Page 44 of A Lesson in Deceit (Mystic Riegan Duet #1)

Riley

R iver and Grayson went downstairs to clear out the party while Asher got a washcloth, added water to it and handed it to me.

He helped me off the sink which was a mistake because the minute I landed on the ground, I could feel his release slowly dripping down my thigh.

I grabbed the cloth from him, muttering a thank you.

Asher ran a hand over his mouth and sighed, leaving the bathroom.

I groaned, realizing that the repercussions of this entire situation would rear its ugly head soon.

I didn’t know what I was doing. I was so close to getting a clear truth when it came to my dad, but now the more intimate side of my life had become a little… complicated.

Others may say it’s simple. Three men have some form of affection for you, they all are very good at sex and at least two out of the three dote on you like it’s their day job.

Nothing to complain about, right? I rinsed the cloth when I was done, running a hand over the back of my neck.

Grayson was one thing. He and River had a relationship outside of me that I don’t think I’ll ever truly understand, but I was just happy to be one of the things they shared and adored.

Asher, on the other hand, was a beast I didn’t know I needed to be worried about when it came to… any of this.

He sure did fuck like he’d been wanting this for a while.

Then again, I accepted his cock like I did too.

I swung the door open, finding an empty bedroom.

I spun slowly in a circle, taking in the space.

The walls had a few unique art pieces, but otherwise they were bare.

Bookshelves that housed what I would only assume as textbooks and non-fiction novels were up against the wall.

Asher didn’t seem like the type who wanted to be whisked away to a fantasy land in hopes of finding his destined soulmate; he liked things to go his way and to frame his narrative perfectly.

He was suspicious of me and I didn’t know if it was because I took his neatly aligned narrative and fucked with it, or if he legitimately knew something. I clearly wasn’t going to ask, but it seemed like none of it was important right now if what happened in the bathroom was any indication.

The door opened as I made myself comfortable on the bed. They all walked in, River swinging my phone back and forth. He handed it to me, the soft feel of his fingers grazing my own. “Your mom texted.”

“What?” I woke up my screen, seeing that I had less battery life than I would have liked and found her message.

MOM

Haven’t heard from you in a while. Proof of life, please.

I laughed a little, starting to type.

I’m alive. Busy with school and everything else. I promise everything is fine

My mom’s reply came immediately, as if she had been waiting with her phone in her hand.

MOM

Thank god. Beau has been pacing around your room and I was a little alarmed but then he stopped. I always feel like he knows when something is up.

I’m sure it’s a dog thing. Don’t they have like a sense about those things?

MOM

That does not make me feel better, Riley.

I promise I am in one piece and okay. Being social does require me to be a little MIA, but I’m trying.

MOM

I know, sweetheart. How is Marianne? Her mother told me you guys were headed to a party tonight.

I sighed knowing that if I indulged in this conversation, I would be texting her for a good minute.

I peeked up at the three guys who were casually pretending to be engrossed in other things, but in reality, they were watching me.

Actually, one of them was, without an ounce of shame, staring at me.

Asher sat in his desk chair; his elbow propped up on one of the arms.

Yeah we are actually still here so can I talk to you tomorrow?

MOM

Right, right. My bad, I forgot it’s not cool to be texting your mom at a party. I’ll talk to you tomorrow. Love you, always and always.

“Everything okay?” River asked,

I nodded. “Yeah, she’s just checking in on me. I do need to charge this though.” I raised my phone for them to see.

River plucked it from my hands, walking over to Asher’s desk. His brother followed his movements, watching as he searched until he found the right charger. Grayson jumped onto the bed, getting comfortable.

Asher scoffed. “By all means, please make yourself at home.”

“You’re going to have to loosen up, Asher. We all just got very close in the last hour, so deal with it.” Grayson stuck out his tongue, shooting his shadows out and smacking Asher on the cheek.

Asher groaned. “And you will single-handedly make me regret it.”

“So, you don’t currently regret it?” I asked, toying with the end of one of my braids.

Asher readjusted his glasses on his nose. “At the moment, no.”

I chuckled, realizing that that was the best answer I would get for now. I scooted back so that I was next to Grayson at the headboard. He put his arm around me, his shadows coming out and smoothing themselves over my legs.

“Corrin also told us she would see you Monday to figure things out,” River said, cocking his head to the side. “Figure out what?”

“Nothing, just roommate stuff.”

“She made it seem like it wasn’t so simple.”

I shrugged. “You can’t assume something sinister by only a few words, River. If it was something dire, I would tell you.”

He crossed his arms over his chest, his more colorful tattoos popping out next to his black shirt. “Okay, fine. This really makes me hate promising not to read your mind.”

“You promised what?” Asher asked, his eyes narrowing.

River walked over, sitting at the foot of the bed. “That’s old news. Well, clearly not for you. Her mind is a purposeful mystery to me.”

“Quite the mental workout for you, since you love reading minds,” Asher pointed out.

River looked over at me, a mischievous smile on his face.

“It’s what she wanted, so I did as she asked.

Also, I mean it’s a little fun not being able to know things.

She gets to tell me what she wants…” He turned around and moved up the bed, trailing his fingers up my leg, mingling with Grayson’s shadows.

“Did you happen to put your panties back on, aking sinta ?” Grayson asked.

“I—” I started but River cut me off. “She did not.” River got onto his knees, walking his fingers up my legs and spreading them open. “I can see that sweet little cunt perfectly.”

