Pleasure Bound

“But … you both think there’s a chance he’ll win me away from you?”

Zeke kept his expression fixed. In fact, Zeke was sure Ty could win her away from him. But he wouldn’t tell her that.

She’d told him she loved him. And he wanted her to love him. Forever. But if he didn’t give her the opportunity to see the real Ty … he would simply be hiding from reality. If she was meant to be with Ty, she and Zeke would never find true happiness.

On the other hand, if she didn’t fall for Ty after experiencing his true dominant personality, then Zeke could truly accept her love.

“What should we do, Zeke? I don’t want to lose Ty as a friend either.”

“What about our current arrangement? Do you want the threesome to continue?”

“Oh, yeah. The sex is great. But … I’m just wondering if that’s fair to Ty. Wouldn’t that be leading him on?”

He drew her into his arms and kissed her, then held her with his arms loosely around her waist. “Here’s an idea. I know this quaint little getaway where the three of us could go for an exciting weekend together. We could enjoy each other’s company, go a little crazy, and figure out what we want to do as far as continuing our threesome goes. And don’t worry, before we go I’ll have a talk with him. Hint that you and I are getting pretty serious. Get him thinking about where he wants to fit in this relationship.”

She pushed herself on her toes and kissed him, her eyes twinkling. “That sounds like a very interesting idea.”

* * *

Ty peered through the peephole to see Marie’s smiling face.

She knocked again. “Let me in, Ty.”

He pulled open the door and Marie swept into his apartment carrying a large covered casserole dish, followed by Zeke carrying a plate of toast in one hand and a basket of pastries in the other.

“We brought breakfast.” She set the casserole dish on the table and took off the lid, revealing a pile of fluffy scrambled eggs surrounded by bacon and sausage, the wonderful aroma filling the room.

“You have coffee on?” Marie asked. “If not, we’ve got a pot brewed at my place. We can bring it over.”

Ty followed her into the kitchen. She grabbed plates and cutlery while Zeke headed straight for the coffeepot. Ty grabbed some mugs and followed them back into the dining room.

“You skipped out on us. What gives?” Marie asked.

Seventeen

“I thought you two would be more comfortable without a third wheel crowding you.”

“Very noble of you,” she said, “but I hate it when a man leaves in the middle of the night. Makes me feel like he wants to get away from me.”

Ty’s gaze caught hers. “That’s not it at all. I love being with you.”

Damn, he shouldn’t be admitting that. Right now, she was dating Zeke.

“Sweet thing, I think we’re going to need more coffee. Why don’t you go grab that pot from your kitchen after all?”

She glanced at Ty, then back to Zeke. “Okay.” She turned and headed for the door.

“What’s up?” Ty asked. He knew Zeke had gotten rid of Marie so they could talk.

“Marie and I are going to a getaway next weekend and we’re inviting you along. This is your opportunity to pull out all the stops and win her over.”

“A romantic weekend for three?”

“That’s right. And I’ve got to warn you. This thing between me and Marie is getting serious, so this’ll be your last shot. So make it count.”

Damn it. Ty’s gut clenched at the thought of having to keep a leash on his wild reactions to Zeke for an entire weekend of close quarters. But he didn’t want to lose the opportunity to win Marie. Especially since time was running out.

Marie returned with a thermos jug of coffee and set it on the dining table. “So, ready for breakfast?”