Come and Get Me

Whispering Mountain 3

Come and Get Me May knew life would get complicated when a patient’s violent past, a romance she is reluctant to acknowledge, and a life-changing surprise collided with one another. Her reluctance to answer Remy and Kane’s phone calls makes it impossible for the twins to convince her they could make her happy. She is the object of their affections, and neither man is going to give up on her. When May is forced into protective custody, she has no choice but to confront the one issue she’s not prepared to handle—Remy and Kane Durden. As danger closes in, will May give in to what her heart truly craves? Is she willing to live with the heartache she would certainly cause if she pushes away the two men who could fill her life and heart with love and happiness? Genre: Contemporary, Ménage a Trois/Quatre, Western/Cowboys Length: 34,793 words

COME AND GET ME Whispering Mountain 3

Kortny Alexander

MENAGE AMOUR

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DEDICATION For my mother, who kept asking me if I’d finished yet?

COME AND GET ME Whispering Mountain 3 KORTNY ALEXANDER Copyright © 2012

Chapter 1 Staring out of the window, May watched the caterer running back and forth as Dalton, Dillon, and Denver pointed out things on their clipboard. Clipboard? May laughed. That had to be the most hilarious sight she had ever witnessed. Those three hadn’t heard one word her sister had spoken when it came to planning their wedding. Her oldest sister Summer had asked for a small, intimate wedding, but what May witnessed from the thirdfloor landing of her soon-to-be in-laws’ picturesque window was anything but small. A portion of the backyard had been covered with wood flooring and elegant tents had been erected over it. The entire town had been invited, which meant the entire town had literally shut down. The men had begged Summer for a party after the ceremony, promising to wear tuxedoes and their good boots if they could skip the typically stuffy and boring reception that usually followed. Of course her sister caved in. She was head-over-heels in love with the three men and they with her. Only May wasn’t certain Summer knew about the Stetsons her soon-to-be husbands were wearing.

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May was deep in thought with a silly smile pasted on her lips when the air around her literally changed. It felt as if her body, her skin had become electrically charged. Familiar fragrances filled the air. Instead of tensing up, her body relaxed even more, becoming aware of the two pairs of eyes she knew were staring at her from behind. She wouldn’t turn around and give either of them the satisfaction of knowing that she knew they were there. That something inside of her alerted her that it was her body reacting to something it wanted. Something she secretly desired. “How long do you think she will pretend like she doesn’t know we are standing here?” They were fraternal twins and yet everything they did and said was almost identical. Without turning around, she knew that smooth and silky voice belonged to Remy Durden. Tall, smart, kind, and tender, with a gorgeous smile, thick, short, coal-colored hair, and eyes so blue they made her weak in the knees. “I don’t know, but I’m not leaving until she turns around and faces us both.” That would be Kane Durden, the defiant one. Kane was smart and creative, but sometimes he seemed like a dark contradiction. Everything about him screamed rugged, from his long black hair, blue-green eyes, and muscular build, down to his thick, gutwrenching thighs and scuffed cowboy boots. He was slightly taller and more muscular than his brother. The deviant twinkle in his eye made her aware of her body at all times. Fully aware of her growing arousal for both men, she felt rather than heard them closing in on her. The light scent of their sandalwood cologne clouded her senses, calling her to turn and face them. When she did so, she was glad they both had quick reflexes. She stumbled slightly when she took in how handsome they both looked in their tuxedoes, cowboy boots, and Stetsons in one hand. Both Remy and Kane had one of her elbows, keeping her steady. The electrical tremors she felt as they held on to her were undeniable.

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She wondered if they ever knew the effects they had on her, on her body. From the moment her sister Spring married into the Durden family, May had been fascinated with the twins. Apparently so had a majority of the women in the town. Both of her older sisters had offered to fix her up with them, but she always declined. She wasn’t as bold as Spring nor did she have the self-assured confidence of her sister Summer. Her baby sister, April, found it all interesting to watch, keeping her comments to herself. “May, it’s bad manners to leave a man’s home before breakfast has been prepared, especially after we offered you our guest bedroom for the duration of the wedding,” Remy said as his lips brushed against her ear. The moisture and heat that seeped past his lips only made her more determined to keep her composure and stamp down the arousal she felt whenever she was in the presence of either man. “We promised Summer we would take care of you while you are in town. That included feeding you before the wedding.” Kane nipped at her other ear. “You owe us a meal together.” May grinned as she fought the onslaught of emotions that were bombarding her brain and body. She had promised herself that she wouldn’t succumb to the flirtations that were tossed her way by either Kane or Remy. She felt helpless, weak. Her determination was giving way to the desire building inside of her. She should have known better than to trust Summer with the sleeping arrangements. At the last minute, Summer had phoned her and told her she would be staying with Remy and Kane. Her sister knew she was attracted to the twin brothers, but she didn’t think she would actually put her in the same house with them. She mentally shrugged a shoulder. She was only staying one more night there with them, and then she would be back in Denver, safe, sound, and still sexually deprived. May opened her mouth to speak, but Kane cut her off with another teasingly long nip of her ear. She didn’t fight the moan that slipped

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past her lips. The soft sigh as her eyes closed and she embraced the moment seemed to echo throughout the landing. “Don’t even think it, princess. Dinner and dancing at your sister’s wedding reception doesn’t count.” May was at a mental loss for words when it came to tossing out a witty retort. That’s exactly what she was going to say before he sucked on her earlobe. She was saved from any more conversations between Remy and Kane when one of her sisters opened the bedroom door where Summer was getting dressed. “Hey hot stuff, when you’re finished flirting, can you help us put the finishing touches on Summer’s hair?” May turned her head and gave Spring a look that could only say help me, but her dorky older sister grinned and closed the door without another word. May wiggled her elbows out of Remy and Kane’s palms and headed toward the bedroom. “Duty calls.” “Mmmm, hmmm. That’s the second time today you’ve run from us,” Remy called out as her hand landed on the doorknob. “And it’s the last time, princess,” Kane added. Her hand was frozen on the doorknob, but only for a moment. They wanted her. As much as her body wanted to guide her back over to them and let them lead the way to whatever desires they had for her, she couldn’t do it. She knew without a doubt she could not handle two men. May knew Remy and Kane were more than she would ever be able to take on. **** After a momentary pause, Remy watched as May nearly ran inside the bedroom and slammed the door shut behind her. He could still feel the way her body trembled next to his. He couldn’t understand why she was determined to stay as far away from them as possible.

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Remy knew she was attracted to him and his brother. He could also see the battle in her eyes whenever they were both around her. She fought the attraction, and no matter how much she struggled with it, her body said otherwise. When he had laid eyes on her almost two years ago, he had decided she was the woman for him. He hadn’t taken her out to eat, sat and got to know her, nothing. He had met all four of the Showers women when Spring and Bo had their wedding celebration. Remy’s eyes fell on May, and the world stood still. After a few conversations with his twin, Kane, he realized his brother felt the exact same way. They were no strangers to sharing women, but May was the first and clearly the only one they wanted in their life permanently. Their fathers had taught them that if they wanted something, not to wait around for it to come to them but to go out there and get it. There was no time frame for when a man knew he’d found the woman for him. He wouldn’t question why he felt so drawn to May. It didn’t matter. She was his. She just didn’t know it yet. It wasn’t her soft dark-brown hair or curious hazel-flecked eyes. Although he wished it had been, it wasn’t the alluring, sexy curve of her ass, extensive intellectual mind she tried to keep hidden, or even her profound knowledge of hand-to-hand combat and weapons. Those were all perks. It was the way her lips curved into a genuine smile whenever she found something funny. She had a beautiful smile and he always grappled with the urge to kiss that smile, feel it on his lips as he tasted her. “She looked sexy as hell in that little dress.” His brother had managed to pull him out of his thoughts. Remy smiled and nodded his head in agreement. The three sisters had agreed to wear rose-colored dresses that stopped at the knee. Remy didn’t think he would be able to keep his hands to himself when they had finally found May standing on the landing looking out the window.

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“I have to agree with you, bro. But I’d rather that dress be on the floor.” Remy locked eyes with his brother as they headed back down the stairs. “Hey, I’m usually the aggressive one,” Kane teased. “I know,” Remy said with a laugh, slapping his brother on the shoulder. “But I think if we don’t get her alone and talk to her, she will keep dodging us. She’s not leaving the ranch without knowing what we want from her. What I’d like from her.” “I’m right there with ya. Wait until the party afterwards. She can’t run from us then,” Kane replied with determination. **** Kane had watched as his brother pondered the suggestion. May was a conundrum. When he had first met her, she was all smiles and talked about an array of topics. She had become quite interested in their family-owned real-estate-development business. What turned Kane on more than anything was her keen interest in the architectural creativity he and his brother had. It was his passion. Kane loved the ranch and loved working with the horses, sometimes taking a turn at breaking one in, but his heart would always crave that creative outlet he had for drawing and designing buildings. He and Remy had both been recruited by a private military contractor and had retired after a few years. The love of the ranching life and the love of architecture called to him, summoning them both back home. To meet a woman who had no tricks up her sleeve, just the genuine fascination with what it took to create and design their buildings, was something that had nearly knocked the wind out of him. Kane also realized the moment May became aware of the fact that she was attracted to not just Remy but to him as well. It wasn’t just the physical attraction that flowed between them. It was the instant connection that called, screaming their names

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whenever he was near her. He wouldn’t ignore it nor would he allow her to. Kane understood that accepting the way they were raised and how the majority of their family and their town lived was hard, if not impossible, to swallow. The Showers women embraced all of it without question. He wished he could see more of May, but her visits weren’t often enough in his opinion. She had started driving up to see Summer and Spring every few weeks. Her visits increased after Spring gave birth to twin boys and then ultimately after helping Summer with a few of the wedding plans. Although he and his brother didn’t agree on some things, whatever it was that was burning inside of him when it came to May needed to be addressed. Kane knew how his brother felt about her and vice versa. They had managed to talk it out. May was his no matter what came out of her mouth. He wanted to at least suggest the idea of dating. How would she feel about dating both him and his brother? Would she be willing to give them a chance? These were things Kane never, ever gave a second thought about. He had always assumed the woman he ended up with would accept every aspect of his life. But with May being a big part of the Durden family, she was important to him. Kane had no idea what they were going to do to her at the reception, but he knew he needed to corner her and hopefully keep her there long enough to have a discussion and a kiss or three. He wanted his hands all over her. All he could do was pray for self-control.

