Blissful Bets 4

  Three for Julie

  Julie Reynolds has never had an easy life. From being raised by her nanny, going through an ugly divorce, to fighting her current drinking problem. Julie only wants to start over and be happy.

  When she starts receiving threatening packages from an unknown source her life quickly takes a turn for the worse. As a lawyer, she’s had her fair share of threats, but Julie doesn’t hesitate to go to the chief of police once her stalker shows proof that he’s been inside her home.

  Protected by her three mates, Taylor, Aston, and Londyn, the foursome try to discover who would want to harm Julie. But can they protect her from clues that can’t decipher? Or will Julie’s killer have the last laugh by causing her death? Reborn in the paranormal world, Julie’s hunt for her killer is only beginning. Will she be able put a stop to this killer’s agenda to snuff out her future, or will her past continue to come back to haunt her?

  Genre: Contemporary, Ménage a Trois/Quatre, Paranormal, Vampires/Werewolves

  Length: 40,928 words

  THREE FOR JULIE

  Blissful Bets 4

  Jennifer Salaiz

  MENAGE AND MORE

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  THREE FOR JULIE

  Blissful Bets 4

  JENNIFER SALAIZ

  Copyright © 2013

  Chapter 1

  “Can I buy you a drink?”

  Julie looked up into a pair of hazel eyes. The stranger was extremely good looking. His suit was expensive, and he smelled of cologne. A year ago Julie would have jumped at the opportunity of snagging him as a bet, but things had changed. She had changed.

  “I have one. Thank you.” Julie lifted her glass and took a drink. She immediately dismissed him and focused on pulling down the length of her dress. Today had been a rough one. The last thing she wanted to worry about was adding to her stress.

  “How about a dance?”

  A sigh escaped her lips. Julie looked back up and searched for something nice to say. Unfortunately, nothing came to mind. “Sorry, but I’m just here for the drinks. Thank you, though.”

  The noise was through the roof tonight. Aside from the blaring music, the chatter was buzzing through the small, downtown bar. Julie scanned the room trying to ignore the fact that the man was still standing next to her. He’d obviously just gotten off of work from one of the nearby buildings and was looking for a quick lay before he returned home. Maybe if she continued to ignore him, he’d go away.

  The song ended and loud laughter overpowered the congested space. A dull pounding hammered away at the inside of Julie’s head. One more drink and she was out of here. She looked down at her watch. It was only ten, but she had to work in the morning. It was something she definitely wasn’t looking forward to. Her current client’s file was clean. The case was all but won. But the personality of the woman drove her insane. Maybe it was because Kathleen Ortega reminded Julie of her mother. Well, almost. At least this woman really was a mom to her kids. It was more than she could say about her own.

  Julie finished off her drink. Before she could set down the glass, the stranger next to her was leaning forward. “I’ve got this one.” He motioned at the bartender. “Can she get another?”

  “Make that a double, buddy.” Julie looked up to see her lover wedging himself between the two of them. She held in her laugh and looked over at the man in the suit. He nodded at the bartender, laid some cash on the bar, and walked away. Only then did Julie start laughing. She gave Taylor a look and he shrugged.

  “What? Can’t fault a guy for trying to get a free drink. Nice man, there. You get his name?”

  Julie raised one of her eyebrows. “Nope. I wasn’t interested. Why do you ask? Are you jealous?” She picked up the new glass and took a drink.

  Taylor pulled the barstool closer and sat down. The kiss he placed on her cheek was so light that she hardly felt it. “I’m not allowed to be jealous, remember? Your rules.”

  “Ah, I see.” Julie took another drink. As she sucked down a quarter of the vodka, she thought about the signs Taylor was throwing her way lately. She could tell he was looking to become serious, and she wasn’t sure how she felt about that. The last thing she wanted to do was end things with him. But if Taylor was looking to settle down, she was a horrible choice for a partner.

  “What do you say we get out of here and go back to my place?” Taylor gave her a smile and Julie felt her stress fade.

  “My place.”

  He laughed and shook his head. “I don’t see why you never want to go to mine. We’ve been together for months now, Jules. You should come to my apartment.”

  “Together?”

  He groaned. “You know what I mean. Friends with benefits. Lovers.” He wagged his eyebrows. “Or my favorite name you’ve given me, your boy toy.”

