Devotion (Club Destiny #7) (22 page)

“You aren’t the only one who did some thinking while you were gone.”

Cole watched as Sierra fidgeted with the two rings on her left hand, watching as she turned them repeatedly over and over on her finger, as though she were searching for the right words to say. He didn’t say a word, unsure where she was going and scared he was about to find out.

“A lot has happened between the three of us in the last year. We not only found one another, but we fell in love, moved in together and most importantly decided to have a baby together. That’s a lot for such a short period of time.”

Cole wasn’t sure he agreed. At his age, he was ready to settle down, had been for a while, but hadn’t found what he was looking for until Sierra and Luke. Now that he had the family he never thought possible, he wasn’t willing to let anything come between them. Not even his own insecurities. At least not anymore.

“I’ve questioned our circumstances, just like I know you and Luke have. The fact that we can’t get married… and I’m not talking about a piece of paper that the state blesses us with. That’s not what marriage is to me.”

“Who says we can’t?” Cole asked suddenly. They had a reception to announce to their family and friends the status of their relationship more so because Luke wanted to shout it from the rooftops when he finally accepted what was in his heart for so long. “It won’t be legal, but there isn’t anything to say that we can’t have a ceremony.”

A small smile tipped Sierra’s lips and her eyes sparkled. “You’d do that for me?”

“Baby, I’d do anything for you.” Cole cupped her face with his hands, loving how soft her skin was, how big his hands were in comparison to her. “I want you to know that. To trust me. To know that no matter what, the most important things in the world to me are you, Hannah and Luke.”

“I do trust you, but that goes both ways,” Sierra whispered, sounding as though she were hesitant to call him on his insecurities.

“I know that.” Cole glanced past her, not seeing anything in the distance aside from his own thoughtful reflection of the things he’d been dealing with over the last few days. He knew where she was going with this, and he agreed.

“Cole, we’ve had so much change in our lives over the last year. Always something more to do, something else to worry about tomorrow. Life’s going to be that way. We’re going to be busy. We’re blessed to have what we have. Family. Friends. The club. Each other. It’s not going to be a smooth road, but we need to talk it out. If you need more attention, which I think all three of us feel that we do, ask for it.”

Cole knew that was easier said than done. He’d had this same conversation with himself on more than one occasion. He’d put the blame on Sierra and Luke because they were so involved with their jobs while Cole was disgruntled with his. That wasn’t their fault. He hadn’t even shared what he and Alex had talked about.

The tips of Sierra’s soft fingers touched his chin, turning his face gently to look into her eyes. “I don’t want to hear about what’s happening with you from my best friend.”

Cole’s brow furrowed as he tried to understand what she was getting at.

“Ashleigh told me that you gave Alex your notice.”

That.

No, he hadn’t shared that information with Sierra. There were several reasons, the least of which was that he didn’t want her to worry. Cole knew money wasn’t something they had to worry about, but that didn’t mean he didn’t want to be a contributing member of their family. He’d had his doubts, worried that he had been impulsive in his decision to leave CISS. He still wasn’t sure whether it was the right decision or not, but now that he was home, he fully intended to work on that.

“I think it was the right decision,” Sierra added, causing Cole to tilt his head in question.

“You do?” He hadn’t imagined getting Sierra’s support on his decision. He had no reason to believe otherwise, but for some reason, he felt as though he’d let her down without talking to her first. He already knew how Luke felt, they’d had a brief discussion about him coming to work with him, not
for him
Luke had clarified. Cole had yet to discuss anything further with Luke, but he hoped to soon.

“I do. You weren’t happy. I’m not sure even you realize how much you try to carry everyone else’s burden. Even when it isn’t yours to carry. Remember Lucie? You walked around for years carrying her secret with you because you cared about her. I’m glad things worked out for her, but she shouldn’t have put you in that position. We don’t tend to think about it because of who you are.”

Sierra pulled his face a little closer, keeping her eyes locked on his before she continued, “You’re the man who saves the world. Not the man who merely tries. You’re the man who comes through for everyone, even at your own expense. Well, I’m the woman who loves you, and I’m not willing to sit back any longer and let anyone take advantage of you. Including yourself.”

