Never Underestimate Destiny

Part 16

Tess pulled her car slowly into the Valenti's driveway and turned it off. She was still stunned by what she'd seen at Zan's, and she was having a hard time believing it. If she hadn't seen it with her own eyes, she would have said it was impossible.

It seemed that Liz was a lot more wild than she let people believe. Of course, Tess reminded herself, Liz had slept with Kyle just out of the blue.

Even harder to believe was that Max and Zan were willing to share her. She knew Max was wrapped around Liz's finger, but she had no idea how much power Liz had over him. He was a king. He could have any woman he wanted and he was settling for a woman who would never truly be his.

She guessed she wasn't as surprised at Zan's participation. Although she didn't know about his past, he certainly seemed like he was experienced. She imagined he had any number of women and done all kinds of kinky things. She just couldn't believe he was attracted to mousy Liz.

Taking the keys out of the ignition, she left the car and headed for the house.

Obviously her plan to turn Max against Liz wouldn't work now. If he was willing to share Liz, maybe she didn't have a chance with him after all. At least until he was finished with Liz.

Anger rushed through her. Why didn't Max want her?

He would rather share Liz than have her?

Fine, she said to herself, if Max could play around then she could too. She knew Kyle had a thing for her so why not occupy herself with him for a while.

She let herself into the house intending to seduce him on the spot, but to her disappointment the interior was still dark. Kyle must be out. She didn't know who he was dating, but it was bound to be some blonde bimbo. It would be easy for her to steal him away.

She was just heading for the kitchen when a small noise caught her attention. It seemed to be coming from Kyle's room, so maybe he was home after all.

With a smile, she headed for his room. As she got closer she could hear more sounds that she recognized, grunts and puffs of breath that meant Kyle was working out.

Perfect, she thought to herself. She'd surprise him when he was all sweaty and pumped with testosterone and have her way with him.

She tiptoed the last few steps and silently pushed his door open, peering in through the crack, and for the second time that day she was completely shocked.

The sounds she'd heard hadn't been Kyle working out at all. He was in bed with Ava and they were having enthusiastic sex.

She watched them in stunned silence for a moment.

They moved together rhythmically and Tess couldn't help but admire Kyle's bulging muscles. Ava's arms and legs were wrapped around him, and her body was arched back in obvious pleasure as he surged into her.

It was kind of weird seeing Ava beneath him, like watching herself in a movie or something.

She had no idea Kyle was seeing Ava. She didn't even know he'd talked to her more than a couple of times. But it was obvious now that Ava was who he'd been spending all his time with.

Slowly, silently, Tess closed the door and backed away. She felt a surge of deep disappointment and sadness. It should be her with Kyle, not Ava.

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(Wednesday, November 8)

Liz sat in class waiting nervously for Max to arrive. After what had happened at Zan's place last night, she wasn't sure what to feel.