Chapter 45

TAYLA

“Logan’s been pretty quiet since you left,” Jess mentioned.

“He’ll be okay,” I reassured her.

A gentle breeze swept across the deck, causing Jess to close her eyes. I couldn’t help but smile at the sight.

“So, what’s the story with Dominic?” she asked, curiosity piqued.

“Walker has him keep an eye on me when he’s out, just in case Logan decides to drop by,” I explained.

“Does Walker know about the kiss with Logan?”

I nodded in response.

“Damn, Tayla!” she exclaimed, her face filled with worry.

“As long as he keeps his distance, Walker won’t do anything,” I assured her.

“That explains why Dominic’s around,” she realized.

“I don’t need him here,” I retorted, a bit annoyed.

“You don’t like him?”

“It’s not that. It’s just...he...”

“He made a move on you?” Jess asked, her eyes wide with surprise.

“He kissed me.”

Her mouth dropped open in shock.

“Maybe you should change your perfume. It seems to make everyone want to kiss you,” she joked, laughing.

“Actually, can I have it?” she added, giggling.

I bit my lip, giving her a worried look.

“I think Dominic might be plotting something against Walker and Hayden,” I confessed.

“Why would you think that?”

I leaned in closer, lowering my voice.

“There’s a secret door under the house that leads to the basement. Walker and Hayden don’t know about it. Dominic showed it to me. He said he was planning to use it for something secret.”

“Like what?” she asked, her voice filled with shock.

I shook my head. “I have no idea.”

“Did you take a look?” she asked.

“No.”

“Should we check it out?”

I bit my lip again, then nodded.

We both stood up and she followed me down to the beach and around to the front of the house.

We walked under the house and I showed her the hidden door. I could feel her tense up behind me.

“You need a code to get in. Dominic knew it,” I explained.

Jess leaned in for a closer look.

“It’s slightly open,” she observed.

A mix of excitement and fear coursed through me as I reached out and slowly pushed the door open.

A dark, narrow corridor stretched out before us. I could feel Jess shudder behind me.

“I’ll go in and take a look. You keep watch,” I suggested, looking over my shoulder at her.

She nodded in agreement and I stepped into the darkness.

My hand brushed against the cold rock wall as I moved forward.

In less than a minute, I found myself in an open area with a closed door and what appeared to be a cot bed.

Was someone living here?

I moved closer to the bed and noticed a few beer bottles, books, and a flashlight nearby.

Someone was definitely staying here.

Was Dominic hiding someone?

But who?

I nearly tripped over a bag filled with snacks and drinks.

I noticed another opening that led to a different path. Could this be the tunnel Dominic mentioned?

“Tayla? Are you okay?” Jess’s voice echoed from the entrance.

“I’m coming back,” I assured her.

I quickly made my way back to Jess, emerging from under the house.

“What did you see?” she asked, her eyes wide with curiosity.

“There’s a door that I think leads to the basement. There was a cot bed with some supplies. It looks like someone’s been sleeping there,” I explained.

“Who?”

“I’m not sure. Maybe Dominic is hiding someone?”

We left the area under the house and headed back up to the deck.

“Why would he hide someone there?” she wondered, sitting next to me on the sofa.

“I don’t know, but I need to find out. I’m worried it might affect Hayden or Walker.”

“You’re braver than I would be. How are you going to find out?”

“I’ll confront Dominic about it.”

“And if he reacts badly?” she pointed out.

“I’ll make sure to do it when Walker and Hayden are home,” I assured her.

“Damn! This is kind of exciting but also dangerous,” she admitted.

I pondered her words for a moment.

“I just don’t want anything to happen to the men in my life,” I confessed.

She leaned in closer, lowering her voice.

“Can I ask you something?”

I nodded.

“Was Dominic’s kiss...nice?”

I glanced at her.

“It doesn’t matter,” I dismissed.

“Maybe he’s into you too?”

“Hell no! Two men are more than enough, believe me. And they’re not the sharing type,” I assured her.

“But...was it nice?”

The memory of Dominic pulling me in for a hard kiss flashed in my mind and I frowned.

Jess patted my leg and smiled.

“It’s okay. I won’t tell anyone if you liked it.”

“Like I said, it doesn’t matter. I’m Walker’s and Hayden’s girl,” I reiterated.

She nodded in understanding just as the deck door slid open and Walker stepped out.

“We’re back and we brought more wine,” he announced, grinning.

Jess clapped her hands and jumped off the sofa, heading into the kitchen.

I walked over to Walker and he wrapped his arm around me, grabbing my ass.

“I need to fuck you soon,” he whispered in my ear, his voice a low growl.

“Maybe later,” I teased, kissing his cheek.

He slapped my ass, propelling me into the kitchen where Hayden was watching Jess pour wine into two glasses.

His expression told me he wasn’t too thrilled about my friend. His face softened when he saw me.

I walked over to him, kissed his cheek, and whispered for him to be nice.

As I started to walk away, he grabbed my arm, pulling me back to him. He lowered his mouth to my ear.

“Once she’s out of here, I’m going to fuck you senseless,” he promised.

His words sent a jolt of desire through me, making my nipples harden and my pussy throb with anticipation. I brushed my lips against his neck, earning a low growl from him.

He released me and walked over to a drawer, pulling out menus for Chinese food. He was clearly eager for Jess to leave.

Hayden placed our orders online on his laptop, and then he and Walker retreated to the games room for a round of pool. Meanwhile, Jess and I continued to enjoy our drinks on the deck.

Eventually, Walker brought us our food, and before we knew it, the evening was winding down.

“I need to head home before I’m too drunk to walk,” Jess giggled.

“I’ll drive her!” Hayden volunteered.

As Jess and I followed Hayden to the front door, she turned and gave me a hug.

“Keep me updated about Dominic,” she whispered in my ear.

“I will,” I promised, returning her hug.

I watched as Hayden drove off with Jess, her hand waving from the jeep. Once they were out of sight, I headed back inside.

In the kitchen, I washed our wine glasses. That’s when I heard Walker calling me from the games room.

Entering the games room, I found Walker leaning against the pool table, his arms crossed over his chest. For a moment, he reminded me of Dominic, and I quickly shook the thought from my head.

“Come here, little one,” he commanded.

As I moved closer, he suddenly lifted me up and laid me down on the pool table. Without a word, he yanked my shorts down my legs, causing me to gasp.

He grabbed my hips, pulling me towards him. Then he lowered his head and pressed his mouth to my pussy, parting my folds with his tongue.

Walker teased my clit with his tongue while slowly pushing a finger inside me, making me moan. He began to fuck me with his finger, my pussy growing wetter with each thrust.

I ran my hands through his hair, encouraging him to continue.

“I love when you do this to me,” I confessed, my voice breathless.

“And I love eating you out, little one,” he replied, before diving back in.

Soon, Walker had me trembling and aching, bringing me to climax with his finger and mouth. My cries of pleasure echoed throughout the games room.

He dropped his tracksuit bottoms and pulled me to the edge of the pool table. Lifting me up, he thrust his rock-hard cock inside me with a deep grunt.

I moaned as he filled me, my pussy clenching around him. I loved how deeply he filled me.

Wrapping my arms around his neck, I whispered in his ear, “Fuck me, baby.”