Easton

“Because he’s still very much in love with you and as any man in love, you do crazy things. Even if it means sharing the one you love most with another man.” He cupped her face, tilting her head back and kissing her hard.

She moaned against his mouth, never wanting him to stop.

Liam was the one to break the kiss first. He trailed his lips down her body, picking up the soap.

“How long has it been since you were with someone else?” she asked.

“A very long time. The moment I realized my feelings for you, I stopped. I didn’t want to have to make a choice,” he said. “When we first married, there was someone. He didn’t want to make a commitment, and it was fun. You’d said you didn’t want a relationship of that kind. Also, I’ve never been with a woman in all the time we’ve been together.”

“It didn’t last with the other man?”

“No. I didn’t love him, and I ended it before things turned ugly.” Liam pressed her up against the wall. “You’re all I want.”

“And Easton. You want him. You can’t deny that.”

“I’m not going to.”

“What if he doesn’t want you?”

“He will.”

“Are you going to manipulate him?”

“No. I’m going to make him happy. It’s all I want.” He kissed her harder, and Scarlett forgot about everything else.

****

On one of the rarest of occasions, Liam was in the city. He stood outside the Four Kings Empire again, waiting for Easton to come out and join him. He’d already called ahead to make sure he was available for lunch.

Scarlett had gone to the school for Junior, and they’d be back late. He had errands to run in the city and didn’t see a reason why he couldn’t take Easton out to lunch.

Easton appeared in the doorway. He was alone, and Liam admired the sheer strength of the man. He wasn’t well-kept. The suit he wore didn’t fit him well enough. It was too tight around the arms and chest, and looked over large when it came to fitting him around the waist.

He’d have to take the man shopping. Easton looked up, and Liam held his hand up.

Several women had tried to approach him. Even though he wore his wedding ring, it didn’t exactly work as a deterrent for the women. With him being married, they saw it as a challenge, which he didn’t get. For the most part, he was an old-fashioned kind of guy with family values.

“I’m surprised you called,” he said, approaching.

“Why not?”

“I told Scar about us.”

Liam chuckled. “I told you. No secrets.”

“You think it’s the success to a happy marriage.”

“It’s one of them. The other is making sure your woman is happy as well. Are you ready to go to lunch?”

“Yeah, I know a good sandwich place if you’re okay with that?” Easton asked.

“Lead the way.”

“How can you walk around without any guards?” Easton asked after a few seconds of silence.

“I don’t need guards. I keep my life private, and it has served me really well so far. I don’t have to worry about everyone trying to hurt me. I don’t make public appearances. Any donations or charities I support are all behind the scenes. I like my life. No one would have any reason to recognize me.”

“Is that why you’re wearing the glasses?” Easton asked.

“No, it’s just bright out, and I don’t want to be blinded by the sun.” Liam chuckled. “Not everything has to have excess meaning.” He noticed how people stopped and stared at Easton.

None of them really saw the broken man, but they certainly admired him.

Easton, along with the other Four Kings, had been in plenty of magazines and newspapers. Their exploits at one point had been legendary. There was also a kiss and tell exposé on them done a few months ago.

Liam had read about three of the four men who liked to share a woman. She’d gone into graphic detail, which only served him well. If Easton liked to share, it would make this new venture even more fruitful.

He would have to share though. Liam wouldn’t be pushed aside.

Liam’s love for Scarlett was pure, and he would die for her, it was that strong. With Easton, it was the same. All he needed was a little time to help Easton shine as well. For him to know that he wasn’t alone anymore. Yes, he had his friends, but now he also had Liam and Scarlett, and they weren’t going to let anything happen to him.

“I don’t know why I bother trying to be honest. The press will get their story regardless.”

“You haven’t used the right methods in protecting yourself. Being wealthy makes you a target for greedy people. You’ve got to learn to spot them. It’s how I knew Scarlett was the real deal,” he said. “She came to me for a job as my housekeeper. She had so many bruises on her face. She looked a mess. I saw the kindness in her eyes.” He smiled. “It was cute watching her stumble over her words. It was refreshing.”