How long have you been here?”“Stalling’s not going to work.”He knew.“Were you thinking that Mr. McCord and Mr. Dennings were going to burst ...hrough that door? Were they going to rescue you after their sweep of the property? They won’t be rescuing anyone. Not for a long time.”The shaking was back. She leaned against the counter, trying to project a semblance of stability. Her knees refused to support her on their own, but she couldn’t appear weak.“You made three mistakes, Amanda. The first was. As he landed on top of her, he pinned Brianna to the bed. While he didn't hurt her, and he land on all fours above her, Brianna would be lying if she said she wasn't a little bit scared by that reaction.Gemma said he might attack her if she wore this outfit and did everything right. She thought Gemma might be kidding."I guess she knows what men like better than I do," thought Brianna, as she smiled mentally to herself. The seduction was a success!!!Aric leaned down on one elbow he started to. Joel came in from the kitchen holding two beers, and passed one to Nathan before dropping himself into the recliner. He popped the cap off, and took a long pull before looking up at the younger man. “You know what’s gonna happen, right?” Nathan nodded. “She picked you. I knew it as soon as she kissed you in the bar that she wanted you.” Joel took another long drink of his beer, and returned the nod. “I’m okay with this. You’re a good guy, and I’m not as nervous, knowing it’s gonna be you.”. How was he doing this? The feather! Now I could see that long, beautiful peacock feather in my mind’s eye. Between that and his lips, he drowned me in the softest touches that felt like they were crushing me with desire. Everywhere and nowhere, because I could hardly feel each graze, but as every hair stood up on my body, I knew I was being touched.I moaned in response to this litany of communication with my skin. I couldn’t see it, I couldn’t grab it, but I knew it was there. I tried.