Alyssa's Choice (12 page)

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Justin watched as Jessica’s face turned pink right before his eyes. It was so obvious that she had a thing for both Beau and Chase, but for some reason she preferred to push their buttons instead of just admitting it. He didn’t understand women. Case in point, they were sitting here trying to figure out what to do about Alyssa when she came back into town.

“The plan?” he reminded her, wanting to get back to his talk with Grant. The sooner she said her piece, the faster she could leave. He didn’t want to be rude, especially since she was Alyssa’s best friend, but they didn’t have much time. Grant had suggested kidnapping her already, and the ideas went downhill from there.

“Oh, right, my plan. Okay, so I was doing some thinking, and I know that you both aren’t going to be giving Alyssa any space when she returns to town.” She stared directly at Grant. “I thought that maybe you guys could use my help. Alyssa is due into town sometime tomorrow. I thought that maybe the two of you could already be at the house. You know, move in for a few days, and I’ll stay with Bella or something.” She hadn’t yet figured out where she would go, but she could figure that out later.

“Thank you. The best idea we came up with was kidnapping her and bringing her here. Your plan will work better. We can pack some things and plan to be there for a few days. It shouldn’t be too hard to get the other bartenders to open the place and be on their own for a bit.” Grant looked excited, and Justin was glad that something seemed to be working for them. Without saying anything more, Grant got up and left the table, and Justin assumed he was going to pack.

“That really is nice of you to suggest that. I appreciate your support, and I know that Grant does as well,” he said.

“I want Alyssa to be happy, and I believe that you and Grant can do that. She’s had some heartbreak in her life, and, just be careful with her heart and give her some time.” She looked worried, and he wanted to push her for more of an explanation, but he didn’t. They only had a small amount of time to get ready and make the guesthouse a romantic retreat for Alyssa.

“You can trust us. She is the most important person to us. If you want, you can stay here, above the bar for a few days.” She nodded and stood up to leave.

“Jessica, are you always going to give Chase and Beau a hard time?” He was curious. Did they need to step in and help play matchmaker next?

“This is our own little screwed-up relationship. You wouldn’t understand. Stay focused on Alyssa and win her over so I can have the house to myself.” She left then, heading out of the pub, and Justin shook his head. That lady was a tough nut to crack, but she was also dedicated and loyal to her friends.

Justin got up from his chair and headed up the stairs to their apartment. Grant was already busy. He moved around the room packing their clothes and anything else he could think of. It looked like he finally was one hundred percent on board, and it was all because of Jessica and her plan. He had thought about asking her initially, but he really believed that she might try to keep them away from Alyssa. She had surprised him by showing up at the pub.

“I don’t think you’ll be needing the flogger,” Justin mentioned casually. They wouldn’t be using any toys on her. She was pregnant. He needed to get Grant to think gentle thoughts.

“You’re right…I’m going to use my hand. That’s way more effective.” He hung the flogger back up, and Justin stood staring at him, shaking his head.

“The baby.” Those two words stopped Grant. He knew that Grant was genuinely hurt and scared. Grant expressed himself differently than most people would. He probably thought that by punishing Alyssa, he would show her the horrible pain that she had caused by leaving them. He needed to get Grant on board with treating Alyssa delicately.

“Shoot. I won’t be able to effectively punish her. I’ll have to think of gentler ways.” He made a face and moved around the room, grabbing some other items that would surely surprise Alyssa.

“You can still spank her, just don’t do it too hard, and she should probably lie on the bed instead of over your legs. I’ll do some research while you pack. That way we don’t do anything that could harm her or the baby,” he said and went over to the computer, turned it on. He should probably find out as much as possible, especially since they were going to be locked in the guesthouse together for the next few days. They needed to convince Alyssa that she should be with them.

He started to search for anything that related to pregnant women and came across tons of books that he really wanted to read. He wanted to know each phase of her pregnancy. He wanted to know what their baby was going to feel and how it was going to develop. This was a completely new world for them, and he really was looking forward to being a part of it. He was looking forward to doctor appointments and learning how to be a good birthing coach. The more he read, the more he was looking forward to being a dad.

