“Ask Colt. He’s probably got diagrams.” He likes to plan everything. And I let him, because he likes it, and I can just do as I’m told. I’m good at that.
I close my eyes and pretend that I’m tired.
But I can’t sleep. Not now. I’m hard and all I can think of is getting my hands on Colt and Ash and kissing them both.
Maybe I’m greedy.
I don’t care as long as they are kissing me back.
CHAPTER29
Ashley
Focusingon work is almost impossible. Reed is back today and everything that might mean is surging through me. I’ve had days to think about it, and to get to know Priest, Hargrave, and Colton in a way I didn’t before. I can see the way they fit together now. The way they play off each other and fill in each other’s weaknesses.
I couldn’t choose between them even if I had to. I’d rather have none than break them up. And while Reed’s promise was only to me and Colton, Colt is sure than it won’t be a problem.
I hope he’s right because I want them all, even though I don’t know how it’s going to work. All Colt has said is that if anything happens, it will be in Priest’s room because that’s where they play cards or have a couple of drinks.
Do I wait for an invitation?
Will there be a discussion?
My panties are as damp as they were the night of the storm, and my nipples are rubbing against the lace of my bra. I put my best underwear on today—not that anything I have here is all that fancy. I didn’t see any point when I packed.
And there is no way I would’ve ever dreamed this up.
There’s a knock on my door and I startle out of my inappropriate thoughts.
Reed smiles from the doorway.
I’m on my feet and moving toward him before I stop and think. He’s back. He’s actually alive. Until that moment, a part of me had been holding doubts. I throw my arms around his neck, and he pulls me close.
“Thought I’d drop by and say hi.” He kisses my cheek.
I turn my head to catch his lips in a fast kiss. “I didn’t want to leave you.”
“You did what I told you. There was nothing else you should’ve done.” He wipes a stray tear off my cheek. “You did good, Ash.”
“And you’re…” I gaze up at him. He doesn’t look as though he barely survived.
“I’m good. I have a couple of new scars that I can show everyone later.” He draws in a breath and licks his lip. “Priest is going to have a few drinks in his room to celebrate my return. If you want to come, you’re welcome. But don’t think that you have to, okay?” He’s watching me intently. “Promises get ma—"
“I want to be there.”
He’s got his arms around me in a way that isn’t friendly relief at being back. He gives my ass a squeeze. “You sure?”
“Yeah. Are you? You sound like you might have changed your mind.” I grin. The hard length of his dick is pressing into me.
“Oh, I’m sure.” He leans in and his lips brush my ear. “I’ve had nothing to do for the last ten days but stare at a ceiling and think.”
“I’m glad you know how it’s going to work. Because I don’t. I don’t want anyone to feel left out.”
He gives a low laugh and releases me. “Priest’s room at eight.”
* * *
By the timeit gets close to eight, I’m a bundle of nerves and arousal. I’m early because I can’t wait the last ten minutes alone in my room. When I knock on the door, I can hear guys talking.