  “Okay, you win, but just for tonight.”

  “Whoo!” Taylor stood and grabbed her hand. “I think I just won the lottery. Do you know how many times I’ve asked you?”

  “Countless.” Julie laughed. “Now let’s get going before I change my mind.”

  “You got it, sweetheart.”

  They weaved through the growing crowd. People were piling in through the doors, and Julie was glad they had decided to leave when they did. As they stepped through the exit, the salty sea air hit her hard. The effects of the alcohol kicked in full force.

  “So, your car or mine?” Taylor pulled her close and wrapped his arms around her shoulder. It took Julie a few seconds to process his question.

  “Yours. I came in a cab.”

  “Very smart of you.” He paused and looked down into her face. “I didn’t ruin your plans, did I? I mean, were you planning on finding another ride home?”

  Julie knew exactly what he was referring to. “I didn’t have any plans on picking up a man. I quit Bets a long time ago.”

  “Well, Bets, yeah, but there’s no one here to bet you, Julie. You can still take a man home without having to bet someone.”

  She pulled him toward his truck. “You know what I meant, Taylor. A bet is a man to me, if that even makes sense. Plus, I’m perfectly content with you. I don’t need anyone else.”

  “Yeah?” He smiled and placed her back against the side of his truck. Warmth penetrated her clothes as he molded his body to hers. “I think I like the sound of that. I guess I better keep it up then. I wouldn’t want you replacing me with a younger version of myself, now would I? ”

  Julie cupped his cheeks and pulled his face down to hers. As their lips connected, Julie fought back the tears. If he only knew how long she wanted him to be with her. It made her heart ache to think that things wouldn’t work between them.

  “God, you taste so good.” Taylor slid his hand up the back of her exposed thigh, and pinned her between him and the truck. The pressure of his hip against her pussy caused Julie to moan and tighten her grip around his neck. “I could fuck you right here, Jules, and no one would know. It’s pretty dark.” He shifted his stance, changing the direction of his hip. The friction made her pull him in closer.

  Taylor traced across the lace of her panties. With the way he had her positioned against the truck, she was completely exposed. “So what about it? You want me to fuck you?” His finger lifted the lace off her hip.

  “I do, but aren’t you worried you might never get me to your apartment?”

  He twisted his mouth and looked up to the sky as if he were in deep thought. “Hmm, well I doubt you want to see a half-empty apartment anyway. Unless you prefer to go. Just say the word and your wish is my command.”

  Taylor’s finger caressed its way down until he was teasing the outside of her entrance. “Mmm, you’re so smooth.” He pushed his finger deep inside of her wet pussy. She wiggled against him as heat exploded across her skin. The tightening in her core had her needing more of him.

  “Fuck me here.” Darkness filled her vision as Julie closed her eyes and buried her face in Taylor’s neck. His smell had become so familiar to her. Like home. The cologne he wore was so subtle, it was perfect. She could spend the rest of her life lost in his scent.

  The sound of fabric tearing had Julie getting even more wet. Her body jerked slightly forward as Taylor ripped the other side of her panties and they fell to the ground.

  “You’re a very naughty girl, Julie. I’ve always loved that about you.”

  Taylor unbuttoned his jeans and traced the tip of his cock against her pussy. A gasp filled the air from Julie as he eased inside of her.

  “Fuck, you’re so tight.”

  She could feel her wetness envelope his length as he stretched her and surged deeper. Taylor’s hand lifted her face. “Don’t close yourself off from where you are, Julie. Open your eyes and look at me. Look at where we are.”

  The order was one she obeyed. With Taylor she always catered to his dominant side. Julie opened her heavy lids and took in the dimly lit lot. Music and voices could be heard in the distance, and the recognition heightened her senses. She connected with Taylor’s stare and her heart skipped a beat.

  “Good girl. Now don’t take your eyes off me.”

  Laughter sounded from not far away. Julie went to look in the direction of the building, but Taylor moved his head to meet her inquiring gaze. “Focus on me, Jules.” He lifted her leg higher into the crook of his arm and thrust harder. Tightness weighed heavily in the pit of her stomach. The faster his cock went into her, the less Julie cared if anyone happened across them.