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Chapter 2 “You girls look so beautiful!” May turned around just as Katelyn Durden, the mother of Dalton, Dillon, and Denver, hugged Summer first and then each of them. Lily and Constance Durden, the two aunts who also lived on the massive Durden ranch, followed closely behind with gentle smiles on their lips. “Thanks so much. I never knew weddings could be so fun,” Summer said, unable to wipe the blissful smile from her face. The guys had stumbled through their handwritten vows, gotten choked up a time or two, and managed to crack a few jokes to ease the nervous bride. “I know we never met them, but your parents would have loved it. I think what you young ladies did, walking your sister down the aisle, was just delightful,” Lily gushed as Constance nodded her agreement. May had come up with the idea for who, if anyone, would walk Summer down the aisle. Since Spring had unknowingly gotten married in Las Vegas, they’d only had a huge wedding party when Spring and her now-husband Bo had moved into their home on the ranch. Neither Spring nor Bo felt it necessary to have another wedding, even though they couldn’t remember the first. But they did have it on tape from the surveillance cameras at the hotel. May suggested that April would walk hand in hand with Summer first and hand her off to May, who would take Summer’s hand next, and April would follow behind them until they reached Spring. May would fall in behind Summer and April. Spring would walk Summer

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the rest of the way until she was able to hand her off to her three goofy, grinning men waiting at the altar. Just about everyone in attendance was in tears as they watched the procession. May thought it was a great way to honor their parents and so had her sisters. “I think my favorite part had to have been when Reverend Holmes asked, ‘Who gives this woman away,’” Constance managed to say through her laughter. They all joined in. It was supposed to have been the three sisters giving Summer away, but when Reverend Holmes had asked the ever-so-popular question, every Durden inside the tent stood with them and answered we do. May had never felt more proud and loved than she had at that moment. The Durdens had big hearts and were the embodiment of love and family. “I loved it!” Summer said, tears trickling down her face. “Thank you all so much for that.” “Sweetie, you are all a part of this family, married or not. You’re family,” Katelyn said as she hugged Summer again. “Now, enough of the crying, dear. I’m ready to get this party started, so go find your men and tell the DJ to do his job.” They all burst out laughing again. May knew the matriarchs of the Durden families were gentle yet strong women, but watching them in action at the party was more fun than she had initially anticipated. Parting ways, May was left standing alone. She did her best to avoid eye contact with Remy and Kane during the ceremony. The task had been damn near impossible for her. It seemed that every time the bride, grooms, or reverend spoke, she sought out Remy and Kane. She knew their eyes had been on her the majority of the wedding, but for some unexplained reason, whenever she locked eyes with either man, she felt comforted. She felt relieved to know the looks they gave her weren’t out of pity but of something…more. Would she really admit to herself that she wanted to know what it was like to be naked with both brothers? She knew they shared

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women and had a mutual interest in her. Would it kill May to live outside of her safe little box she had constructed for herself? What harm could it do to enjoy the naughtier sides of life? She was attracted to both Remy and Kane, but admitting that she could handle more from them than just sex was something she wasn’t willing to gamble with. Becoming emotionally involved with the brothers was a risk she wasn’t sure she was ready to take. One night. That’s all she wanted. Maybe running from them wasn’t such a good idea anymore. Would they give her just one night? **** No matter where she wandered off to or who she mingled with, Kane kept May in his line of sight. She was a city girl through and through, and yet she blended in with everyone from Whispering Mountains. He watched as she carried on conversations with the ranch hands, a few teachers, the local veterinarian, and even a few cowboys who hadn’t had a chance to change out of their well-worn jeans and scuffed boots before attending the wedding. In one long gulp, Kane downed the last of the strong liquor he had been swirling around in his glass. He tried to remain stoic as he watched May dance with her sisters and mingle with just about everyone but him and his brother. She thought she was getting away with dodging them, but she had no idea how wrong she truly was. “Cousin, you’re going to break that glass in your hand if you don’t ease up.” Jacob grinned as he pried the helpless glass from Kane’s fingers. When Jacob turned to Remy, who was damn near scowling, Kane looked around to see what had his brother so pissed. A neighboring rancher was asking May to dance. Jacob leaned closer to Remy. “If you want her, why don’t you just go and get her.” He turned back to Kane again. “Put your claim on her

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so the single men will quit sniffing around her and so me and the rest of the cousins will stop making fun of the both of you.” Kane narrowed his eyes at his cousin. “Advice from the man who secretly pines for May’s baby sister?” Jacob laughed. “We are discussing your personal life, not mine.” Jacob pointed a finger toward the open bar, and both brothers turned in that direction. All of their male cousins and even their own brothers were grinning at them. Remy turned back to Jacob. “Dear God, we must look like a couple of sad idiots.” “Yep, you do. So stop standing over here in the corner watching men hitting on your woman,” Jacob added before finally walking off. Apparently that was the kick in the pants both Remy and Kane needed to get them stalking toward May and the man who was eager to get her on the dance floor. Kane reached her just as Remy came to stand beside him. “Back off,” Kane warned. The man looked from Kane to Remy, nodded, and walked away without a word. “What is wrong with the two of you?” May asked in a hushed tone, fuming as she stormed off the dance floor. She slipped outside the tent, away from prying eyes. When she finally stopped, she turned with her hands on her hips. “Was it necessary to make a scene in there? You can’t tell me who to dance with. Neither of you!” “You were only going to turn him down like you’d done with all the others. We were just saving you some time,” Remy said, clearly ignoring her glaring eyes as he slowly walked around until he was behind her, pressing his body to hers. Kane watched as May closed her eyes, as if Remy’s hands halted her ability to think about anything else. Her hands trembled as she placed them on top of Remy’s, which were on her waist. “Look at me,” Kane said as he closed the distance between them. Cupping her delicate face in both hands, he captured her lips with his.

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It was soft and simple, yet his dick was pounding against the zipper of his slacks, yearning to be set free. “No more running. I want you, sweetness.” The soft moans that fluttered out were music to his ears. She sounded so wanton. “I want you, too, princess,” Remy added as he kissed along her neck and shoulder, pulling more moans from the delicate woman standing between them. “Don’t you want us, May?” Kane watched her closely. When May opened her eyes, he saw the hunger arise, and the desire shone clearly in her eyes. He kissed her again, whispering against her moist lips, “Answer the question, princess.” A shaky sigh skated against his lips just before May spoke. “I–I want you.” She held Kane’s gaze, wrapping one arm around his waist, pulling him flush against her quivering body as she hooked her other arm around Remy’s neck. “I want you both.”

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Chapter 3 “Open those luscious thighs for me, sweetheart,” Remy whispered against the shell of May’s ear. His thick, work-roughened hands caressed her lips and neck as she leaned back on her arms and let her legs fall open. They had managed to sneak away from the wedding party unnoticed. He couldn’t wait to settle his body between her slender legs. They had teased and flirted most of the day and into the night. Now he had her in his home. In the distance, the party was still going on, but he could no longer wait to taste the delicious morsel that lay before him. He couldn’t help but groan when he saw how sensuous she looked spread open before him. Only the dimmed light flowing from the bathroom illuminated the room. He could see the glow of her juices as they coated her swollen folds. Remy let his fingers glide across the slick juncture as she tossed her head back and moaned. He loved women who were not afraid to moan, groan, get nasty, or yell for what they wanted. He was all about pleasure, and May challenged him. He wanted to give her every drop of intoxicating ecstasy that lay inside of him. She had unknowingly teased and taunted him in the sleek silk bridesmaid dress she had worn for the wedding ceremony for her oldest sister, Summer. Remy had watched May as her eyes lit up with fascination as she peered at the three men in her sister’s life. May was a romantic. He saw it written all over her shining face. The woman truly believed in love.

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But tonight he was going to introduce May to his brand of sexual gratification. Remy grinned as naughty thoughts slid across his mind. He watched May as she gasped when a second pair of hands cupped and caressed her breasts while Remy eased his hands back toward her sweet, slick folds. “Are you okay, sweetness?” Kane asked as he gently squeezed her breasts. “We can stop everything right now.” “No.” May shook her head, making it abundantly clear she didn’t want that to happen. She tossed her head back against Kane’s shoulder as he pulled her between his naked thighs. “Be sure, love.” Remy kissed each of her inner thighs while stroking with his thumbs. “Kane and I want you more than our next breath, but we will stop if this is too much.” May edged forward so she could grab Kane’s thick cock that was pressed against her back with one hand and begin stroking him. “Shit, May.” Kane began tugging at her nipples when she squeezed him on the upstroke. “Stop talking.” She was almost out of breath as her eyes closed momentarily. Kane grinned at the vixen lying in his arms. He could not believe they were here. They had finally gotten May away from her sisters. He and Remy had decided over two years ago that they would claim her. When they attended Spring and Bo’s wedding party, they both realized May was the one they couldn’t keep their eyes off of. It was as if she had an innocent glow around her. Her hauntingly beautiful hazel-flecked eyes had captivated them, and they had stopped dating other women once they laid eyes on May. She was the one. Getting her alone had been damn near impossible. Trying to convince her that she was meant to be with the both of them was the most formidable task they had set for themselves. She was only allowing one night, and they were taking full advantage of it. ****

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May tunneled her fingers into Remy’s thick, dark hair as he dipped his head between her trembling thighs. She instantly tugged on it when his tongue grazed her folds, giving her that much-needed intimate kiss. Kane’s thumb and index fingers teasing her nipples were pushing her into sensory overload, close to the edge of insanity. “Ahhh! Remy…” she huffed out. “Please. I love foreplay, but…” Kane cupped and squeezed her breasts while tracing his tongue along her neck. “I–I can’t wait. Please.” “She’s begging, Remy,” Kane teased in between nibbles. “Give her what she needs.” “Uhh huh.” May nodded vigorously. “Gimme, gimme.” He had barely tasted her sweet cream but complied with her strained pleas. He pulled back and looked up into the beautiful eyes staring down at him. “Damn, you’re gorgeous.” Remy shook his head, dumbfounded by her beauty. He pulled May down farther on the sheet, out of the arms of his brother. Within seconds, his brother had pushed a condom in his direction. Fumbling as he opened the packet, Remy quickly sheathed himself. And without hesitation, he brushed the head of his cock against May’s slick sex. **** May arched up off the mattress. She loved being teased, tasted, and played with. But it had been an extremely long time since she had been with a man. Now she was in bed with two of the sexiest men she had ever met. All of their attention was focused on her, and it made her body sizzle for more. She didn’t want to wait another moment. Her body was hungry, and the teasing cock lingering against her pussy was ripping her control apart. May pushed down hard on Remy’s thick dick until he was completely sheathed, covered in the warmth of her juices.

