The Auction by Unknown

Author:Unknown
Language: en-us
Format: mobi

Chapter Four

Oliver looked out the window as the small private jet descended. What a view! The islands were strung across a brilliant blue sea like so many jewels. If only he could share this with Lark. Oliver pictured them swimming nude, and then sunning on the golden sand. Under those circumstances, he’d be anticipating this weekend, instead of dreading it.

Once Oliver responded to the invitation, the ball was set in motion, and all arrangements were made for him. All he had to do was show up at the airport. Three hours later, he was in a different world, with a car and driver waiting to whisk him off to Howard’s estate. Oliver kept the window open, preferring the salty ocean breeze to air conditioning.

The car drove past the guest cottages and pulled in front of the main house. Oliver had vacationed at the waterfront estate once before. He remembered days of fishing, snorkeling, and swimming in clear cerulean water, and evenings dining outdoors. Clothing optional, of course. This might just be the world's most luxurious vacation home.

Bishop came out to meet him. “Welcome, Oliver.” He held out his hand. “How was the flight?”

“Good, thanks.” Oliver shook his hand.

“Don’t worry about your bags. Come. We’re having cocktails by the pool.”

Not ready to question his host, Oliver followed him through the orchid-filled house to a rear patio, where swaying palm trees provided a backdrop for lush tropical foliage. Behind the bar and buffet table, gentle ocean waves merged with the flat calm of an infinity pool. First stop, the bar, for perfect martinis, then Howard took Oliver round for introductions. Most of the men, he already knew.

“And this is Arthur Wright. I don’t believe you’ve met before.”

Oliver extended a hand. “No. It’s a pleasure, Mr. Wright.”

“It’s Arthur, and the pleasure is mine.” His handshake was a bit too firm.

Even in a linen shirt and drawstring pants, the police chief was intimidating. He was at least three inches taller than Oliver, and he had a powerful body. He looked as though he could crush a man's head with his bare hands. Oliver took a deep breath, and brushed aside his doubts. If Wright wanted him excluded from the auction, he would have made sure Oliver didn’t get an invitation. No, Howard had his own reasons for not mentioning it.

Howard clapped a hand on Oliver’s back. “Shall we get something to eat, gentlemen? The auction will start promptly at nine.”

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Lawrence lathered up under an outdoor shower. The sunset over the ocean was gorgeous, and it was exhilarating being outside in the buff. A few of the men were shaving. At least Lawrence didn’t have to deal with that. He took it all off when he became Lark. The black-haired waiter, Tim, offered to wash his back, and Lawrence returned the favor. A little friendly groping took place, but Lawrence didn’t even get hard. If Oliver were here, things would be different. Lawrence tried not to think about the handsome doctor, he had other things to worry about.

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