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Miles stared at me. “I will if she will.”
I pulled away from them and turned to stare with my eyes wide. “I can’t just up and leave everything in New York.”
Julian smiled, but it didn’t quite reach his eyes. “I know that, sweetheart. It was merely a suggestion.” He paused for a second, looking at Miles before turning back to me. “I’m always a phone call or a plane ride away. It isn’t ideal, but I will do what I have to if it means I get to see you.”
“Thank you, Julian,” I said softly as I mulled over his words. He didn’t need me to uproot my life for him. He simply just wanted me to fit him in somewhere.
Miles nodded. “Whether I stay on the East Coast or move back here, I feel the same way, Raegan. You call and we’ll come.”
“Promise?” I asked both of them. It was a little unreasonable, but I needed them to make this commitment with me. It determined how my future would unfold. I had been considering leaving New York and they were the two factors that could really make that happen now.
I didn’t want to wait until next year to see them. I didn’t want to wait until next month to see them. I didn’t want the time or the distance. I wanted the three of us together, just like this.
They both smiled and spoke at the same time. “Promise.”
EPILOGUE
SIX MONTHS LATER
As I stood out on the balcony, I glanced over to the right and took in the sight of the mountains. A smile pulled on my lips as I breathed in the fresh air. It was much quieter here than it was back in New York City. I knew this was where I needed to be after I spent last Christmas here. It took me a few months to come to the decision to move back, but I did it of my own accord. Although, there was a bit of influence from the two main forces in my life.
Thankfully, the company I worked for was perfectly fine with me working remotely. I just had to fly back once a month for meetings that had to be held in person.
I had just gotten back to Delmont Ridge two days ago and wasn't close to being done with packing. I chose a condo that was situated about fifteen minutes from my parents’ home. It was still within the same town, but I wanted some space to be able to live my own life. Not that they were overbearing or anything, but I had worked hard for my independence in life and it wasn't something I was willing to give up.
Thankfully, Miles and Julian were completely understanding about that as well.
They both greeted me at the airport and drove me into town when I first arrived. Julian never left after last Christmas and was currently having a house built in Opal Peak. For now, he was renting a house with Miles in the heart of Delmont Ridge. He offered for me to move in with them, but I wasn't ready for that. We were still navigating the relationship that was blossoming between the three of us. It was still fresh and new. The last thing I wanted to do was ruin any of it.
It only took Miles two months to move back. The two of us saw each other frequently when we were on the East Coast, but he was unsettled. He wanted to be back in the fresh mountain air, where we all belonged. When Julian offered his home to Miles, he didn't resist like I did. He jumped on the opportunity without a second thought and moved into one of the other bedrooms in the house.
I was the one who was afraid to take the plunge.
Being in love with both of them was a challenge for me. I couldn't help but be afraid of what could possibly happen. What if one of them decided they didn't want me? What if one of them decided they didn't want to share and didn't want there to be an us anymore?
The sliding glass door behind me slowly opened and I didn't turn around as it softly shut. I knew it was them. I had spare keys made for them as soon as I got mine. They were supposed to be coming over this evening. They were a little earlier than expected, but that was okay. Even if we didn't live together, my home was still their home.
With Miles and Julian was exactly where I belonged and where I was supposed to be.
"Hey you," Miles said softly as he stepped up behind me and wrapped his arms around my waist. He was the one who craved human touch more than Julian. It was funny how they contrasted one another, almost like a yin and yang. They contrasted, yet complimented. Neither were overbearing and both of them were always attentive to me.
He pressed his lips to the side of my neck and released me as he took a step away. I turned around to face them and my gaze met Julian's. He stepped closer, his hand cupping the side of my face.
"How's our favorite girl?" he murmured before pressing his lips to mine. It was a sweet, tender kiss and I wanted more. He pulled away, his eyes glimmering from the lingering light of the setting sun. His thumb stroked the side of my face and he took a step away, dropping his hand away from my face.
I wanted to groan in protest, but I didn't reveal all my cards. There would be time for that later… when they both helped me break in my new bed.
I hadn't seen them since I moved back two days ago. They both helped me get everything into my condo and then left to give me some space. I was grateful for it but it was also driving me insane. We were all finally living in the same damn town and I had to spend two nights without them.
"I'm good. Finally got most of my stuff unpacked. How are you both?"
"I'm perfect now," Miles said with his infamous panty-dropping smile. "I've spent the past two days missing this girl who has me all sorts of fucked up, but now I'm good."
"Always with the dramatics, Miles." Julian rolled his eyes before smiling at me. "I'm good. I spent the past two days up in Opal Peak dealing with contractors."
"How is everything going with the house?"
Julian nodded. "It's going well now. Things are back on track and it should be completed in about two months."