Asher spread his legs in his chair, his eyes fixated on us. “Sweet isn’t the word I’d use.”

Grayson was already pulling on the straps of my dress, exposing my strapless bra.

River grabbed my dress from where it sat on my waist and dragged it the rest of the way down.

“Well, it won’t be when we’re done with it.

” He kissed up my leg, planting a kiss to the inside of my knees.

“We’re gonna make a pretty little mess out of you, aren’t we? ”

Grayson unclasped my bra, cupping my breasts and playing with my nipples. He bent down, taking one in his mouth and flicking his tongue over it. I let out a moan, looking down as I watched River kiss up my body, moving his hands up to my stomach, splaying fingers out to keep me steady.

I ran my hand through Grayson’s hair as he dragged his mouth to my other nipple.

I looked over and noticed Asher’s piercing stare.

He had a finger over his lip as if he was really looking at every move I made, every kiss his brother and Grayson graced me with.

River kissed my clit and my eyes closed from the sensation, but then I opened them again quickly to look at his brother.

Asher balled his other hand into a fist. “You want to be shared, Riley? You want all our hands on you?”

“Fuck, yes, I do.” I managed to get out before River pressed his fingers inside of me, causing my words to come out rushed. Grayson brought his hand down my body and used his fingers to pinch and circle my clit.

“You look so occupied over there, so I’ll let you finish that. One thing about me is that I’m not selfish.” Asher raised his eyebrows at me.

“Yes, just like that,” I begged, feeling River’s fingers move back and forth while Grayson played with me alongside him.

River pulled back, removing his shirt and unbuttoning his pants.

Grayson followed suit, putting a pillow behind my head to prop me up.

Grayson moved so that he was on his knees, next to my head.

He slid his cock against my lips and I reached for it, stroking him.

I stuck my tongue out and licked the underside of his shaft and then back up to the head.

River slapped his cock against my clit, making me squirm. He rubbed the metal of his piercing against it, the silver balls now wet from me. He held himself and pushed inside, grabbing my thighs and holding them as he pumped his hips.

“Oh, fuck, fuck…” I said, the bed shaking with his movements.

Grayson turned my head, his bicep flexing as he angled his cock near my face. “Open your mouth.”

I did as he said, tasting him on my tongue when he put it in my mouth.

His shadows came out grabbing my hands and moved them over my head, connecting them to the headboard.

I was naked and on display, being pleasured by two men while the other one sat in a chair and looked on like this was the most natural thing in the world.

“Your cunt looks so pretty filled up, gorgeous,” River praised, lifting me a little higher so his thrust could go deeper and faster.

I sucked Grayson into my mouth, moaning around him. He moved his hips, pushing further back and then he pulled out. He slid his cock over my mouth again, wetting my lips and then pressing against them to be back inside. I was clawing at the headboard and my toes curled, my orgasm brewing.

“Eyes on me, I want you to look at me when you come.” Asher’s deep voice had me moving my eyes so I could see him.

He had gotten out of his chair and was leaning over the bed.

I came hard, my eyes never leaving his. River slowed his movements, sliding out of me and walking backwards on his knees off the bed.

I was about to ask him where he was going, but Asher grabbed my ankles and pulled me to the side of the bed until just the top half of my body was against the mattress. He flipped me over, making sure I arched my back and raised my ass towards him.

“I should see if your pussy is as sweet as my brother says it is.” Asher bent down and licked me from behind. I buried my face into his sheets, stifling my cries. He moaned against my backside, sticking his tongue inside of me.

“You keep that up and you might make her come again,” Grayson said, lifting my head up.

Asher left me wanting more, the moment he stood up, spanking me.

“Is that right?” He moved around me, removing his pants before getting on the bed and taking over Grayson’s hold on me.

“You want to come again, like a needy little slut.” He pressed his forehead to mine, giving me a deep kiss.

It was sensual in a way I didn’t think was possible for him.

Grayson jumped off the bed and Asher took his place, removing his shirt. I knew Grayson and River had nice bodies; I’d seen them without shirts plenty of times. Asher was no different, but seeing him with nothing on, looking down at me…it was something else I couldn’t put my finger on.

I hadn’t realized River had left the room, until he appeared in the doorway. “Perfect, you all know how to follow directions.” He must have mentally communicated with them before he snuck out. He held a small bottle in his hand, rounding the bed towards Grayson.

The shadow wielder moved his hand between my legs and massaged my pussy. I whimpered, pushing back against his hand. I looked over my shoulder seeing River take Grayson’s face, bringing him over to kiss him. Grayson continued to play with me while he and my boyfriend shared a kiss.

“He’s going to fuck you, gorgeous, and I’m going to fuck him,” River said, giving Grayson room to stand behind me, positioning my body how he wanted.

Asher turned my head so he could angle his cock towards my mouth. “Don’t worry, I’ll give that antagonizing mouth something to do.” I wrapped my lips around him as he pushed inside. I swirled my tongue around his shaft as best I could, bopping my head back and forth.

I felt Grayson’s cock inside of me as he held onto my hips. Each thrust pushed me forward causing me to take more of Asher’s cock. I heard the sound of a cap opening, then the sound of something being squirted out.

Grayson’s movements faltered, but he rallied and his rhythm returned. He was moaning, but due to Asher’s sudden hold on my hair, I couldn’t turn my head and see.

“Fuck, I remember your ass being tight, but this is just my finger. Are you sure you want my cock?” River asked, speaking to Grayson.

I felt Grayson’s body shudder. “Yes, just go slow.”