Page 61 of The Flavor of Us

“If at any point this feels wrong, or too much, or if you just need to stop—say the word. We’ll stop. No questions asked, no hard feelings.” His sincerity wraps around me like a safety net, holding me steady when my insecurities try to pull me under.

I nod, my throat tight. “I trust you, Ryder. Both of you. But this… it feels different with you here.Safe.”

The corner of his mouth twitches up, his eyes softening. “Good.”

With one last lingering look, he presses a feather-light kiss to my forehead and it feels like an unspoken promise—a vow that he’ll keep me safe, no matter what happens next.

The music has slowed to a faint hum now, the candles flickering as if the air itself is holding its breath. Ryder steps back, giving me space, but his eyes stay locked on mine as he gestures toward the hallway. “Shall we?”

I nod, my heart thudding in my chest as we make our way down the dimly lit hallway. This is going to be our first night together and hopefully not our last.

Chapter twenty-nine

CARLEEN

I’m not surprised as we walk into Tati’s bedroom to see her sprawled across her nest, writhing beneath Ashton. He’s eagerly kissing her neck, his hands roaming freely across her bare skin. I have no idea how he stripped her so quickly but I’m not complaining.

Tati, our sweet Beta, is laughing, her eyes sparkling with desire as she playfully struggles to unbutton Ashton’s pants. I can hear her soft giggles, a contrast to the passionate sounds of their kissing. Ashton seems determined to drive her wild before ever even slipping inside of her, his hands cupping her breasts as his thumbs brush over her nipples.

Her back arches, a moan tearing from her throat, her eyes rolling into the back of her head. A smile plays on my lips as Ashton manages to free himself from his clothing, his cock is hard and leaking between his thighs. He positions himselfbetween Tati’s legs, our Beta’s eyes widening as she stares down where his tip is pressing against her entrance. From my perch at the door, I can already see how wet she is, her lingering taste from a few days ago on my lips.

With a slow, deliberate thrust, Ashton sinks into her, filling her completely. The laughter silences, a satisfied groan filling the room as she wraps her legs around his waist, pulling him closer. Her hands dig into his shoulder as she clings to him, her face twisted in pleasure. I thought the moment at the club was perfect but this is so much better.

Ashton begins to move, his hips thrusting in a steady rhythm, each stroke eliciting a soft cry from Tati. I bite my lip, my eyes fixed on the two before me. Ashton's muscles flex with each powerful thrust, his body glistening with sweat. Tati's fingers are digging into his back as she meets his movements, her hips rising to greet each plunge. The room is filled with the sounds of their passion—the wet slapping of skin, their heavy breathing, and the thickening of their scents.

"Fuck, you feel so good," Ashton growls, his voice rough with desire. "I'm gonna make you come so hard, little doe."

Tati's eyes flutter open, meeting mine for a brief moment. There is a mixture of pleasure and mischief in her gaze and I know she is enjoying the exhibition as much as I am. Ashton's pace quickens, his hips slamming into Tati's, driving her closer to the edge. Her body tenses, her back arching off the bed as she cries out, her orgasm rippling through her. Ashton's name tumbles from her lips in a breathless chant.

"That's it, Tati," Ashton grunts, his eyes squeezed shut as he fights his own release. "Come for me, baby."

With a final, powerful thrust, Ashton buries himself deep inside Tati, his body shuddering as he empties himself into her. He collapses onto her, his chest heaving as he fights to regainhis breath. Tati giggles, her hands stroking his back, her legs still wrapped tightly around him.

"That was amazing," she purrs, her voice drunk with contentment. "But, Ashton, I want more. Knot me, please. I want you to truly fill me. Stretch me." The pleas on her lips are so sweet, Ashton sputtering in shock at her request but any Alpha would be hard-pressed to deny their mate a knot in the throes of sex.

Ashton lifts his head, his eyes dark with desire as he gazes down at her. “Fuck, seriously? You say such sweet words, Tati. Goddess, you’re going to feel perfect squeezing my knot.”

He shifts his hips, his cock still buried deep within her, and I watch, fascinated, as his knot begins to swell, stretching Tati's pussy even further. Tati moans, her eyes rolling back in pleasure as she accommodates his growing size.

Needing to be part of this, to help drive Tati over the wall, to give her the pleasure I so desperately want to, I begin to undress. Ryder is doing the same on my other side, both of us eager to join the other two. I slide in on Tati’s side as Ashton slowly maneuvers them so Tati’s back is resting against my chest.

“How does it feel, sunshine?”

“Goddess, it’s so big. I won’t be able to take Ryder’s. Fuck, I think I’m going to come again.” She tenses and then relaxes, letting out a wanton moan as I nurse my bite on her shoulder. If what I’ve seen in passing is any indication, Tati will absolutely have to work up to Ryder’s knot but I can’t wait to watch that moment when it happens.

Ashton purrs for our Beta, lightly kissing her until his knot comes down. Tati whines at the loss as I roll her onto her back and steal my own kiss. Some part of me wants another taste, despite the fact that Ashton just unloaded inside of her. Throwing caution to the wind, I slide down her torso and settlemyself right between her legs, the temperature of the room heating up a few degrees.

Ashton’s cum is slowly pooling between her thighs, mixed with her release but I don’t hesitate, leaning down to lick it up. Tati squirms beneath my attention, her fingers sifting into my hair. I continue to explore, my tongue delving deeper, each moan from my beautiful Beta an invitation to keep going.

And then I hear a soft groan, a purely male sound. I look up to see Ashton’s face contorted in pleasure, his eyes squeezed shut. Ryder has his lips pressed against the bonding bite on Ashton's shoulder, but it’s clear that the sounds are not just from that.

Ryder's fingers are buried deep inside Ashton's ass, slowly stretching and preparing him. I watch, transfixed, as Ryder's hand moves in a steady rhythm. Ashton's body arches, his back bowing as he pushes back against Ryder's hand, seeking more.

Tati’s watching the Alphas, her breath coming in short gasps, mirroring the pleasure I’m giving her. And knowing that Ryder and Ashton together is heightening this moment, gives me all the encouragement I need.

I dive back in between her legs, my tongue circling her clit, flicking and teasing, while my fingers slip into her pussy, matching the rhythm of Ryder's hand on Ashton. The room is filled with the sounds of our pleasure—moans, gasps, and the wet, slick sounds of our bodies.

Ashton's eyes fly open, his gaze locking with mine. There is a challenge in his stare, a silent understanding of what’s happening. I don’t back down; instead, I increase my pace, determined to bring Tati to the edge. Ashton's lips curved into a satisfied smile, and he reaches for Tati, pulling her into a passionate kiss.

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