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Remy could only grit his teeth. May was squeezing his dick with her inner muscles. “You greedy woman.” He gripped her by the waist and watched her turn a sneaky smile on him. “That grin is only going to get you fucked harder.” “Please?” She was enjoying the teasing. Turning her face toward his, Kane had moved and now lay beside her. He kissed her lips nice and slow. “You, my sweet May, are a teasing, torturing little wench.” He kissed her again, stealing her breath. “Don’t forget I am next. Save some of that smart talk for me.” She grinned lazily at Kane. “Don’t worry, cowboy, you’ll be begging me to go easy on you.” Her breath was knocked out of her when she felt the first hard, teeth-rattling thrust by Remy. He was commanding her attention. May pinned eyes on Remy as Kane’s fingers teased and plucked at her nipples. Even with the faint lighting, she couldn’t help but admire Remy’s muscular physique and his thick, short, coal-colored hair. She groaned when his chest flexed as he slammed into her. Her body jerked every time Remy plunged inside of her. He held her by the waist, pushing, filling, crowding her. May’s nails trailed across his shoulders, digging in as she pulled him closer. She realized Kane had left them, and she was alone on the bed with Remy. Within moments, they found a rhythm. She wrapped her legs around his waist. He was already deep inside of her, but she was trying for more. She couldn’t get enough of him. With each bitingly exquisite stroke, May felt her orgasm growing. Remy cupped her bottom and plunged forward harder, causing her to moan for more. She liked it rough but would never admit it. She felt the delicious prickling sensation fan out all over her body. She arched into him, causing Remy to move one hand to her back. “Kiss me, May.” His words sounded low and raspy. She covered his mouth with hers. Almost instantly, she felt his body tighten, his thrusts grow in intensity. He held her as he pushed

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inside of her a few more times, filling the condom, never breaking their kiss. “Don’t seem to last long with you, princess,” Remy said as he rolled them on their sides. May grinned. She never understood why men thought they needed to go for hours and hours. She was very satisfied, and so was he. “So? It’s not a contest. See the silly smile on my face?” She was still breathless, her body continuing to tingle, but she needed to reassure him. Remy leaned back and brushed May’s hair aside, exposing her neck. He feathered soft kisses along her shoulder and neck, finding his way to her mouth. “I love looking at that smile, princess.” He kissed her lips. “You are beautiful, and I don’t want to let you go.” Remy’s eyes glanced past her before turning his attention back to May. “But I think Kane has been as patient as he’s going to be.” May laughed softly when she felt the bed dip behind her. “Impatient.” “Yes he is,” Remy answered as he rose from the bed. “Don’t hurt him too bad, princess.” “I will.” May squealed when Kane tugged her toward him. “Look at you. Hair spread out over the bed, body on fire, eyes glowing in the darkness.” Kane trailed his tongue from her navel to her nipples. He sucked in one tight peak and then the other. May squirmed underneath Kane. He was driving her crazy. Remy had filled her, taken over her body, and given her a slow, thrilling orgasm. Now she wanted rough. She wanted Kane. She reached down until she found what she was searching for. She watched as Kane stared back at her. He didn’t say a word, just let her take what she wanted. She slid just the tip of his cock inside of her and waited. “Fuck me.” A low growl hummed from deep in Kane’s chest. He curled his hands around the tops of May’s thighs and yanked her hard to meet his powerful impalement. His movements were urgent. He was just as

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excited as she was. She gasped. He’d taken her breath away momentarily as he stuffed his huge cock inside of her. He withdrew and pushed back inside her again. With each painfully delicious shove, the bed creaked beneath them, but that did not stop the forceful movement. Needing something to hold on to, May reached for the sheets, grabbing handfuls. “More,” she whispered. “Harder.” She heard multiple groans in response, which meant Remy was somewhere in the room. The thought of him watching them excited her even more. Her skin felt like it was on fire, knowing both men were turned on by her. She could feel her inner muscles quiver and spasm around Kane’s cock, trying to hold it in place. Kane moved faster, and the forceful sway of his hips caused May to slide up the bed. He slipped his arms under her, gripping her tight. The deep strokes became almost brutal, and May loved every bit of it. His muscles tensed and flexed as he pushed May straight over the edge. She screamed out her orgasm until her throat felt raw. “You…can give me…more than that…princess,” Kane professed, and he kept moving. “I want it all.” May answered the request by tilting her hips and meeting Kane’s brutal strokes with her own. When he leaned forward, she felt two things. He had begun tracing tiny circles around her sensitive little nub, waking every last one of her oversensitized nerve endings, and he was about to come. She dug her fingers into the sheets harder and let her third orgasm overwhelm her. It was like blasts of fireworks had gone off. She was sated in bliss and Kane was right there with her. His deep-seated impalements slowed until he came to a complete halt. They both were breathless, sucking in huge gulps of air. Once he was able to sit up, Kane pulled her into his arms after he had propped himself up at the head of the bed. “Open your eyes, princess.”

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May opened her eyes to see a grinning Remy holding an opened bottle of water for her. She took it and sipped. “Drink up. That was just round one.” Remy and Kane both laughed when May choked on the water. Remy continued, “I haven’t tied you up yet.”

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Chapter 4 May was very aware of the sappy smile she was wearing. She had been daydreaming again. She’d walked into the practice she shared with a few other therapists and could not remember how she had gotten there. The receptionist was at her usual station, and May smiled in her direction. Nothing was going to interfere with the intense sexual flashbacks she continued to have. She had been replaying that night she had shared with the twins, Remy and Kane, in her head on a daily basis. The moment her fingers touched the handle of her office door, all the happy daydreaming abruptly ceased. The smile drifted from her lips. For some odd reason, the hairs on the back of her neck stood up. Something was wrong, and she hadn’t even opened her office door yet. She gently turned the knob, relieved to realize it was still locked like she had left it the night before. She inspected the doorknob closely, checking to see if it had been jimmied in some way. There was no indication that someone had tried to pry her door open. That should have eased some of May’s concerns, but it didn’t. Not in the least. After retrieving her keys from her handbag, she unlocked her door and slowly entered. May took a meticulous look around her office, her gaze scanning over every surface. She could tell nothing had been disturbed, and yet she knew without a doubt someone had been in her office. May stepped back into the hallway, returning to the receptionist’s desk. “Carol, were you the first one in this morning?” May knew that

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Carol was usually at the office early to unlock the front door, turn off the alarm, and get the office ready for another day with clients. Carol smiled and answered, “Yes, Ms. Showers.” May scanned the open area, not really looking for anything in particular. “Ms. Showers, is there something wrong?” “This is going to sound crazy, but was the alarm on when you came in?” Carol nodded. “Yes, ma’am. I’m usually the first to arrive, unless there’s an early-morning emergency appointment. The look on your face is making me nervous.” May shook her head. “I’m certain someone was in my office, even though my door was locked.” May watched as Carol became flustered. “Ms. Showers, I know the rules between you and the other therapists. No one enters another partner’s office without verbal confirmation unless the reason falls under one listed in the agreement contract you all signed when you teamed up. No one has been in your office.” Carol reached for the phone. “Do you want me to call the building security?” May thought about it for a few moments. She had something better than building security. “No, Carol. Don’t worry about it.” May didn’t give Carol time to respond. She walked back into her office and closed the door behind her. That’s when she smelled it. It was faint, but she caught a whiff of…it was the lingering scent of expensive male cologne, but it wasn’t one she recognized. “I knew it!” she mumbled. May hurriedly made her way over to her desk, picked up her phone, and punched in seven digits. “What’s wrong, May-day?” the Irish-brogue-laced voice answered. She smiled. They always answered on the first ring. “You always know when something is wrong.” She let out a nervous laugh.

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“Sweetheart, it’s eight in the morning. You never call this early unless something is wrong. Now tell me what’s wrong with my favorite therapist.” May sighed. “Someone has been in my office. Nothing has been disturbed. My door wasn’t pried open. The alarm had been set. But I know someone has been in my office, Orin. I smelled a faint hint of cologne, and no one here wears that scent. I’ve never smelled it before.” “Shit!” “What? Care to share with the class?” May was able to hear a muffled conversation, as if Orin was trying to cover the mouthpiece of his phone. She knew he could only be talking to his partner, Trevor. Even after years of knowing and working with the pair, they still treated her like a fragile little sister. “I knew this case would come back to bite us all in the ass!” Orin said with irritation in his voice. May was dumbfounded for a moment. She racked her brain, trying to figure out what case he was working on that could be related to their conversation. What could have brought about this reaction? After a long silent moment, May gasped. She remembered the disastrous case of Valerie Timmons. The woman had been an acquaintance of hers from college that she counseled from time to time. She wanted to divorce her husband, and he had threatened to kill her if she did. The relationship had been extremely abusive. Valerie had hinted that she knew all of her husband’s secrets. May didn’t know much about Valerie’s husband except the fact that he was into something bordering on illegal. With the help of others, May had arranged for her to enter protective custody until her husband, Earl, could be found. He had been stalking his wife, threatening to kill her. Eventually, he had made good on the threat. In May’s opinion, he was certifiably insane. Unfortunately, May had the distinct feeling she had just earned Earl’s undivided attention.

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“May-day? You still with me?” Orin broke the silence between them. “I’m here. What’s going on, Orin? You better start telling me something. Someone with great skill managed to break into my office without tripping the alarm, and nothing has been moved.” An exhausted sigh spread through the line. “Do me a favor, May, stay at work. You will be safe there with all the people around. Let me and Trevor check out a few things on this end.” There was a pause. “What time is your last client?” May checked her schedule. “Three.” “Okay, Trevor and I will be waiting for you at the receptionist’s desk. We’ll shadow you back to your place, keeping our eyes peeled for anyone showing a little too much interest in your movements.” She nodded before she remembered she was on the phone. “Okay. But I wonder why he would wait six months before turning his attentions toward me. What has he been doing all this time?” On second thought, she didn’t want to know the answer. Six months gave him plenty of time to figure out what he was going to do to her. A freakish chill ran through her body. Another long sigh, along with a few terms in a strong Irish accent, wafted across the line. “May, please, please do what I’ve asked. Let Trevor and I check out a few things. I don’t want you in the middle of this if we can help it.” Trevor and Orin were two of May’s closest friends. She knew they were always concerned about her safety. She wouldn’t fight the small request to stay indoors, waiting for their arrival. “Okay. I will see you both after I finish up.” The rest of May’s day would have gone smoothly if she hadn’t been jittery, constantly looking over her shoulder every time she left the confines of her office. She was on edge most of the afternoon, and she wasn’t accustomed to feeling that way. As difficult as it was, she managed to keep her clients unaware of the tension growing inside of her.

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After locking up her office, May casually walked to the front, where she knew Trevor and Orin would likely look like a two-man assault team. Their standard selection of color was black, and both were usually armed to the teeth with concealed handguns and knives. “You look great as always,” Trevor said as he stood. He laughed as he placed his hands on his hips. “Don’t be so surprised.” May’s mouth dropped open. She couldn’t believe her eyes. Trevor and Orin were both dressed in colors other than black. There were obvious differences between Trevor and Orin. Trevor was slightly taller, with a slim, muscular build. He had the smoothest brown skin, short, curly black hair, and warm brown eyes. Orin, on the other hand, had a thick, muscular build. He had short, choppy black hair, dark eyes, and creamy ivory skin. Both men smiled as they stared back at her. “I’m just surprised to see you in something other than cargos and boots.” She hugged each of them. “Thank you guys for coming out here. Did you want to check my office before we left?” Orin shook his head. “Nope. We trained you, remember? I’m sure you did a thorough check. We did go to the security office, and the cameras had been turned in a different direction so there was nothing for us to see. We did hack into their system, so now we have eyes on you, too.” May simply nodded. She knew they would have already performed their own inspections. Instead of asking more questions, May walked toward the bank of elevators and pressed the button. Once they stepped in the elevator, Trevor spoke. “I want you to walk to your car. Keep your eyes open, okay?” “Got it.” She tightened her grip on her purse and briefcase and held her keys in the other hand. “We are two rows back. Don’t stop anywhere.” May didn’t have to look hard at Trevor or Orin to know they had weapons strategically placed on their bodies. She had stopped carrying her small handgun when she started working in the office,

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Chapter 5 May hadn’t noticed that Trevor and Orin had taken separate cars until her home came into view. Of course, the same two men were also her neighbors. Orin had made it back before her and was now standing in the yard with a scowl on his face and his arms folded. When she pulled into her driveway, she watched as Trevor pulled into the one next to hers. May let out a harsh sigh as she turned off the engine and stepped out of the vehicle. She knew something must have happened on the short thirty-minute ride back to her home. After closing the car door, she slowly made her way over to the adjacent driveway. “What’s with the matching glares?” Trevor walked over and placed his hand gently but firmly on May’s elbow. He guided her next door to the house he shared with Orin. “We need to talk. Now.” May nodded as she walked. She trusted these two men with her life. When she was younger, it had been part of her job requirement, although being around the both of them, it had come naturally. May had joined the military shortly after graduating high school, only to be immediately tagged for a special team that used new recruits as decoys for special joint-undercover assignments. She had stayed in close contact with the men even after getting her degree and being honorably discharged. Trevor guided her to a chair in the kitchen. She sat, waiting patiently for whatever it was they had to say. She watched as Orin came to stand beside his partner. Trevor and Orin had been together as a couple for as long as May had known them.