  “Taylor?” Julie pleaded to him with her eyes. She was on the verge of having an orgasm and she knew there was no way she was going to be able to control the volume of her pleasure. A wicked smile came to his face and Julie felt his hand travel from her thigh to the wetness where they were joined. Julie could feel her eyes grow big at what she knew he was going to do.

  “I want you to be loud. Scream at the top of your lungs if that’s how good it feels.” Taylor’s touch made its way to the entrance of her ass and she gripped onto his hair tight. “That’s right. You know you want this.”

  The spasms hit Julie hard as Taylor’s finger slid deep inside of her. Whether she was screaming out in pleasure or not, she had no idea, nor did she really care. All she could feel was the increasing thrusts and Taylor’s cock swelling inside of her. She could hardly see straight as Taylor pulled out of her pussy.

  “Oh shit.” Julie tried to catch her breath while she was lowered to the ground. As she pulled her dress back down, Taylor kissed her forehead.

  “You never cease to amaze me. That was phenomenal.”

  “Yeah it was.” Julie smiled and looked around at all of the parked cars. “I can’t believe we just did that. What if someone saw?”

  Taylor laughed. “Then they had one hell of a show.” He walked her around and helped her into the truck. “So, where would my lady like to go? The night is still early. We can catch a late movie, go down to the beach and lay under the stars….”

  “Home?” Julie smiled at him apologetically. Sadness took over as she watched his face fall. “I’m sorry, Taylor, but I have a busy day tomorrow. Work is crazy right now. Not to mention, I think I had too much to drink. I’m not feeling so well.”

  “Oh. Well, no problem, then. Let’s get you home and tucked into bed.”

  Julie sat quietly as Taylor went down the back roads to her apartment. She wasn’t sure what to do about him. The chemistry between the two of them was definitely there. They got along amazingly. But guilt ate at her. She knew they’d never be more than lovers unless she addressed her problem and got treatment. Would he understand though? Embarrassment over the thought of telling him her secret turned her stomach. She couldn’t put him through having to have a girlfriend in rehab.

  Country music played softly on the radio, but she didn’t recognize the song. Too many thoughts were going through her head. She was so confused about what to do. Everything felt like it was crashing down on her and the only person she had to lean on was the man sitting next to her.

  Julie glanced at Taylor. A huge smile was lighting his face. He looked so happy. It was enough to make her smile. She was caught off guard when he suddenly turned to her. “I can crash at your place tonight, right?”

  Her laugh filled the interior of the truck. “You have to ask? Taylor, I think everything you own is at my apartment. That’s probably why you say yours is so bare.”

  “Probably.” He got quiet and turned back to her. “Does that bother you? I can take some stuff back to my place if you want. I just truly never thought about it. I’ve been staying with you at least three to five days a week now for months.”

  “It’s okay with me.” And that was the truth. She didn’t mind one bit that his clothes were hanging on the other side of her closet. Or that his sandals were placed by her front door. A part of her loved it. But how was she going to get better if every time she tried to stop her drinking, Taylor was going to be there to witness the sickness that followed? It was the million-dollar question, and she didn’t have the answer.

  Chapter 2

  The humidity was suffocating as Julie made her way across the parking lot to the law office where she worked. Spring was coming to an end, and she could have sworn it was already midsummer. And to think, she had months left to endure this stifling weather. The thought made her head ache ten million times worse.

  Corpus Christi was known for the heat. It was the reason her parents had moved her to South Texas as a child. They were tired of the snow. Well, that, and the fact that her nanny was originally from the area. Since they were spending more and more time away, Rosa had wanted to be closer to her family.

  Her parents didn’t hesitate at the nanny’s request. She’d practically raised Julie, and they didn’t want to risk losing her. Damn, she missed Rosa. Her nanny was more of a mother to Julie than her own, and she’d been gone now for almost two years. The fact that her case was still unsolved was enough to make Julie sick. Robberies weren’t overly abundant in the city, but Rosa had just been at the wrong place at the wrong time.

  Julie pulled the door open and was greeted with a cold gust of air. Corinne, the receptionist, was dead set against the heat too, and even though the thermostat was probably set at seventy, she also had the ceiling fan circulating on high.

 

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