𝐃𝐞𝐛𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 | 𝟏𝟖+

41. morning

GABRIEL DALTON

✥

I didn't know how tonight would play out but I wasn't expected to feel so aroused by the sight of one of my good friends fucking my girl. Poppy loved every second of it and I'm proud of her for letting her walls down and accepting us both.

Zane was a saint. Not once looking at her body in a way that would make her feel insecure, he took the situation with two hands and let her live out her fantasy. I'm pleased I could do this for her and show her that she can trust me, trust us.

No one is ever going to hurt her again. Tonight was about her, it still is. I hope she fully recognises that and helps with whatever thoughts have been going through her mind.

We wash her in Zane's grand shower and give her all the attention and affection that she needs after our wild encounter. I can't say I'm one for sharing, but tonight felt different and it won't be happening again–that's when my jealousy will come into play.

After we're all clean and Zane's bed sheets are changed, we all slip beneath the covers and allow Poppy to sleep between us. I could easily take her away from this moment but I know she needs to feel warmth and comfort from both of us after what she encountered.

Zane doesn't protest either, he lives up to his role and I can tell that Poppy is pleased.

That's all I want, to see her happy.

Her eyes fall tired and soon we all drift off into a long sleep, consumed by exhaustion and satisfaction.

✥

When morning arrives we're all tangled up in Zane's sheets. Poppy's head lays on my chest but Zane is cuddling her from behind. I stare at her face and see that she's still smiling, even in her sleep.

I raise my hand to brush away her red curls and let my finger droop down the side of her cheek delicately. My lungs inhale a big breath and I release it. She's safe in my arms, she's always safe with me.

Zane moves which causes Poppy to wake up too. She peels those gorgeous green eyes open at me and then laughs softly when she finds Zane in the bed with us too. "Hi," she whispers.

"Hi," I press a kiss to her forehead. "How are you feeling?"

She pauses to think before stretching, my eyes finding Zane's. "Sore but happy."

"I'm pleased, Red."

Zane lays on his back and nods. "Last night was fun."

"Really fun," Poppy's lips build up a smile. "I think I'm still in shock."

"I think it's time for breakfast. Are you guys hungry?"

I'm nodding before he even finishes his question. "Starving."

Poppy laughs softly in agreement. "Me too. I could eat."

Zane removes himself from the bed and starts pulling on a pair of bottoms. "I'll go start making something. You guys come down when you're ready."

I offer him a nod in gratitude. When he leaves and the door closes with a small click, I roll Poppy into my arms properly. But she presses a hand to the side of my pillow and inspects my face. "Are you okay with what happened last night?"

My heart thumps at her clear concern. I hum gently. "Yeah," I admit. "I didn't think it would be something I could do but I trust Zane and I wanted to make your fantasy a reality. A part of me was worried that I'd feel jealous but I didn't. We were all involved and it was fun. I had a good time."