The Promotion (Contemporary Reverse Harem 3)

I was furious with my sister-in-law. What the hell did she think she was doing, telling an outstanding woman like Maizy that she was any less than anyone else?

Eva would never be half the person Maizy was. That’s all there was to it.

“Maizy, quit that fucking job,” I said. Hell, I made enough money for the two of us.

Cato nodded. “Yeah, leave those pricks. I’m gonna leave the firm some day, hopefully sooner rather than later.”

She shook her head through her tears. “I can’t. I need my job. I pay for almost everything for myself and my sister.”

I looked around the room. I had the feeling we were each thinking about various scenarios for helping our girl.

I wondered how likely it was we were all thinking of the same one.

“Maiz,” I said. “I think I can speak for the group by saying we all care about you. A lot.” I looked around to make sure I’d read the other guys as accurately as I’d hoped.

I had.

Cato released her so he could step back and face her. “I think what we’re trying to say is that we love you.”

Chapter 26

Maizy

What the hell had I done?

I’d gotten involved with four guys, knowing I’d have to choose one in the end, and in a short period of time, too.

Now they loved me.

And I loved them right back.

Shit.

I looked around. “You guys are the amazing ones. I…I’m not sure I deserve any of you. I need some time to think. I’m gonna head home for the night.”

“You sure, babe?” Brade asked.

I nodded. “I need to clear my head. Thank you for understanding. I…I love you guys, too.” There. I’d said it.

I flew to the bedroom where someone had placed my neatly folded clothes, threw them on, and ran out the door to flag down a cab.

I crawled under the covers as soon as I got home and stripped off my clothes. I even ignored my sister, who was doing naked yoga in the living room.

I felt horrible for bailing on everyone, leaving them there at Brade’s house when they barely knew each other, but I’d been suddenly overwhelmed by the knowledge that I held the hearts of four awesome guys in my hands. It was a weighty honor, and one that I in no way deserved. I’d gone through nearly an entire box of tissues when I heard soft knocking at my bedroom door.

“Maizy?” Sparkle asked.

“Come in,” I croaked.

She was wearing the robe I’d given her.

She walked over and sat on the edge of my bed. “You gonna tell me what’s going on?”

I sniffled hard and nodded.

“I must look like shit,” I said, pushing my hair off my face and wiping mascara from under my eyes.

“Yeah. Pretty much.”