RELEASE

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The three of them stumbled over each other into Aria's room, a tangle of limbs and lips and teeth. Aria felt Luka behind her pulling at the buttons that lined her gown, but she was too preoccupied to help him, distracted by Evelyn's warm lips on hers.

Finally, he made it to the last button, freeing her. Aria's arms slipped from the sleeves and the fabric hit the floor at her feet. Luka worked his way back up her body slowly, his lips grazing along her spine, hardening her nipples just in time for Evelyn to take one and then the other between her teeth, then kissing the place where Aria's heartbeat thudded against her chest.

"Are you sure about this?" Aria's voice came out like she'd swallowed sand. She wasn't really sure who she was asking, but felt like it needed to be asked anyway—even though she had never been so sure about something in her life. Evelyn returned her mouth to Aria's in answer. "Okay, then," she said against Evelyn's lips. A laugh rose from Aria's throat, quickly turning into a moan as Luka gripped her earlobe between his teeth. Luka spun her around to meet him in a hungry kiss that made the ache between her thighs thunderous .

She fumbled for the buttons of his vest, forcing him out of it, followed quickly by his shirt that he pulled over his head. Aria ran her hands over his firm chest, over the hair lining his stomach that disappeared under the top of his pants.

He gripped the back of her neck firmly, tangling a hand in her hair. "How do you want us, Princess?"

"Rough," she gasped as he tugged.

"I was hoping you would say that," he chuckled. He reached for a pillow on the bed and tossed it to the floor at his feet. "On your knees, then."

Aria obeyed, her shins hitting the lush rug beneath them. She tugged at his waistband until his pants hit the floor, his stiff cock springing free. Aria ran her tongue along his now-familiar length, a soft sigh escaping his lips.

Entranced by Luka in front of her, she'd almost forgotten that Evelyn had followed her to the ground, now kneeling behind her. The quiet panther surprised her with a kiss to her shoulder and a finger at her entrance, testing. Teasing.

Evelyn moaned in approval at the slick warmth she found there. "Seems our princess is enjoying herself," she said as she brought her chest against Aria's back and wrapped an arm around her waist, running that fingertip back and forth along Aria's slit.

Aria pressed her ass further back into Evelyn, hoping she would take the hint as she continued working on Luka.

Evelyn slid her finger in deep, sending a moan humming around Luka's shaft. He gripped the back of Aria's head and hauled her upright to taste himself on her lips before ordering Evelyn to turn around so Aria could undress her. Aria sensed they'd played this game before. They were no stranger to the dance of sharing. And she was beyond thrilled to reap the reward of their history .

As Evelyn gathered her hair around her shoulder, Aria unbuttoned her gown, placing kisses along Evelyn's spine in her wake. Evelyn stepped out of her dress, all three of them now reveling in each other's exposed skin.

"Thank you, Princess," Evelyn said sweetly, cupping Aria's chin. "Now lay down. I want to show Luka, here, how you deserve to be treated."

"Be my guest," Luka arched his brow, gesturing to the bed.

Aria did as she was told and climbed up, spreading herself to them as Evelyn followed, her knees between Aria's. She gasped as Evelyn slipped two fingers inside her, immediately curling into that spot that sent blinding pleasure through her veins. Evelyn's tongue met her clit softly at first, a deep groan escaping Aria's lips, before she picked up speed and matched the rhythm of her hand.

Aria looked up to find Evelyn's eyes locked on hers, golden in the flickering candlelight. Evelyn's breasts settled heavily over Aria's legs, swaying back and forth with the intensity of her movements. Aria pried her eyes off the sight to glance at Luka who stood stroking himself slowly, hungrily.

"Do you like watching another pleasure me?" Aria asked softly.

A sly smile spread across his face. "I would watch this all night if I didn't want to taste you so badly myself," he moved toward them, "and I think it's my turn."

Evelyn gave a protesting moan against Aria's clit before pulling back, allowing Luka to take her place. Luka gripped Aria's legs and flipped her onto all fours with a yelp of surprise, immediately diving into her warmth with his tongue, her back bowing instinctively from the sensation.

Evelyn worked her way toward Aria's head until their lips met, the taste of Aria's center coating their tongues. Still on her hands and knees, Aria pushed the panther down until her back met the sheets and spread Evelyn's deliciously soft thighs to reveal her dripping entrance.

Luka's fingers worked inside of her as she brought her mouth to Evelyn's swollen clit, eliciting another breathy sigh from the panther's lips. With every thrust of Luka's fingers, Aria's lips and tongue moved against Evelyn's sensitive flesh, their moans mixing and blending together in harmony.

Gods , she would give anything to have this, them, for the rest of her life.

***

Evelyn's vision swam with pleasure as Aria slipped a finger, and then two, deep inside her.

She would be lying to herself if she didn't admit to wishing for this. Praying for it, even. For the chance to recreate their evening in the grotto without the pressure of any sort of relationship.

While she cared for Aria, she could tell the fae woman wanted more than she had to give, and Luka could provide that stability that Evelyn didn't want. She knew she couldn't offer anything serious—for her own sanity—but she could offer pleasure. She could offer it in droves. And she wanted that more than anything.

Wanted Aria.

"You like being filled, don't you, kitten?" Aria whispered against her.

