Exposed Affections (The Second Cornerstone Novel)
Excerpt
Staring at the hands of both men greedily clutching my legs, I froze—unsure of how I should react to their dual-intimacy. The past week has been nothing but an emotional roller coaster. It was one thing to have my photography professor show an interest in me, but to also have his identical twin making advances put my mind into a total state of confusion.
Aiden’s hand lay possessively on my right knee while Coda’s hand squeezed my left, showing his assertiveness over my nerves. My heart was freaking out as I realized I could possibly lose Aiden over this. Or worse, tear brothers apart. I would never forgive myself.
I quickly gazed up to Aiden with what I could only imagine being a look of utter shock. What would he do? Would he blame me for being too provocative and flirtatious? Or would he blame Coda for coming onto me?
Aiden must have realized how tense I went because he finally looked over at me. He smiled at me with his gorgeous dimples and patted my knee. Did he not even notice?
I was at a loss. I couldn’t think. I couldn’t speak. My nerves were making me shake and causing my stomach to flip all over the place.
“Does Coda make you nervous, Juliana?” Aiden asked as he turned his body slightly to face me. Coda tightened his hand on my knee, making me jump.
I sat there completely stunned as I looked at Aiden for some sort of hint as to what I should say. I don’t think I’ve ever been so tongue tied around a man. Then again, this wasn’t just a man. This was a stunning, sensual man. No, wait. Scratch that. These were TWO sunning, sensual men.
“Does it bother you if he touches you?” Aiden probed, looking at me and waiting for my answer. “It’s not a trick question, Angel. You won’t hurt our feelings either way.”
I wasn’t sure what to say. Did Aiden want me to like it? Did he want me to show my faithfulness by hating it? He said it wasn’t a trick. But even if I was comfortable with his loaded question, I didn’t even know what the answer was. Would admitting I liked both their hands on me make me a total slut?
“I don’t want to make you uncomfortable, Julia,” I heard Coda say as he began caressing my stocking-covered leg with his fingertips.
“I don’t know how I feel. I mean…” Oh, God. I closed my eyes and attempted to calm my erratic heartbeat.
I felt a warm finger trace my jaw and grab my chin. Aiden.
“Breathe, Juliana,” Aiden whispered mere inches from my lips.
I took a deep breath and opened my lids. Gray eyes stared back at me and I saw nothing but adoration in his gaze.
“Are you all right, Julia?” Aiden asked, still grasping my chin with his finger and thumb.
I just nodded, unable to breathe let alone speak.
“Okay. Well, we’re here. You sure you’re okay?” he asked again.
I looked around and noticed we were in the restaurant parking lot. Blinking a few times, I was surprised Coda had his right arm behind my head and his left hand on my knee. Aiden caressed my shoulder with his left hand and his right hand stroked my face.
They were so close. I looked straight ahead as Aiden kissed my cheek and Coda pushed my curls aside to gain better access to my neck.
As Coda’s lips met the curve of my neck, I moaned. His hand began to glide up my leg and inched up my skirt until he felt the garter clip and traced his fingertips along the lace top of my stocking.
“Damn, those are hot as hell, Julia,” Coda murmured against my neck.
“Mmm…” Aiden agreed as he kissed a trail across my jaw.
“Oh, God,” I whimpered and closed my eyes. My senses were completely bombarded by these two powerful, enigmatic men.
“Coda, let’s take her inside. I need to make sure she’s fed before her shift, and if we stay in here, I’m not sure we can keep our hands off her,” Aiden admitted.
“Agreed. Come on, sugar. Lets get you inside. Maybe then we can talk,” Coda said as he kissed my cheek and pulled away.
At this point, my panties were completely drenched and I wasn’t sure I would be able to stand, let alone walk, under my own power.
