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“Does she know that?”
“Of course.”
I did, and I’d deliberately shoved aside that fact. I knew his girlfriend lived with him in New York City, but it was more fun to pretend I was special rather than just another notch in his belt, albeit one he’d spent years trying to drill.
“What if, ultimately, you are just a fling, Zel?” I whispered. “That doesn’t make all the things he said lies.” That was true, but my confidence was still too shaky, my willingness to let him in still too new.
Drew added, “We have a professional relationship, too. I don’t want to screw that up. We’ve been very good for each other’s careers.”
I sucked in a deep breath and squared my shoulders, then trotted down the stairs to the landing. “Hey, you ready to go?”
“Yes, but actually, no.” Drew pulled me against him and pressed his lips to my ear. “I like him, Zel. Hold onto this one. He’s good for you because he’s all about you.”
I leaned back and looked between my two lovers. “You know what? I don’t want it to be just about me. If there’s going to be anus, it needs to be equally about all of us. I’ve already had the relationships that had ameand ahim. They don’t work. I’m not making that mistake again.”
Drew beamed at me, like a proud papa. “See, Aithan? She’s amazing.”
“Definitely.”
I shook my head. “Why? I’m just being logical. Are relationships so fucked up these days that trying to find balance between everyone is exceptional?”
“Yeah,” they said in unison.
“Shit,” I muttered.
Drew kissed me again. “Promise you’ll keep Aithan?”
“Absolutely, if he wants to stay.”
Aithan caught my hand and gently tugged me away. “I want to stay.”
Drew’s phone chimed. “That’s my ride.” He opened the door and nodded to the driver waiting in the driveway, then stole me back from Aithan and kissed me hard, his tongue caressing mine, his hands on my back and my ass.
I pressed against him, wanting to remember the feel of his body molding to mine, the woodsy-citrus smell of his skin, and the tickle of his beard. “I’m going to miss you so fucking much.”
“I’ll text you once I’m home. We’ll figure out the next time we can hook up.”
“Tell me this is more than just a hook up, Drew.” I pulled back and searched his eyes. “After all our history, say it’s something more.”
His gaze sharpened and his expression grew intense. “Do you want it to be more, Brick?”
“I … want both of us to be sure.” I pressed my hand over his mouth. “Think about it. Take your time. Let me know.” I stepped back and caught Aithan’s hand. “I’ll do the same, Playboy.”
The car honked. Drew gave the driver the middle finger, even as his gaze searched mine. “I hear what you’re saying, babe, and I won’t rush in. I promise.”
“And you don’t break promises.”
“Exactly.” He offered his hand to Aithan who gripped it. “Take care of her.”
“You know I will, man.”
Drew grabbed his computer bag, kissed me quickly, and went out to the car.
I watched it pull out of the driveway, feeling melancholy. “I miss him already.”
“I see that.” Aithan’s arms went around me from behind. “He’ll be back.”
“You think so?”
