Secret Temptation [The Callens 3] (Siren Publishing M?nage Everlasting) (7 page)

As expected, April slept very little, dreaming about getting her hands once more on Dr. Blake. She got up early and fixed sandwiches. Her mom grilled her about who she was seeing.

“Blake and I are going for a hike.”

“Again?” Her brows rose. “So you like him?”

She couldn’t tell if her mother was happy or sad. One thing about her mom, the woman could spot a lie a mile away. “Yes. In case I forgot to mention it, Blake and Randy are roommates.”

April didn’t expect any censure, but there would be plenty of warnings. “Just be careful with what you want.” She must have figured out that she liked Randy, too.

“I will be.” She kissed her mom on the cheek. “Blake should be here soon. If I decide to sleep in the apartment, I’ll give you a call.”

“Did the furniture arrive?”

“The bed and sofa should come today. The office said they’d let them in if I wasn’t there.”

“Do you want any dessert? I made brownies last night for your dad and have some left over.”

Her mom’s dessert would make the picnic perfect. “Absolutely.”

Blake’s timing was perfect. She’d just finishing stuffing the tin of brownies in her pack when he rang the bell.

“I want to meet this young man.”

April nearly groaned, but he had come to her parents’ house. “Sure.”

She opened the screen door and invited him in. “Mom, this is Dr. Blake Danforth. Blake, this is my mom.”

They shook hands and exchanged pleasantries. From the way her mom’s eyes twinkled, she approved.

“Let’s go out the side door. We can stop and see Randy on our way out.”

Happy to be outside and away from the queen of questions, she led him to the barn.

“This looks a bit like my folks’ place.”

“It’s home sweet home to me.”

Randy was tending to the horses when they got inside the barn. Blake put a finger to his lips and tiptoed behind Randy.

“Bro, only a deaf man wouldn’t hear you,” Randy said. He turned around and smiled. “What are you doing—” His gaze slanted in her direction. “You and April are going out, I’m guessing.”

“To the mountains. You’re welcome to come with us.”

“Can we say job?”

Randy did all the work in half the time it took Gus. “I’m betting you could take the day off and no one would be the wiser.”

He laughed. “I don’t like to cheat anyone out of his money. You two have a grand old time.”

While she hadn’t expected him to agree to join them, she had wanted him to act a bit regretful that he’d be left behind. “I packed a picnic lunch. Does that entice you?”

He waved a hand. “Sounds wonderful, but I’ll pass.” He turned around and continued brushing one of the horses.

Randy would be a hard nut to crack. Maybe he just wasn’t interested in her. She wouldn’t blame him. She was more into bookwork, and Randy was more physical. She bet he liked to drive fast cars. She’d already witnessed his desire to ride fast horses.

Blake shrugged and moved next to her. He wrapped an arm around her waist and guided her out of the barn. He leaned over. “We tried.”

She smiled. “I’m fine with that. As that Bonnie Raitt song says,
I can’t make you love me if you don’t.
”

He chuckled. “I hear ya, but stealing from Shakespeare, the phrase
the gentleman doth protest too much, methinks,
also applies.”

She rolled her eyes. “Randy has been quite consistent with his unwillingness to pursue me.”

“He doesn’t want you to see him weaken.” He tapped his chest. “Trust me, we’ll convert him. It will take a bit of ingenuity on our part. You up for the challenge?”

If it meant she could have both men, she’d absolutely be willing to try. “You bet.”

For the moment, April put aside Randy’s unwillingness to be part of the team and focused on wonderful Blake. He was as witty as he was smart.

“How about I drive since it’s a bit complicated to get there?”

“Perfect. I can relax and enjoy the beautiful Wyoming scenery.” He winked, acting as if he would spend time watching her.

The drive was lovely. The sky was a deep blue and the grass a rich green. This was maybe the prettiest time of year, though seeing the snow on the mountains took a close second.

Once they pulled into the national park, she drove a few miles before seeing the sign for the turnoff to the path. No other cars were in the lot, giving her hope they’d have complete privacy in their hideaway.

“Ready for your adventure?”

“You bet.”

From the back, she grabbed her pack. Since it was warm, she peeled off her outer layer and stuffed it in the knapsack.

“I’ll carry that,” Blake offered.

“Thanks.” The pack only weighed thirty pounds, which for him would seem light.

“How far is this special place?”

From his excited tone, he’d be up for a five-hour trek if she suggested it. “Maybe an hour?”

“Great. Lead the way.”

She loved the fresh smell of the pine forest and the crunch of leaves under her feet. There was a sense of freedom that descended on her every time she stepped foot into the land of canopied trees and majestic views. Not wanting to get too tired, she kept her pace steady. Every time she looked over her shoulder, Blake was studying his surroundings. He wasn’t out of breath, so she kept going. The sooner they reached their destination, the sooner she could get him naked.

The path began to increase in steepness. Soon she was out of breath. It had been too long since she’d hiked. When she could hear the rush of blood in her ears, she stopped.

“I need a drink. Turn around.” He followed her instruction, and she extracted both water bottles. “Here.”

He took the proffered bottle and drank quite a lot. Good thing she brought the water filter pump so they could fill up their bottles on the way down.

“You want to sit for sec? You’re a little flushed.”

She chuckled. “I’m good for my standards. Nerds are supposed to suck at outdoor activities in case you didn’t know.” Only then did she realize he might not realize she was talking about herself. “I was talking about me. You’re in great shape.”
Really great shape
.

He was drinking from the bottle and nearly spit out the water. “Here I thought you were implying I was a nerd.” His grin told her he was kidding.

That was what she loved about him. His sense of humor was always so on top of things. That and the fact he had a sense of humor, unlike his roommate.

“Ready?”

“Lead on!”

