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"If it isn't the mermaid." He smiles. "Coming over to the dark side?"

"I wanted to visit Essex," I admit. "Do you think he'll be home?"

"He'll be at the studio right now. But why don't I drive you there?"

"I'm wearing a dress." I stare at the bike, excited about the possibilities. "I'll sit on it or something. I don't want to miss this opportunity."

Nico shakes his head. "Give me your hand. I'll steady you as you climb on.”

Excited, I do as he says, and after I'm behind him, he gives me a minute to adjust my dress.

I grab him around the waist and we're off. The air tries to remove my dress, but I'm too comfortable. The bike rattles and a feeling of freedom washes over me. No wonder they're so popular.

Nico turns off before we reach the house. He leads us along a path that is just wide enough for a Ford pickup. Then we come out in a clearing with a warehouse-like building or a huge barn.

Nico stops the bike and helps me clamber off. "I'll show you where Essex is."

"Maybe this isn’t the best idea." I chew my lip nervously.

Distracted by the sound of voices, we turn to a door we just passed, and Ridge emerges with two girls.

I raise my eyebrows. "He had two at once. How is that possible?"

Nico bursts out laughing. I roll my eyes and give Ridge a wave. "What's so funny?"

He wipes his face and opens the door. As I step inside, I catch my breath when I notice Essex. The man looks great in his jeans and white top. He is wearing goggles and a mask as he works on what appears to be an intricate leaf pattern.

He looks up and does a double take, his face breaking into a smile. He drops the equipment and removes the goggles and mask before approaching me.

"Mermaid Girl, this is a nice surprise," he says softly, spreading his arms.

I run to him and throw myself against him. My legs wrap around his waist and my arms wrap around his neck. "Hi," I say, whispering against his lips. I feel his hands holding my bottom, and I shiver.

Nico coughs. "Did you two forget I'm here?"

"Get lost, brother."

Nico replies, "I'm going, but maybe you want to explain to Bea how a guy can pleasure two chicks at the same time."

"What the fuck, Nico?"

"She saw Ridge and the two girls." Nico just waves and leaves us alone.

I grab Essex's face and press my lips to his. His tongue presses against my lips and I moan loudly and deeply. Essex's hands move over my body, sending shivers down my spine. I pull back for a second, panting, and mutter, "I want you." His eyes darken with desire as he pulls me closer, and his touch ignites a fire in me.

Essex grips me tightly as he carries me across the room and my bottom hits a desk. "Don't move. I'm going to show you one of the ways a man can pleasure a woman."

My eyes widen, and then he puts his hand between us, wiggling a finger inside my underwear. I squirm in his grip as he touches me. His tongue captures mine in a fierce kiss and his large digit slides through my hot folds. I am so wet that I hear sucking sounds.

Essex moans into my mouth and pulls his hand away. He smiles and drops to his knees. His hot mouth plants kisses on my mound. My blue panties offer no barrier.

"Do you trust me, Bea?"

Looking into his eyes while his mouth is on my pussy is hot. I swallow hard and nod. "Yes."

"Then I want these panties off." He holds both sides and when I lift my hips, he pulls the panties down and off. I can't see where they land because his mouth is on me.

He grabs my legs and puts them over his shoulders. He takes my butt in his hands and lifts me up to his greedy mouth.

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