Free Twice Bitten Not Shy [Vampires of Eternity] (Siren Publishing Ménage Amour) by Lynne St. James Page B

her breath, Sebastian and Christian moved to either side of her. She wanted more and wanted to feel Christian inside her, but they all knew she needed time to recover. They caressed her with firm, cool hands. The soft pads of their fingers slowly massaged down her long, shapely legs and across her shoulders and then down her smooth back, easing her tight muscles. Her body still tingled all the way down to her toes, but she was on cloud nine. It was unlike anything she had experienced before, and being at the center of so much attention was incredible, and much better than anything she had ever imagined.
    “Would you like something to drink, Gwendolyn? You must be parched.” Sebastian hadn’t waited for a response. He was already heading toward the bedroom door. It was then she realized that he looked much better.
    “Wait, Sebastian.”
    “Yes?”
    “You were ill earlier, weren’t you?”
    “I was.”
    “But how, especially with all the exercise you just had?”
    “Let me get you something to drink. When I get back, I’ll explain.”
    Christian leaned over and gave her a kiss. “Don’t worry, we’ll explain, and it will all make sense.”
    Gwen nodded as she watched Christian follow Sebastian out of the room. She hopped up and headed to the bathroom to clean herself up a little. She was glad she kept a toothbrush and some makeup in her bag. One look in the mirror told her she had seen better days. It was then that she noticed.
    “What the hell?” Gwen was dumped from pure bliss to extremely pissed off as soon as she saw the bruising around her nipples. Both breasts had the same little puncture marks in the same exact place. “They freakin’ bit me?” They promised not to, but they bit me anyway? Am I going to be a vampire now?

Chapter 13
     
    “Bloody hell,” Sebastian sighed. Both of them knew as soon as she noticed the bite marks. Now that they had some of her blood, they would have to work hard to block her thoughts and feelings. However, now wasn’t the time for that. They needed to know what she thought and felt, especially now. The bond could be completed if she would just agree. They couldn’t lose her now. Sebastian quickly poured a glass of ice water, and they headed for the bedroom.
    But they never got there. Gwendolyn had managed to surprise them. Instead of being in bed, waiting, they found her fully dressed and in the living room on the leather sofa. The look on her face and the way she sat stiffly, with her legs and arms crossed, was not a good sign. They didn’t have to read her mind. It was obvious that they were in trouble.
    Sebastian handed her the glass of water. “Here you go, my dear. But why are you out here? We expected…”
    Gwen took the glass and slowly lifted it to the cherry-red lips they had kissed only moments ago. “Yes, well I didn’t expect to be bitten, either. Am I going to be a vampire now?”
    “No,” Christian replied. They both hoped his voice would soothe the situation, at least enough for her to listen with an open mind.
    “Well, thank the goddess for small favors. I trusted you not to bite me, at least not without asking first. You had promised. How could you?”
    “It was not our intention, but we got carried away. There is so much more we have to tell you,” Sebastian said, trying to explain. But apparently, from the thoughts loud and clear in her head, she was not having any of it.
    “Gwendolyn, please, let us try to explain.” Sebastian knew it was futile. She was not going to listen. She was too pissed off and scared. So much had happened this evening. It was a lot for her to have to process. It was amazing she hadn’t already run screaming from the building.
    “Actually, I don’t think I can handle any more tonight. Honestly. The opening is only a few days away. I have a lot of work to do. So I think it is best if I go home now.” She stood and gathered her jacket and slung her purse over her shoulder.
    “As you wish.” Neither of them