Cole’s heart struck up a heavy beat, his chest constricting. He knew he’d become a sounding board for his friends, knew he was often the guy who stepped up to the plate when no one else did. It wasn’t something he could stop doing though.

“Don’t get me wrong,” Sierra said, lightly brushing her lips against his. “You’re the most loyal, most honorable man I know. I would never want you to change that. I just want you to be put first more often.”

It was as though she had a portal into his thoughts. She understood him. Probably more than he understood himself.

Cole couldn’t resist kissing Sierra right then, tipping her head with his hands and allowing his tongue to slide past her smooth, sexy lips. He could get lost in her. Day, night. It didn’t matter. Whenever he had the opportunity to put his mouth to hers, the entire world could fall apart around him, and he wouldn’t care.

“We don’t do this nearly enough,” Sierra whispered against his lips.

“No, I would have to agree, you don’t,” Luke’s gruff voice sounded from behind him and Cole didn’t try to look, he just smiled.

“Hey,” Sierra smiled up at him.

“No, don’t let me interrupt,” Luke insisted with a smile in his voice, pulling out one of the chairs from the patio table and moving it around so that he had a clearer view of the two of them. “I think it’s been far too long since I got to watch.”

Cole felt the slight shiver that ran through Sierra. The smile tipping her lips was bright enough to rival the sun any day. When she turned her attention back to Cole, he pulled her face closer, letting his lips press to hers again, his body immediately responding to Luke’s presence and the soft, pliant woman sitting in his lap.

“Do you care to direct as well?” Sierra asked as she peered over at him, her lips still brushing against Cole’s.

Cole was a little surprised at how excited Sierra was getting. It was still fully daylight outside, and although the entire yard was discreetly hidden from prying eyes by various trees and plants outlining it, they didn’t generally engage in these types of activities outside in broad daylight.

“Don’t mind if I do,” Luke answered, crossing one ankle over the opposite knee as he regarded them both silently for a moment. “Let’s start by removing his shirt. That’ll provide some serious incentive.”

Cole grinned, looking up at Sierra as she sat up straighter, then shifted so she was straddling his legs on the chair. He had to move to allow her more room because the metal armrests were almost in her way. When her cool fingers slid beneath the waistband of his jeans, and underneath his shirt, he sucked in a deep breath. She took her time lifting his shirt, trailing her fingers up along his chest as she went.

Cole wasn’t a vain man, but he admittedly worked hard for the body that he had. He didn’t cheat on his diet, and he routinely worked out. He’d done it for most of his life, although lately, he’d done it more for these two. The way they looked at him, their eyes devouring him when he went without a shirt, or when he was naked, was more inspiration than he’d ever had before.

Like now. Although he kept his eyes trained on Sierra’s face, he could see in his peripheral vision how Luke was watching him just as intently.

“So beautiful,” Sierra whispered. “I love to kiss you right here.” Her lips pressed against his right pec, directly above his nipple and the muscle beneath instantly hardened. “And here,” she said as she left a wet, hot trail down to his nipple with her tongue. He didn’t try to hold back the growl that her ministrations pulled from deep in his chest. When she used her teeth to tease his nipple until it hardened in her mouth, he instinctively grabbed the back of her head and held her closer, not wanting her to stop.

“It wouldn’t be fair not to give the other one the same attention,” Sierra mouthed the words as she moved her lips across his chest.

At this rate, Cole wasn’t sure he was going to be able to hold out for whatever Luke had in mind.

But he sure as hell intended to try.

Chapter Twenty Two

Coming home to witness a scene like this one was the way Luke wanted to come home every single day. From inside the house, he had noticed that Sierra and Cole were outside, snuggled together as they talked. He’d given them a few minutes, choosing to check on Hannah although he knew they had the monitor because he’d seen it sitting on the table. Being as quiet as he could be, he returned to the back door, unable to resist joining them when he saw them kissing. God, watching them was hotter than hell.

And now, as he sat across from them, seeing Sierra tease Cole’s broad, hairless chest, he wasn’t able to hide the erection now straining behind his zipper.

