But who cares, I’m totally loving the way your fingertips are teasing those same well-rounded cheeks. Now, if you wouldn’t mind just slipping those inquisitive digits just a little further south and…She barely held back hergroan of frustration when Juan’s fingers stopped their southern track and moved to her hip instead.
“Before we join the others, we need to make sure we’re all on the same page, Lakyn.” Trac’s voice made her blink several times to refocus on what he was saying. Hell, when had she closed her eyes and leaned back against Juan? Crickets, she was going to have to pay attention if she was going tomax-out this experience because she knew too well how quickly people tired of having celebrities around. It wasn’t that she didn’t understand why because she did. There was too much drama and not as many rewards as many believed.
She couldn’t go out into public with being recognized, so something as simple as a girls’ night out was impossible. Shopping trips? Guaranteed disaster. Dinner withfriends? A leisurely walk through the park? None of those things were possible. Once she’d become successful, it hadn’t taken long for most of her friends to move on because they’d realized what a pain in the ass it was to spend time with her. By her estimation, the people at Prairie Winds should last long enough for her to get in touch with Cooper, and once he was back stateside, it should be safefor her to go back to New York.
“I’m not sure what put that sad look in your eyes, darlin’, but I want you to push it aside for a minute.” Trac’s deep voice washed over her, and she was more than happy to think about something else. “Tobi says you are interested in learning about Dominance and submission, is that correct?” When she nodded, Trac’s eyes seemed to flair with something she couldn’tidentify. “Juan and I would be happy to help.”
“It would be our privilege to guide you. We’re both experienced Dominants, and we’re both interested in you,Cariña.I hope Tobi has sold you on ménage. Polyamorous relationships are very common at the Prairie Winds Club.”
“I’m not going to lie, it seemed very odd at first, but Tobi did a great job of explaining how it works for her. I don’t thinkthere is a man in the world who would be interested in me long-term, let alone two, but I’d appreciate you taking me under your respective wings.” She noted their frowns and wondered about what looked like an unspoken communication passing between them. She didn’t ask because, in her experience, people rarely told you the unvarnished truth, and it was less painful to be uninformed than lied to.
“We’re going to table this discussion until later because our friends are waiting for us, but rest assured, we’ll be revisiting your comment about long-term interest.”
The stern tone of Trac’s voice surprised her. She had no idea why he would be upset about her comment. She didn’t take the distance people put between them personally—Lakyn understood how annoying the circus that surrounded herwas.
Unlike many celebrities, she never complained about the isolation resulting from loss of friendships because she understood how unbelievably fortunate she’d been… she also knew success was fleeting, so she’d thrown herself headfirst into her career with single-minded focus. Lakyn Storm was known in the industry for her work ethic and for being easy to direct… a trait she attributed to havinga bossy older brother. With a quick nod, she let them take her hands, but a few steps later she came to an abrupt halt.
“Wait. Shit, I forgot I need to finish dressing, and I’ll need moisturizer and—” she didn’t finish because her ass suddenly felt like it was on fire. It took her brain a few seconds to process the blow had come from Trac. Spinning on him, she glowered, “What the holy fuckinghell? What was that for? I don’t have on any damned underwear, my hair is straight as string, I need moisturizer because my face is a fucking business asset, and I don’t go out in public without eyeliner and lip gloss… not ever.” She was jamming her finger into his massive chest as fury raged through her.
“I’ve just spent days driving without stopping because I attract too much damn attention,I got fucking sandblasted on the edge of the road, picked up by a couple of guys who want to teach me about Dominance and submission, got snubbed by a woman I thought was my friend, and took a shower with a man I’d only known an hour. I’m pretty damned close to the edge, don’t push me over, you won’t like how it ends. Don’t be fooled by the pretty face you see on screen and in magazines. I can bea real pain in the ass when provoked… just ask Cooper.”
When she saw amusement in his eyes, Lakyn shook her head. “Laugh at me, and I swear I will shoot you with your own gun.”