Page 13 of Christmas with Four Tattoo Artists

The mere mention of it again was enough to make my pussy clench. I took a bite of my taco, the robust flavors of the juicy birria, tangy salsa, and creamy cheese creating a symphony in my mouth. I nodded in approval, taking a moment to savor the taste before swallowing. "They’re definitely impressive." The words tumbled dumbly out of my mouth.

It was Finn who spoke next.

"Let’s cut to the chase. We've been wanting you since the moment you walked into Blackjack's to apply for the job," he said, his gray eyes holding mine with an intensity that sent shivers down my spine.

His revelation was met with affirming nods from the others. Andrew spoke up. "We've been talking, trying to figure out how to approach this. We didn’t want to scare you off or make you feel uncomfortable."

"But we wanted to give you the option," James added, his sharp, green eyes fixed on me with an intensity that made my breath hitch. "To choose whichever one of us you want, if you want any of us at all."

The thought of choosing between them was overwhelming, yet the idea of not choosing at all seemed utterly impossible.

In the warmth of the restaurant, surrounded by twinkling holiday lights and the soft murmur of other patrons, James leaned forward and asked, his voice dropping a notch lower, "So, Julia, who's on your naughty list this Christmas?"

The question hung in the air, the playful inquiry an undercurrent to something far more potent. I blinked at him, a flush creeping up my cheeks, both at the question and the answer that was screaming within.

I felt a rush of boldness, fueled by desire and the heady taste of possibility. Taking in a deep breath, I met each of their gazes as I let the words spill out.

"I want all of you," I said, my voice steady despite the nervous excitement. "In every which way possible. I want you to take me, to claim me, to do whatever you want with me.”

Silence fell after my proclamation, the words hanging in the air like a live wire. I was surprised by my audacity, my forthrightness, just how much honesty had burst out of me. But it was the truth, raw and unvarnished. I desired each of them, these four incredible men who had swept me up in a whirlwind of longing and shared dreams.

The silence stretched, and for a moment, I feared I'd overstepped, that I'd revealed too much, too soon. I almost regretted my bold words, but then I caught the spark in their eyes, the small smiles that tugged at their lips, the relief that seemed to ripple through them. And suddenly, I knew without a doubt, that I'd said exactly what they wanted to hear.

“Perfect,” Finn replied.

“Okay, then how does this sound?” Kai began, leaning forward, his taut forearm muscles tensing in a mouthwatering way. “We grab the check and then Christmas can come early this year, for all of us.”

I nearly choked on my bite of birria taco, the flavorful beef tender and juicy, when Kai laid it out in plain terms. Wiping the corners of my mouth, I regarded each of them incredulously.

"Wait, let me get this straight," I said once I was able to swallow, "You guys all want me now?"

A chorus of "yes" and "hell yeah" echoed around the table. The anticipation was thick and heavy with potential.

It wasn’t what I was expecting when I’d walked into The Razor’s Edge. But as I sat there, feeling their eyes on me, their desire tangible, I couldn’t help but get excited.

"C'mon, you guys are messing with me," I laughed, shaking my head, "This has got to be some sort of prank."

"No prank, Julia," Finn's voice was laced with amusement and something sensual, more alluring. "We've been talking about this for the past month.”

I raised an eyebrow at his audacious declaration, though I couldn’t help the burst of heat in my face and the quickened pulse in my veins. While I’d meant what I’d said before, reality was starting to creep in along with mild panic.

"So all of you. At the same time? You're telling me you guys share?"

James's lips curved into a devious grin. "We’re not shy about that, Julia."

I burst into laughter, the ridiculousness of the situation making me giddy. "You’re talking about this so casually, like it’s no big deal.”

“Because it isn’t,” Kai said. “You’d be surprised at just how easy it can be.”

My heart hammered in my chest and a reckless thrill took hold of me. I couldn’t believe I was even considering it, but their gazes, heated and sincere, told me they were not joking. They wanted me. All of them.

"Okay," I decided, "let's do this. I'm in."

Their approving smiles fanned the flames of my anticipation. I was about to embark on something crazy. Hell, the thought alone was crazy. But as I stood up, ready to get on the wildest ride of my life, I couldn’t help but feel a rush of excitement.

Let the games begin.

Chapter 6

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