Page 63 of Harmless Scandals

“Huh. I hadn't even realized.”

“That's because you're spending so much time falling in love.”

“I don't like that.”

“What?”

“Falling in love.”

“In general, or with these two men?”

“General, or both. Dammit, I don't know.”

“Seri, don't panic.” Her calm voice sent another wave of anxiety rushing through her.

“I'm not.” Not really. Her heart was just beating a million beats per minute and she felt slightly ill.

“You're in love with two men who apparently like you.”

“Yeah.” She started to bite on her thumbnail as her mind began contemplating all the problems with being in love with two men.

“Serenity Jones,” Nicola said in her drill sergeant voice.

“What?”

“Don't overthink this and don't freak out.”

“I am not freaking out.”

But she was. What if she was in love with them and they weren't in love with her? What would happen then? She would have her heart broken while they still had each other.

She sighed. “You are, but I know there is nothing I can do about that. At least not all the way over here. Just don't make any rash decisions. This isn't orthodox, but then, you never have been. As I said, these men might give you just what you need.”

“I'll try.” She sighed. “They like to play a bit too.”

“Lord, two men, former special forces, and Doms? You definitely know how to take the leap, woman.”

She chuckled. “True.”

“Have you engaged?”

“No, not yet. They want to take me to some place called Rough ‘n Ready.”

“Yeah, good club. Micah Ross, the owner, is great. Jensen is a member too.”

“Too? That means you’re a member?”

“I was thinking about it. I mainly get a day pass most of the time. But, you’re interested?”

“Yes. I’ve been reading a lot.”

“Good. It’s good for you to try new things, and it sounds like you trust these men.”

Before she could work through the bombshell Nicola had just lobbed at her, Nicola said, “Okay, I have to go.”

“I told you Jensen would come back.”

“Ha, no. I have a friend who lives here. We're going to play a bit since I have the night off.” Knowing Nicola, she had men all over the world just waiting for their favorite sub to return. “I'll call you with our itinerary when I get it. And Seri, call if you need to talk. Any time of the day or night. You know I'm here for you.”

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