Indecent Encounters by Delilah Hunt, Erin O'Riordan, Pepper Anthony, Ashlynn Monroe, Melissa Hosack, Angelina Rain Read Free Book Online Page B

pulled out a chair next to her, his fingers itching to stroke her hair. One of the twists was loosening and he could see the pretty corkscrew pattern.
    She shook her head. “I don’t feel comfortable lying around. I still don’t understand any of this. I have a life that I need to get back to. I’m sorry about what my father did to Ryder. I really am. I’m aware of the man my father is and I don’t have contact with him anymore because of that very reason. I had nothing to do with what happened.” She stared at him pleadingly, her eyes appearing rounder than their almond shape. “How much longer are you guys going to keep me here?”
    The three of them had agreed to keep Evie until they became bored. It was out of the question now. Every minute he spent around her, he found something new to like about her. That never happened to him before with a woman. Not only that, but he had a feeling Ryder cared for her more than he was letting on. It had to be eating the shit out of him, if he knew his eldest brother well. As for Nick, he’d made it plain to them that he wanted Evie.
    “That’s not entirely up to me, babe. All three of us have to make that call. And judging by last night, I don’t think you’re in any real hurry to leave either.”
    Evie frowned. “I’ve never done anything like this before. Nick said I’m supposed to be a personal slut for the three of you, but that’s not who I am. I’ve only been with one other person, apart from you guys.”
    Zane nodded and took her hand in his, tracing circles on her wrist. “Do you enjoy being with us?”
    She bit her lips. “Yes.”
    “Then what’s the problem? We like you. We’re not going to allow anyone else to touch you, no matter what. It’ll only be the four of us.”
    She looked nervously toward the hallway. “Ryder. Is he going to get violent with me if I do something to upset him? He’s always so angry.”
    His chest tightened painfully. Damn, he was going to have a talk with his brother and let him know the girl was scared shitless of him. “No, babe. He’s not going to hit you. Nick and I would never allow him or anyone else to lay a hand on you. Ryder too. He’ll protect you.” Zane fingered the strand of hair that was teasing him. “Was he too rough on you last night? I know he’s been fucking you hard, but I didn’t think he was hurting you. Did he?”
    Evie smiled slowly, shaking her head. “Ryder didn’t hurt me.” Her shoulders lifted. “It was a silly thing to say.”
    Man, she was beautiful. Zane dipped his head and kissed her lips. “Ever been fishing before?”
    “No.” Evie looked over at the fishing rod he’d left on the floor. “Are you inviting me?”
    Pushing out of his chair, he tugged her up. “Yeah, come on. We have to hurry up though. I like to get there right before the sunlight hits the lake.”
     
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    “I got one!” Evie looked over at Zane who was throwing his fifth catch of the morning into a bucket. She couldn’t believe how serious he took his fishing, despite his playful personality, or that she’d find such peace being out here with him. She could get used to this.
    “Reel it in.”
    Evie nodded, following the instructions he’d given her earlier. She heard his loud laughter before she got a chance to see the end of her hook. “What’s so funny?” Evie looked down at the puny thing dangling from the hook and she pouted. “Oh.”
    Zane pushed a hand through his mohawk. “Throw it back in. That couldn’t even feed a bird.” His eyes twinkled with the humor she was growing accustomed to. While Nick could tell a decent joke, it was Zane who always had everyone cracking up. Everyone except Ryder. Smiling seemed to be a hardship for him.
    “You’re going to eat those words one day.”
    He came to her and threw his arms around her waist. “It’s not a competition, babe. Plus, you could never catch up to me.” His warm lips brushed against her neck. Evie leaned into him, arching