know that rules were already in place. Aidan rested his elbows on the table. âThen this is between you and me.â
Caleb was quiet, as if he were debating the pros and cons of the alliance. âOkay.â He leaned back in his chair. âLetâs start with Jamie.â
âIâll take it easy on her,â Aidan promised.
âScrew that.â Caleb made a face. âI want you to tie Jamie up.â
Aidanâs eyes widened. âSeriously?â
âIâm not suggesting you use force, pain, or anything like that,â Caleb assured him. âShe needs a taste of deprivation. I want her to learn a little patience.â
Aidan closed his eyes, trying to imagine Jamie bound to the bed. She would try it because it was something new and different. But the moment the cuffs enclosed her wrists, she would act like a hellcat, determined to break free.
âIt wonât be easy,â Caleb admitted, âand I donât know how youâre going to get her to agree to it. But if you can achieve that kind of miracle, then sheâll find out how good she has it with me.â
âAnd after a night with me, you think sheâll be clinging to you?â Aidan knew he should feel offended, but he knew it was the truth. Jamie could never handle someone like him. âOkay, fine. Anything else?â
âThatâs all I can think of. What about Mia?â
Aidan hesitated. He had to make this sound convincing. âI want to be there when you take her.â
Calebâs mouth sagged open. âExcuse me?â
Aidan didnât reply. He wasnât sure how to explain it. If he used the wrong word, Caleb would find out about his secret fantasy.
Calebâs eyes narrowed. âI thought you trusted me.â
âI do.â Aidan wouldnât let any man have sex with his woman. That was a nuance Lacey hadnât quite understood.
âOh, so you want to watch to pick up pointersâis that it?â
âFunny.â
The laughter disappeared in Calebâs eyes. âSeriously, though, Mia might not want you watching her having sex.â
Aidan raised his eyebrow. âAnd Jamie probably doesnât want to be dominated.â
âGood point.â Caleb shrugged. âBut do you think Mia wants to explore while youâre there watching?â
âShe might feel more comfortable, especially if she knows Iâm okay with it.â Aidan paused, and decided to go for it. âIn fact, I think it would be best if I tell her exactly what she should do to you and how.â
Caleb chuckled and waved his hands for Aidan to stop. âNo. No way. Aidan, you need to give up some control.â
Aidan leaned forward, prepared to get the point across that this was nonnegotiable. âIf you guys want me to swap, this is how itâs going to have to be. Donât tell me youâre not going to try to get your own way.â
âI told youââCaleb placed his hand over his heartââIâm doing this as a favor.â
âBullshit. Youâre in this for something more.â Aidan didnât have proof, but it was a feeling he couldnât shake. âItâs not all about favors or finding someone to dominate Jamie.â
âThatâs all I want.â
âYouâre lying. If I canât trust you on this, Iâm not swapping.â Aidan gathered his bowl and spoon and scooted back to his chair.
âOkay, fine. Thereâs something I want to happen,â Caleb confessed. âI didnât want to tell you because you might be against it.â
Aidan remained still, his gut twisting as he prepared for any potential bombshells. âWhat is it?â
Caleb looked away. âIâm hoping for Mia and Jamie to hook up,â he muttered.
Mia and Jamie. Aidan forgot to breathe as he imagined the two of them together, naked and sweaty. Jamieâs face would be nestled between Miaâs slender
S. Ravynheart, S.A. Archer
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