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“Are you listening?” May blinked several times. She had zoned out and apparently missed the conversation that was taking place. “Sorry. What did you say?” Both men scowled at her. But Orin spoke up first. “Trevor was saying that for some reason, Earl Timmons seems to think you have something he wants. Something that belongs to him.” May was thoroughly confused and let out a nervous laugh. “He is delusional. I don’t have anything of his. I was his wife’s therapist and nothing more.” “Here’s the thing,” Trevor sighed as he leaned against the counter. “Tomorrow you will go into the office and cancel all of your appointments. You are taking an emergency vacation.” May literally jumped out of her seat, startled. “What? Why? I can’t just leave my patients. They need me.” “I’m sorry we are going to have to do this, but, sweetie, you’re going into protective custody the day after tomorrow. That’s the earliest we can arrange anything.” Trevor raised a hand to stop her from interrupting as Orin moved to stand next to her, hugging her to his side in an attempt to comfort her. “That man has already killed his wife and didn’t think twice about it. We can’t stand by and allow you to be hurt. In two days, you’re headed for the mountains, so pack your stuff, but don’t bring out any bags. We will grab them while you’re at work. You never know who may be watching.” May was dumbfounded. Her life was about to be uprooted in two days, and there was nothing she could do to stop it. Arguing with either man would be useless, and she cared about her safety. She trusted their judgment. May just wished they would tell her what was truly going on. There had to be more to Earl Timmons, lowly accountant and alleged murderer, than they were telling her. There were so many things she needed to take care of before she left. May knew she shouldn’t complain. But at least she would have both Trevor and Orin protecting her, just like old times.

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**** After numerous phone calls to reassure her patients that they would be in safe hands, May had arranged for the other therapists in her office to take on her patients in her absence. May had explained to her coworkers that she had to take an emergency leave and would be gone for a few days or maybe even a few weeks. She was not completely sure how long she would be gone. Neither Trevor nor Orin would tell her. A thousand thoughts were running through her mind. She could not help but think about Remy and Kane. May should have been focused on her safety, but she couldn’t help but veer back to the two men that made her body tremble with every touch, whisper, and breath. She was so deep in thought that she was only vaguely aware of her surroundings in the parking garage. The footsteps echoing in the parking garage reminded her of a dripping faucet. Tap, tap, tap. She smiled. The slow shuffle sounded like someone had forgotten where they had parked. The sun was still shining, so she figured they would eventually find what they were looking for. There were only three levels to the structure. She could sympathize. There had been moments when she’d had stressful sessions with clients, disturbing therapy sessions. Her mind would be so tangled from trying to wrap itself around the events that she would search for her vehicle on the wrong parking level. It had just happened last week. Thankfully, her day was filled with clients with more tolerable issues. As May weaved her way through the parked cars, she noticed that the sounds of those same footsteps were behind her, coming toward her direction. Maybe they finally realized where they parked. As May clicked the unlock button on her key chain, she felt a slight breeze just before a pair of meaty hands shoved her into the

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unopened door of her car. The sudden contact left her too stunned to scream. Whoever it was had caught her by surprise. Luckily, she had held her hands up to cushion the collision. “You have something that belongs to my boss, Ms. Showers.” The stranger growled as he pressed his body aggressively against May’s back and wrapped his beefy arms around hers, immobilizing her. “Wh–what are you talking about? I’m a licensed clinical social worker. What could I possibly have that belongs to your boss?” She was frightened. She could feel her body trembling. She knew she should scream, but she couldn’t. Tears instantly sprung into her eyes, but so did her self-defense training spring into her mind. Clearly the stranger was delusional, and she wasn’t about to stick around to find out what the hell was going on. May took a quick, deep breath, mustering the courage she could feel slowly building inside. With as much force as she could call upon, May moved her head forward as if to lay it against the car window. Before her attacker realized what was about to happen, she quickly swung her head back, coming into contact with his mouth and chin. The move hurt, but it gave her an advantage. “You bitch!” he cried out. Yeah, I am a bitch, but it also caused him to step away and reach for his now-bleeding mouth and chin. With the adrenaline racing through her, nothing was going to slow May down. She pressed the panic button on her key chain, setting off the loud, annoying alarm. Next, May did several things simultaneously. She pulled out her mace with one hand and retrieved her handydandy cell phone, all while sliding inside of her car, starting the engine, and lowering her window. The assailant was still crouched up against the car parked next to hers. “Hey!” She knew it was risky, but she had to do it. And he did just as she had hoped. The man lowered his hands, stood, and stalked toward her car. With swift, shaky movements, she clicked a picture of him and maced

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him all at the same time. May peeled out of the parking garage as she made the necessary call. “What’s wrong?” Trevor asked in a calm, concerned, and assessing tone. “I was just attacked in the parking garage.” She was anxious, and the adrenaline rush was running the show. Her hands trembled, and her stomach rolled, but it didn’t stop her from driving. May hammered on before he could respond. “I’m sending you a picture from my phone. It’s the best I could do while I was macing him.” “May!” It was definitely a growl. She had heard him like that before but never directed toward her. “Where are you now?” “I’m almost home. Twenty minutes. Maybe. It depends on the traffic.” She was proud of herself. She’d handled an attacker, subdued him. Just like she had been taught. “Shit, May, are you okay?” She could hear the stress, the worry in his voice. No matter the amount of training, it wouldn’t stop Trevor or Orin from worrying about her. She tried her best to reassure him. “I’m okay. A little shaky. Did you get the picture?” “Yeah. Orin is going to see what he can get from it. We will be waiting for you. Be careful.” The line went dead. May drove in silence as she made her way through the Denver traffic. She’d had a late session, so the traffic wasn’t as heavy as it would have been earlier. She exited I-25 and made her way quickly down East Sixth Avenue. Within fifteen minutes, she had pulled into her driveway. Instead of going into her home, May crossed the small thatch of grass to meet Orin, who was waiting at the door. “Hey, May.” May felt the slight trembling begin to spread throughout her body as she looked up into the dazzling brown eyes that belonged to Orin. He was one of the two people who had trained her extensively in self-

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defense. As May stood on their porch, she could feel the reality of what had happened begin to kick in. “Dammit. At least you made it here before the panic set in.” Orin swooped May into his arms and kicked the door closed behind him as he made his way into the family room. May tried to smile as Orin placed her on the tan-colored sofa. “I remembered everything you both taught me.” Her teeth started clattering, and nausea was beginning to bubble to the surface. May knew those were a few symptoms of shock, and silent tears began to fall. Orin wiped them away as another set of footsteps came closer to the pair. “You scared the hell out of us, May.” Trevor reached over the side of the sofa and stroked her arm. She figured the simple gesture would help reassure him as well. From the look on his face, she could tell Trevor had some bad news to give her. She shook her head slowly. Damn, I’m not ready for this. “May, you will stay here tonight in the spare bedroom, and in the morning we leave for the mountains.” Trevor walked around the sofa and sat on the opposite side of her. Each man held one of her hands. “Everything will be okay.” For some reason, May was finding that hard to believe. Earl Timmons was after her, and she still didn’t know what he wanted. No matter how bad she wanted to stay in the land of denial, she knew the incident in the parking garage was just the beginning.

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Chapter 6 The sun was just coming up over the horizon, but May recognized the area almost instantly. Why the hell were they in the same city where two of her sisters lived? Any idiot with a computer would find her here. May was about to voice her opinion when she realized they weren’t headed to either of her sisters’ homes but were instead going toward the mountains. “Where are we going?” She caught Trevor eyeing her in the rearview mirror, but he didn’t respond. “I’m not some incompetent little witness that needs coddling.” May slammed her hand down on the empty seat beside her. She instantly became irritated with being ignored. “I know you both can hear me.” Trevor locked eyes with her once again. The only response he gave was an arched brow. Orin didn’t even bother turning around in the passenger seat. May slumped back in her seat, pissed off with both men. When the SUV she was traveling in slowed down to turn onto a gravel drive, May sat up once again. She looked around, and as far as the eye could see were humongous, lush trees, bushes, thicket, and barely any life at all. It only took moments before the most beautiful mansion popped into view. “Okay, tell me what an Italian-style castle is doing deep in the woods of Whispering Mountain?” May thought the home was jawdroppingly gorgeous but out of place. “This isn’t even close to being inconspicuous.”

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Orin finally turned around in the passenger seat. “The men that own this house are the ones that will be protecting you.” May almost jumped out of her seat. “You mean you two are just going to dump me off with a couple of strangers? Are you telling me that you trust my life with these men? Why in the hell aren’t you two going to be here, protecting me like you said?” Trevor huffed out loud as he put the SUV in park. Orin sighed before placing a hand on her knee. “May, we can’t do everything. We trust these guys with our lives, and on several occasions, we had to do just that. They worked in a different unit but backed us up on a few missions once upon a time.” Trevor added, “We will be heading up the protection detail around the perimeter of the house. Don’t forget we still have to watch your house. We have a contact or two that are keeping an eye out for Earl Timmons. While we are still working on what he wants from you, you will stay here and let these men protect you.” Trevor had all but growled out the last part. May’s eyes widened. Trevor was giving her an order. His tone let her know there would be no arguing. Her safety was important. After the incident in the parking garage yesterday, she knew things were escalating. She let out a relenting sigh. It was no use in putting up a fight. Trevor and Orin were just as stubborn, and the looks they had given her were clear indications that their minds were made up. “Fine.” She opened her door, not waiting for Trevor or Orin to open theirs. “Where are these guys?” Although she trusted Trevor and Orin’s judgment, she prayed these men were as good as they said. She inhaled the sweet mountain air. It had an instant calming effect on her body and mind. A cool breeze suddenly swirled around her, causing May to button up her coat. May took a couple of steps forward, away from the truck. She was captivated by the gorgeous, picturesque mountains. The enormous home was surrounded by shrubbery, trees that housed intricate bird feeders, and ornate benches strategically placed around the property. It all looked as if it belonged

