Because of Them

Chapter 16

Lex dipped his finger into the frosting, dropping it onto Winnie's nose. She giggled.

"Lex," she protested, trying to reach it with her tongue.

"Oops," he teased. "Let me help you." He bent his head, kissing her nose and then her lips. He hummed, "You taste like frosting."

"I wonder why," she said, glancing up at his lips.

He grinned, pushing his mouth onto hers again, this time a little less playful and more urgent. She wrapped her arms around his waist.

She felt warm all over and tingly. He backed her against the kitchen wall, locking her in.

His hips brushed hers and she pulled her lips away to make a breathless sound. That felt good, and made her feel funny.

Lex chuckled, "Did you like that?"

She nodded, eyes fluttering as he kissed her once more. His tongue skimmed across her lips and he brought his leg up, nudging hers apart. He lifted her a bit, and when she rocked her hips, she realized she was nestled up against his knee, and it felt good.

"Lex," she moaned softly, as he trailed her neck.

"Yeah, baby? Does that feel good? Make you feel warm right here?" He pressed his hand to her lower belly.

She nodded eagerly, not entirely sure what she was chasing, but it felt too good to stop She moved faster. The friction felt amazing

"Well, damn," Wilder said, stepping into the kitchen, followed by Christian.

Winnie blushed deeply, glancing up at Lex who slowly lowered her, releasing her from his grasp.

"It's okay," he soothed. "You were doing so good. There's nothing to be embarrassed about. Take a deep breath."

She matched his breathing, moving away from his chest when she felt she had everything under control.

She noticed the bandage on Christian's leg right away.

"What happened?" she asked, racing over.

"Nothing major, I'm mostly healed now," he said, pulling her to his chest.

"Everything went okay?" Lex asked.

"Everything went smoothly, besides him getting knocked from behind," Wilder said, reaching for Winnie. He just needed to touch her.  He ran his hand along her hair. She smiled up at him.

"I think we should talk," Christian said.

"Talk?" Winnie asked, confused.

She followed them into the living room, and they piled onto the floor as they always tended to do. She loved being surrounded by them.

Wilder covered her in her favorite blanket, and she turned to Christian, waiting for him to speak.

"Winnie," Christian said. "Do you know what you were doing with Lex in there? Do you know what that would lead to?"

She took a trembling breath. She had gotten caught up in the moment. Before her three guys, she had always been forced. She had never felt good from it, she felt disgusting and dirty. But this was different. This was her being loved and cherished and cared for, and she recognized the difference.

Lex gave a soft curse. He took her chin, gently forcing her pretty eyes to meet his.

"I am so, so, sorry," he said sincerely. "I didn't consider what that must've been like for you after everything you've been through. I got caught up. You could've said something, especially when you got anxious."

She placed her hand on his cheek. "I trust you, all of you." Her gaze went to each of her handsome men and she gave a cute smile. "I'm okay. I liked it. I was only nervous at the end there because we had been caught."

"He's right though," Wilder spoke up. "You have to tell us what you are feeling. You shouldn't be concerned about us, or what you think we want. Okay?"

"Okay," she confirmed. This really took the pressure off of her, and she appreciated them always being so tuned into her feelings. "It did feel good."

"Yeah?" Christian smirked. "What did it feel like?"

She couldn't hold back her blush. "Tingly. All over."

"It would've gotten better," Lex said, a matching boyish smile.

"It would have?" she asked softly. Tentatively, she added. "When I finished?"

"When you came," Wilder corrected bluntly.

Heat flooded her whole body, and her heart began to pick up speed once more.

"Alright," Christian said, closing the conversation for now. "I saw you made cupcakes."

She nodded, relaxing. "It was a welcome home treat Lex help me make."

"Such a good princess," Wilder cooed, brushing her lips with his.

"Can we eat them?"

"Of course," she said excitedly. "Let me go get them."

Once she left, they turned to each other.

"I know you all are probably upset with me," Lex started, leaning against the couch and stretching his legs out. "You have every right to be. I am horrible for not even thinking-"

"No," Christian said firmly, but gently. "She was okay with what was happening. I just know that if we didn't interrupt, and she did orgasm, there could be serious negative affects. All the hormones would create a high that she could crash hard from."

"She almost did," Lex mumbled.

"And you did exactly what you were supposed to if she did," Wilder said.

It was quiet a moment. They could hear Winnie doing something in the kitchen.

"Are you okay?" Christian asked Lex. "Do you feel excluded in anyway?"

"Like he would feel excluded," Wilder scoffed. "We didn't have Winnie working herself up on our leg, now did we?"

Christian shushed him and Lex gave an easy laugh.

"I am really happy."

"Good. I hope you know that I don't care about ranks or anything like that. You three are the most important things in my life."

Lex felt blissful from the sentiment.

Christian nuzzled Lex's cheek like he did with Winnie.

"Christian, I am not your girl," he protested.

"Maybe not. But I care about both of you the same. We may not be mates, but I couldn't live without you."