Page 17 of Doubly Tied

What would her sisters say?

Hell.

Would they even notice?

They were both busy talking to their own audience of studly men this evening. She’d spied Ginger’s telltale red hair being led away by two enormous males when she’d left the bar with Brody and Mayne. And Sage had been busy talking to two men she could’ve sworn were staring at them when the sisters had gone to the beach earlier that day.

For some reason, call it instinct, Ani knew in her heart of hearts that they were both safe. And from the looks on both their faces, they were happy too.

Was it wrong for Ani to want some of that as well?

The key to happiness is to trust in yourself.The strangely wise Uber driver’s words came back to her, and she felt herself wavering toward the outlandish.

Would it be so selfish if she ditched her sisters for a shot at fulfilling one of her fantasies?

No.

They would want her to be happy, right?

“Did you say, you would send me back if I didn’t want to stay?” she asked.

“That’s right.”

“What do you say?” Brody asked. His eyes seemed to glow in the darkness. There was something strange about the two of them. Something significant and otherworldly. Her heart thudded inside her chest and Ani’s eyes went wide as saucers. Tiny zips of electricity buzzed along her skin.

“Come home with us, Ani.”

She licked her lips, anticipating her answer before she even said it.This was so going to happen, she thought with a shiver of excitement. Ani was really going to fly to Texas with these two super-hot strangers.

Desire and lust for the two men rose like a tide from deep within her. Ani knew she would regret it for the rest of her life if she let them leave without her. Ani never took the really big chances. This was her opportunity.

“Yes,” she said before reason could rear its head. “I’ll come home with you.”

Chapter 5

Mayne guided thefemale to the runway with a firm hand on her elbow. Brody walked ahead, his ear glued to his cell phone as he barked orders at Thomas, the Pack Beta. Any minute now, he expected the beautiful blonde to shrug off his hold and announce her intent to remain on the island.

No!His Black Bear snarled at the thought.

Mayne closed his eyes, batting down his inner animal. There was nothing to fret about. She was there, keeping pace with him, allowing his touch to linger on her petal soft skin. Her blue eyes sparkled with anticipation as they boarded the private jet.

His chest swelled with pride as he guided her into the luxury aircraft. The Big River Ranch was one of the biggest, most profitable ranches in all of the United States. Not only did they raise and export prime beef across the globe, but they did so in ways that were environmentally sound. Usingherd rotation and regenerative soil management practices, the Big River Ranch was proud to be an eco-friendly operation.

More than three quarters of the Pack lived on ranch land and worked on the large outfit. Anise Freeman, with all her brains and beauty, would fit in just fine. He only hoped she’d give them a real chance to convince her.

“Where is he going?” she asked, interrupting his train of thought. She nodded her pretty little head towards where Brody disappeared into the cockpit.

See, he thought to himself.She is smart and attentive. Beautiful too. The perfect woman to complete their Triad.

“He’s giving instructions to the pilot and staff. Come on over here with me, sweetheart,” Mayne whispered, unable to stop himself from leaning down and breathing in her light floral scent.

“Got something to show me?” Blue eyes sparkled with mischief as she backed up a step, teasing his inner Bear with the prospect of a chase.

Mayne knew he was going to like being mated to the sassy little minx. He took her hand and grinned, walking her backward until he had her pinned against the door to the single bedroom on the jet.

Her breathing increased, and Mayne growled as he dipped his head to claim her lips. Ani opened her mouth, tangling her tongue with his, and he hummed in pleasure at the myriad of flavors that made up their sweet mate.

She was sweet and vibrant, with a complex bouquet that would keep him busy for hours as he attempted to name each one of her unique flavors. His cock brushed against her soft belly, and he moaned at the chaste contact.

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