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Authors: Lily Harlem

Tags: #Erotica

Teamwork (14 page)

“I’m so glad you came to Orlando,” he whispered.

“I’m so glad you came to Miami,” I replied, clawing my fingers into his flesh as the first coils of my orgasm prepared for release. “I couldn’t bear the thought of a night without you.”

“You don’t have to say that.”

“But it’s the truth. You feel so right at my side…” I caught my breath and squeezed my eyes shut. “Oh god, especially when you do that.”

He was circling his hips, a devilishly sinful rotation that applied perfect pressure to my clit.

“That good for you?” he asked into my ear, his lips hot and damp, his breaths as ragged as mine.

“Do you even need to ask? Oh Raven, I’m going to come now, oh fuck yes… Don’t stop.”

I allowed my body to spin out of control. My arms and legs shook as I clung to him. My pussy was being ravished by deeply satisfying spasms and my clit beating itself against his hard body.

“You sound so fucking awesome when you come,” he said, kissing his way across my cheek. “I wish I could bottle the sound and take it with me everywhere I went.”

I couldn’t reply. I was in a delicious place where ecstasy ruled and sanity no longer existed.

He kissed me, plunging his tongue into my mouth and keeping up the heavy circling of his hips. The sensations were wild, almost unbearable, my clit was so swollen and tender. For a moment I didn’t know if I could take any more.

But then the wave of yet another orgasm began to rise toward me. Big and strong, its promises were as addictive as any drug.

“Oh yeah, come again,” he moaned, his voice tortured yet blissful. “With me.”

I let that wave rise, gather power. Before I knew it, delicious, pounding sensations were cresting within me then crashing down.

“Ah, fuck, fuck,” Raven shouted, no longer circling his hips but hammering. “Fuck, that’s it.”

As my pussy throbbed through yet another series of thumping, orgasmic pulses, I was aware of his cock spurting into the condom. The heat and friction catapulted me to ecstasy.

The masks, the pretense had gone. We were as one. In love.

Lovers.

There was no one else. I didn’t need anyone else. And I certainly didn’t think of anyone else. Only Raven existed, filling my mind, body and soul with his.

Chapter Twelve

 

“Hey, sugar,” Todd said. “How was the conference?”

“Fine, informative. I’m just heading back to Orlando now.” It was late evening and it had been a long day of lectures and workshops. Now I was dozing as Raven drove us home on the dark Florida highways.

“I’ve missed you. Can I see you tomorrow? Lunch at Ciao’s.”

I glanced across at Raven. “Yeah, I guess, what time?”

“Late lunch. Three, after I’ve finished practice.”

“Okay.”

“Can you ask Raven to come too?”

“Sure.” I dropped my cell from my ear. “Todd wants you to come to lunch with us tomorrow, about three at Ciao’s.”

“I’ll be a few minutes late. I have a medical at two.”

“Okay.” I relayed this information to Todd.

“Raven went with you to the conference?” he asked, sounding surprised.

“Yes, he, er, didn’t have much else to do and fancied a trip to Miami.”

Raven looked at me and lifted one eyebrow.

I shrugged.

“Oh, okay, well, I’ll see you both tomorrow. Safe journey.” Todd hung up.

“I wonder what that’s about?” I asked Raven.

He shrugged. “Dunno, nothing probably, he just wants to see us.”

“Do you think he’s mad that I didn’t ask him to come to Miami?”

Raven huffed. “You didn’t ask me.”

I reached over and stroked my palm down his forearm. “No, but I’m so glad you did.”

* * * * *

 

The cab ride to Ciao’s the next afternoon took twenty minutes. When I arrived, Todd was already there.

He stood as I walked in. “Hey, it’s good to see you.”

“And you,” I said, allowing him to wrap me in his arms and press a kiss to my lips. He smelled divine, as always, and the solidity of his chest beneath his t-shirt felt luscious against my breasts. But I didn’t get that, “I want to rip your clothes off and fuck you right now” feeling that I had every other time I’d been near him. Today it felt different. Much as I could appreciate his fine body and handsome face, it wasn’t sending the same intensity of sparks around my system the way it had on previous occasions.

“Here you go,” he said, pulling out a chair. “I’ve ordered wine, and a steak for me and Raven. But I asked Benita to hold until you both arrived.”

“Thanks,” I said, sitting and pulling out the menu. “I’ll just have a chicken and bacon salad if that’s okay.”

“Sure.” He called over Benita, who smiled warmly at me then bustled off to the kitchen with my order.

There were several other diners in the restaurant, lingering over their lunch, chatting and sipping wine. After glancing around, I set my napkin over my lap and rested back.

