Epilogue Living The Dream In Paradise •Duke's POV•

  When I was growing up many, many years ago, I remember kids at school, other adults, or sometimes even the Sisters saying 'time flies when you're having fun'. Most of all I can remember feeling so jealous at how happy the person looked saying it. At the time I never really could understand what would make someone forget about the situation around them for just a moment in time. I didn't understand until now that is.
  It's been four months since the night of the Valentines Day Auction, and I can honestly say I haven't stopped smiling since!
  Once Dean and I finished ravishing our future wife that night at the club, we took Mel back to our lofts. Where we kept her locked away for the next two weeks! We didn't give her much of a choice in the matter, though.
   Calling in every favor we had to pull it off. Drake and Abbie for clothes and food. While begging Modesty to take care of her work. Of course Sherry gave both of us quite the ear full before she agreed to the plan, and made us swear on Mel's life to take care of her like a Queen from this moment on.
  The three of us didn't step foot outside the loft until the last weekend of February. It was Mel's parents fortieth wedding anniversary. It was the only thing Mel put her foot down about being 'set free' as she said to go to, and no matter how much Dean and I protested Mel said we were going.
  I still laugh each time I picture how nervous Mel was standing between Dean and I outside her parents front door. She'd spent the last hour in the truck obsessively going over every little detail she could think of about each member of her family. Working herself into a cute jittering mess.
  While Dean and I just shared a secretive smile between us. Just agreeing with her the entire time. Neither of us wanting to admit we've already meet. When Dean and I came over to ask for their blessing to marry Mel. But, that came to an abrupt end as soon as the door opened.
  "Oh gosh Madeline! Look who it is! It's Mr Strong and Silent, Duke! And," Mel's godmother Sara says to Mel's mom behind her after opening the door. Before launching herself toward Dean. "Gorgeous Dean! I can't wait to show you boys off! I mean around!"
  Madeline Blu walks around Sara straight to me. "How have you been dear? I hope both of you have been taking extra special care of my daughter." She says to me before wrapping me up in a motherly hug.
  Mel's face looks like a gasping fish as she keeps turning her head to look at both of us. Silently trying to figure out what the hell is going on. Even when the two older women release us, and switch to the other for the same welcoming embrace. Mel is totally speechless, until her father Gerald walks up to her laughing with his arms open.
  "What's up Buttercup? Cat got your tongue?" Gerald asks Mel while her rapidly darkening face is pressed against his chest.
  "Nope, but I think I'm in the Twilight Zone Daddy." Mel mumbles. Making the rest of us laugh.
  Then Mel moves her face away from her father's chest, and looks up at his face. "I take it the three of you have already met Duke and Dean then?"
  "Of course Buttercup." Geralds tells her while moving her body to his side. Facing the rest of us.
  "We met both of your young men the day they came out here to ask our permission to marry you." Madeline tells Mel while holding onto Deans arm for dear life.
  "But that was over a month ago! These two Oafs refused to show us the goods then, and your mom and I have been going crazy ever since! Don't make us wait another second, and show us the ring girl!" Sara says full of excitement before reaching for Mel's hand.
  Mel huffs and rolls her eyes at her Godmothers reaction, but she can't hide the smile threatening to take over her face as well. She slides her hand from between her father's body, and holds it up for the two women to see. Both mothers grab her hand and immediately start jumping around and screaming in joy. Causing the rest of the party goers to look at the scene at the front door.
  Dean and I hardly saw Mel or her mother's for the rest of the party. The older women took her around to every guest. Spreading the good news, and genuinely bragging how their daughter landed not one but two smoking hot men! You could see how much their petty antics filled them with glee.
  Dean and I spent the remainder of the day with Gerald. Until about two hours in, when Mel's brothers, Jackson and Lennon Blu, showed up. The brothers spent hours grilling Dean and I about our relationship with their sister, and our plans for the future. Until finally giving us their blessings with nothing more than a single nod of their heads.
  Out of everything though, the most shocking thing to happen at that party, Dean, Mel, and I actually agreed on a date for the wedding. Exactly one year from the night we got engaged. Just eleven short months away. Valentines Day next year, and Dean and I couldn't have been more thrilled!
