“Are you sure about this?” Axel asks me, concern written all over his face.
“Yes, you know we have kept them away for as long as possible. They are all just happy for us.”
Axel rolls his eyes. “But I kind of like having you to myself. I’ve only just got you back. I don’t want to share you with everyone yet.” I know what he’s saying. We have stayed in our love bubble for the past week, but our friends have been constantly calling and texting wanting to catch up.
“Come on, the sooner we get this over with the sooner I can get you home and do naughty things to you.”
Axel slaps my ass as we walk out his front door. “Damn right you will.”
Sammy, Axel’s bodyguard, opens the SUV’s door for us and we hop in. Christian and Vanessa wanted to put on a celebratory dinner for us at their home, welcoming me into the group officially. I am so excited to see everyone again, even if I have a grumbling rock star on my arm.
It’s funny how life works out sometimes. For so long I have been lonely, thinking that I had missed my chance at love, that there was no hope in finding someone. And now, I finally have it with the world’s hottest rock star, someone I never ever envisioned would be my one.
It’s not a long drive to Vanessa and Christian’s home. We haven’t even made it out of the car and Derrick and the girls are greeting us.
“You’re finally here.” Vanessa tries to wrap herself around me but her adorable belly is in the way.
“Princess, you finally made the right choice,” Derrick adds, giving me a big hug and a kiss.
“I know, took me a while.”
“Glad to see you again,” Sienna says, throwing me an air kiss.
“I’m so happy to see you.” Stacey pulls me into a big hug.
“Hey, move out of the way, I want to see my soon-to-be sister-in-law,” Christian calls out. Pushing through the mass of people, he picks me up in his arms and twirls me around. “I’ve always wanted a sister.” He smiles at me with kindness in his eyes.
“Thank you.” I’m not sure how to respond to it all, it’s a little overwhelming. I know Axel and I are heading down that forever path but it’s still all a bit too soon to be planning anything.
“Hey, I just got her back, Chris. I don’t need you scaring her away, man,” Axel chastises his brother. Christian holds up his hands in self-defense.
“I’m just happy that’s all,” Christian states as he puts his arm around Vanessa and rubs her belly, happily.
“Come on inside, grab some drinks and some food, I’m starving,” Vanessa adds, patting her ever expanding belly. We walk into their home and it is stunning. The large foyer opens into the living room then through to the back pool area where it is lit up with fairy lights. It is a similar city view to Axel’s home.
“Hey, man.” Oscar claps Axel on his back then gives me a kiss on the cheek, making me blush. “Good to see you guys together.”
Axel pulls me in under his arm. “I couldn’t be happier.” His whiskey eyes look down at me, making my stomach flutter.
“Finn still in New York?” he asks Oscar as he turns his attention back him.
“Yeah, he’s with one of Nate’s friends, Sam. Some hotelier guy who knows New York real estate. He’s helping him find and narrow down some prospects,” Oscar explains.
“Great. Do you think he wants to be based out of that office?” Axel asks.
Oscar shrugs. “Not sure, he’s in a weird place at the moment. I know Isla leaving has hit him hard, they were close.”
Both Axel and I stay mute on that point, we believe Oscar is oblivious to Finn and Isla’s real relationship as he has never mentioned to anyone otherwise.
“How’s Isla doing? I didn’t get a chance to see her before she left.” I regret missing her, maybe we need a girls’ catch up next time I’m in London.
“She sounds happy, relaxed…I think it was the best thing for her honestly. But she’s my baby sister and I miss her.” The big Viking looks sad thinking about her, but his face soon lights up when Stacey joins us, even though he keeps his distance from her publically.
“I am so happy for you two.” Stacey gives us a big smile. “I’m glad it worked out in the end, you two were meant to be.”
“Me too. I still feel bad for putting Axel through everything.” And it’s the truth, he has the patience of a saint, not many men would have stuck around. Axel squeezes my hand and the look he gives me tells me that I don’t need to apologize anymore.
“I’m happy you came to your senses,” Axel jokes, kissing my forehead. I give him a light swat on the arm with my hand.
“So, are you two planning on going to The Paradise Club anytime soon?” Stacey asks, with a look of mischief in her eyes as she takes a sip from her champagne glass.
“Maybe, we haven’t had time to think of it,” I answer for us.
“Oh, okay. Well…Liv, if you ever want to…you know…” Stacey gives me a flirty wink and my cheeks turn an instant shade of pink, realizing what she is suggesting. It was fun last time we were all together at The Paradise Club.
“Interesting,” Axel smirks.
“Yes, it is, isn’t it,” Oscar adds, looking at Stacey with lust filled eyes. I know I am turning redder by the thought of what is being implied.
Axel leans into our little circle after checking no one is nearby; he lowers his voice, “Do you think that is something that might interest you, Olivia?” he says in a seductive tone.
I take a quick sip of my champagne, I feel like there is a giant spotlight on me. “Um…what…with Oscar and Stacey?” I ask nervously.
“Maybe, or just you and Stacey, something for Oscar and I to enjoy.”
I gulp down another hasty mouthful of champagne. Is it hot in here? I start fanning myself. I swear someone has turned the heating on.
“I think that sounds fun,” Stacey smiles.
“Maybe…” I let my answer hang as sexual tension swirls between us.
Axel whispers into my ear, “If it is something you feel comfortable with, I wouldn’t mind watching.” He presses his lips against my cheek; my body feeling like it is on fire with lust.
“Something to talk about another day,” Oscar says, breaking the tension within the circle. “We’ll leave you to it,” he gives me a wink as he walks away with Stacey.
“You look flustered,” Axel laughs.
“That’s because I am.” I swallow the rest of my champagne down trying to steady my nerves.
“No need to be flustered, darlin’.”
“Not all of us are as sexually liberated as you.” I smile up at him as he wraps his arms around me pulling me against his hard body.
“I know…that’s what I love about you. The fact that Stacey is asking for round two and it has you so worked up…it’s turning me on.” I can feel his semi hard length pushing against his jeans.
“I’m just shocked that you would want to share me with another man.” Axel tenses for a moment.
“Oh no, darlin’. I’m not sharing you with another man, don’t think I could handle that. But with another woman, hmm…I think that would be kind of hot.”
“Maybe we should talk about this later?” I look around the room filled with Axel friends.
“Good Idea.” He leans down and kisses me softly. “I want to explore so many new experiences with you, Olivia. We have all the time in the world.” This makes me happy.