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“This is nice.” Libby floated on her back, staring up at the star-filled sky.

“Yeah, it really is.” I swam closer, making the water lap over her body. “How are you feeling about all of this?”

“All of what? The weekend getaway?”

“Yes. He’s spoiling us, isn’t he?” I was wary of Leo doing that at first, but realized it was how he showed he cared. He had the means, and he really did try to tone things down for us.

I wouldn’t be opposed to him taking me on a shopping spree, though.

“Honestly? It’s a lot to take in, but I’m happy. Happier than I’ve been in a long time.”

I reached out and pulled her to me. “Me too. I never thought I’d be in this situation, but it feels right.” I watched as Leo disappeared into the house. “Do you think it’s going to work? This throuple thing?”

Libby looped her arms around my neck and played with my hair. She was quiet for a moment, then smiled. “Yeah, I do. I don’t think I’d be able to do it if you weren’t involved. You make me so comfortable, and I don’t feel as nervous letting someone else in. What do you think?”

I wrapped my arms around her, kissing her neck. “I’m hopeful. I trust him more and more each day. He’s different than I expected he’d be… attentive, and he listens.”

“I think someone hurt him… bad.” Libby’s lip trembled, and I put my thumb against it.

“He’ll tell us when he’s ready. I think letting people in is just as hard for him as it is for you.” It was difficult for me too in some cases, but once someone showed they cared more about getting to know someone than about sex, I was good to go.

Leo came back out of the house, a platter of food in his hands. He’d changed into a T-shirt and swapped his dress shoes for a pair of slides that were the brightest green I’d ever seen.

He looked so different in this environment that it caught me off guard. Us there together felt like a whole lot more than just three romantically involved people getting away for the weekend. It felt a lot like a family; not the kind you’re born into, but the kind you choose and build.

I caught Leo’s eye as he lifted the lid on the grill, and the smile he gave me told me he felt it too.

Chapter 26

Big Shower

Libby

Icouldn’t believe how perfect the day had been with Leo and Ethan. We had spent the morning wine tasting before horseback riding on the beach and then ended the day with a romantic dinner. Now, we were back at Leo’s house, and I was buzzing with anticipation for what the rest of the night might bring.

We entered the house, and Leo kicked off his shoes in the mudroom. “So, I was thinking… we can spend the rest of the evening in the backyard and watch a movie on the inflatable screen I had delivered. Maybe make some s’mores…”

I gasped, my hand flying to my mouth and my eyes burning. “That’s really sweet, Leo.”

Leo pulled me to him, kissing my forehead. “It’s not too much?”

Ethan raised an eyebrow. “Too much would be if you chartered a rocket ship to take us to outer space to stargaze.”

Libby laughed. “Don’t give him any ideas… I want to shower first. I feel gross after being at the beach.”

“The shower is big enough for all of us.” Ethan’s voice was casual, but the underlying suggestion was clear.

A flush crept up my cheeks, but the idea sent a thrill through me. The three of us hadn’t taken a shower together yet, and I didn’t think we’d be doing a whole lot of showering once we were all naked.

Leo took my hand, and I found myself being led upstairs, Ethan close behind.

As we stepped into the bathroom, Leo’s hands were gentle as he turned me to face him, his fingers tracing the hem of my shirt before he slowly pulled it up and over my head. His eyes never left mine, and it was clear in the way his pupils dilated that he didn’t only have showering on his mind.

Ethan came up behind me, his fingers running along my bra strap before he unclasped it, kissing my shoulder as the straps fell. His touch sent a shiver through me, and I leaned back into him, feeling the solid strength of his chest against my back. He slid his hands down my sides and to my front, where he unbuttoned my jeans. My breath hitched as his fingers brushed against my skin.

Leo began to undress as he watched us, his shirt coming off first to reveal his toned chest and abs. I couldn’t help but reach out to touch him, my fingers tracing the lines of his muscles. He captured my hand in his, bringing it to his lips and kissing my fingertips and wrist before releasing me to continue undressing.

I turned my attention back to Ethan, helping him push my jeans and underwear down my legs. His hands lingered on my thighs, his thumbs drawing small circles on my skin. I kicked my clothes to the side and turned to face him. His eyes were filled with a mix of tenderness and heat that made my stomach flutter.

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