  The next three months were relatively quiet, and slow for us. Dean and I tried to hog as much time as we could with Mel. We did exactly that except for four separate weekends. Mel and the other ladies used that time to start planning the wedding, and making sure to leave Dean and I completely in the dark!
  I hope you can hear the sarcasm coming from me wherever you are, because I'm dying being left out! Mel would tease Dean and I by blurting out a group of things for us to choose from, but wouldn't tell us for what! Except for one afternoon mid-May while the three of us were sprawled naked on top of the king size bed in the playroom.
  "Ok...So, I've been thinking about this a lot, and I want to ask for both of your opinions." Mel asks us, but she's looking straight up at the ceiling, and gripping one of our hands tightly with hers.
  I bring our joined hands up to my lips, and leave a quick kiss behind. While Dean rolls on his left side facing both of us. Then rest their joined hands against his heart.
  "And what might that be? My Little Hellcat!" Dean asks using the nickname that most annoys Mel.
  She glares at him. "I'd really like it if Sherry is the one to marry us. She can get ordained over the Internet, and I can't see anyone else up there. No matter how many times I picture it. What do both of you think?"
  Dean leans down placing a kiss to Mel's swollen lips. Before pulling back to look down at her face with a gentle loving smile. "I love it! I'll even pay for whatever fees she needs to do it."
  A long moment passes between the happy pair. Before they notice I haven't said anything, and they both turn to face me with matching curious looks. I give in instantly, but still share my doubts.
  "I'd be thrilled if Sherry agreed to it, but do either of you mind if we ask Leo to be up there as well? It would only be as a precaution. I want this union to be official as possible between the three of us."
  "Oh! Sherry is going to love that!" Mel says before laughing hysterically.
  "Hell, maybe it might be just the push she needs to finally give the big man a chance! Lord knows Leo's been groveling at all of our feet to make Sherry give him a chance. I feel bad for the man!" Dean tells us then joins Mel laughing.
  "Just don't let Sherry hear either of you saying that!" I tell them before giving in on the fun.
  We calm down after a moment, but Dean and Mel keep the matching goofy grins on their faces. A comfortable silence surrounds us over the next couple of minutes. Until Mel releases both of our hands, and sits up, to where she is facing us, cross-legged on the bed. She watches her moving fingers in her lap for awhile as she gathers her thoughts. Then she lets out a deep sigh, and looks at Dean and I with a guarded expression.
  "I have something I need to say. I should have told both of you two weeks ago when I actually did it, but I let Abbie convince me it's not really a big deal. Only I can't keep it from you both for another second!"
  "What Ang.." I try to ask her. While Dean moves to sit up as well, but Mel places a finger over both our lips. Stopping us both in our tracks.
  "Before our last meeting I asked Abbie to get a few addresses and phone numbers for me. There are a few very special people I wanted to invite to the wedding, and I wasn't sure I could trust either one of you to actually do it!" Mel pauses to inhale a deep breath, and Dean and I silently wave her on to continue.
  Except she leaves us waiting for another minute, but then she releases her breath before continuing. "I sent invitations to Sheena, Tori, and Diesel. That way we will have the perfect mix for the wedding party, and each of them have already RSVP'd. Tori is even thinking about coming up two weeks before, and staying the rest of the month!"
   In a flash I'm moving. Sitting up on the bed with my legs crossed facing Mel. I catch her falling hand between mine, and bring them up to rest against my pounding heart. I try to speak, but almost choke on the growing ball of nerves in my throat. Which causes my voice to crack and sound garbled.
  "Thank you My Love. I'm so glad I'll g set to see her again, so it was only right you invited her. I probably wouldn't have been able to bring myself to do it." I tell Mel truthfully before sealing my thanks with a passionate kiss.
  The kiss doesn't last nearly as long as I want it to, because Dean stops us by letting out an overly dramatic groan.
  "Wait. You mean I have to put up with Sheena on my wedding day? Well isn't that just great! Next thing you know I'll be receiving a fifteen page email full of question! Like can she be the Best Woman? What style and color outfit should she wear? And then the barrage of pictures showcasing each one for my approval!"
