Page 46 of Three Pucking Wedding Dates

“Ugh,” I groan, not quite ready to face the world again just yet. “I’m so tired.”

“Don’t worry, beautiful,” Gray reassures me, his voice soothing. “I’ll take care of you.”

Just as Reid finishes tucking himself back into his pants, his phone buzzes with an incoming call. He glances at the screen, eyebrows raised. “It’s Theo.” He taps the green button and lifts the phone to his ear.

“Hey, Theo,” Reid says, trying to sound casual. “What’s up?”

As Reid chats with Theo, Gray helps me adjust my clothes, his touch both gentle and efficient. The way he cares for me at this moment, without any hesitation or embarrassment, warms my heart.

“Okay, cool. We’ll see you there,” Reid says before ending the call. He turns to Gray and me, a mischievous grin spreading across his face. “Theo wants to meet us at the bowling alley ASAP. I think the girls are wearing him out.”

My curiosity is piqued, but so is my exhaustion. I stifle a yawn and give them both a weak smile. “Let’s do it. But after that, I might need a nap.”

“Of course,” Gray agrees.

“Sounds like a plan,” Reid chimes in, heading back to the driver’s seat. “Let’s get moving.”

As we pull out of the empty parking lot, I feel a sense of contentment wash over me.

What if I never want to give this up?

23

OAKLEY

The lingering soreness in my womanhood is a delicious reminder of the threesome in the car with Gray and Reid. Heat floods my cheeks as I recall the way their hands explored every inch of me, their lips leaving a trail of fire along my skin. The sensations still dance beneath my flesh, making it difficult to focus on anything else.

“Ready for some bowling, Oakley?” Gray asks, his warm brown eyes filled with concern. I nod, doing my best to push aside the memories and focus on the present.

We enter the bowling alley, and I’m immediately struck by the familiar sound of pins crashing and balls rolling down the lanes. It’s not the most luxurious place I’ve ever been, but there’s a certain charm to it that makes it more appealing than others I’ve visited.

“Hey, guys!” Iris calls out, waving enthusiastically from a nearby lane. She stands with Theo and Avery, all three already geared up for some friendly competition. My heart skips a beat at the sight of Theo, his brooding expression only adding to his allure.

“Welcome to the party,” Reid says with a wink, wrapping an arm around my waist. “Shall we show these amateurs how it’s done?”

“Speak for yourself,” I retort playfully, swatting his hand away. “It’s been years since I last played.”

“Then consider this your triumphant return,” Gray chimes in, handing me a pair of bowling shoes.

“The guys really went all out!” Avery exclaims as she bounds over to me with a grin on her face. “The boys booked the entire place just for us!”

I smirk and reply, “Must be nice having money to burn.” My body still hums with the lingering sensations of my recent encounter with Gray and Reid, but I push those thoughts aside for now.

Avery leans in close, glancing over at Theo who’s grabbing drinks near the counter. “Listen, Oakley, I need your help. Any ideas on how to get Theo alone tonight?”

Caught off guard by her request, I hesitate for a moment before admitting, “I’m still working on it, but I promise I’ll let you know as soon as I have something.”

“Good,” Avery says firmly, her eyes locked on Theo. “I’m determined to use my charms on him tonight. He won’t know what hit him.”

My stomach twists with an unexpected pang of jealousy as I watch her gaze linger on Theo. But why? I remind myself that I already have two of the brothers wrapped around my finger—surely I don’t need the third as well. Plus, I should be supportive of Avery—after all, even in such a short time, she’s become one of my closest friends.

One of my only friends, honestly.

“Go for it, girl,” I encourage her, trying to sound enthusiastic. “You deserve some fun.”

“Thanks, Oakley,” she replies, flashing me a grateful smile before heading toward Theo.

I watch them interact from a distance, trying to ignore the strange feeling bubbling inside of me. I take a deep breath and decide to focus on the game and the lighthearted banter between Iris, Gray, and Reid instead.

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