Gilded Lily(67)

Adam pulled back to take a breath. “But what if Lily sees me?”

“If my poppet sees what you’re about to do, she’ll fall madly in love with you.”

Adam stood stone still.

“That’s what you want, isn’t it?”

“I never said that.”

“You didn’t have to, my friend. It’s in your eyes when you look at her. Any fool can see it.”

“Leave it, Tony,” Adam said. The idea of permanence wasn’t an option. With his work deadlines looming in the near future and the organization of what was left of Nick’s life, there was no time to for him to follow what he truly wanted. Sure, he was fascinated by Lily’s sensual curves and ability to crave sex as much as he did, but that wasn’t enough to hold a relationship together. Time, trust, openness—those were the foundations for permanence in any relationship. He didn’t need to get into something too fast like he did last time. “I’m leaving at the end of the summer.” He already regretted every word that was about to come out of his mouth. “Lily will move on. She’s got you and Renee to keep her company. Besides, she could get any man she wanted.”

“If that’s what you think, then you don’t know my poppet as well as I thought you did.”

“You mean to tell me”—Adam hushed his voice as a man wearing only a black domino mask walked between them—”that Lily could be with only one guy?”

“If he’s the right man. It’s her heart she is willing to give up, Adam. Not her body. She’s dying inside to give her heart to only one man. The right guy who can love her in the way she needs to be loved.”

Adam had no response but to hang his head and take in the gravity of what Tony had said. Lily was special, and yes, Adam feared he was falling madly in love with her, but he wasn’t ready to tell anyone yet. Hell, he could barely admit it to himself at this point. What if this was a way for her to get over her fear of rejection? What if he wasn’t the right man?

But what if he was the right man for her?

“Come on. I know something that’ll lighten you up.” Tony pressed his hand between Adam’s shoulder blades and guided him into the parlor.

Adam took in a deep breath when he saw the display before him. The quiet, unoccupied parlor he and Lily had had their tryst in earlier was now filled with naked men. Adam studied the bare bodies. Some of the men were sitting in chairs, watching the scene, while others were half-dressed, stroking themselves while leaning against the walls. Adam had never seen such a sight. He tried to back out of the door when felt Tony’s hand slide down his spine and squeeze his ass.

“Don’t be afraid, Adam. Nothing is going to happen you don’t want to.”

“But where are the women?” Adam asked.

“This isn’t the place for them.” Tony eased Adam farther into the room. “They’re having their fun elsewhere. Don’t you worry about that.”

“But I don’t—”

Tony stood squarely in front of him and took his face into his large hands. With a soothing embrace, he kissed Adam’s tense lips, easing the tight edge from them. Adam gave way and let Tony’s tongue play with his own.

“Nothing will happen you don’t want to. Understand?”

Adam nodded.

“Good. Take these clothes off, and let’s get you broken in.” Tony led Adam to the corner of the room and helped him out of his suit, leaving his domino mask firmly in place.

“But what about you?” Adam asked.

“Don’t worry,” Tony reassured him and dropped the fabric that draped his heavily muscled frame. Adam stood, taking in the sight of his narrow waist and powerful thighs. He could see why Lily liked him for her dominant. “I’ll guide you along.”

Tony took Adam’s hand, leading him into the mass of naked men. Adam jumped as one of the men, standing against the wall, reached out and caressed his ass.

“Very nice,” the man complimented him as he stroked his own hard shaft.

Adam watched as Tony whispered something to a man sitting on one of the plush chairs. The man was a bit older than Adam and still fully dressed in a pair of blue surgical scrubs. After speaking with Tony, the man stood up and started to peel off his costume. Tony and Adam stood and watched until the man had completely disrobed.

Adam looked down, unable to pull his eyes away from the man’s hardened cock. The man was not as well-endowed as Tony and Adam, but was ample enough to please any woman, Adam figured. Tony led Adam to the edge of the crowd of men and gently pushed on Adam’s shoulders to have him kneel. Adam did as Tony wanted. The “doctor” stood in front of Adam, holding the base of his cock to steady it for Adam’s mouth. Adam took in a deep breath and licked his lips.