Chapter 18

The next day, Austin was eager to see Tina. Her morning classes were in a different part of the building from where his were, so he didn’t see her until lunch. When she entered their study room, she wore a strange expression on her face.

“I’m not going to do the photo shoot tonight,” Tina said.

“Oh? Why not?” Austin asked.

“I got this creepy vibe when Ed called me and told me what he wanted to do. It’s a group thing. I’d be more comfortable if it were just you and me.”

“We can do something else tonight if you like,” Austin said.

“That’s the thing: Ed says he still wants you.”

That confused Austin.

“Why would he want me if you weren’t there?”

“He didn’t say, but he asked that you call him,” Tina said.

“I don’t have a phone yet.”

“That’s okay, use mine,” Tina said and dialed Ed’s number.

“Change your mind?” Ed asked.

“This is Austin. Tina said she wasn’t interested but that you wanted to talk to me.”

“I’m glad you called because I desperately need your help,” Ed said. “I have a client willing to pay top dollar for an artistic movie. Though I’ve got some girls lined up, I need male talent. Actually, I need you and two more guys.”

“Do I know any of the girls?” Austin asked.

“Probably not. My cousin is engaged to a guy from Fairfield, and she met the girls there. Do you know anyone there?” Ed asked.

“No, I just moved here, and I’m not even sure where that is.”

“Well, do you know any other guys? I just need decent-looking guys who are willing to go along with whatever happens.”

Austin had a good idea of what Ed was getting at but didn’t want to ask for specifics with Tina there because she could hear everything Ed was saying.

“Yeah, I know some guys,” Austin said.

“Great! You’ve saved my butt. Be here at nine tonight,” Ed said and hung up.

“Who are you going to get?” Tina asked.

“I’ll ask Maverick and Travis.”

Tina wrinkled her nose.

“If I were you, I’d ask Luke instead of Travis,” Tina said.

“Really? I can barely stand Luke,” Austin said, pushing back. “Besides, Travis is a nice guy.”

“It’s not that. For something like this, I think you want someone who knows what they’re doing. Besides, you and Luke need to work stuff out between you. I bet he’ll look at you differently if you invite him,” Tina said.

Austin had to admit that this sounded like something Luke would kill to be involved in. It might make Austin’s life easier. Otherwise, there’d be a point where he would have to actually hurt Luke because he didn’t see that boy backing down.

“Okay, I’ll do that.”

“Good. They’re at lunch right now. You should go ask them,” Tina said.

Austin chuckled.

“It sounds like you’re trying to get rid of me.”

“Let’s just say I need a day or so, and if you’re here, I’ll never get better.”

“How about we eat lunch first, and then I’ll talk to them? Kelly made us roast beef sandwiches with potato salad.”

“I could eat,” Tina said with a smirk.

Victoria Hibel planned to get married on Saturday, and some of her friends talked her into going to the Black Horse for drinks and possibly dancing. It was ladies’ night, which meant they got to drink beer for free. The promotion seemed to attract every single guy in a three-county area.

She’d already danced with several men, all eager to rub up against her curvaceous body—too eager, in her opinion. Victoria planned to be a pastor’s wife, and their attempts to get into her pants didn’t appeal to her.

She had to admit that a few had some game. Victoria might have given them a shot if she’d been single and not engaged. The problem was that she’d grown up in a religious family and had kept her vow to wait until she was married. So, even if one of them managed to pick her up, Victoria would have no idea what to do.

She had to leave because she’d promised her cousin Ed that she would help him with a film project he was working on. He had her invite two girls from her fiancée’s youth group. When she called Clare, the girl was excited and told her she’d get Suzanne to come, too.

Ed had asked if Victoria would do the girls’ makeup and hair. When she arrived, he said his star had backed out on him and asked if she would fill in. He admitted it might get racy but said Victoria should treat this like a bachelorette party and have some fun before getting married.

Austin had convinced Luke and Maverick to help Ed out. Austin debated whether he should go through with it, but the devil of raging hormones on his left shoulder kicked the angel on his right shoulder’s butt. The deciding factor was that Tina had encouraged him to go. Of course, he would have to give her a full report come Friday.

Ed greeted them and led them to the basement. As they reached the bottom of the steps, Maverick almost ran over Austin when he froze. Austin couldn’t believe what he was seeing. Two giddy girls were sitting around a coffee table wearing sexy clothes, cheering on a third. She was bent over the table, attempting to deep-throat a giant rubber cock that was suction-cupped to the table.

With the calls of encouragement covering their arrival, the girls hadn’t noticed the guys. Ed put his finger to his mouth to keep the boys quiet as he grabbed a camcorder to capture the girl’s attempt. Austin’s cock woke up and took notice of her oral efforts.

The girl was bent over, and her short skirt was riding up to reveal that she was either going commando or wearing a thong. As she went down on the plastic dong, she gagged.

“I can’t get all of it,” the girl complained.

Maverick leaned forward and whispered, “You realize who that is, don’t you?”

Austin and Luke shrugged.

“That’s the girl from that church group,” Maverick said.

Austin’s eyes snapped back, and he took a closer look.

“That’s Clare,” Austin said, then pointed at one of the girls sitting at the coffee table. “And that’s Suzanne.”

Maverick nodded and asked, “Who’s the smoking-hot girl with them?”

“No idea, but she looks older,” Austin said.

“I call dibs,” Luke said.

They ignored his claim. Austin looked at the new girl and realized she was among the most attractive women he’d ever seen. She had big hair and large breasts on what looked to be an extremely fit body. What set the girl apart was her hourglass figure. Her body was made for sex.

“You claimed you’d sucked cock before,” Suzanne teased.

“I have done it before,” Clare shot back, “but with a real dick, and this is much bigger than Mark’s. If I had a real cock, I could do it.”

The devil on Austin’s shoulder grinned. Luke walked up with a big smile.

“I have a real cock.”

Austin closed his eyes and shook his head when the girls squealed and ran back to the dressing area. Luke was a dumbass.

Victoria was relieved when Ed took charge and gave Luke a tongue-lashing about being respectful. Then he made the introductions. Instead of his planned movie, Ed suggested they warm up with an actual photo shoot. Victoria was glad he hadn’t paired her with Luke, who made her think of every player she’d ever met. His cocky attitude put her teeth on edge.

She’d drawn Austin, who looked like an honest-to-goodness cowboy. Ed had winked at her when he made the pairing because he knew that was her weakness. Growing up, they had played cowboys and Indians, where she was an Indian princess, and he was the rough-and-tumble cowhand who’d come to save her.

“Let’s raise the temperature a bit. Austin, take your shirt off,” Ed directed.

Even though he looked young, Victoria could envision his appearance when he became a man. Ed had her move behind Austin. She pressed tight into his back, which caused Austin to stiffen for a moment. Ed had her wrap her arms around Austin’s torso and place one hand on his chest. Ed wanted her to put her other palm just above his belt buckle.

“Push your fingers just inside his waistband,” Ed said as he took their photo.

Click Click Click.

Victoria knew she shouldn’t push her hand down Austin’s pants, but this was sexy, safe fun. She felt proud when she looked down and saw the bulge in Austin’s jeans. It empowered her to want to do more.

“Switch positions,” Ed said.

She stepped in front of Austin.

“Is this okay?” Austin asked.