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.She was perfectly content wrapped in his warm, secure embrace, just as she had been with Jack and Adam earlier.The past with Owen didn’t matter.The problem with Patricia didn’t matter.What mattered was the future, her future, and hopefully theirs together.Their love healed her and helped her move forward with her life.She was ready to reach for the things she wanted and had been too timid to ask for before.Seizing the day had become a daily goal and not just a dream deferred.136Chapter ThirteenJack pulled the SUV into Grace’s driveway and parked behind her little Honda.For a moment, they sat silently in the vehicle.Grace sensed the current of sexual tension that flowed between them.The ball was in her court.“Would y’all like to come in?”“Yes,” Ethan replied.“But only if it’s what you want.We know you must be tired.”“Come in for a little while.I don’t want you to go yet,” she added softly.Her men helped her climb out of the SUV.She noticed the appreciative glances they gave her legs as she slid from the seat.It did her heart a world of good, and she felt herself perk right up.Grace retrieved her house key from her evening bag and handed it to Jack.The men entered first, turned on lamps here and there, and checked the rooms to make sure everything was in order.That simple action spoke volumes to her heart.Even subconsciously, they were protecting her.She turned on her stereo and turned it down to a low volume for background noise.“Would you like some coffee or a snack?” she offered, at a loss for what else she should say.Her men paused for a few seconds before Ethan spoke.“Gracie, why don’t you sit with us for a few minutes?” He took her by the hand, and they all moved to the couch and upholstered chair.Ethan stroked her hand reassuringly.“I know you invited us in, and maybe you’re not ready for the evening to end.I’m not sure we’re ready for it to end, either.” He paused, the three of them smiled at each other and her.“We had no expectations when we came in that door beyond spending a little more time with you.We can do whatever you like, but we want you to take things slow.”137She looked from one man’s face to another and found the confirmation of Ethan’s words in their gentle gazes as he continued.“We don’t want to be presumptuous about moving forward into a greater level of intimacy, but we’re standing by our promise to all get checked.When we do make love to you, we don’t want any doubts lingering in your mind.”Ethan understood her needs again without her having to explain them.She was thankful that their offer to be tested wasn’t just lip service.It meant a lot more to her than they realized.“I’m glad you said something, Ethan.I really needed to hear that.”Jack and Adam reached out to her and made simple, quiet contact, seeming content to let him do the talking.Ethan did have a way with words.“Did you enjoy the loving that Adam gave you tonight, Gracie?” Ethan asked.She blushed, and she knew they must feel the tremor that had just run through her body.She felt the yearning begin to build in her body for them to be closer.“I loved it.You know I did,” she said softly.Her gaze lingered over their faces, looking lastly into Adam’s eyes, and saw such love and desire combined there, it took her breath away.Her body responded to him with a tingling rush, and she had the urge to climb into his lap and let them do whatever they wanted to her.Ethan lifted her hand and brushed his lips against her knuckles and softly asked, “Would you give us a chance to love you like he did?”Her breath came in little pants, and she felt a rush of moisture flood her pussy.It amazed her that just their words could have such an immediate effect on her body.“I want that very much, but if you don’t mind, I’d like to shower first.”Jack nodded.“Of course that’s all right, darlin’.We want you to be comfortable.Take all the time you need.”“Do you mind if we turn down your bed, or would you be more comfortable if we stayed in the living room?” As Ethan spoke, she noted the hopeful expression on his face and nodded.Her bed was only a queen size, but it would be more comfortable than her couch.“The bedroom is fine.I’ll only be a few minutes.” She went to her bedroom, removed the jewelry they’d given her, and laid it carefully on her dresser.138“Take your time, Grace.We’re not in any hurry,” Ethan said as he followed her into the bathroom.He put his arms around her and kissed her.He slid his fingers down her back as the zipper descended all the way to the G-string.He released her lips and gave her a slow, sultry smile, gazing at her with bedroom eyes.“Someday soon I’ll undress you, piece by piece, until you’re naked, and then bathe you myself.Mmmm.Heaven.” Then he backed out of the bathroom and closed the door.She started the shower, and her heart hammered as she pinned up her hair.She slipped out of the shoes and removed the dress and the lingerie they’d purchased for her.She stepped into the shower and did her best to catch her breath and calm down.She dried off after she was done and heard soft voices and movement from the other side of the door.She took her hair down and combed it out.Her makeup was gone, and she hoped they were okay with the façade being removed.She slipped into her ivory lace-edged camisole and cheeky shorts and looked at her reflection in the mirror.She hardly recognized the woman she saw there.Her face glowed, and she looked happy.The woman reflected back at her was loved.She took some deep, slow breaths and opened the bathroom door.The house was dark now.Only one dim lamp glowed in the living room, just enough light to navigate through the living room.The only other illumination came from the candles they’d lit.With their jackets removed, ties gone, and the top buttons of their shirts undone, they were undeniably the sexiest men she’d ever seen in her entire life [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]