  Mel and I bust out laughing. "It won't be that bad, Big Guy! Surely!" Mel says between her laughter trying to cheer Dean up.
  "You have no idea." Dean grumbles like a child.
  Mel just smirks at his pouting face as she moves across the bed to straddle his legs, and slowly make her way up his body. "I'm so sorry Master! What..can I..do..to make..this..right?" Mel asks placing sloppy open mouth kisses across Deans chest and abdomen between each word, and making his eyes flutter from the feeling.
  "You certainly are on the right path so far." Dean says to her as she swallows the entire length of his cock down the back of her throat in one go.
  "Fuck Yes, My Queen!" Dean growled, and I move from my spot behind Mel to join in.
  After that night the last two weeks of May were pretty hectic. Each one of our small, but growing, group of friends were busy. On top of normal day to day stuff, everyone still had to make arrangements and finish packing. Before we were all scheduled to depart on Drakes yacht for the rest of the summer.
  The trip was already shaping up to be one for the record books! At first there would be nine of us going, and a five man crew alone on the boat. Drake, Abbie, Mel, Modesty, Sherry, Dino, Leo, and me. With one scheduled stop after two weeks along the coast of Virginia to pick up Shawn and Jenny, and say goodbye to Sherry, Modesty, and Dino. My excitement continued to grow each day closer!
  When the glorious day finally arrived first we all had Abbie's graduation to attend. All eight of us sat together, and cheered louder than everyone else. After Abbie's sumacumlauda speech, and she walked across that stage to get her diploma.
  Drake took us all out to eat at a private upscale restaurant afterward. Where we ate, and toasted Abbie's acceptance letter for number one choice in Med Schools with two bottles of champagne. Then continuing the party to the back of the stretch limo waiting for us. Before clumsily making our way down the dock, and over the game plank onto the massive yacht about an hour later.
  The first two weeks aboard the yacht the captain kept the boat as far away from the nearest shoreline as possible. In the middle of the open ocean. Giving the rest of us an infinite amount of time each day under the blistering sun, swimming around the boat in the dark blue water, or play around on one of Drake's expensive water toys.
  But no matter how tired, or worn out any one was. Each night we would all come together either outside on the top deck, or in the main dining room to share a meal. Remembering why we're all here, and just enjoying the moment. Before calling it a night and heading out separate ways.
  Things were a little awkward at first when Shawn and Jenny came aboard mid June. Plus the captain didn't take us back out to sea this time. Instead he kept the blurry shoreline always in sight as we started traveling south down the east coast. So, other than our nightly dinners, everyone tried to give Drake and Abbie as much space as possible with the newcomers then.
  Mel, Dean, and I spent every second of our time together though. Either in the water playing, soaking up the sun in as little clothing on one of the many decks, or locked away inside our cabin. Pushing each of us to an even greater height of pleasure we've ever received each time. Mending the bonds of our relationship into something stronger than it ever was before!
  One week before the end of our trip the yacht finally crossed over into Florida. The yacht continued to put along south until coming to a stop early Wednesday morning. The captain parked and dropped the anchor at the end of Dean's pier. For the last three day stop before turning around, and heading back to New York.
  As soon as we're free to go Dean and I drag Mel from the boat. Both of us desperate for some alone time with Mel. Like the three of us have been given to the others as much as possible.
  Dean makes us stop outside the doors to the main room of The Scene. I wrap my arm around Mel's, and pull her body into my side. Before placing a chaste kiss on her confused, but excited face. Then giving her a smirk before looking back toward Dean.
  "My Love, there was a time when I thought all I needed in this world is what's behind these doors. Then you walked into my life, and showed me how wrong I was. Are you ready to see my second pride and joy?"
  "Always!" Mel answers without a thought bouncing in place from her excitement.
  "Without further ado. Welcome to The Scene!" Dean announces before opening the double doors with a flourish, and causing Mel to gasp.
