“You’ve already called him ‘Sweet Boy.’
“I have, but only sexually. How does that make you feel?”
I craned my head to look up at him, still tucked into his side as he dragged gentle fingers along my upper back. “You mean, does it make me feel jealous?”
Father nodded.
“Not at all, which kind of surprises me, despite this being my idea. Is it weird that I like the three of us snuggled together at night… after the sex?”
He sighed and pulled me closer. “No, I feel the same. That also surprises me. There’s something about Ryder I can’t quite put my finger on.”
“His eagerness despite his shyness and inexperience? That he just oozes sexiness without even trying? That he doesn’t have a pretentious bone in his body?”
He laughed, shaking us in the bed. “Actually, yes. I guess that’s it.”
“I know we talked about this just being sexual, but I think you and I should spend some time with Ryder alone… get to know him. Not to have sex,” I quickly added. “I would like us to know more about him. You can take him somewhere to talk. Then I want to take him shopping.”
“So you’re thinking more long-term already. It’s just been over three weeks, baby.”
“I understand that, but I think it’s important that we don’t treat him like meat, either. For now, he’s a part of us.”
“Then we’ll get to know him.” He leaned forward and kissed my forehead, pulling a tired smile from me. “You look sleepy.”
“I’mverysleepy. It’s been a long day.”
I crawled under his soft blankets, feeling the comfort of his skin against mine, putting my long and tedious day at ease. Coming home to Knox and his love made everything worth it.
Chapter 12
Knox
ItwasRyder’sdayoff from the club tomorrow night, so I texted him to invite him over for dinner, per Finn’s request, in his pursuit to get to know Ryder more.
Finn was out of town for a couple of days, in California for a runway show, so it was the perfect time to have my bartender over.
Me: Finn is working out of town. I would like you to come
over tomorrow night for dinner.
It didn’t take him long to respond.
Ryder: I thought we weren’t allowed to do things without all
of us involved.
Good boy.
Me: And that still holds true. This isn’t part of our
agreement. This is only for dinner and to talk.
Ryder: Then I’d love to. Can I bring anything?
Me: I have everything I need. Thank you. Please be here by
six in the evening tomorrow.
Ryder: Okay, I’ll be there. Thank you.