He looked over at Grant. He was still packing their bags. They were going to be dads, and Alyssa was going to be the mother of their child. It was still so hard to believe. What if Alyssa didn’t want to raise their child together? He hadn’t even thought that. He never even considered that she might not want to be with them. No, he shook his head. He would not even allow himself to think negative thoughts.

They finally had a plan. They would lock themselves in the house. He planned to talk, love, and romance, even beg if necessary. They weren’t leaving until she agreed to be theirs.

Alyssa had been on the road for hours. Her back ached and her stomach grumbled loudly. She didn’t want to stop. She just wanted to get to the house eat a huge meal, take a hot bath, and go to sleep. She had only stopped and slept for a few hours, but she was glad she did. She was hoping to get into town sometime in the late afternoon.

As she drove, she sang and thought of her plans. What did she want to do about Grant and Justin? Once she got some rest and could think clearly, she planned to go to the pub and talk to them. Different scenarios ran through her mind, but she refused to think negatively. She had gotten herself into way too much trouble thinking about all the horrible things they could say or that they might reject her. Nope, from now on she was going to be Miss Positive.

She smiled when she spotted the exit off the highway. She remembered when Jessica’s car had started making all those horrible noises. They had pulled off the road in search of a gas station and instead found a wonderful place to call home. She drove down the two-way street and for the first time really looked around at the landscape. Flat plains and some rolling hills covered with tall, green grass swayed in the breeze. Trees leaned over the road, creating a tunnel effect. Horses and cows roamed free. Alyssa rolled down all the windows, leaned her head back, and really soaked in her surroundings.

She entered Coltmann County, the city within the country, and happiness hit her hard. She felt free of her past for the first time in her life. Tears filled her eyes.
Home
. That one word repeated her in mind, and she drove slowly down Main Street, looking at all the people walk down the street. All the people waved and smiled, and she found herself waving back. She felt like she was in a parade.

She stopped the car in front of the pub and stared at the closed doors, wondering if Grant and Justin were inside. She wanted to park the car and go inside. She wanted to see them, to hug them. Alyssa looked in the mirror and barely recognized herself. She looked like hell, her hair was a mess, and she could smell herself. Nope, she wasn’t stopping. Tomorrow would be soon enough, after she had some time to scrub her body clean.

She stepped on the gas and watched the pub become smaller as she moved away from it. She couldn’t take her eyes off the building, hoping that one or both of her men would walk out and she could see them from afar. It felt like she hadn’t seen their beautiful faces in years instead of weeks.

Alyssa hit the dirt road and sighed. She was almost there. Only a few more miles and she would be home, soaking her aching body and eating some real food. She drove faster, not waiting to be stuck in the car another minute. She pulled up and slammed on the brakes and sat there for a minute, waiting for the dirt and dust to settle.
Home sweet home.
She climbed out of the car, stretching as she walked toward the house. She left her bag in the car. The last thing on her mind was unpacking.

She walked up the stairs onto the patio and pushed her way into the front door. She felt clumsy and tired as she stumbled through the house. She walked into the bathroom and started the bathwater, stripping off her clothes in the process. She wanted to wash the grime off her skin before she grabbed some food and went to sleep.

Alyssa stepped into the bathtub. The hot water felt good against her skin, and she groaned aloud as she submerged fully into the water. She leaned back and moaned. Her body was aching, and she pushed the button next to the tub, turning on the jets. The jets blasted against her skin, the pressure digging into her sore muscles. She closed her eyes and started humming to herself. She finally was starting to relax when she heard the bathroom door open.

“Jessica, I’m sorry I didn’t say hi when I walked in. I was just so tired, and I’m yucky. I smell, seriously.” She let out a loud sigh.

“Don’t worry, baby, just relax.” She jolted up, splashing water everywhere. Grant and Justin stood next to the large bathtub, staring at her. Alyssa swallowed hard, trying to breath. She hadn’t been expecting them to be at the house. She had hoped that she would be able to have some more time to relax and think before having to talk to them both. She stared at them both, unsure what to say or even what she should do.