The upward climb leveled out, and she kept an eye for the rather hidden path that led to the waterfall. Usually, parks had signs for spectacular views, but perhaps some impetuous hiker had stolen the plaque. The fewer who knew about the alcove, the better.

She stopped and looked around. “I think this is the way.”

“If we get lost, we’ll note it as an adventure.”

“I like how you think.”

They didn’t have to hike far until a whisper of falling water reached them.

Blake slowed. “I hear something.”

“That’s the waterfall I want to show you.”

Being near the destination made her pick up her pace. Within fifteen minutes, the path forked. She went right and pushed through some dense foliage.

“You sure this is the right way?”

“It has been a few years, but yes.”

A hundred feet in, the clearing appeared and her pulse soared. To their right was a wall of granite, punctuated by indentations in the rocks. One cave was five feet deep.

“This is amazing.” Blake snuggled closer.

From the way his eyes had widened and the smile cut across his face, this would be as special to him as it was to her.

“Let’s get closer.”

He dropped the backpack and followed her. The roar of the falls made it hard to hear anything. A slight mist wafted over the pool of water that formed at the base of the falls. After climbing she was hot. Since she’d had the foresight to wear her suit under her hiking pants, she had no problem suggesting they go for a swim. “You want to cool off?”

He dragged his gaze up and down her body. “I’m game if you are.”

She couldn’t help but giggle. She tossed her two outer layers on the ground, and shucked her boots and socks. Keeping one eye on his striptease, she pulled down her pants to expose the bottom half of her bikini.

“That’s not fair. You came prepared.”

“What? Didn’t I tell you to wear a bathing suit? I’m so sorry.” She was barely able to keep a straight face.

“You planned this. Fine.” With that, he dropped his pants and took them off.

His shirt came next. She’d stopped taking off her clothes to watch the magnificent show. When he was down to his full-legged briefs, she couldn’t take her gaze off his midsection. “Nice abs.”

“You got any?”

That was her cue to finish undressing. “I don’t know.” She pulled off her tee and stood before him in her bathing suit.

“I don’t think we’re equal.”

“What do you mean?”

“I got bottoms. You got bottoms and a top.” He reached out his hands if he planned on removing her top.

While she wanted to get naked with him, she wasn’t quite ready. “Oh, no you don’t.” She turned toward the water and scurried down the short path. The pond would be freezing but getting in quickly was the key.

Before he had a chance to take off her clothes, she jumped in.

The icy water nearly took her breath away. A second later a loud splash sounded next to her.

“Now that’s what I call a cock deflator.”

She laughed so hard that water got in her mouth. She nearly choked. “You have no shame, do you?”

“Nope. Race you to the other side.”

She loved challenges. “You’re on.” She’d prided herself on being a strong swimmer, but Blake must have been a competitive swimmer at one time because he made it to the other side at least ten seconds before her.

Out of breath, she treaded water. He grabbed her around her waist and kissed her. Their legs got entwined, and she figured she’d rest a bit and wrap her legs around his waist.

“You could get into trouble for doing that.”

“I figure the cold water will be my savior.”

He pressed his cock against her pussy and she felt his hard rod against her. “Oh, my.”

He nibbled her neck as he pumped his legs to keep them afloat. He raised his hands a bit and unhooked her bra. Before she realized what he’d done, he let go and the bra top floated to the surface. Good thing he hadn’t undone the loop around the neck. While he might not be able to see her tits under the swirling water, her naked tits felt colder.

She released him and backpedaled. At the same time, she rehooked her bra. “I’ll see you on shore.”

She winked and took off, hoping the head start would allow her to win the race. She’d gotten halfway across the two-hundred-foot-wide pond when Blake grabbed her kicking legs and pulled her under. Fortunately, she held her breath in time. Head submerged, she gave one big kick and swam to the surface. The energy from swimming had warmed her. She refrained from laughter for fear of getting more water in her mouth.

As she turned to get away, his hands took hold of her hips. She wiggled out of his grasp and swam toward shore. After two powerful kicks, she realized he was only trying to hold on to her swim bottoms.

Oh, my
. She looked back, and Blake was grinning and waving them in the air. That would be his downfall. Determined to reach shore first, she ducked her head and swam as hard and fast as she could. When she reached shore, she looked up and Blake was right next to her. He stood up and walked out dangling her bottoms.

Ten feet from shore he turned around. “Oh, are these yours? You must have left them on the other side.”

“You’re a riot.” She wasn’t planning on staying in the water much longer.

Damn
. Here she’d planned on getting him naked, not the other way around. The only way to diffuse this situation was to pretend it was no big deal to be naked. Head held high, she strode out of the water and went right up to Blake.

She took the bottoms from his hand. “Thanks!”

The air that had been warm a few minutes ago now seemed freezing. She’d packed a towel in her pack. When she bent over to retrieve it, Blake stepped behind her.

He drew her hips toward his hard cock. “Darlin’, with an ass like yours, you should never bend over like that. It makes my mouth water.”

His words took a second to register. While she understood that in a ménage, she’d be having a cock in her ass as well as one in her pussy, when actually presented with the situation, she might not be ready. She quickly pulled out the towel.

Standing, she slipped out of his hands and faced him. “I’ll remember next time.” She held the towel in front of her.

He slipped the terrycloth from her fingers. “You look cold. Want me to dry you?”

Her damned teeth had been chattering. “Yes.”

“Turn around. I’ll start with your back.”

Darn
. Maybe she shouldn’t have agreed so quickly. He’d think she’d come here to seduce him. While that might have been her intent, letting him know might not be so good. The moment he began to run the towel over her back and ass, all thoughts of right and wrong disappeared. The warmth from the rubbing seeped into her soul. She urged his hands to go between her thighs then capture her tits.