“So the conference was worth the trip?” he asked.

“Yes, it was very informative. It would have been a long way to come from the UK but since I was in Florida anyway it was a great experience.”

He nodded and tasted the wine the waiter had just poured. “Good. And was Raven distracting while you were there?” He tilted his head. “Did he put you off your studies?”

I sighed. “Well, he didn’t like the professor very much.”

Understatement.

“No? Why, what happened?”

“Professor Nordstrom got a bit cozy next to me in the bar. Raven threatened to decapitate him.”

Todd gave a snort of laughter. “Hah, that sounds like the old Raven. He always was the jealous sort.”

“How can you say that?” I held up my palms. “When…” I threw a look at the waiter who was now busy chatting to another couple. “When, you know? The three of us, together?”

Todd leaned forward. “I don’t know what’s different about me. But as long as we’re honest with each other about what it is we want then he seems to let the rule slip. Plus neither of us would risk our friendship, we’ve been through too much together over the years on and off the ice.”

“Mmm, he was telling me on the way back from Miami how you’ve played for the same teams many times.” I said.

“Yeah, our paths have kept on crossing, which has been great.”

My face cracked into a grin. “The three of us. It was fun though, wasn’t it?”

His smile mirrored mine. “The best, sugar, absolutely the fucking best.” He reached for my hand and sighed.

“What is it?”

“I’ve just come from a meeting with my agent.”

“A problem?”

“No, no, not at all. No, I don’t think so. I just…”

I placed my other hand over his. “Todd, what’s happened?”

“I’m transferring. To a new team.”

Nodding slowly, I started to process this information. “Where to?”

“New York,” he said. “To the Rangers.”

“Wow, that sounds good for your career.”

“Yeah, it’s great. I’ve followed them since I was a kid, so has my dad. It’s going to be a dream come true for him to see me playing there. Not to mention that’s where he lives, Dad, so it will mean more time with him, and he’s getting on a bit now.”

“When are you going?”

“Soon, like in a few days, before the start of the season proper.”

“Does Raven know yet, have you told him?”

“No, I wanted to tell you both, today, together, but…”

“But you couldn’t wait.”

“No, I had to tell you, Fiona, I was worried that…” He paused and his gaze searched my face.

“That I would what?”

He tightened his lips.

With a small huff, I said, “That I would cry, break my heart? No, sorry, Todd. I think you’re a great guy and it’s been fun. But nothing is set in stone and this is a wonderful opportunity. I’m absolutely thrilled for you.” I reached forward and gave him a quick kiss on the mouth. As I pulled away, I heard the restaurant door shut.

Raven stood there, staring at me.

For some reason a flush of discomfort flared over my skin. “Er, here’s Raven,” I said.

Todd turned and his face broke into a smile. “Hey,” he said. “Come on, we’re waiting for you.”

Raven made a nondescript grunt and sat next to me. His thigh pressed up against mine and he leaned over and touched his lips to my temple.

“How did you get on?” I asked, “at the medics?”

After taking a sip of water, he nodded. “Good, they’re happy with my shoulder, it’s heading in the right direction and I was completely honest about my leg. Told them when it hurt and when it didn’t as they twisted it this way and that.”

“And do you think there’s been any improvement since you started the hydrotherapy and the acupuncture?”

“Oh yeah, definitely. Even though it still twinged, it’s better than it was.”

A swell of triumph filled my belly. My combined methods of treatments were working. A few more weeks and a gentle introduction back into hockey and he would be fine.

“That’s great,” Todd was saying. “And it’s just as well ’cause the Vipers are going to need you back on the ice as soon as possible.”

“They are?” Raven said.

“Yes.”

For the first time ever I saw Todd look anxious. His usual smile dropped and his gaze flicked nervously between myself and Raven. He fiddled with the cutlery on the table, straightening out his knife and fork and realigning the spoon.

“Todd has news,” I said.

Raven raised his eyebrows.

“Yeah,” Todd said. “I’ve just been to see Max. He finalized a transfer deal this morning. I’m off to the Rangers.”

I sensed Raven stiffen. “I know you mentioned it a while ago. But I thought it was off the radar,” he said. “I thought you were all set with the Vipers for the season.”

Todd shrugged. “Yeah, me too. But I got a call on Friday. The deal was pushed through on Saturday and I’ll be training in New York by the end of the week.”

A heavy silence fell over the table. Unspoken words were loud between us, thoughts and emotions seemed to swirl and tumble.

The waiter brought over our meals, but no one started eating.

“You okay?” I asked Raven, placing my hand on his thigh beneath the table.