“Hi.” She cringed. Oh lord, she had no idea what to say. They both gave her little smirks. They knew that she was uncomfortable, and they didn’t seem to care. She squirmed and covered herself. She was sitting naked in a bathtub with the two men she wanted within arm’s reach.

“Don’t cover yourself on our account. We love seeing you wet and naked.” Justin growled, and Alyssa moved her hands down, exposing her body. She wasn’t going to be shy, not anymore, and especially not with the way they looked at her. She felt sexy under their watchful eyes.

“What a good girl. She dropped her hands as soon as you said that. She didn’t even argue with us.” Grant praised her, and she gave him a half smile. It felt awkward being naked while they stood fully clothed, but she wasn’t going to appear weak. They had so many different issues to overcome.

“Now, we will leave you to take your bath. No rush, please take your time. Justin and I have already set up your bedroom, and now we’re going to cook you a nice meal. We aren’t leaving this house anytime soon, not until we’ve talked and are on the same page and not until we’ve both fucked you so good that you don’t want to live without us.” His voice was calm, and Alyssa stared at him in shock. She wasn’t sure what they had planned, but whatever it was, they were obviously in charge.

“Okay,” she whispered, and they both walked out of the bathroom together. She stared at them until they closed the bathroom door. As soon as the door clicked shut, she grabbed the soap and started scrubbing her skin. She grabbed her razor and shaved off all her body hair, wanting to be soft. As soon as she was done, she remembered her hair, climbed out of the tub, and jumped into the shower. She knew it was probably overkill, but she really wanted tonight to be perfect, especially since she was going to have to deal with them.

Alyssa got out of the shower feeling like a new woman. She dried off and applied some moisturizer all over her body. She stared in the mirror, giving herself a quick pep talk before leaving the bathroom. She stood straight, making sure her posture was perfect as she walked down the hallway toward her bedroom.

“I’m sorry, honey, we’re not ready for the bedroom yet.” Justin stopped her easily, redirecting her to Jessica’s room. “I laid out some clothes for you on the bed.” Justin kissed her forehead and left her alone once more. She dressed in a hurry, pulling the white T-shirt over her head and pulling on the black boy shorts. She felt underdressed but decided not to test them today. Normally, she would’ve put on more clothes, but she stopped herself, thinking that this was a test.

She didn’t want to fail any of their tests today. She felt as if this was her last chance to prove that she did want to be with them both. She didn’t want them to doubt that she was serious. She paced around Jessica’s room, unsure if she was doing the right thing. She didn’t feel as though she was caving, but she wasn’t putting up a fight either. She took a deep breath and opened the door. She stepped into the hallway and tiptoed toward the kitchen.

She could hear Grant and Justin talking quietly in the kitchen. She walked into the room, and they both stopped and stared at her.

“You look so beautiful.” Grant walked toward her and pulled her into his arms. “And you smell delicious.” He cupped her face with his hands and licked his lips. She moved into him, wanting to feel his lips. When their mouths finally touched, she moaned, loving the way they fit together so perfectly. He took his time, slowly devouring her mouth and taking her breath away in the process. Desire shot through her. She couldn’t resist him. She didn’t want to. She danced her tongue around his in a slow dance, tasting him completely.

It seemed like forever since she’d felt him this way, but her body remembered him and wanted him badly, right here in the kitchen, she didn’t care. She moaned into his mouth and deepened the kiss. She rubbed her body against his and felt her nipples harden against his chest. He moved his large thigh in between her legs and she moved against him, letting her pussy make contact. Small shocks ran through her system when her clit made contact against his jean-clad leg. His chest felt amazing, a wall of heat that she snuggled into.

She felt his cock grow and harden, prodding against her hip and arousing her further. She remembered his fantastic cock and the pleasure that he had given her. She grabbed her T-shirt, wanting to rip it over her head. She wanted to be naked. Grant slowed down their kiss, pulling back and giving her one more kiss before stepping back.

“We have to slow down. Justin and I cooked you a wonderful meal, and we want to feed you. We want to take care of you. I don’t want a quickie on the table here in the kitchen. We have the bedroom.” Grant took her hand and led her to the kitchen table. She turned and looked over her shoulder, receiving a smile and a wink from Justin. He looked happy, and she winked back at him, letting Grant lead her and sit her down. She sat down and shifted in the chair. Her panties were soaked, and she could barely think straight at the mention of what would happen in the bedroom later.

