Tease

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SAPPHIRE KNIGHT

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Tease

Copyright © 2018 by Sapphire Knight

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This novel includes graphic language and adult situations. It may be offensive to some readers and includes situations that may be hotspots for certain individuals. This book is intended for ages 18 and older due to some steamy spots. This work is fictional. The story is meant to entertain the reader and may not always be completely accurate. Any reproduction of these works without Author Sapphire Knight’s written consent is pirating and will be punished to the fullest extent of the law.

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Staring down at the little white stick, I blink and shake it again. This is not happening right now. Obviously, the test is wrong. I open the fifth box, removing a new white stick. These things are in sealed wrappers and containers; you’d think they’d be accurate. This one’s a different brand, so hopefully it works.

Twisting the cap off my bottled water, I bring the beverage to my lips and chug another sixteen point nine ounces.

All this water’s making me nauseous. I can’t believe I’m locked in the bathroom, peeing on plastic wands while the guys are busy in Church. It feels sneaky, but I couldn’t imagine taking pregnancy tests in front of Ares, let alone 2 Piece.

If I tried to include them now, Ares would storm into the bar, beating on his chest like Tarzan, declaring he’s spread his seed. 2, on the other hand, would probably pack up his old black Jansport backpack, hit the highway, and never look back.

God, what am I going to do? It doesn’t matter because the next test will show up negative. It’ll prove that they never needed to know about this little incident in the first place.

Shit, I don’t have to pee again, and I have to hurry up. Church will be over soon, and I wouldn’t want the club seeing me in here taking multiple pregnancy tests. I couldn’t imagine both of my loves finding out about it so publicly like that.

Twisting the faucet on the sink, I fill the water bottle up again, proceeding to gulp as much as I can. All the water’s bloating me and making my stomach feel like it’ll freaking burst.

I better not puke again. That’s the whole reason why I’m in here taking multiple tests. Today makes day number four of retching up my stomach contents without any other flu-like symptoms to follow. 

Going back into the stall, I squat and close my eyes. Breathing out of my mouth, I concentrate on peeing enough to get some on the thin piece of plastic. Whoever designed these things are idiots. It had to be a man. At least this box had enough sense to include a wet wipe.

After a few little tinkles, I place the test beside me on the paper towel I already have set up and finish my business. Hitting the timer on my phone, I stuff it into my back pocket and stare at the gray metal stall in front of me.

The MC’s main bathroom has multiple stalls for parties, so it’s convenient. I figured it’d be smarter to come in here instead of leaving all the tests and trash in our private bathroom attached to our room. That makes me even sneakier. I hate that feeling.

One reason why the relationship with the three of us works so well is because of how open we are as a unit. I can’t stand not talking to both guys about what I’m thinking right now. But, I know Ares. He’d want the facts before we’d even begin to be able to discuss it all.

My phone beeps, alerting me that time’s up. Silencing it, I glance over at the test, my stomach aching at the possibility of it showing positive as well.

The breath escapes me as I feel relief, seeing the two white spots for once. At the same time, I’m a little sad. My stomach was sick with worry, but my heart was fluttering with...what? Hope?

No. It can’t happen for us. Two people have children together, not a relationship that consists of three. This is for the best. Shutting my eyes tightly, I take another deep breath and let the tears, that I was pretending weren’t there, fall over my cheeks. Once they’ve dropped from my chin, I open them back up.

It’s happening.

I don’t know if the test just needed that extra few seconds, or if moving it had helped activate it, but where the spot was blank seconds before, it’s now colored. A little pink line stands out stubbornly in the midst of the two white circles.

That small mark is my future. The line’s the first indication of the rest of my life. I’ve taken enough pregnancy tests now, to know that this one’s not lying.

A mother...I’m going to be a mother for the first time. A freaking mom. Me of all people. And the scariest part about it is that I don’t know who the father is.

No matter if the dad is Ares or 2 Piece, though, someone’s going to end up getting hurt. One of us will be heartbroken, and it’ll end up being me. With this news, I’ll lose either Ares or 2, and I can’t stand the thought of that happening. It makes me ill inside, thinking of my life and not having both of them in it.

