxon got closer to her. They hadn't spoken since their intimate incident after the last performance but Carina wasn't fooling herself. Jaxon may not have penetrated but both of them looked thoroughly sated, as if he had; making it some fucked up shit...

"Switzerland" Jaxon stated as he held out his hand. He hated seeing Carina's wariness at his approach. He held his breath as Carina's brows scrunched inward at his unexpected gesture. Carina sighed before shaking his hand.

"No matter what the performances entail the stage is Switzerland" Carina elaborated. They both understood the importance of putting up a good show but there was no way in hell that they could have another repeat of a behind-the-curtains orgasm.

"Precisely" Jaxon stated as he escorted Carina out of the private wing. It was easy to agree to that when he knew what Nicholas ultimately had in mind.

"Sati got props" Andrea warned Carina and Jaxon. Carina chuckled as Jaxon squinted at the dark stage.

"Like what" he asked with trepidation. He was the only male performing this number and Jaxon was sure it was a male bashing song. Andrea motioned to a canoe in the middle of the stage with fishing poles at each end. Before Jaxon could protest they were shuffled onto the stage. Several hands pushed Jaxon into the supposed boat while some of the girls grabbed fishing poles. Carina, Beatriz, and Ariel grabbed headpieces while Chelsea positioned herself center stage. The curtains opened to the fast beat of Karmin's song "
Too Many Fish"
as the girls danced in sync with Chelsea words.

Carina and Desirae danced around Jaxon as the others pretended to cast their fishing lines towards the audience. Jaxon relaxed while the girls performed; they acted as if he was a prop rather than a part of the act. Carina sang the chorus with Ariel and Beatriz as the others continued to fish for men in the audience. Chelsea sang out to the audience with as much sass as the song needed.

Chelsea reveled in her moment of glory. She performed flawlessly without any unnecessary skanky stunts. The club patrons enthusiastically cheered as the performance ended. Everyone exited the stage as the applause died down.

"Great job tonight" Nicholas greeted the group as they entered the dressing room. Chelsea preened while Ariel humbly nodded. Nicholas waited for everyone to get situated before he spoke again. "Sati, Carina, and Jaxon" his stern tone made the others hesitate. "I'd like to see you in my office tomorrow afternoon."

Sati stared wide-eyed at Carina as Jaxon's eyes narrowed at the other man in the room. Their performances had been stellar; there was nothing for Nicholas to reprimand them about.

"We'll be there" Carina confirmed for them. Nicholas' tone gave no indication of what he intended to talk about. Carina swallowed the uncomfortable lump in her throat. She hated not knowing what Nicholas wanted to discuss but she respected why he couldn't do it now.

Nicholas nodded without saying anything more. The group silently watched as he exited the room. Carina gave everyone a reassuring smile. Desirae nodded knowing Carina's smile was forced but sorely needed. All the other groups performed predictable numbers. No one dared to pull out the whips and sex swings the way they did. They took risks. They weren't known as the
timid 8
... Hell, they weren't considered vanilla in the slightest bit.

"It'll be okay" Sati murmured. Carina wasn't sure if she was just saying it aloud or trying to reassure everyone.

Chapter Eight

Carina sat between an extremely nervous Sati and a serious Jaxon. Both were acting uncharacteristically solemn and it was pissing Carina the fuck off.

"What are your intentions for this holiday weekend?" Nicholas asked as he walked into the office. He didn't bother with small talk. This was one of his big annual events and he didn't have time for bullshitting.

"I have a contemporary number I'd like Carina and Jaxon to do" Sati replied. She looked between the two former lovers. She knew her song choice was a perfect silent dedication on Carina's behalf.

"What is it?" Nicholas crossed his arms over his toned chest looking at the trio.

"
Lips of an Angel
by Hinder" Sati confidently stated.

"If it's of the same caliber as your other numbers then I approve" Nicholas nodded his head. "Jaxon is there any number you wanted to perform of your own accord?"

Jaxon's wicked smile had Sati flushing and Carina inwardly groaning. The man was up to no good and Carina was afraid that she'd be front and center for it.

"
Locked Out of Heaven
by Bruno Mars" Jaxon smugly stated. Nicholas' lip twitched but he refused to smile.

"Will Carina be in that number" Nicholas inquired. He looked between Sati and Jaxon knowing Carina wouldn't have input regarding the number.

"I'll show Sati what I'd like to do and she can advise us from there" Jaxon casually replied.

Carina slowly released the breath she'd been holding. Everything sounded feasible. Sati wouldn't let Jaxon dry hump her on stage. Carina shifted in her seat imagining Jaxon performing a lap dance specifically for her.
That
she could willingly tolerate.

"I want your final number to be an erotic scene" Nicholas nonchalantly stated. Carina jumped out of her seat while Sati's eyes widened with disbelief. "Slow song" Nicholas mused aloud as if they'd all calmly acquiesced. "Nothing overly suggestive - maybe more like a love song."

"You have got to be kidding me" Carina growled. Hadn't everything they'd already performed pushed the limits and been erotic?

"I'm not, Carina" Nicholas firmly replied. His intense glare made her quietly sit down. "Marco and Valentino are aware of this weekend's significance. In addition to performing this number at
Scandalous
I intend to direct a scene between you two at the estate."

Jaxon eagerly leaned forward as Sati paled. Carina's heart hammered in her chest as her body and mind warred with itself. Part of her screamed with rapture at the thought of performing an erotic scene with Jaxon while the other part shunned her for such thoughts. Marco and Valentino would see it. They'd see the undeniable chemistry. Jaxon knew her body. The smug bastard was ranked one of the top of her best lovers, right behind Valentino and Marco, of course. There was no question where she ranked in his book. The fucking YouTube video forever laid that claim.

"Is that all" Carina's indifferent tone made Nicholas pause. After her initial shock she didn't appear horrified but neither did she look overly eager.

"I want to discuss Jaxon's idea with Sati present. Do you need Carina here?" Nicholas motioned to Jaxon. Jaxon shook his head as he looked at his Latin beauty. As much as he loved to be in her presence Jaxon wanted to discuss both potential scenes with Nicholas.

"I'll be working until the girls get here." Carina stated to the group as a whole. "I've informed them of your wishes Nicholas. They'll remain at the estate before and after each night's performance this weekend. They're appreciative of your generosity."

"It's my pleasure" Nicholas smiled warmly at Carina. Having the group mingling with the estate guests benefited them all. The girls would get to experience the benefits of the sex club while being walking advertisements for the nightclub.

"I'll see you guys later" Carina called out as she exited Nicholas' office. She needed to find her best friend and talk things out. What the hell was she going to do?

~

Marco smiled widely as he watched the Italian beauty exit the airport terminal. The young woman strode confidently towards Marco, completely ignoring the gawking men she passed. Marco snickered as she tossed her long black hair over her shoulders. Her green eyes sparkled with mischief as Marco opened his arms to welcome her.

"Leticia" Marco's warm tone made every woman in their vicinity take notice.

"If you weren't my favorite cousin I'd be a goner" Leticia teased her outrageously hot cousin. The man lived and breathed sensuality. Once upon a time she used to bitch out the women whose panties melted at the sight of her beloved cousin. Now all she did was snicker at those who couldn't recover fast enough.

"What" Marco's feigned innocence even made the men around them chuckle. Marco had the kind of charisma and sensuality that attracted both sexes. Leticia long ago suspected he swung both ways but the man never advertised it one way or another.

"Are we going out tonight?" Leticia waggled her eyebrows suggestively. Marco laughed at his younger cousin. Not even five minutes in town and she was already planning their night. "You know I haven't seen the club in almost two years."

"We'll go after dinner" Marco sighed with exasperation. He lived at the damn clubs. If he wasn't at Club 69, he was checking in at
Scandalous
. It was a good problem to have although it was wearing them down. Marco couldn't wait for this weekend to be over with. He grabbed Leticia's suitcase. They walked to his car in peaceful silence.

"Are we eating out or going to your place?" She asked. She loved Marco's place. It was warm, inviting, and the ultimate bachelor's pad.

"Are you okay with eating dinner out with Valentino and a few of our friends?"

Leticia tried not to look like an eager schoolgirl. While Marco was the playful, sexy guy Valentino was the epitome of the quiet, sensual male. Both were virile males but Valentino was the alpha. His presence silently screamed "Dom".

"I'd love that" Leticia casually shrugged. "Do I need to change?" She asked as she looked down at her teal leggings and black lace camisole.

"Change out of the flip flops and you'll be fine" Marco reassured her. No matter what Leticia threw on, Marco was always impressed with how well she wore things. The camisole top would've looked trashy on most other women but his little cousin made it look classy and feminine.

Leticia hunted through her luggage and switched out her traveling shoes for a pair of colorful wedges. Marco chuckled as she added bracelets and a pair of earrings to the mix. He texted Valentino as they settled into his car.

"Talk to me about the club" Leticia insisted as she watched Marco smoothly glide in and out of traffic.

"We'll talk business later. Let's just enjoy the evening."

"Fine" Leticia grumbled as they made their way downtown. She smiled brightly as they pulled into a five-star steakhouse restaurant. "You're treating, right?"

Marco threw his head back and laughed pulling the car up to the valet station. The valet attendants opened their doors as Leticia and Marco headed into the restaurant.

"Do we need to get a table?" Leticia inquired as Marco looked around, shaking his head. Leticia followed his gaze to a private room in the restaurant.

"Damn y'all go all out" she muttered as Marco waved the hostess off and led the way to the private area.

"You'll see soon enough why we close ourselves off" Marco snickered as they approached the small room.

Leticia watched Marco's eyes darken as they locked onto a dark haired beauty. Valentino sat on the one side of the beautiful young woman while a vacant seat was on her other side. Leticia sniggered as she looked at the room's occupants. There were three young women, Valentino, and two guys she didn't know. Leticia was surprised that Marco allowed the guys to outnumber the girls in the room.

"It's about damn time" one of the guys Leticia didn't know complained.

"Keep your diapers on Griffin" Marco teased the guy. Leticia stood behind Marco as he shook hands with the two unfamiliar guys. "Are you officially here for the summer" Her cousin asked the other guy. Leticia nibbled her lip as her eyes roamed over the guy's features. His tanned skin, chocolate eyes and raven hair spoke of a Latin heritage. The guy was lean but well-built. Leticia figured he had a runner's body under those cargo shorts and t-shirt.

"We are" the guy nodded. "Can't imagine how much trouble these three have gotten into since school's been out."

Two of the girls appeared offended while one roared with laughter. "What till you see our performance..."

The beauty beside Valentino cut the other girl off before she could finish her statement. The Latin guy scowled while the one Marco called Griffin rubbed his hands together.

"Another scene" he eagerly asked as his eyes bounced from the girl, Valentino, and Marco.

"Um" Marco interjected. "Guys... this is my favorite little cousin, Leticia." Marco pulled Leticia to his side. The group smiled warmly at her while Valentino walked around the table.

"Leti" Valentino's deep voice caused all the women in the room to shiver. "We're so glad you've come home."

"Valentino" Leticia hoped her voice didn't sound as airy to their ears as it did to hers. "I had to come and see what all the fuss is about. Marco claims I'll want to stay here permanently after you two show me what you have to offer."

"Business later" Marco wagged his finger at his cousin before Valentino could get a word in. The man could go from playful to business in 0.01 seconds.

"Leti, this is my favorite troublemaker: Carina" Marco motioned over to the beauty who smiled warmly at Leticia.

"I'm not the only troublemaker around here" Carina replied dryly as she extended her hand to Leticia. "Leticia, it's a pleasure to meet you." Carina stated. They shook hands and eyed each other as Marco laughed.

"Of course not" he agreed. "Leticia, let me introduce you to troublemaker one and troublemaker two. Desirae and Andrea" Marco motioned to the freckle-faced beauty with attitude and the quiet dark-skinned girl who sat next to the guys.

The waitress walked in just as everyone took their seat. Leticia observed the group as the waitress took their orders. Everyone seemed to know each other well. She felt a little put off that Marco hadn't mentioned these people before. She'd heard Carina's name as of recently but no one else's.

"That's your phone" Desirae stated the obvious as Carina tried unsuccessfully to ignore her phone.

"Is Nicholas still harassing you" Andrea scoffed as they stared at his name on the screen.

"Is that the sex club owner" Griffin's brows scrunched as he recalled the man's name. Leticia's brows rose to her hairline as she looked at the group.

"Yes" Andrea snapped. "I can't believe you two are allowing this" Andrea muttered as Carina tilted her head back. This was not the time or the place.

Valentino looked between Carina and Desirae who looked royally pissed. "Is Nicholas expecting you to do a more risqué number with Jaxon?" Valentino asked.

Andrea and Desirae howled with laughter as Carina cringed.

"Muñeca" Diego looked at his sister. "Why the hell are you doing anything with that philandering asshat?"

"
Cálmate
Diego" Carina sighed. "It's a part of the agreement we have with Nicholas and the club. Marco and Valentino are present every time I perform with him."

"Apparently nothing's made it onto that site" Diego hedged as he looked at the two men. "It'd be great if we could keep it that way."

"Agreed" Valentino and Marco stated. Leticia looked around in confusion. What the hell were they all talking about?

"Carina" Valentino's voice made everyone aware that he wasn't moving on until she answered his question.

"Hasn't Nicholas spoken with you about this weekend's plans?" Carina replied tartly. It left a bitter taste in her mouth knowing how easily they'd acquiesce to Nicholas' demands.

"Don't answer his question with a question" Diego snapped. Desirae growled at Diego, defending her best friend's honor. It was a legitimate question.

"We don't know the line-up" Marco clarified. "We know you ladies will have kick ass performances like you do every weekend."

"We're only performing one group number this weekend" Desirae haughtily replied. They should've at least known that much. Sati was performing a belly dance number Friday night and the skanky-duo were doing a strip tease number without the others. Jaxon and Carina were the stars of the show this weekend.

"Then who's headlining" Valentino inquired with a confused expression. The
Irresistible 8
were the moneymakers for the nightclub.

Desirae sat back in her seat preparing for the fireworks. "Jaxon and Carina" she deadpanned.

"What the fuck" Diego and Marco roared as Valentino took his cell phone out. The waitress rushed into the room thinking something was on fire while Leticia took in all the chaos. Apparently this Jaxon dude was ruffling everyone's feathers.

"Wait" Carina took the phone from Valentino as she glared at the other men. "Sit down" she commanded.