Page 35 of All That She Needs

He glanced at my brothers, who were staring daggers at him and probably contemplating murder. But Liam wasn't deterred. Not even slightly. He didn't even flinch. "So, I'm going to sit in front of Dennis's desk and drive him nuts again." Then, with that same lovesick puppy look, he added gently, "Take your time."

With that, Liam gave my brothers a nod and dragged a stunned Dennis with him out of my office. Over his shoulder, Dennis mouthed to me, "That's so hot," while fanning himself.

I waited, closing my eyes, my back still facing my brothers. I braced myself for the inevitable outburst, counting the seconds until the first shout erupted from one of them.

It didn't even take five seconds until, "What thefuck, Asha?" That was Mason.

At the same time, "What did you do?" That was Max.

Sighing, I turned around. "I did nothing. He's just a friend."

"A friend who just said that he missed you," Max pointed out.

"And was looking at you like you hung the moon," Mason added.

I scowled at them. "I don't like this. You two are ganging up on me."

"Are you cheating on Aiden, Asha?" Mason asked bluntly.

"I am not!" I bellowed. "I'm not lying to you. I don't even know why he was acting like that. Last time I saw him..." I trailed off, unwilling to share more with my brothers. "We had an argument. Then we didn't see each other for a few days, and suddenly, he's... that!"

"That man is clearly infatuated with you," Mason said.

"He's a bit young, though." Max frowned.

"He is young." I agreed.

"You don't want to jump into a new relationship when your existing one isn't done yet, Asha," Max said in a gentle voice, the kind he only used when he was trying to put some sense into me, knowing I'd just yell at him if he raised his voice.

My hands flew into the air in exasperation as I stomped back to the sofa and flopped onto it. "I am not jumping into anything. Can we drop this subject now?"

Mason raised an eyebrow. "And discuss your feelings about your impending divorce instead?"

I paused, considering it, then quickly changed my mind. "You're right. Let's talk about both of you instead. How's Isla?" Isla was caught in a challenging situation, entangled in a love triangle between my two brothers. Both Mason and Max fell deeply and possessively in love with her. She dated Mason first, but after a few months, their relationship ended. She then moved on to Max, only for their relationship to end after a few months. The cycle seemed endless, and I suspected there was a time when she was involved with both of them simultaneously. Isla, a vibrant and compelling doctor at their hospital, was undeniably captivating. Her beauty and charm were irresistible, and I totally understood why my brothers were so helplessly infatuated with her.

"Don't change the subject, Asha," Mason grumbled, clearly irritated. Isla was a sensitive topic that should only be discussed when the two of them were not in the room. While it seemed like a perfect distraction from my own issues, I was genuinely curious about the current situation between the three of them.

"No, really. I want to know. What happened to her?"

"Not going to discuss that." Max grabbed the coffee mug that Dennis made from the coffee table and took a sip.

I ignored that. "Is she still working at your hospital?"

"Yes," Max answered, his famous one-word answer.

"Which one of you did she date now?"

"None." Mason replied.

"So, you guys just... gave up? Or did she choose to leave both of you? Finally, fed up with your shit."

That question was met with silence. Undeterred, I pressed on. "Why not both of you date her? If you both love herand she loves you both, at least you wouldn't have to deal with jealousy, since she'd be with someone you trust."

Their brows furrowed in unison, looking at me like I was insane. "I'm dating someone now," Max said, surprising me.

"Really?" I asked, taken aback. My brothers had rarely committed to anyone besides Isla. They preferred to keep relationships casual, without the complexities and responsibilities of a commitment. The one time they fell in love, it was with the same woman. Oh, the drama. Even more complicated than mine.

Mason stood up abruptly, followed by Max, and I knew that meant the conversation was over, with no chance for me to get my answer. It's okay. I could just ask them later. "We're staying at your house," Mason declared. "Are you coming home now?"

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