The Promotion (Contemporary Reverse Harem 3)

“What’s going on? Why was I in bed?” I mumbled, pulling the robe up around my chilly neck.

“I think we wore you out,” Anson said with a smile.

“No way.” I looked around at each of them.

I was full of stamina. What the hell were they talking about?

“He’s serious, sweetie,” Von said, ruffling my hair. “After our last session, you conked out on the sofa. We put you to bed.”

“Huh.” I was still out of sorts. “Are you guys doing good here? I feel badly for deserting you.”

“We’re having a great time,” Anson said. “Brade is a killer host, and we’re just hanging out.”

He made it sound so easy.

But easy just wasn’t possible. It was supposed to be hard. Shouldn’t they hate each other? At least a little? How would I choose?

Could I choose?

Chapter 25

Anson

Maizy looked cute as hell when she wandered out of bed and back to the game room where we guys were hanging out. I had to say, we were having a rocking time. They were cool dudes, and it was clear we all cared deeply for Maizy.

I tried not to think about what it might be like when she chose one of us.

But hey, maybe we guys would still be friends?

Actually, probably not. Guys weren’t like that.

But perhaps she’d choose more than one of us. Had she even considered that? When I’d shared a woman in the past, it worked out pretty well. That is, until it ended, of course.

Maizy went to get herself a glass of water, and when she returned, she did not take a seat. Instead, she stood, facing all of us. She looked each of us in the eye for several seconds, saying nothing.

Did she know how much we all cared for her?

“Maiz, are you okay?” Cato finally asked.

She nodded, clearing her throat. “I am. I just have something to say.”

“Okay, let us have it,” Brade said.

I was glad he pushed her to spill it. I’m not sure I had the balls to.

She took a couple more gulps of water and wiped a drip off her chin with her sleeve. Any other woman, I would have thought was sloppy. But not Maizy. Everything about her captivated me. Smart, beautiful, funny…

“I’m so happy you were all willing to meet. It’s been…just wonderful…and I’m thrilled you’ve hit it off the way you have. Braden, thank you again for hosting.”

He raised his glass and nodded. “Happy to.”

She turned to Cato, who ran his hand through his hair. “You, Cato, have been such a good friend to me, both at work, and away from work. Thank you.” He winke

d at her and blew a kiss.

“Von. I love your passion for animals. Thank you for helping every creature you get your hands on live a better life.” He looked down at his drink for a moment, and then back at her.

And last but not least, she turned to me. “Anson, thank you for listening to me complain about the trials and tribulations of working for Eva. You’ve definitely made it more bearable.”