  Dean proudly shows off every inch of the club. Going into detail about what went into each room, and the equipment used. It took us an hour to go through both floors before finally making our way to Deans apartment on the third floor. Finally finishing the tour, in one of the private rooms, back on the second floor. For some much needed alone, fun time of our own.
  The next morning the three of us met up with everyone back on the yacht for an early breakfast. Afterwards the group decided to go play on the jet skis for a few hours. So, we all go off in different directions to change into our swimming suits. Before meeting back up on the back deck in thirty minutes.
  Dean, Mel, and I are the last to join everyone. Except the group seems to have grown by two more people. One of them I vaguely recognized, but try as I might I can't place the second person.
  Dean doesn't seem to have the same problem as me though. As soon as he spots the newcomers he starts laughing. Then let's Mel's hand go, and walks over to the other woman. Giving her a bear hug.
  "I should have known you'd show up sooner or later, Sheena!" Dean says before letting her go, and taking half a step back, but keeping his arms around her.
  "At least Drake had the decency to call me last night, and tell me y'all were here!" Sheena tells Dean before stepping back, and making his hands fall to his side.
  "Yea Man! No phone call, or letter since you just up and left us! Sheena and I were starting to feel like a pair of unwanted step kids!" Diesel says sarcastically looking at Dean with a smirk.
  "Oh Please! Like I could get rid of either of you even if I wanted to!" Dean says to the big man before giving him a back slapping man hug.
  Dean releases Diesels hand, and steps back beside Mel and me. Then he takes Mel's hand in his, and gestures toward the new pair. While also getting mine and Mel's attention.
  "Sheena, Diesel. This is the infamous Duke." Dean introduces.
  I give each of them a quick welcoming handshake. Before looking back toward a beaming Dean. Who's gazing down at Mel starry eyed, and pulling her even closer into his side.
  "And this amazing woman, is the future Mrs. Duken-Masters. Mel Blu. Mel this is Diesel Martinez, my second in command here at the club."
  Mel reaches forward to shake Diesels hand, but instead Diesel lays a chaste kiss across her bent knuckles. Then leaves his lips an inch away from her skin as he speaks. "The pleasure is all mine, Senorita."
  "Right, Asshole! Don't forget Duke and I are standing right here!" Dean tells him snatching Mel's hand back from his, and turning them both away toward Sheena. Making Diesel laugh hysterically.
  "Love, this is Sh.." Dean begins, but Sheena stops him. By stepping forward, and grabbing Mel by the hands.
  "Sheena Jackson. I've heard so, so much about you Mel! It feels like I already know you actually, and I can't wait to get you alone! It seems we have much to gossip about!" Sheena tells Mel while excitedly shaking her hand repeatedly.
  Before anyone else can say anything else Abbie steps forward, and wraps her arms over Sheena and Mel's shoulders smiling. "Well, that sounds like a perfect idea to me! Why don't we leave the rest of the men to play, and us girls can find a cozy place to go have that talk!"
  Abbie blows a kiss to Drake once she's finished. Then starts pushing Mel and Sheena back toward the main living space on the yacht. With her mom Jenny following just a few steps behind them.
  The rest of us men just shake off their antics. Then make our way toward the ocean, and the awaiting toys. The ladies finally come out and join us about an hour and a half later. Before everyone called it quits around four pm to start getting ready for dinner.
  Two hours later the nine of us met back up in the main lounge for a pre-dinner drink. Before following one of the crew to the top deck, and our table. As soon as I saw what was waiting for us up there my jaw literally hit the floor!
  It honestly looks like a scene from any romantic movie. The long table is covered in a white cloth, and decorated to perfection for the occasion. Candles are burning every few inches, and several bouquets of fresh roses and other flowers look and smell amazing. We are directly under a darkening, clear sky already twinkling from the stars. Making the whole thing look picturesque!
  The rest of the group seems to be in awe as well, because for a long time after everyone sits they don't dare speak! Finally the conversation begins to pick up after the first course. Until everyone is back to their loud, obnoxious selves. Screaming across the table to get their point across to whomever. Before dissolving into a fit of hysterics of their own.