One man will be happy, while the other will never forgive me. The question now is to figure out which one I’ll be relinquishing. What section from my heart will be savagely torn from my chest, leaving me with a giant hole the other can’t fill?

I should call my best friend, Niko. I could use his help. Hell, I could use anyone’s help at this rate.

At the sound of loud voices, I toss all the evidence into the trash bin. Ares’ booming voice has me skittering around the restroom, washing my hands at supersonic speed and practically racing out of the bathroom. I don’t want them thinking I was in here for a long time when truthfully it’s been around two hours. Taking a test, drinking water, and then peeing can be time-consuming. Thankfully they had a long Church session today, or things could’ve become awkward.

Quickly shuffling down our hallway, I come to a halt as he calls for me. Angel! My heart flutters for an entirely different reason at the sound of his command. That’s exactly what it is too. I’ve learned the hard way that when Ares speaks, you listen, and you damn sure respond if it’s required.

In a million years, I never would’ve imagined that I’d end up with not only one but two overbearing alpha males. That was fun to try and explain to my father. I’m pretty positive my mother passed out when he broke it to her.

Avery Marie. 2 Piece seconds when I don’t respond to Ares.

Hi, you two. I flap my hand in a dorky wave-thing and chuckle nervously. I was just peeing. I need to call Niko; I missed his call. You guys should think of what you want for dinner. I smile as I stammer out my explanation and bring up food. Sex and food work like magic when it comes to distracting either one of them.

Ares rubs his black, T-shirt clad stomach while 2 stares at me curiously.

Any ideas? I add.

After a beat he shakes his head, glancing at Ares. Wanna grill?

Steak? Ares asks, and I let out the breath that was trapped in my lungs.

That sounds great! I interrupt. I’m going to go call Nikoli, and then I’ll see if we need anything and come find y’all.

All right, Shorty. Love you, baby. 2 nods and I giggle nervously. Him saying ‘baby’ makes me all jittery inside.

Love you, 2; love you, Air.

Ares grunts and they turn toward the bar. I can hear him grumble to 2 about me talking to ‘Fucking Russians.’ It’s enough to give me a little piece of mind, knowing he’s thinking of that and not suspicious about anything else.

I make it to our room and get the door closed before I’m assaulted with tears again; I hate hiding something so vital from the two men I love so dearly. Pulling my cell out, I dial my best friend.

Hi, Bean, he answers cheerfully.

Niko, I’m scared. A sob escapes.

What is it, Avery? I can be there in sixteen hours, sooner with Tate’s jet.

Niko knows me well enough that I wouldn’t call him like this if it weren’t a big deal and for him to offer to use his boss’s jet, it makes me love him even more. N-no it’s nothing like that, but I love you for being so willing to come help me.

Talk to me; tell me how to fix whatever’s wrong. Do I need to kill him?

Always so willing to protect me, and he’d had it out with 2 Piece already. It was horrible then, but now I can’t stop the small chuckle that escapes as I remember. I had no clue that bikers liked to fight things out; I thought my biker boyfriend and Mafia best friend were going to kill each other.

Niko...I’m pregnant.

That is wonderful, bun in the oven! His accent grows heavier as he rushes his words.

No, I hiccup. I do-don’t know who the father is.

What did you just say? It’s not 2’s baby?

It could be Ares’. I haven’t updated Nikoli on my relationship status since the three of us made it all official to the club.

There are two bikers now? Fuck, Bean; this makes it harder for me to kill them.

I love them both.

Of course, you do. Now, do they hate each other?

No, it’s complicated; they love me too. Can you come visit? I know seeing him would make me feel so much better.

I’ll bring Sabrina and Vishna; I think they’ll like Texas.

I only want to see him—not his woman and sister—but I’ll take the visit anyway I can get it. Thank you, Niko; I can always count on you.

Yes. Always, Bean.

He hangs up just as there’s loud pounding, the door shaking and rattling as Ares beats on it and 2’s thunderous voice calls my name through the wood.

Ho-ly shit; they sound pissed.

A few minutes earlier...

Ares whips his dick out to take a piss as I wash my hands.

What do you think? he asks, and I grab some paper towels.

About Church?

Yeah.

I think you did good. Shrugging, I toss the towels into the