“I hope you’re hungry.” Justin walked to the table and put a huge plate of food in front of her. All the food was brightly colored, and she realized that they were trying to feed her healthy food. She tried not to take offense. She knew they were giving her a salad and steamed vegetables because of the baby, but she couldn’t stop the words from passing her lips.

“I guess you both think I could stand to lose a few pounds.” She tried to laugh it off, pretending she was joking, but the looks on their faces said it all. They didn’t think it was funny. She looked down at her plate, picked up the fork, and started eating in silence. Grant pulled out the chair across from her and sat down. She could feel him staring at her, but she couldn’t look up. He was always so intense, and she remembered the last time she had made a similar comment. Justin has spanked her.

“I know what you’re thinking.” She lifted her head and faced Justin. He sat down next to her with his plate full of veggies. “Trust me when I say that you will be punished for that silly little crack at your weight. I’ve told you before that I don’t like it when you talk down about yourself, and I won’t listen to it. I thought you might want a healthy meal after living off fast food for the last week. I’m also trying to think of our baby, and the book I read said that babies need healthy food for their growth and development.” Alyssa bit her lip, holding back her tears. He had read a book to learn more about the baby. She wanted to grab him and kiss him. He was so sexy.

“I know, and I shouldn’t have said that. It was stupid. I just want you both to know that I appreciate the fact that you want to be involved in the baby’s life. I don’t want the two of you to think that you have to be with me, though. I would never keep you away from the baby, I swear. We have lots of time to set up a plan, and I promise that I’ll keep you both posted every step of the way.” Grant’s fork hit the table hard and Alyssa jerked her gaze up, staring at him. He looked pissed, and again she wanted to kick herself. She always seemed to say the wrong thing, but she did want to put all her cards on the table. She wanted them to know that she wouldn’t trap them.

“Alyssa, eat your dinner. Grant, we’ll deal with her after she eats something. She’s been driving all day and she needs to relax for a few minutes before all the excitement we’re going to cause,” Justin said, taking a bite, and Alyssa started eating, shoveling the food into her mouth.

“No, we need to talk about this, and it can’t wait. I’m sorry, Justin,” Grant said. He reached across the table and grabbed her hand. “You are the mother of our child. We don’t feel trapped, and I don’t want you to say that again. Justin’s right, you need your strength, eat.” Grant let go of her hand, and Alyssa finished eating. Each bite she took brought her closer to the end of her meal, and she was becoming nauseous. She didn’t know what their plan was, and she wondered what was going to happen.

She pushed the last few bites around on her plate, unable to look at either Justin or Grant. Grant pushed his chair out, and it scraped loudly against the wood floor. He started clearing the table, and she let him take her plate. Dinner was over. The next phase would begin soon, and she took a couple of deep breaths, unsure if she was ready.

“I’ll meet you both in the bedroom.” Grant kissed the top of her head before heading down the hallway, and Alyssa turned to look at Justin, sending him a questioning look. She was hoping that he would fill her in, maybe tell her a little bit of what to expect, but he only shook his head and grinned.

“I want you to strip, and then we’re going to walk into the bedroom together.” Justin stood up and held out his hand and she took it, letting him pull her out of the chair. She was shaking as she reached for her shirt and pulled it over her head, exposing her breasts. He licked his lips, and she moaned, picturing his mouth on her, his rough tongue licking her nipples and his teeth biting into her flesh. She stopped that train of thought. Alyssa hooked her thumbs into the sides of her panties and pushed them down.

Justin grabbed her hand and led her down the hallway toward the bedroom. He opened the bedroom door and she shut her eyes, scared at what she would find. She could see lights flicker behind her eyelids and slowly opened her eyes. She gasped. The room was surrounded with flickering candles, and Grant was kneeling naked on the bed, holding a bottle of oil. His muscles flexed as he moved toward the edge, holding out his hand, waiting for her to grab it.