  Soft music plays from hidden speaks around the yacht while we eat. No one even mentioned it until the after dinner drinks are well and truly underway. Then Drake takes Abbie by the hand, and walks them towards a big open space at the front of the yacht. Before pulling on Abbie's joined hand, and makes her spin back into his embrace roughly.
  I catch Mel starring unashamed at the couple as they move. She doesn't even blink once, and her breath increases. I let a ravenous smirk grace my lips before leaning my body toward hers, and placing my lips against her ear.
  "Watch yourself, My Love. Do you know if that were any other man but Drake you were drooling at. They would be on the floor, or out the door, by now. Waiting for a paramedic if Duke or I had our way." I growl making Mel shiver.
  I watch her discreetly wipe the drool from the corners of her mouth. Before looking back at me over her shoulder with a glare. "I have no idea what you're talking about. I wasn't drooling!"
  I chuckle. "If you say so Love."
  Then I reach out placing my hands around Mel's waist, and pick her up. Moving her to sit in my lap, and wrapping my arms around her. While still facing the dancing couple.
  "Mmm..I wouldn't mind holding you like that for everyone else to see. How bout it Angel? Wanna dance with me?" I whisper directly into Mel's ear making her squirm on my lap.
  Before Mel can answer me though, Drake brings Abbie to a stop beside him. Then motions for one of the crew to turn the music down. Next he turns to face the rest of us, and waves his hand around to get our attention.
  "Dear family and friends. Before this night gets any later I have a few things I want to say. First of all I want to thank each of you for making the time to spend this month celebrating with Abbie and I!"
  "Here, Here!" Jenny cheers as she raises her glass on the air to toast Abbie. The drains the rest of her champagne in one gulp.
  "Exactly!" Drake says with a chuckle before continuing. "Now. Just think, in three more years we'll be back here celebrating New York's newest Doctor officially!"
  "Hoorah!" Me and all the other men say, and salute with our glasses before drinking.
  "But, while Abbie's been thinking about mastering this next step of her life. I've been doing some thinking of my own. And, even though this isn't part of the plan yet. I don't think I can wait another second!" Drake tells Abbie.
  Then Drake pulls something out of his pants pocket. He turns his body to face Abbie's. Before dropping down to one knee, and holding an open ring box up in the palm of his hand for everyone to see. Causing all the women around us to gasp.
  "Abbie Black. I know when I gave you that promise ring. I told you we would wait until you finished with school completely before taking that final step. Only the good Lord knows I'm selfish, and patience was never my strongest ability. All I know, is from the very first night I saw you with my own eyes I knew you belong with me, and I don't want to waste another second of our lives just waiting. I want to be the man constantly by your side. Lifting you up when you don't think you can go on, and holding you up until you can stand on your own two feet again. Before, now, and for however long our future will allow. I want the world to know who owns me mind, body, and soul forever. So, will you make me the happiest man alive by becoming my wife?"
  "Yes!" Abbie screams around the steady trend of tears rolling down her face. Before collapsing into Drake's waiting arms.
  Drake slides the ring onto Abbie's shaking finger. Then seals his words with a sizzling kiss to her lips. Only the other women are quick to cut it short. By pulling Abbie up into their screaming arms. Making Drake glare at each of them while fighting the blissful smile from his face.
  I look straight at Dean after that, and we both crack up with laughter. 'That's two weddings in our near!'I wonder who the next poor sap to fall in love will be!
  Oh well! Just take it from me. There is nowhere else I'd rather be! Until then ladies and gents!

The End

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Sooo....this is the end of Book 3 Sinful Delight & The Masters That Share!!

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  Now, for what's next!
As many of you have heard I will be uploading the rewritten, and so much better in my opinion, book 1 in the series. Into The Rabbit Hole & All It's Sinful Delight.
  I am aiming to get that book published sometime next year. Either with a traditional publisher, or by myself. So, please help me with any errors y'all might find, or just basic feedback on how the new chapters are!
  Now as for book 4 in the Sinful Delight Series. I will start posting the first chapter after the first of the year!
  So until then I want to wish each and everyone of you a safe, and happy holidays!
  With all my love!
   Callie

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