Evelyn swore at the pleasure that coursed through her, hearing that pet name cross Aria's lips, not caring that Luka had obviously spilled her secret to Aria. And when Aria added a third finger, Evelyn only moaned in response. She was close, but she wanted Aria to crest before she did, wanted to feel Aria pulse around her—

"Gods," Evelyn gasped as Aria's teeth nipped at her clit. It was too late. Aria's steady rhythm, the sound of Luka's mouth moving against Aria's flesh, it was too much for her senses. Evelyn's climax ravaged every nerve in her body as she screamed Aria's name, her claws emerging and tearing through the sheets gripped tightly in her fists.

As soon as the waves subsided, she crawled onto her knees and wrapped one hand around Aria's neck. Evelyn's fingers pressed tightly on either side of Aria's throat. Luka looked up long enough for her to wink at him. He smirked knowingly. He knew what she wanted him to do.

Aria wheezed a gasp as Luka grabbed both of the fae's wrists and pulled them behind her back, pinning them there with one of his hands. Her torso was completely suspended above the bed, leaving her defenseless at the whim of the two shifters—one in front, the other behind her.

Just how Evelyn wanted her.

"I wanted you to come first, Princess," Evelyn's tongue traced Aria's bottom lip teasingly. "How rude of you to take that opportunity from me."

"Who decided you were in charge?" Aria retorted before Evelyn squeezed tighter, reminding her exactly why she was in charge. Apparently the princess wanted to fight back.

Two could play that game.

"I could crush your windpipe right now, little sprite . Just a flick of my wrist," Evelyn whispered softly against Aria's swollen lips as Aria gulped at the pressure. "You're lucky I like seeing Luka behind you," she purred. Aria sighed against Evelyn's mouth as Luka rubbed the tip of his cock along her entrance, teasing her, moisture dripping down her thigh. The scent of her was intoxicating. "And I think I'd like to take his place when he's done with you."

"That won't be any time soon," Luka smirked, locking eyes with Evelyn as he gripped Aria's hips and buried himself in Aria's warmth, causing her to cry out in pleasure. "I'm just getting started," he growled, pulling out just to fill her with his length again and again.

"Good girl," Evelyn whispered into Aria's mouth. "You take his cock so well."

***

Luka's steady rhythm threatened to take Aria's breath away against Evelyn's restraining hand. Aria's low moan was stifled by Evelyn's mouth against hers, soft but intense, their tongues tangling, searching.

"Does that feel good, Princess?" Evelyn pulled away from Aria's lips just long enough to ask, and for Aria to cry affirmatively in response. Words were beyond her. Aria strained forward into Evelyn's mouth, wanting more.

"Say it," Luka withdrew slowly from Aria, pausing again at her entrance. Aria whined in protest, desperate for him to fill her again. "Tell us how good this cock feels if you want it so badly," Luka smacked her ass with a flat hand, a delighted whimper escaping her lips.

"You feel so fucking good," she rasped against the tension of Evelyn's hand. "Please," she begged, " I need it."

" What do you think, Luka? Was that good enough?" Evelyn pouted, keeping her eyes still locked on Aria's.

"Gods, I'll do anything," Aria sighed, straining against Luka's hold. Luka yanked Aria's hands, pulling her out of Evelyn's grasp and upright into his chest. She yelped at the movement, felt his cock throbbing against her ass in response. He brought his free hand up her stomach, caressing every divot and swell until he cupped her breasts.

Both still on their knees, he towered behind her. Aria's eyes were still locked on Evelyn's as Luka brought his mouth to Aria's ear. "Fine," he whispered, barely loud enough for them to hear, "let's see just how well you can take me."

He climbed onto the bed beside them and laid on his back. Wild with need, she climbed on top of him, straddling his thighs. He aligned his tip with her entrance and guided her down onto him, filling her wholly.

Aria barely had time to moan in relief from the sensation before he guided her hands to rest on his chest. Evelyn moved behind her, settling between Luka's legs. What is she —

They both gripped the backs of her thighs and lifted, bringing Aria's feet off the bed. She was light enough, and they were strong enough, to keep her completely suspended while they bounced her up and down on Luka's cock, over and over. Luka began thrusting hard and fast underneath her, sending sounds of ecstasy bubbling through Aria's lips. Oh, gods, he was so deep. She'd never had anyone do something like this and it was almost too much. Almost.

Evelyn removed one hand, slipping two fingers into her mouth, wetting them, and brought them to Aria's clit. Gently circling. Now it was too much.

"Oh, fuck," Aria rasped as Evelyn's fingers matched Luka's rhythm beneath her.

"That's my girl," Luka growled, "come for me."

Aria came undone, waves of pleasure sending her into a haze. She tightened around Luka's shaft, which pushed him over the edge as he rode the pulses of Aria's orgasm into his own .

Evelyn watched hungrily as Luka spilled himself inside of Aria, the remnants dripping in trails down Aria's thighs as the two collapsed in front of her.

Evelyn met Aria's eyes. "May I?"

"Please," Aria breathed.

Evelyn traced her tongue along the sensitive skin of Aria's legs until she reached the apex, cleaning up the delicious mess Luka had left behind. Satisfied, she pulled herself up to lay in front of Aria, their lips meeting in a soft kiss.

Aria sighed in content as her heaving breaths finally slowed, Luka settling in behind her. The three of them laid there in comfortable silence, not wanting to move. Not wanting the night to end, especially knowing the coming days that awaited them on the other side of dawn.

Eventually they fell asleep like that, entangled, their somnolent breathing the only sound in the room.

Whatever the future held, they would get through it.

Together.