Liam looked up as they approached, his eyes widening as he caught sight of Nina. He rose and extended a hand to help her down onto the blanket. Speechless, his eyes took in her form-fitting outfit as Nina plopped down in the middle of the blanket next to him.

Rachel laid down on the blanket, sandwiching Nina between her and Liam. Her long fingers teased Nina’s nipples through the sports bra. Nina saw Liam’s eyes fixated on the teasing. Wetness grew between her legs from the look of hunger in his eyes.

“Who’s hungry?” Rachel asked. She grabbed a bottle of wine from the picnic basket and poured Nina a glass.

Nina took the glass, her hands shaking as she took a sip. The cold liquid was pleasant, but her body was on fire. This was a dream, or a nightmare. Nina couldn’t decide which.

“I don’t see any food.” Nina stammered, her eyes darting between Rachel and Liam.

Rachel chuckled, watching Nina as she took another long sip of wine. “Who needs food when we have a juicy peach right in front of us?” Her voice was sultry and suggestive as she reached over and placed a hand against Nina’s thigh, sliding it upwards in a slow motion. Nina gasped, her rear lifting at the touch as if she was trying to escape it.

“Rachel, what are you doing?” Nina asked. She looked over at Liam, seeking help and guidance, but he instead watched the exchange with narrow eyes.

Rachel just smirked. “I’m making a move. That’s what I’m doing. You’re a beautiful woman, Nina. Don’t you agree Liam?”

Liam nodded. “May I kiss you, Nina?” he asked.

Nina was like a deer caught in headlights, paralyzed by the sudden turn of events. All the guilt, all the disloyalty she had shown Gerald thus far, compelled her to flee. But the thoughts of Liam’s lips on hers, his hands roaming her body, begged for her to stay.

She nodded, and Liam leaned in, his lips brushing against hers. Nina could taste the wine on his breath. She closed her eyes, succumbing to the moment, her body aching for more.

Rachel’s hand continued its slow ascent up Nina’s thigh, resting on her mound. Nina could feel the heat of Rachel’s palm through the thin material of her tights, and she gasped as Rachel’s fingers squeezed her flesh.

Liam’s kiss deepened, his tongue exploring Nina’s mouth as his hands found her breasts, cupping them through the thin fabric of the sports bra.

Rachel’s fingers then unzipped the tights, and she slipped her hand inside. Her fingers brushed against Nina’s wetness. Nina gasped, her hips moving against Rachel’s hand.

Liam broke the kiss, his eyes locked onto hers. He pushed off the blanket, rising to his full height.

Nina hesitated, the reality of the situation hitting her like a cold slap. Rachel bought her the tights with a zipper. The very zipper Rachel lowered with ease to slip her fingers inside. Rachel planned this, had to have. The whole situation felt staged, orchestrated. While Liam looked remorseful, he still played along. Nina realized they were manipulating her, taking away her agency. She was losing control...

After standing, Liam undid his pants, revealing his erection. Nina’s heart ran faster than her feet should have been. Her mouth went dry again, forcing her to lick her lips. She forced herself to swallow, to breathe.

Liam asked no questions, nor did he need to, as Nina brushed her lips against the tip of Liam’s member. She took him in her mouth, her lips stretching around his width, her tongue swirling around the head.

She looked up at him through her lashes, her eyes watering as she took him deeper into her throat. Liam looked down at her, his hands tangled in her hair.

Rachel’s fingers worked their magic on Nina’s most sensitive spot. Stroking it in time with the rhythm of Liam’s thrusts. Nina moaned around Liam’s length because of the intense pleasure. And she surrendered to the moment.

Gerald’s face flashed in her mind, his kind smile and warm eyes. A pang of guilt struck her, a sharp reminder of her infidelity. She dismissed the thought, yet it persisted, a nagging voice. Perhaps more than a voice. Nina was certain someone watched her. A sense that the forest was alive with unseen eyes upon her. Yet despite the unease, her body was on fire with desire, her sex throbbing and wet.

She needed to regain control.

She...

Rachel’s tongue slide between her folds, her fingers still working her clit. Nina whimpered, her hips bucking against Rachel’s face as she succumbed to the pleasure coursing through her veins. She was so close to the edge.

“Would you climax for Rachel, Nina? Please?.” Liam asked.

Nina reached a critical juncture. She could no longer deny the waves of pleasure that were crashing over her, nor that she wanted Liam to witness her release. She nodded, Liam’s erection stifling her moan.

The team of Liam’s member in her mouth and Rachel’s tongue and fingers working in tandem on her most sensitive spot was too much to bear. She was ready to explode. The thought of Liam watching her erupt made her do so.