“Yeah, course. It’s just sudden. I thought we’d have this season on the same team.”

“Yeah, me too.” There was a rise of color on Todd’s face, he gnawed at the inside of his cheek. “I was looking forward to it.”

“And you do realize,” Raven said, “I’m not going to give you any favors on the ice. Just ’cause you’re my buddy. I’m still going to whoop your sorry ass when you’re playing for
them
.”

Todd managed a hint of a smile. “Yeah, you can try.”

I reached out and touched his hand again. “We’ll miss you.”

“And I’ll miss you, Fiona. You’re a very special woman, amazing in fact. I feel very privileged to have met you, and Raven, well…” He sucked in a breath and glanced down at his lap. “You know you mean a lot to me.”

“Yeah, yeah, don’t get all sentimental, it’s not like you’re dying or anything,” Raven muttered, though there was a hint of emotion in his voice too.

Todd suddenly grinned, as if he knew something we didn’t.

“What?” I asked.

“You won’t miss
me
though,” he said.

“Of course we will.” I was shocked.

He shook his head. “No, what I mean is you won’t miss me. My face.” He laughed again. “Or my body.”

“What the hell are you talking about?” Raven asked, stabbing at his steak and jabbing a chunk into his mouth.

“Because, and this is why I’ll never let Max go. He’s also negotiated me a damn Armani contract.”

“What?” Raven and I said together.

Todd nodded vigorously. “Yeah, they’ve got a new sports aftershave coming out. They want me to be the face of the campaign and it’s worth fucking millions.”

“Oh my god,” I gasped, looking at his beautiful features, wide lips, gentle nose and piercing blue eyes. I especially loved the dimple in his chin and his tousled blond hair and could already imagine him on billboards and in magazines. He could sell bottles of air with that face and smile. “That sounds amazing,” I said.

“Seriously,” Raven said, another chunk of steak speared on his fork and hovering in front of his mouth. “Like for real? Modeling?”

Todd shrugged. “Yeah, why the hell not. A few hours in front of a camera and I’ll have millions added to my bank balance. And all the shots are going to be done in New York. I’ll be there anyway so it’s no trouble.”

“I’m thrilled for you,” I said, trying to balance out Raven’s negativity. “And I’m sure you’ll sell loads of aftershave for Armani. Hey, I might even buy Raven some for Christmas.”

Raven turned to me and cocked one thick eyebrow. “Don’t you dare.”

“Oh lighten up,” I said, starting on my salad.

“Yeah, lighten up, just ’cause your face cracks mirrors.” Todd laughed.

“Fuck off,” Raven said, digging into a bowl of fries.

“Ah, Raven, I think you’re gorgeous,” I said, touching my lips to his stubbled cheek. “Take no notice of Pretty.”

“Oh no, not you as well,” Todd groaned. “I hate that goddamn nickname.”

I giggled and was relieved to feel the tension leave Raven.

“So,” Todd said, “I kept promising Fiona to show her my place now it’s all decorated, so how about after lunch we all go back and…” He leaned forward and lowered his voice, his gaze flicking between the two of us. “And have some more of that special threesome fun. Fuck, I’m getting hard just thinking about it.”

The tension that had just left Raven poured straight back into him. I didn’t need to look to know his spine had stiffened and his mouth had tightened.

I shifted on my seat, sexy memories bombarding me. But that was how I wanted them to stay. Memories. My time with both hockey players had come to an end. The connection I felt with Raven left no room for anyone else. Not now.

“I’m sorry, Todd,” I said, reaching for my wine and taking a sip. “But I don’t think so.”

A flash of surprise, or maybe hurt crossed his face. “Oh, okay. It was just a thought.” He sat back on his chair.

“It’s not that it wasn’t fun, wasn’t sexy as hell.” I grinned. “But for me now, it’s just Raven.” I turned to Raven and was met with the full force of his penetrating gaze. “You see, I’ve fallen in love with him.” I stretched up and touched my lips to his, felt the softness of his mouth gently pushing onto mine.

Nervously, I looked back at Todd. The right side of his mouth was twitching.

“I knew you would be good for him,” he said. “As soon as I saw you weren’t scared of the caveman attitude and all his growling and grunting, I knew you had the ability to pull him out of his miserable pit.”

“I wasn’t in a miserable pit,” Raven said, winding his arm around my back and pulling me closer.

“Oh, you so were, until, that is, this beautiful woman came along.” Todd gestured to me, his eyes twinkling. “And then suddenly you were interested in the world again, what was going on outside of the pain in your leg and your future on and off the ice.”

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