Page 88 of Brazen Obsession

Finn glances at Drew. “He’s actually a good guy. Sure, he owns a strip club, but who doesn’t want to own a strip club?”

The others groan and my face burns. I want to excuse myself, but can’t.

Finn laughs. “It’s not like Roger isn’t already aware of it. He probably did a full background check.”

Finn’s right. If there’s a secret to be found, Roger will find it. Has he found out about Drew’s half-brother or is that secret well-guarded?

“It’s a gentleman’s club and it’s a very nice establishment.” Drew takes a sip of his wine. “It’s a business like any other. I saw a vacancy in the market and provide an comfortable environment for businesspeople to meet.”

“What’s a strip club?” Caitlyn asks as she looks around at the adults.

“It’s a place where men go to see pretty women,” I say, not sure how much I want my younger sister to know about strip clubs.

“Oh, that’s nice.” Caitlyn focuses on her food again.

Mom arches an eyebrow at Finn, who does look a little chagrined. They haven’t been around Caitlyn a lot since Tom moved out when she was still a toddler.

“Apologies, Mama Morris.” Finn gives her a wide smile.

Mom rolls her eyes at the name, but her lips crack into a small smile. How is she really taking this? Yes, Drew is new, but Finn, Wyatt, and Dante have been running around her house since they were little.

“This wasn’t planned.” Wyatt’s voice is solemn as he captures my mom’s attention. “Drew and Sara started dating when Tom disappeared and you were away on vacation. She seemed serious about him and he seemed serious about her. For the first time, it hit us we could lose Sara.”

I fold my napkin in my lap to busy my hands and to look anywhere but at my mother.

“We didn’t realize the depths of our feelings.” Dante releases a breath. “We also knew none of us could make a move without hurting the others. At some point, we all had given up on ever being more than surrogate brothers to Sara.”

Finn cuts in. “But what we feel for Sara is more than brotherly. And Sara loves all of us. How could we not give her all of us?”

My cheeks are red, but they’re talking about love and that’s what we have. Caitlyn giggles.

“Honestly, I’ve known your feelings for Sara for a while now. And hers for you.” Mom straightens. “I don’t understand how Drew Young fits into this. Sorry, Drew. But I always figured she’d end up with Wyatt, Dante, or Finn. Not all of you.”

“It would have ruined our friendship if she’d chosen one of us.” Wyatt reaches for my hand on the table. “She’s it for all of us. I know it will be difficult to have this relationship out in society. But it’s always been Sara.”

“Marriage?” Mom arches an eyebrow. “It’s not like she can marry all of you.”

“It’s still early in our relationship, but we’ll figure something out.” Dante clears his throat. “We know that’s important to Sara, and when we get to that milestone, we’ll figure out a way to commit to her together. Even if she can only legally marry one of us.”

“This isn’t conventional.” Drew leans forward with his elbows on the table. “But what we feel for Sara isn’t conventional. We all love her and she loves us. If the only problem you have is which one of us she should marry, I don’t think any of us would have an issue with her marrying any of the others. We’re like brothers now. Bound by our devotion to your daughter.”

Mom sighs and puts her napkin down beside her mostly empty plate. “I appreciate all of you being honest with me, but the only person’s opinion I need to hear is Sara’s.”

My hands tremble as I put my napkin on the table. I knew it was coming, but I hoped to put off the talk for as long as possible.

“We need to look at the files I retrieved.” Dante touches my arm. “Join us when you’re through, pip.”

I give him a slight nod and rise from the chair. Mom stands and leads the way upstairs.

“Let me find you that tablet,” Finn says to Caitlyn.

“Fill me in on the finer details, boys.” Roger isn’t moving from the table. That leaves just me and Mom to talk about how I want to be with four guys, not just one.

I want to drag Dante with me as my own personal security blanket, but that won’t fly with my mom. She wants to talk alone. I just have to figure out how to plead my case without talking about my newly discovered sex life.

Chapter 30

Objectivity