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in a painting or even an architectural magazine. The entire landscaped scene took her breath away. There were several large multicolored stone chimneys, and tall, soaring, picturesque windows. This was no run-of-the-mill safe house. This was a vacation spot. A spa retreat. She could get really comfortable in that house. “Glad to see you guys made it to our vacation home safely.” May froze. She would know that silky-smooth, soul-trembling, deep voice anywhere. She felt the slow-growing quiver in her body. An internal battle began. Her body was reacting to the voice she knew all too well, but her mind was reeling with questions. Shock and confusion were instantly replaced by a quick recollection. Never would she have imagined that minutes ago, when Orin was chatting about the guys he trusted with his life and who had also backed him up on a few missions, those guys would be Remy and Kane. Learning that they had worked with Trevor and Orin was surprising, but it wasn’t as if she’d shared every aspect of her past with either Remy or Kane. “Remy,” she whispered, just before turning to face him. She hadn’t heard him walking toward them. The ocean-blue eyes nailed her. How did he manage to do that? They pierced right down into her soul. It had been so long since she had last seen him. He looked angry, threatening, worried, and something she couldn’t quite put a finger on. The long-sleeve, black Henley shirt, black jeans, and matching black boots made her want to groan. If she overlooked the holstered guns, the man looked like he was ready for a night on the town, yet his stance and the way his sharp eyes scanned the perimeter spoke volumes. By just watching Remy, mentally acknowledging how lethal he looked standing only a few feet from her, she knew she should never assume anything. Although it felt like years since she had seen him, it had only been three months. Three very long months. Images from the night she had shared with him and his brother flooded back, rendering her

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speechless. She was light-headed for a split second and felt the warm tingling below her navel. The fluttering grew quickly and spread throughout her body. She wanted to be in his arms now! But she refused to act on it, to move closer to him. She wouldn’t fold that easily. “May, how long are you going to stand there?” Remy scanned the area once again before his eyes landed back on her. “I need for you to get inside the house. Trevor and Orin already grabbed your bags and went inside.” What the hell? How long had she been standing, staring at Remy like a silly schoolgirl? “Sure, sure, I’m coming in. It’s just so beautiful out here.” That was all she could come up with, and he clearly didn’t believe her, by the funky smirk he wore on his face. May stalked past him, trying her best to keep her composure. There was nothing she wanted more than to kiss him right then. She couldn’t believe how much her fingers itched to touch his face and to caress those lips just before she kissed him. But she knew things wouldn’t be that easy. Not by a long shot. She just wondered how long it would take before one of them brought up that hot, exquisite night they had shared. **** Remy locked the door and set the alarm after they walked into the house. He thought he had hit the lottery when Trevor had phoned him about May. It was clear she didn’t realize how much danger she could be in. Trevor and Orin knew of his and Kane’s connection to May, so it was only natural they would call him first. It had been years since either Remy or Kane had been on a mission. They had traveled the world and hunted down some of the most dangerous men. Bringing the bad guys in alive was never a part of their missions. Remy and Kane had decided that after their death toll passed the twenty mark, they would get out before the job

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completely hardened their souls. Moving into the slow pace of architectural design and real estate had been a great decision. And their family was grateful for the change. When they’d agreed to guard May, Remy had made sure to tell only his parents about May’s situation and where they would be and made it abundantly clear that no one was to call or arrive on the property unless he or Kane gave specified instructions to do so. He knew May was extremely close to her sisters. To keep trouble from brewing, he had managed to soothe over the situation with May’s sisters by telling them this was an opportunity for him and Kane to win her over. Which wasn’t a lie. And thankfully he didn’t have any worries about leaving the firm in the hands of his competent family and crew. As he brought up the rear, he had the almost uncontrollable urge to swallow. Hard. May’s plump ass was luscious in her jeans. She had a radiant glow about her, but he shook that off as his mind playing tricks on him. It had been a while since he had seen her. He wanted her naked right there in the foyer so he could do whatever he wanted to her. She had been on his mind constantly since that night they had shared together. If he was honest with himself, she had been a lingering image in his mind since the first time he had laid eyes on her. He shook his head. May had dodged every call he or Kane had made to her. Now he had her in their home with nowhere for her to run. She would have to deal with them. They would make her face facts about the loving relationship they could have together. May was what he wanted, and she was what he was going to get. Remy smiled to himself. He was positive she would fight him every step of the way. They had entered the spacious family room. After removing her coat and placing it on a nearby chair, May had moved silently over to the fireplace, pretending to look at the pictures sitting on the mantel.

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Trevor, Orin, and Kane were having a tense conversation that instantly halted when Kane laid his eyes on May. For a brief moment, Remy caught his brother’s stare, or was it a glare? Kane had a puzzled look on his face as he looked from him then to May. Remy wanted to laugh when his brother’s brows furrowed and he cocked his head to one side, taking a long head-totoe examining look at May. There was something about her that always had him doing a double take as well. “Kane, are you all right?” Remy chuckled lightly as he watched May shuffle side to side, as if to deflect Kane’s roving eye. Kane raised a hand to speak but was interrupted by the loud beeping sound erupting from Orin’s cell phone. “What is that?” Remy asked as he stalked over to where the three men stood. After a quick glance at his phone, Orin answered, “That would be the special alarm system we set up over at May’s house.” Just as he was about to explain, Trevor’s cell phone started ringing. The look on Orin’s face was telling. He knew more that she realized. “I don’t need to wait to hear what Trevor has to say.” Orin locked eyes with May. “Someone has broken into your house.” He turned back to Remy. “My phone alerts me when the perimeter we set up around May’s house is broken. Trevor’s phone rings if and when they actually penetrate her house.” “It seems both have happened,” Trevor interrupted. He walked quickly over to May and gave her a brief hug. “We have to get back. You are in good hands, and you know it.” Trevor winked at her just as Orin walked up behind him. “We will return after we investigate whatever has happened at your house, but we need to question whoever it was as soon as possible. The men we have watching your house would have waited until the intruder entered your house before apprehending him.” Orin glanced over his shoulder at Remy and Kane. When he turned back to

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face May, his lips had curved into a grin. “You are safe with your men.” He hugged her tight and whispered in her ear, “Work it out.” That was the worst example of whispering. Remy silently walked back to the front door, the two older men falling in behind him. He turned off the alarm and watched Trevor and Orin leave. He stood at the door longer than necessary. Things were silently heating up in the family room, and he wasn’t sure he would be able to handle it. Something told him Kane had a thing or two he needed to get off his chest, and his brother was about to burst at the seams. When Remy entered the room once again, he wanted to laugh. May was still standing in front of the fireplace, frozen like a deer caught in the headlights. He was close enough to notice that Kane’s calm blues had darkened. Remy could not tell if his younger brother was pissed or horny. Something was off. Remy ignored his brother’s continuous glare at May and instead decided to speak to her first. “May, would you like to eat, drink, take a seat?” She didn’t even look up. Her eyes were pinned to the floor. “No.” It was a low mumble, but Remy heard her. He stood in the middle of the room. Kane was to his left and May was to his right. The air seemed suddenly thick with silence. Something was going on, and he was completely missing it. “All right, dammit, what the hell is going on?” Remy didn’t like being kept in the dark. Kane’s lips tightened as he continued to stare at May, and she wouldn’t make eye contact with either of them. With a loud huff, Remy realized this was not going to give him any results, so he tried another route. “May, would you like to see your room? Your bags are already in there.” “She’s staying right where she is, Remy, until she can explain herself.”

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Remy turned, staring coldly at his brother. He loved him, but Kane could be a real asshole at times. “Kane, we can discuss why our little princess has ignored us for the last few months later.” Eyes narrowing, Kane shook his head and all but growled. “That’s not what I’m talking about.” “Okay, what am I missing?” Remy asked, feeling even more confused. “Just take a good long look at our little princess.” Remy noticed how the last word was hurled out with such bitterness, but he did as his brother asked. He turned and took a long look at May. She had on snug jeans and a long-sleeved T-shirt. He didn’t notice anything…at first. His eyes started with her black hair. It was longer and shinier than he remembered, but it had been a few months. Her skin seemed to glow. Oh dear God, he wanted to taste her sweet, golden-brown skin, but he shook those thoughts away. He was missing something, and he wanted to know what it was. His eyes went down to her breasts. They looked lovely and plump. The T-shirt was a little loose, so he couldn’t see everything, but once his eyes locked onto her slightly curvy hips, his mouth watered. Wait. A. Damn. Minute. It was as if she knew what he had figured out in those long, silent minutes. May’s head snapped up, but Remy’s head swung back in the direction of his brother. Kane looked over at him and nodded once, still looking pissed, and now Remy knew why. He turned back to May and her slightly curvy hips, plump breasts, and teary eyes. “Holy. Shit! Why didn’t you tell us?” Remy tried his best not to sound angry or hurt but he was. May remained silent. Kane answered for everyone. “You’re pregnant.”

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Chapter 7 May wanted to scream! She should have known those two would have figured it out eventually. Damn, that Kane has X-ray vision. The minute he laid eyes on her, she knew he knew. It wasn’t as if she would not tell them when she was better prepared to handle their reactions, but she didn’t see this coming. Hell. She hadn’t even seen a doctor about it yet. She hadn’t had one symptom that would have alerted her that she could be pregnant. May had unintentionally mistaken the morning sickness for her allergies going into overdrive. She’d never missed a period a day in her life. It was like clockwork once she’d started taking the birth-control pills that gave her a menstrual cycle every three months. So when she’d stocked up for the occasion and nothing happened, she bought a test three nights ago. When she was suddenly swept up in all of the craziness, as impossible as it was, she had forgotten about the pregnancy test. Neither man was speaking, just staring at her. The silence was killing her. “Stop looking at me like that.” She wiped harshly at her eyes just as the tears finally burst free. “I can’t be around her right now, Remy.” Without another word or even a backward glance, Kane stormed out of the room. His heavy footfalls echoed through the silent hallway. May jumped at the sound of a door slamming in the distance. “I would apologize for my brother’s reaction, but I can’t.” She watched as Remy paced slowly back and forth. “Wow.” He looked

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over at her, rubbing his day-old beard with his hand, and shook his head in disappointment. “Wow.” May wanted to move closer to him. She wished he would hold her, but the hurt in his eyes was hard to ignore. She wanted him to do anything besides say wow. She was now a full-blown waterworks show. The tears wouldn’t stop falling so she let them flow unchecked. “I was going to tell you both—” “Why didn’t you, May?” The abrupt way Remy had cut her off was telling. He was angry with her, but he wasn’t quite ready to storm out like Kane had. He wanted an explanation, and he was willing to listen to what she had to say. That was a good sign. “We’ve called you dozens of times, and you never once picked up the phone. Never responded to any of the voice mails or text messages. We were getting so desperate to see you, to be with you, that we were about to get your sisters involved.” He stood with his arms folded, consuming all the air in the room. “How long have you known?” How long have I known? No answer would be the right answer. She knew he was going to be disappointed in her no matter what she said. At least he wasn’t raising his voice, nor had he walked out of the room. “Three days.” She jumped, startled when a harsh grunt filled the room. His eyes narrowed, and he shoved his hands through his hair. She figured some poor vase or picture frame would go flying through the air at any moment. “I found out just before all of this chaos with Timmons started.” Her legs felt like warm jelly. She walked to the sofa and sat down onto the soft cushion, planting her face in her hands. She knew Remy was watching her every move, and it made her even more nervous. It wasn’t like she had intended to walk around town flaunting a protruding belly and never tell these men what was going on. She just…she screwed up. Big time. That’s what she had done. “Okay.”

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The sudden sound of Remy’s voice slashing through the air caused her to jerk her head up in his direction. Consumed by her own thoughts, for a moment she had forgotten he was there. Remy yanked his hands from his hair and slowly stalked over to where May sat. Once he settled in beside her he stroked her shoulders and then began wiping her tears from her face. “You don’t know how much I’ve missed you.” She nodded. “I swear I wasn’t trying to hide this from either of you. It’s just that I had some things I needed to figure…” His thick finger pressed against her lips to silence her. “May, I don’t think you’re the type of woman to keep something so important from us. And I’ve been around your sisters long enough to know that if they’d had any idea you were pregnant, they would have either told us or been on your case until you did it yourself. Finding out my woman is pregnant is the most exciting news I could ever get.” Your woman? She let that statement slip by. She saw the truth in his eyes. The wide, gleaming smile only solidified it. Of course they noticed the slight change in her body. They had explored every inch of it. Her breasts were a little plumper, and her slender hips were slightly curvier, but her stomach still remained flat. Her skin was healthier, almost glowing, but she just assumed the excitement was causing her to see things. She moved closer to Remy. The scent of sandalwood and man were driving her wild. He was watching her intensely. Her hand gradually rose, stopping only when it cupped his cheek. She could feel the stubble on his face, and she loved the way it pricked against her fingertips. The roughness of the skin against her hands vibrated through her body. She couldn’t help but close her eyes and enjoy the feeling. “I’m sorry.” The hoarseness of her voice surprised her. She locked eyes with Remy, cleared her throat, and tried again. “I’m so sorry. I hadn’t planned on sharing that night with you and Kane, but I did. I

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know my sister has made a life with three of your cousins, but I was…” Embarrassed? Ashamed? How did she describe how she felt to him? Of course she had envied Summer. Her sister was in love and happily married to three men. They loved her, cherished her, and she’d never seen her sister happier. But May never imagined herself spending the night with two men. One man, sure. But two? Although she had nearly drooled the first time she had met them, she never imagined things would go as far as they had with Remy and Kane. As much as she’d wanted to be proud of what she had shared with these two wonderful men, reality had hit her hard. She had been ashamed of herself, of her actions. And then too much time had passed by. “I was ashamed of the way I behaved.” Remy’s eyes widened at the revelation. He turned into the palm that was still cupping his cheek and kissed it. “May, you never had a reason to be ashamed of the night we shared together. Did we make you feel that way? Was there something we said to upset you?” She shook her head. “No. I just…it was the most intense night of my life, Remy. I didn’t know how to handle it the next day or the day after that. Then I had let too much time go by, and I just knew the two of you would be so angry. So I just avoided your calls altogether. I know it wasn’t smart.” “No. No, it wasn’t.” “That one night with you and Remy changed everything. There wasn’t a day that passed by that I didn’t think about you two persistent lug heads. During the drive back home after I left your house the next day, the realness of what we’d shared was no longer a fantasy that played out in my head.” She let out a heavy sigh. “I’m not like Summer. She followed her heart with ease. I, on the other hand, battled with the fact that at an early age I was taught that I

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only get one love of a lifetime. That piece of knowledge severely clashes with you and Kane.” She appreciated the fact that Remy sat quietly, letting her get everything off her chest. “I had an epiphany just before I learned of the pregnancy. It took a while for me to concede it to myself, but I know I’m ready to embark on a relationship with both you and Kane. I just didn’t know how to tell either of you.” May stood up to leave, but Remy pulled her back down on the sofa. She didn’t have time to prepare herself for his overpowering aggressiveness. Remy’s lips covered hers hard and fast. She moaned against his lips as his kiss deepened. He pulled her closer, positioning her on his lap. His hands seemed to be everywhere all at once. May wrapped her arms around his neck. She felt helpless, surrendering to his touch. Feeling the rough tug on her shirt, she raised her arms and allowed Remy to pull it over her head and toss it to the floor. Next came her bra. Her breasts felt heavy and needy. As if anticipating the gentle strokes of his tongue, her nipples puckered, becoming painfully tight. Remy leaned back and eyed her breasts. He cupped each one, testing the weight of them, and groaned. “So beautiful.” He took one nipple into his mouth. When May jerked, he stopped and looked up at her. “Tender already?” “No.” She shook her head and grinned. “I’d forgotten how it felt to have you sucking my nipples.” She pressed his head downward. “Please don’t stop.” Remy groaned again as he nibbled and sucked at her nipples. He wrapped his arms around her, pulling her closer. He sucked in as much of her breast as he could before letting go and switching to the other. May tunneled her fingers in his hair and cried out. They had barely begun, and she was ready to orgasm. ****

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Remy knew he should be angry, but how could he be? He had the woman of his dreams sitting on his lap, breasts bared for him. Her nipples were like delectable, sweet berries. He couldn’t get enough of her, didn’t think he ever would. She was carrying his baby. Or Kane’s. It didn’t matter. It was his nonetheless. The thought of watching her belly grow rounder, her body changing, had his dick growing harder. He could feel the teeth of the zipper biting into his tender skin. He kissed her once again but kept her breasts firmly in his grasp. It was as if he was afraid she’d take them away from him. “I need to be inside you now, May.” It took everything he had not to rip her clothes from her body. This was the effect she had over him. It was an urgent need, always pressing him to be with her, inside her. “Wh–what are you waiting for?” She hopped up and began shucking her clothes before he could even move. Damn how he missed that sexy, teasing grin. The woman had a ferocious sexual appetite, just like him. After removing his weapons and placing them on a side table, he damn near ripped his shirt in half as he pulled it over his head. He was all thumbs. That was what he felt like as he tried to get his jeans unbuttoned and over his painful erection. When he was free of his clothing, he sat on the sofa, and May followed. She climbed onto his lap, gripping his cock in her hands as if to guide it inside of her slit. He held firmly to her arms. “May, it will hurt that way. Preparation, princess.” “Does this feel like I need preparation?” She let go of his cock and grabbed one of his hands, guiding it to her wet, tender folds. Wet? He looked at her with such surprise. “I haven’t even touched you.” Yet that didn’t stop his hand from caressing her, sliding inside of her. He had to feel her. When he dipped two thick fingers inside of her, she moaned and rested her head against his chest. “Now, Remy.”

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It was a low, strained whisper, but he’d heard her loud and clear. He wouldn’t deny the request. He removed his fingers and lined up his cock to her slit. “Damn, woman.” Pushing his cock inside of her, working it in inch by inch, her pussy squeezed and pulsated around him. Once he was fully seated inside of her, his breathing had become quick, and he could feel beads of sweat forming over his upper lip. His hands were shaking as he gripped her hips. Why the hell am I so nervous? Apparently, sitting still and enjoying the way she engulfed his cock wasn’t enough for May. She had begun to rock back and forth on him. She was starting without him. With each stroke against his cock, she seemed to grow wetter. Looking down at her, he cupped the side of her face with one hand. “Take what you need, baby.” He kissed her forehead then her eyes, slowly making his way to her lips. With his other hand he gripped her hip tighter as he thrust into her. Remy didn’t realize how much he had missed and craved this connection with May. He deepened his kiss, feeling frantic. He pulled closer, pressing her breasts to his chest. Their moans and groans grew louder as they bit, sucked, and teased each other with their lips, teeth, and tongues. May’s hands roamed over the nape of his neck and into his hair. Once she gave a good tug, Remy gave a deep growl in turn but tilted his head to the side. She attacked his neck, licking and nipping as her body began to tremble. “Come for me, May. I can feel your greedy pussy quivering.” He recalled that the first time they’d been together, his dirty words had had such an effect on her. He smiled to himself as she laid her head on his shoulder, digging her nails into his back. “Oh, there it is. I feel it, princess.” The intensity of her orgasm was clearly overwhelming. She pressed her lips to his shoulder to muffle her cries, but she kept moving. Her orgasm continued.

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Splaying one hand against her back and wrapping the other around her waist, Remy couldn’t stop his frantic thrusts. Every time he pulled back, her pussy seemed to grip harder, pulling him back in. Her muffled cries were an aphrodisiac. He knew she was coming again. “Greedy girl.” May let out a breathless chuckle as they kept up their momentum. “K–keep up…cowboy.” He took her mouth again as his orgasm tore through him. They kept kissing until they finally slowed, coming to a stop. When they broke their kiss, the only sounds that could be heard were their harsh pants. Breathless and sated, neither said a word, just embraced each other as if someone would rip them apart. At that moment, Remy swore to himself that he would never let her walk out of his life again. No matter the circumstances that brought her to his home, Remy had the woman who’d haunted his dreams for several months in his arms, and he knew he’d fight like hell to keep her safe and in his life. Finding out she was pregnant only cemented the idea that walking out of his life was definitely out of the question. Remy was thrilled about becoming a dad. May might run from her feelings, but that precious baby inside of her tied her to him and his brother for the rest of their lives. Remy didn’t believe in miracles, but he vowed to himself as he held May in his arms he would convince her to give their relationship a try.

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Chapter 8 Kane stormed inside his room, quickly pulling out his secured cell phone. There was only one person he could talk to about this. He pressed in the digits and waited for the phone to ring. She picked up on the second ring. “Is everything okay?” He forgot he had instructed everyone not to call them. “Yes, everything is fine. I didn’t mean to worry you. That’s not why I called.” Silence filled the void for long moments. “Okay, I’m listening.” Just the thought of what had occurred angered him. “May is pregnant.” He heard the soft gasp but kept talking. “I have no idea how long she has known this, but she didn’t have the decency to call me nor Remy and tell us.” “First of all, remember your tone. And I thought we all made it clear that no one speaks ill of the Showers women.” Shit! He took a deep, calming breath. “Sorry, Mom.” He knew Katelyn Durden was a sweet woman, but no one raised their voice when speaking to her. Not even his dads, Joseph and Jethro, raised their voices to her. “I wasn’t speaking ill of May. When she walked through the door, I could tell almost instantly.” “I hope you’re sitting down, son.” He sat. “I can’t say I know exactly what was going through May’s head, but I can probably guess. We all know that the Showers women came from a traditional home. It’s not always easy to accept our lifestyle. You’ve seen some of your friends get their hearts broken because of that. Your dads and I saw the way the three of you kept exchanging glances at Summer’s

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wedding. May is crazy about you and Remy, and you and your brother are literally nuts for her. But to act on those feelings is a different story. “You need to calm yourself before you approach her again. You are there in that house to protect her, so I expect you to get your crap together and work it out. Don’t say anything to her while you are angry. Words hurt more than most people realize, and you can’t take them back. I take it your brother took the news better than you?” Kane took in everything his mother had just said. The entire Durden family loved and protected all the Showers women. At the moment he was literally protecting her life and now their baby’s life. He would never let anyone hurt her, including himself. His mother was right…as usual. “Remy is in the other room talking to her now. You know he was always the level-headed twin.” They were fraternal twins, but they did just about everything in the same manner. The major difference between Kane and his brother was Kane’s short-fuse temper. “Well then, you need to get it together. You have two precious lives to protect.” Katelyn laughed softly. “It’s about time somebody gave me a grandchild. Congratulations, son. Give that message to both May and Remy once you have that temper of yours under control.” Kane could only laugh. His mother had that effect on all his siblings. She always gave them the truth with a touch of sugar. “Thanks, Mom. Love you. Give Dads a hug from me.” “Will do. Now please be careful up there.” “I will. I promise.” Kane ended the call. He knew he had to apologize to May. He tried putting himself in her shoes to better understand why she never returned any of their calls and why she hadn’t told them about the baby. Kane shook his head as thoughts crept into his mind. Why was this so difficult for her? They hadn’t forced her to leave the wedding. He felt the strong pull of his attraction growing for her

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every time he saw her. It was no secret that Bo would call and tell him whenever May was stopping by his house to see Spring. Sometimes it would be Kane or Remy that would arrive at Bo’s house, and sometimes it would be both of them. Any opportunity they had to see May, they’d take it. Kane had felt like an anxious kid sitting around the campfire with Summer and his brother at work, drumming up ways to see May. Kane had been grateful that when her wedding day approached, Summer had come up with the idea to have May stay with them. It had been the stroke of luck he’d been waiting for. Kane had made it clear that he wanted May, and Summer had made it abundantly clear her sister wouldn’t play hard to get. She was hard to get. As he sat on the bed still trying to think as May had, he slowly began to understand. Accepting two men into her life couldn’t be easy for May. How could he have expected her to handle that with ease? Whenever she saw him or his brother, her face lit up with excitement before she quickly suppressed it. She was never cold to him, but any type of close contact was simply out of the question. The opportunity to keep her in his life was in his grasp. She was stuck in the house with him and his brother until further notice. He smiled to himself. Whether she realized it or not, his baby bonded her to him and Remy. Kane couldn’t be certain if the baby May was carrying was his or Remy’s, and he didn’t care. It wasn’t the way he thought their blossoming relationship would begin, but he wouldn’t change it. Finally feeling calm and motivated about his future and becoming a dad, Kane stood up. He left the room in search of her. Kane wasn’t sure what would happen, but the first thing he was going to do was apologize. When he reached the family room he was shocked at what he found. Both May’s and Remy’s clothes were strewn across the floor, but they were gone. He grinned and shook his head in disbelief. “Definitely the level-headed twin.” He gathered up the clothing and tossed it on the sofa. He figured it was best to let the two of them

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have their time together. His time would come soon. First he had some groveling to do. Kane decided he would get lunch started. He didn’t want to hound May about the case, but he needed to find out what she knew. He trusted Trevor and Orin, but he wanted to see her reaction when he talked to her. The Timmons man assumed May had something that belonged to him and was willing to harm her in order to retrieve it. What the hell was it? And why did he think May had it? **** “Yum, everything looks delicious. Why did you make so many sandwiches?” May teased Kane when she walked into the kitchen wearing a pair of cotton pants, a T-shirt, and no socks. Remy was following close behind her. He had raised a fuss over her not wearing any socks but finally gave up when he realized she wouldn’t put them on. She would have to get used to one of them being around her at all times and being extra cautious. Kane turned toward the door at the sound of her voice. This time when he stared at her, he wasn’t frowning. He had a genuine smile on his face. What a difference a cooling-off period makes. “I’m sorry for being an idiot. I could have handled the situation better. Can we start over?” May walked further into the Italian-styled kitchen that looked like it should be featured on a decorating show. She found something new to admire every time she stepped into a different room. “Sure, we can start over.” She let out a deep breath. It was a huge relief not to be on Kane’s bad side. She was stuck in the house with both men until Earl Timmons was apprehended. Being on good terms would really help pass the time. She wasn’t a fan of arguing, and that was not how she wanted to spend her time. Remy pulled out a chair for her at the oversized breakfast bar. He was her weakness. Kane was her downfall. May was unsure what

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would happen during her stay, but having their baby wouldn’t be the reason they stayed together. Heartbroken by the thought, she needed more than just the feeling of obligation. “I wasn’t sure what you would want to eat. Don’t know if you have cravings, so I just put together a little of everything we had.” “That was very sweet of you, Kane. I haven’t had any cravings. For the past few months, I thought I was going through a frenzied allergy spell. Turns out it was morning sickness. Right now, I’m starving.” She grinned as she hopped off her chair and grabbed a plate. Her eyes went wide. She wanted everything on the platter. There were several choices of lunch meats and breads. Three types of mustards, lettuce, and sliced tomatoes lay on another platter. She nearly tripped over her own feet when she saw her favorite cheeses, Colby and Monterey Jack, partially unwrapped. Good grief. She was in sandwich heaven. May loaded a little of everything between her two pieces of potato bread. She damn near drooled when she took an appreciative glance at the towering finished product. Satisfied with her sandwich, she took a huge bite out of it, moaning as she did so. She didn’t bother waiting until she sat down. She was taking her second bite when she noticed how quiet the kitchen had become. May looked up as she chewed. She saw two pairs of gleaming blue eyes staring back at her. “Sorry,” she mumbled. “I didn’t realize how famished I was.” “No need to apologize,” Kane said as he helped her to her seat. Remy reached across the counter and placed her plate in front of her. “That’s definitely our kid in your belly.” All three laughed. “We will make sure you are well taken care of, May.” Corrupt thoughts quickly flooded her mind. She didn’t want either man feeling obligated to take care of her because she was pregnant. She was a little saddened by that statement, but it didn’t stop her from devouring her food. Her expectations of what would happen between them was still questionable.

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“Eat up, princess,” Remy added. He poured her a glass of milk. “You’re going to need your strength.” “Once we finish with lunch, I want to talk about Mr. Timmons,” Kane said as he fixed his own sandwich. May nodded. She knew that topic would come up sooner or later. “We can discuss it while I eat. I don’t mind.” “Okay,” Kane said as he picked up his plate. Remy had begun eating, periodically checking to make sure she was okay. Once Kane sat down on the opposite side of her, he placed his hand on her back, caressing her gently. “Are you comfortable?” May couldn’t help but smile. They were both overly attentive. “I’m okay, guys. I swear.” Both men nodding their understanding. “I assume you don’t know why Timmons may think you have something that belongs to him?” May had been asked that same question over and over again, to the point it was driving her crazy. She thought maybe she was in possession of something that might belong to the man, but she had no idea what it could be. She had never been to his office or home. Why had he decided to focus all of his attention on her? “I don’t have anything. The last time I saw his wife, she made no mention of evidence or files. Nothing. She showed up for her appointments on time and we had our sessions. They had increased from once every two weeks to twice a week toward the end.” May had been shocked and saddened by the woman’s sudden and violent death. She had never been able to wrap her head around the obsession Timmons had had for his wife and his refusal to let her leave him. “Well, he seems to be completely focused on you now,” Kane said as he exchanged looks with Remy. “Maybe he was jealous of the time she spent with you during her sessions.” May shrugged her shoulders. She didn’t have a clue. There was no telling what delusions Timmons drummed up.

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“I have confidence that Trevor and Orin will catch him. And I have every reason to believe the two of you will make sure the baby is safe.” May slid from her seat, taking her plate with her. She was full and needed some juice and a little space. She hated the way her mind seemed to wander. It was aggravating for her to try and figure out if they were simply doing their job. Was there more to it than mere concern because she was pregnant with their baby, or did they truly care about her? After picking up the carafe sitting on a nearby counter, she poured herself a cup of apple juice. She turned to face both Remy and Kane, and they only glared at her. “What? I swear, the two of you have more mood swings than I do.” Kane arched a brow, but it was Remy who spoke up. “Let’s get something straight right now. We are excited that you’re pregnant. I know I can’t wait to watch that little life blossom inside of you, making your belly grow. But that is not why we agreed to protect you. As you recall, we didn’t know you were pregnant with our child. Once we were told you were in danger, that’s all that was needed to get us moving. I care about you. We both do. Why can’t you see that?” She watched as Remy bit the inside of his cheek. She had clearly pissed him off. When she looked at Kane for sympathy, he frowned. Okay, now she had upset them both, again. She opened her mouth to speak, but she was cut off. “Don’t try and fix it now. You meant what you said.” Kane looked to Remy, who clearly nodded his agreement with his brother. “We were concerned for your safety even before you arrived. We will protect you. Never underestimate that. You were briefed on our military background. We will use force, even kill if necessary. Knowing that you’re carrying our baby only makes us even more determined to keep you safe.”

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Kane stalked around one side of the counter as Remy came from the opposite end. She was caught between the two fully armed men. She couldn’t help but admire their forms as she looked from one to the other. Remy was lean and toned. He had the body of a swimmer. She had seen him naked, had been given the opportunity to admire the work he had put in to keep in shape. Kane was thicker, more muscular but not overly done. They both had deep, piercing blue eyes and the dark curls that seemed to run in the Durden family. She was getting a glimpse of what her child may look like. “You’re mine, May. No matter what doubts run wild through that head of yours. You are mine,” Kane said just before he cupped the back of her neck, pulling her to him in a rough, passionate kiss. She could only moan in Kane’s mouth as he pulled her body flush to his. The instant Remy pressed up against her back, she melted. “You belong to me, May.” Remy nipped at her earlobe as she felt his hands caressing and cupping her butt. “You are ours. Never forget that. Understand?” The only answer she could give was in the form of a brief nod. The power these men had over her made her wonderfully weak. Even trapped between them in the kitchen, she felt loved, adored, and hopefully fucked in all the best ways. “Come on, princess. Let go of Kane’s lips,” Remy teased as he pulled her out of Kane’s grasp. He scooped her up and began walking. “Move it, Kane. We’re going to your room.” Grateful they weren’t capable of staying mad at her for long, May squealed and kicked her legs, wrapping her arms around Remy’s neck and kissing him on the cheek. She had never been this overjoyed to have sex with them. Not since earlier. Or even the last time they were all together.

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Chapter 9 “Look how excited our princess is, Remy. She can’t wait to get fucked again.” Kane knew he was grinning like an idiot. When she looked over Remy’s shoulder and winked at him, Kane felt the moisture form on the head of his cock. “Oh baby, keep teasing and torturing me with those looks. I’m going to have Remy hold your arms above your head while I taste you. I miss having the creamy taste of you on my lips.” He loved the play of emotions that spread across her face. Her eyes glazed over as she watched him. She leaned close to Remy’s ear. “Tell Kane to stop with the empty promises.” She grinned over at Kane. Was she trying to make him come in his pants? “You like revving Kane up, don’t you, princess?” Remy asked, just as he stopped in front of Kane’s bed and gave her a quick kiss on the lips. “Is that what I’m doing?” she asked when Remy lowered her onto her feet. Kane’s view was obstructed, and he could no longer see her because Remy was standing in the way. It didn’t matter. He shucked his weapons and clothes in seconds, placing them on the chair in the corner. He craved to feel her soft skin, to taste and touch her. To slide his cock deep inside her. Fuck! He could almost feel her squeezing his dick as he pounded into her. He took a deep breath. He needed to control his thoughts, or he’d come before he got inside of her.

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“Is every bed in this house built for fun? This is the third bed I’ve seen that has room for at least four people,” May said just as she and Remy finally turned in search of Kane. “Damn!” May and Remy said in unison. “Take your clothes off before I rip them off your body.” His voice had grown husky and nearly unrecognizable. She stared at Kane for only a couple of seconds before she frantically removed her clothes. Remy just grinned at his brother as he removed his own clothing. “See what you started, princess? You’ve got Kane revved up.” “Remy, can you climb to the top of the bed, please?” Remy nodded and got into position. He knew his brother would oblige. Kane needed this. His control was in shreds and he was doing his best to refrain from just pounding her into the mattress. That would come later. May stood naked at the end of the bed, staring at him. She looked as if she could eat him alive. He loved that she didn’t hide her desire for him. Everyone enjoyed feeling wanted. From the look in her eyes, Kane was definitely wanted. “You look absolutely beautiful, May.” He cupped her breasts, enjoying the warmth that filled his palms. He could tell they had gotten plump. Her nipples had darkened slightly. “Are they tender, baby?” “No. I really want them in your mouth right now.” She must have read his mind. Kane leaned forward and sucked one of the tightly puckered buds. He rolled his tongue across it, loving the way if felt against his tongue. Her nails dug into his scalp. She grabbed a handful of his hair, pulling him snug to her chest. “Suck harder.” Kane did as instructed. He thumbed and pinched the other nipple before switching sides. “Get her on the bed, Kane. Her knees are wobbling, and her legs are giving out.”

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Kane let go of her nipple with a pop. “You heard him, princess. Climb onto the bed. Crawl all the way up until you reach Remy.” He watched as May sat on her knees in front of Remy. His brother leaned down, sucking a nipple into his mouth. The force with which he sucked her caused her to tilt forward until Remy caught her in his arms. Yet he didn’t let go of her breast. May cried out as she held onto Remy. The sounds of May crying out sent his cock into overload. Kane climbed onto the bed behind her. His fingers danced across her back and down to her bottom. His hand kept moving and searching until he slid his fingers down between her folds. “You’re so wet.” The moment his fingers began caressing her slit, she rocked against his hand. “I need to taste her, Remy. Let go.” May snickered. “Really, Kane?” She turned around to face him. “You’re such a whiner.” Kane growled at her as he positioned her onto her back. “Mouth.” He kissed her before she had a chance to speak. He left her winded when he pulled back. As he peppered kisses down her body, Remy pulled her hands above her head. He groaned when his lips stopped at her slick folds. “Mine.” There was no slow or gentle buildup. Kane immersed himself in the task of lapping up every drop of her sweet cream. He pushed her legs open wide as he lost himself, reacquainting himself with her taste. He sucked and licked before dipping his tongue inside of her. Every cry, moan, and squirm sent him into a wild frenzy. Kane cupped her butt tight as he drove his tongue in and out of her. Her cries were eventually muffled, which meant Remy had joined the party by kissing her. When Kane felt her trembling in his arms, he held her tight. Her hips slammed into his mouth, and he kept licking and sucking. When her thrusts slowed, he let her waist go and moved. Remy pulled back, breaking his kiss with May. Both looked to Kane, as if waiting for their next set of instructions.

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“Not going to be gentle, princess.” She grinned the sexiest grin he had ever seen. “Expect nothing less.” He loved how breathless she sounded. More juice leaked from his cock. He slowly worked his dick inside of her until he was fully surrounded by her blazing heat. “Perfect.” He leaned down and kissed her. “Princess, are you going to take care of Remy?” She arched a brow. He loved the games they played in bed. It turned him on in so many ways. “I want Remy in my mouth.” She looked from Kane to Remy. “Your wish is my command, princess.” Remy moved around, placing pillows under her head. Once he was in position, Kane began moving. He pulled back until only the head of his cock was inside of her, and then he pushed home a little faster. He repeated this tempo as he watched her taking his brother in her mouth. She could only get half of his cock in her mouth, and she used her hand to stroke the rest. Remy brushed her hair out of her face. “I missed you so much.” May reached out and linked her free hand with Remy’s hand. “She’s beautiful,” Kane said as he sped up his pace. He felt her squeezing down on his dick every time he pulled back. “You want me to move faster, baby?” “Kane, you shoulda seen her eyes when you asked that question. Speed up.” Kane’s shredded control was now nonexistent. He moved faster, fucking her like it was his last time. May moaned, and he felt her pussy quivering. He heard Remy groaning deep, and now he could feel his orgasm rushing to the surface at an all-consuming pace. May exploded first. Her legs flailed out as she tried to scream, but like an unselfish lover, she kept sucking Remy’s cock. Remy came next. He slowly slid down beside May and kissed her as Kane kept hammering deep inside her. It took only moments for Kane’s orgasm to slam into him.

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When his body calmed, he turned May on her side so she was facing Remy, and Kane snuggled up behind her. “Are you okay?” Kane asked as he stroked her hip. Once Remy stopped kissing her, she answered. “Perfect.” She wiggled her butt against Kane’s groin. “Can we get under the covers? I’m a little chilly.” Both men moved simultaneously, covering May. They slipped back in and snuggled close. “You will sleep with us every night. Understand?” Remy’s statement didn’t come as a surprise to Kane. He was thinking the same thing. “When you say ‘sleep with you every night—’” Kane pinched her butt, and she yelped. “You know exactly what Remy means. No matter whose bedroom, we all sleep together. It’s something you need to get used to.” **** May loved pushing their buttons. It made things more interesting. Sleeping with them? She hadn’t thought things would come to that. She was highly sated at the moment, and sleepy, but figured one of them would have taken her back to her room where her suitcases were. Clearly she had figured wrong. Having sex with either Remy or Kane was fantastic, but she wondered what they would say to taking her at the same time? She thought it was great that they took her separately or one inside of her and the other in her mouth, but she wanted the next step, the deeper connection. Her sister Summer had told her how wonderful it could be, and May wanted that more than anything. She wanted to be filled by the two men she was in love with. In love? She could never admit that to either of them. She couldn’t be certain they felt that way about her, and she would be damned if

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she would say it first. She was carrying their baby and in love with them. How screwed up could she get? The room was quiet. Now was just as good a time as any to speak up. “The next time we have sex, I want both of you inside me at the same time.” What the hell? Is Kane choking? She swore Remy had stopped breathing. May looked to her left and right. “Am I talking to myself?” She wanted to laugh, finally satisfied she had shocked them. “No.” “Nope.” The room went silent again. “May, I don’t think you realize what you’re asking,” Kane said as he pulled back from her slightly. She could swear Remy still wasn’t breathing. “I didn’t ask a question. I’m telling you what I want.” She rolled onto her back and both men propped up on their sides. “We may actually hurt you.” A worried look flashed across Remy’s face. When she turned to Kane, his expression matched his brother’s. She leaned over and kissed each of her men. “You will take care of me. I trust you both.” They were both still silent with the same nervous looks. “Okay, I will make this easy. At some point, I want you both at the same time or the sex disappears completely.” Remy was the first to shout. “What? Hell no!” “Fuck that!” She laughed. Leave it to Kane and Remy to be poetic. “Well, that’s settled. I’m going to take a nap.” May turned over, satisfied with herself. She needed a shower, but she wanted to smell them on her skin as she fell asleep. “So I guess little Ms. Princess is running the show.”

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“Whatever.” Remy sounded like a sullen child. She wanted to laugh. “Take a nap or get out, boys. The princess and the baby need a nap.” She knew it was a low blow, but she was tired. The fatigue was getting to her. Apparently, the simple threat worked. As May closed her eyes, she knew she had to savor the fun and carefree time she was having with Remy and Kane. She wouldn’t be able to relax for long. Earl could be anywhere, and she was going to make sure she was prepared for him.

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Chapter 10 “After months of unanswered calls, we finally get May under our roof. That was shocking enough, but to get such a huge bombshell dropped on us is…I don’t know what to say. I swear life knows how to throw a curve ball. I still can’t believe she’s pregnant.” Kane shook his head as he stood staring out the window in the living room. They’d left May in the bedroom. Her naps lasted longer than he expected. “I’m not upset about the news, just surprised.” No matter how many times he imagined seeing her again, making love to her, Kane couldn’t deny the fact he was still confused about the entire situation. She was carrying their child, and yet she’d asked nothing of them. How was he supposed to function in Whispering Mountain after learning that the woman he wanted more than his next breath was pregnant with his child and living an hour away in Denver nonetheless. “Look, she admitted that when she found out about the baby, the situation with Timmons kind of messed her up.” Remy stopped beside him, hands in his pockets. Kane stole a glance at his brother only to see that Remy looked just as forlorn as he felt. “I understand that…now. I shouldn’t have reacted the way I did but hell, this isn’t how I pictured us starting our lives together.” Kane loved watching the sun set. At that moment, he wished the setting sun would eliminate the danger surrounding May. He wished that the only issue they had at the moment was when May would be moving in with them, but life was never that simple.

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“It’s not like I expect May to give up her job or even pack up and move up here with us…” Remy turned, locking eyes with his brother. Without saying anything, Kane completely understood. “But that’s what you want.” Remy smirked and nodded. Kane couldn’t help but agree. “Yeah, so do I, Remy.” “So what are we going to do?” Remy asked as he walked over to the sofa and sat down. “I mean what do we do after this craziness with Timmons is over and we get back to our real lives. What the hell do we do?” Kane followed his brother, taking a seat in a chair across from the sofa. “I know we sure as shit can’t force her to be with us. She’s become proficient at avoiding us.” “Pressuring May is not going to work well for either of us. Let’s not even think about what could happen if we ask her to marry us.” Kane knew his brother was right. May was stubborn, and if they pushed her too hard she might cut them out of her life. He loved her and was willing to do whatever it took to keep her. “That little cupid bastard is sadistic.” It wasn’t meant to be funny, but Kane couldn’t stop himself from laughing. It must have been contagious because his brother joined in. **** Remy laughed, hard. It was a pleasurable release to finally be able to laugh at something. Kane was definitely correct. Cupid wasn’t making things easy for them. “We just have to take things with May one day at a time. I swear I’m all thumbs when it comes to figuring out what’s going on in that head of hers.” Kane slapped his hand on the arm of the chair he was sitting in. “Come on. No use in moping around. Let’s go fix the princess something to eat.”

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Remy stood and followed his brother into the kitchen. May would wake soon, and her appetite was hilarious. He loved to watch her eat. He loved watching her. Remy had never been able to put a finger on why he and his brother shared women. He knew a portion of it had to do with the fact that it was considered normal in his family. Sharing women was as natural as breathing. He’d even shared with a few of his cousins, but it didn’t take him long to realize that sharing a woman with only Kane seemed right. Together, they could give a woman infinite pleasure. Alone, he could fall in love. That was the reason Remy never took a woman alone or even had the urge to do so until May walked into his life. He’d learned, not surprisingly, that Kane had felt the exact same way. