Their Virgin Mate [Panther Cove 5] (Siren Publishing Ménage Everlasting) (5 page)

The streets were crammed with people, and the men insisted on holding Tanya’s hand as they maneuvered their way to the courthouse. The main event stage was situated between Cutler and Church Street on MacLeash Boulevard.

“I think this is my favorite part of the festivities.” She looked up at Hercules then Casius.

“Why is that, babe?”

“I guess it’s because, when I was a kid, my mom loved to sing. She’d bring me here, and we’d sing along with the choral group.” He grinned. “What?”

“We’re pretty good singers, too.”

A lot of people said they sang, just like a lot of people said they were runners, or claimed they were going to write a book, but they ran one time or wrote one chapter and stopped. “That’s great. You’ll have to sing along.”

She doubted these two behemoths could be top security men, run a restaurant, and sing, but time would tell.

Someone tapped her on the shoulder, and she turned around. “Hey, Kendis.”

Hercules let go of her hand, allowing her to receive her friend’s hug. “How’s it going?” Her voice came out close to a growl as she glanced up at her two men.

“Have you met my dates? Hercules and Casius?”

She laughed. “I told you Jeremiah and Mario used to be the security heads before Hercules and Casius took over, didn’t I?”

She waved a hand, embarrassed she’d forgotten that detail. To her, Kendis’s fiancés were entrepreneurs. She looked over her shoulder. “Speaking of which, where are they?”

“The Drinking Emporium has a booth. If you get cold, stop on by. As a special treat, they’re serving hot chocolate.”

“You’re not serving tea?”

“I’m set up, but I hired a few girls to help me out so I could mingle a little.”

That was fantastic that she was doing well enough to have some helpers. Tanya wished she could afford to have someone work for her.

Casius clasped her hand. “Come on, babe, I think the high school choir is about to begin.”

She looked back at Kendis. “You want to join us for a song or two?”

Her friend beamed. “I’d love to.”

As the four of them made their way to the event, she glanced over at Kendis who looked happier than she’d ever seen her. Her friend would be getting married in a few months, and she wondered if that was the reason for her glow. “You seem really happy.”

Kendis practically jumped up and down. “I am. I went to the doctors two days ago and found out I’m pregnant.”

Around here, once people got engaged there was no stigma to having a baby. “That’s wonderful.”

“I know. I am so thrilled. After I have the baby, which will happen after I’m officially married, as opposed to—”

“What?”

“Nothing. Once the baby is born, Jeremiah and Mario said they’d fix up the back room of our store for the baby, so I can work and watch our child.”

“That’s wonderful. Are you going to change the wedding date?”

“We’re talking about it. We have no issues about when the baby is born, but we don’t want our child to.”

They couldn’t finish discussing the plans because the chorus began to sing. Casius pulled Tanya between them and moved Kendis to his other side. When Hercules gathered Tanya in front of him and wrapped his arms around her, she felt well protected and totally happy. “Silent Night” was the first song and quieted the crowd in seconds. The students did a beautiful job and brought a tear to her eye. When she swiped a finger under her lid, Hercules tilted back her head and kissed her forehead.

He said nothing, but the comforting gesture did wonders for her. For the next five songs, the chorus harmonized beautifully. Then the conductor stepped to the mike and asked the group to join in for “Away in a Manger.” Like the rest of the group, she sang and listened to the crowd. It was when Hercules and Casius added their voices that she stilled. Their deep baritone voices were rich and on key. She looked up at both, and they stood with their eyes closed as if they’d been transported.

Not wanting to intrude on the wonderful moment, she returned her focus on the director and followed his cue. The group did one more song, and then the choir ended with Handel’s “Messiah.” As difficult of a piece as it was, the students did great.

Everyone clapped when the rendition was over. Kendis moved over to her. “I’ve got to get back. Stop in the shop sometime.”

“I will. For sure.”

As soon as Kendis disappeared, Hercules turned her around and they walked back down MacLeash Boulevard.

They’d gotten as far as The Black Cat Bar when Casius motioned they go see what was going on. When they got close, a crowd had formed outside.

“Can you see what’s happening?” She was too short to see over the people.

“Spread your legs,” Hercules said.

“What?”

“Do it.”

His command was gentle. Since she was fully dressed, she did as he asked. He stepped behind her, and in a second, she soared high in the air. “Whoa.”

“See better?”

Her heart raced. Never had anyone picked her up on his shoulders before. He’d grabbed hold of her legs to make sure she didn’t fall. Given he was rock solid, she decided to enjoy the view. “They’re bobbing for apples!” That was something she hadn’t done since middle school.

“You want to give it a try?”

Why not? “Sure.” The water would make her cold when it evaporated, but the fun would more than make up for it.

Casius stepped in front of them and latched onto her waist. As if the two had done this maneuver a hundred times, Hercules ducked his head and Casius gently guided her to the ground. From the way he didn’t struggle, it was as if she weighed nothing.

She looked back up at Hercules. “That was awesome. Thanks.”

He nodded. When the crowd thinned a little, they got their turn to bob for apples.

Casius undid the tie under her chin. “You don’t want to get your new hat wet.”

She’d taken off her ponytail holder at the restaurant and needed to fish it out of her purse.

“Whatcha looking for, babe?”

“My hair tie.”

Casius moved her to the first bin full of apples. “I’ll hold your hair.”

“You don’t have to.”

He dragged a thumb down her cheek, and her insides melted. “I want to.”

As heat raced up her face, she leaned over the big bin. It might have been better if this event were inside, but from the way steam was lifting off the water, it would be a warm experience. Her eye makeup would run, but that couldn’t be helped. “Here goes.”

She was hopeless. The apples were just too damned big and kept getting away from her bite. She finally gave up and lifted her head.
Damn
. Water dripped down her jacket, but Hercules had a towel ready to wipe her down. When his hand pressed against her breast, carnal lust soared through her veins. She grabbed the towel from him, stepped back, and finished drying her face herself.

“Couldn’t even get one, babe?”

She planted a hand on her hip. “I want to see you two get one of those stupid apples.”

They grinned, and she stepped back. They each stepped in front of a tub and bent over.
Whoa
. Those were two fine asses, and she’d seen a lot of pictures of men’s rear ends in her time. For guys who were basically giants, they were rather slim hipped. Casius spread his legs wide, and her mind went to the wrong spot. She must have been concentrating on his butt cheeks contracting because, when he turned around with an apple in his mouth, she had to raise her gaze.

She burst out laughing at the image and clapped. Hercules took a moment longer, but he, too, succeeded where she’d failed.

“Aha! We are victors.” Hercules waved the apple. “We now get to claim our prize.”

When he stepped close, her damned pussy dampened, and she failed to remember when they’d agreed to a reward.

“Prize?”

“We get the wench.” He winked. “That be you.”

Before she could comprehend what was happening, Hercules leaned over and kissed her. Since he was so tall, he had to bend over pretty far and then drew her to his massive chest. His kiss electrified her, sending sparks of need so strong down her body that her legs weakened. On instinct, she drew her arms around his neck. As he leaned back, he nibbled on her bottom lip.

“You taste good, babe. We’ll have to continue this later.”

At a loss for words, she licked her lips and stepped back.

“Hey!” Casius pulled her to him. “I got the apple first.”

Instead of him coming down to her level, he lifted her up and kissed her hard and fast. “Mmm, but you are a sweet thing.” Then he set her down.

Hercules grabbed her hand. “It’s starting to snow. We don’t want you to catch cold.”

She looked up, surprised that she hadn’t even noticed. In all the excitement she wasn’t even cold. In fact, her body had never been hotter.

“You want to come back to my place?” That had just slipped out before she gave thought to the consequences of having them at her place.

It made sense though. They told her they lived up at Panther Cove, which was a good twenty-minute drive. Should they want to engage in a little extracurricular activity, her place was well equipped with whips and other paraphernalia. While she’d never invited a man back for the purpose of having sex, something told her the experience would be well worth it.

Hercules squeezed her hand. “You sure? We don’t want to rush you.”

Oh, my God
. They wanted to make love to her, too. “Yes.”

* * * *

Since she’d driven to the store, she drove her car back to her house and told them to follow her as she only lived two miles away. All during the short drive, she knew this was what she wanted. They were so perfect and never once made fun of her size. They listened to her and were incredibly considerate. If she was ever going to lose her virginity, these were the ones to lose it to.

But now that they were in her house, her nerves began to act up. She’d never seduced a man before. Should she get her whip and demand that they strip?
Fuck me. I have no idea what I’m doing.

Casius stepped in front of her. “You okay, babe? You look a little pale. Let’s get you undressed.”

She still had on her jacket and hat. “Sure.”

Together she got down to her white blouse in no time. He stepped closer. “Did I tell you how hot you look in that outfit?”

Her pulse soared but instantly calmed. Was he making fun of her? From the way his eyes had darkened, he appeared to be turned on. “Thank you.”

She couldn’t help but glance at his crotch. Her body froze at the size of the bulge.

“Ah, guys?”

They both stepped near. “Yes?” Hercules picked up her hand. “What is it?”

She drew in her bottom lip. “I need to tell you a secret.”

“You know you can tell us anything. We won’t judge you if that’s what’s worrying you.”

She glanced to the ground, not sure how to phrase what she wanted to say. “I’m a virgin.”

Hercules and Casius both grinned. “For real?”

That was definitely not the reaction Tanya expected. “You believe me?” The last man she’d told she was a virgin he’d laughed at her.

“What’s not to believe? There’s no reason for you to lie.” Hercules shrugged. “Besides, if you weren’t, we wouldn’t care. We want you regardless of your past.”

Their sentiment stunned her, as did their sincerity. She waited to see if they’d turn around and run, but they looked down at her with heat in their eyes.

“Okay.” Now what was she supposed to do?

As Tanya lifted her hands to unbutton her shirt, Casius stepped behind her and swatted away her hands. “How about allowing us the privilege of undressing you?”

Shivers of delight raced up her spine. No man had offered to do that before.
Oh, shit
. She’d said she liked to wield a whip. Did they expect her to dominate them? “If that’s what turns you on.”
Crap
. That was almost insulting. “I’m sorry.”

“About what, babe?”

“Look. I’m not good at this stuff.” Here she owned a sex store and was stumbling over the terminology for making love.

“Don’t worry. We know what to do. You just need to enjoy how we make your body feel.”

Even though they were confident, her nerves were flaring. “I have some drinks and snacks if you want anything.”

Hercules leaned in and nuzzled her neck. “I think we have everything we want right here.”

As much as her pussy was damp from excitement, she wasn’t comfortable getting naked. They wouldn’t want her once they saw her wide hips and huge breasts.

Casius was behind her. He wrapped his hands around her waist and placed tiny kisses on her neck. Sparks of need tripped down her shoulders.

Hercules took her hands. “We, too, have a secret.”

They weren’t going to say they were virgins she bet. “What?”