Her body convulsed as her orgasm hit her like a freight train. Her moans vibrated around Liam’s member, causing to erupt as well. He gripped her hair tighter, his hips thrusting forward as he came, filling Nina’s mouth with his hot, salty release. Nina swallowed, her throat working as she took every drop.

As Liam pulled out, he collapsed onto the blanket beside Nina, his breathing heavy and ragged. Nina lay there, her body still tingling with the aftershocks of her orgasm, her lips swollen and sensitive from sucking Liam’s member. She turned to face him, placing a hand against his chest. His wild heart pounded beneath her fingertips.

“I’m sorry, Nina. I didn’t mean for this to happen.” Liam said, his voice hoarse with emotion.

Nina could see the genuine remorse in his eyes, had sympathy for him. But also her sense of unease grew.

“It’s okay, Liam. I understand,” Nina assured him. But she didn’t understand. She couldn’t comprehend her lapse. How she had ended up here.

Rachel had been watching the exchange with a smug smile. She zipped up Nina’s tights and placed her index finger over her lips as a food delivery driver walked up to the threesome.

Liam arose and addressed the driver. After a brief exchange, he returned with a bag of food to the silent women.

As the driver walked away, Rachel turned to Nina, her voice playful yet condescending. “Now who’s hungry... for some food?”

Liam distributed the food, and something unknown to Nina compelled her to eat. She was famished, and the food tasted great, but the situation was surreal.

Rachel and Liam made small talk, their voices light and careless, while Nina picked at her food, her mind far away. She couldn’t dismiss her suspicions of manipulation. That she was a pawn in a game, unware of the rules. But she couldn’t help but play along, couldn’t ignore the thrill that still coursed through her veins, the heat that still lingered between her legs.

She found herself smitten by Liam. Nina could admit at least that much to herself. He was understanding, and he made her experience emotions she hadn’t known in a long time. The way he looked at her, with such raw, unadulterated desire, it was intoxicating.

Nina found Rachel perplexing. Rachel was beautiful. She had a way of making Nina feel seen, appreciated. Yet she projected a subtle, predatory aura. Like a cat playing with a mouse, toying with her prey before pouncing.

It was clear Nina needed to learn more about her new friends. She needed to be cunning, which made her first question even more awkward. “Are you two rich?” Nina blurted out, wishing to take her words out of the air as soon as they left her mouth. She had meant to sound casual, curious even, but it came out all wrong.

Rachel threw her head back and laughed, her blond hair cascading down her back. “Rich? Oh, honey, I’m beyond rich.”

Liam chuckled, “Rachel, please. Nina, Rachel’s family, is rich, yes. While I am from more humble origins.”

Finding her appetite again, Nina continued through bites of food.

“But you two work at Rudolph’s? Isn’t that beneath you? I mean, no offense, but...” she trailed off, realizing how rude she sounded.

Rachel chuckled with a hint of pride, “None taken, darling. We work there, but it’s not what it seems. You see, my family owns Rudolph’s. And I don’t mean the local franchise. I mean the entire chain. All across the country.”

Nina’s eyes widened in shock. “Wow, you’re a Rudolph? That’s... that’s impressive. I did not know.” She said.

Liam nodded. “Yeah, Rachel’s family is quite wealthy. But it doesn’t change the fact that we enjoy working at the store. It gives us a chance to connect with workers, to understand what they need and want.”

Nina felt a pang of guilt for doubting their earlier intentions. She realized she was too harsh and judgmental. “I admire you, Rachel. The humility to work with your employees is rare for an owner.”

Rachel smiled. “Oh, honey, it’s not all about humility. Sometimes, it’s about having a little fun. And working at the store gives us a chance to meet interesting people, like you.”

Liam nodded in agreement, his eyes softening as they met Nina’s. He didn’t need to say more. She could see it in his beautiful eyes.

Nina enjoyed the rest of the picnic, her guilt subsiding at the sight of Liam’s warm smile. The sun was setting, painting the sky with hues of orange and pink as they finished their meal. She bid her new friends goodbye as she jogged home.

As she did so, her confidence, her control and her guilt struggled for dominance within her. Rachel’s words echoed in her mind, “Sometimes, it’s about having a little fun.” As much as she wanted to dismiss it, Nina realized Rachel had been right. Nina was having fun, and it was about time.

As she arrived home, she prowled the house like a tigress. Her steps were silent, her movements fluid and graceful. Power and invincibility coursed through her. They had taken, manipulated, and used her. Yet, she had enjoyed it, reveled in it. She, like Rachel and Liam, remained in charge.

Nina’s spirits soared. She was invincible. Then she heard a strange sound.