Truthfully, he was a little surprised that Sierra was opting to do this in broad daylight, but he wasn’t going to bring it up because he sure as hell didn’t want her to stop. He was pretty sure Cole felt the same way.

“Now it’s your turn, baby,” Luke told Sierra when she sat up to face Cole once again. “But I want Cole to keep his hands to himself.”

Sierra grinned as she slipped her shirt up and over her head, not hesitating as she did. The evening air was comfortable, maybe a little on the cool side, but Luke didn’t think her nipples were puckering because of the air temperature. After removing her sheer, lacey bra, she paused, seemingly waiting for him to tell her what to do next.

“From where I sit, it looks like Cole’s ready to feast on your pretty breasts. But remember, he can’t touch you.”

Luke had to rub his hand over the length of his denim covered cock when Sierra leaned forward, lifting the beautiful pink tipped mound and pressing it against Cole’s mouth. Luke’s eyes met Cole’s momentarily before his lover began to lick and suck until Sierra was moaning, holding Cole’s head to her breast as she ground her chest against him, her other hand squeezing and pinching her other nipple. They didn’t need his instruction for a few minutes as she continued to alternate, her hand squeezing and teasing one breast while Cole devoured the other.

“I think one of you, maybe both, are overdressed,” Luke growled as he continued to stroke himself through his jeans. In a minute, he was going to have to free himself from the constricting denim or he wasn’t going to be able to stand the pain. They got him so damn hard, and he was doing nothing more than watching.

Sierra slipped off of Cole’s lap, quickly sliding her own jeans and panties down over her hips before ridding Cole of his. Luke watched in awe at how excited she appeared to be. Truth be told, they hadn’t been all that spontaneous lately, usually opting to sneak in a little time while they were in bed, but with Hannah, they rarely had opportunities like this and Luke knew they needed to grab them up whenever they could.

“Now sit on his lap, but face me,” Luke demanded as he pushed up from his chair. He didn’t bother removing his own clothes because this wasn’t about him. This was about the two of them right now.

When Sierra situated herself on Cole’s lap, taking the initiative to stroke Cole’s beautiful hard cock against the lips of her pussy, Luke was the one growling. He lowered himself to his knees, watching for a moment before he used his fingers to open the soft, swollen folds, exposing her clit so that she could tease herself more.

“Damn that’s fucking hot,” Luke groaned. He had to admit, this was one of his favorite positions, but usually he was the one with Sierra in his lap. He loved the raspy warmth of Cole’s mouth on his cock and the way Sierra squirmed in his arms while he pleasured her as well. Now it was Luke’s turn to return the favor, and he was tired of waiting.

“Link your hands with his,” Luke demanded and waited not too patiently while Sierra slowly released Cole’s cock from her grip before letting Cole twine his fingers with hers. “Keep them at your side. I don’t want to see either of you moving.”

Luke noticed the way Sierra tried to grind against Cole’s cock, but in their position, she wasn’t going to be able to do anything without Luke’s help. Keeping his fingers on the lips of her sex, he held her open as he lowered his head, using his tongue to gently flick over her clit while brushing his cheek against Cole’s smooth, satiny length, the stubble on his jaw scraping lightly against him. Both of them tried to get closer to him, but Luke moved just out of their reach.

Using one hand, Luke cupped Cole’s balls while continuing to graze Sierra’s clit with his tongue slowly, making sure he wouldn’t send her over any time in the near future.

To Luke, teasing them was one of the most fascinating aspects of their foreplay, but watching Sierra fly apart was even more thrilling, only he wasn’t ready for that just yet.

He turned his attention to Cole, sliding his mouth over the smooth, swollen head of Cole’s cock, sucking hard while he used his thumb to press circles against Sierra’s clit, his other hand roughly kneading Cole’s balls. Both of them groaned, but when Sierra tried to move her arms, Cole managed to hold her back and Luke smiled to himself. The man didn’t mind sexual torture of any kind, but one of these days, Luke was going to push him to his limits.

Not today though. He knew they didn’t have all the time necessary to do everything he wanted to do to them, so he focused on Cole, taking him fully into his mouth, slowly at first then moving more intensely up and down his shaft until the muscles in Cole’s forearms were standing out in stark relief, his release close.