Then, with great reverence for this night, he selected something appropriate from Sophie's music selection, catching quick glances at the women as they lay facing one another, lost in kisses as Sophie's hands gently rubbed Christie's back. Without a word, he stepped out of his shoes and approached the vacant side of the bed to carefully stretch out beside them. They smelled of perfume and wine, and Christie was actually trembling in Sophie's embrace as Jacob slid closer.

With a long sigh, Sophie gently eased Christie onto her back, her lips leaving Christie's mouth to explore her throat as one hand sought the mound of Christie's right breast. Christie tensed...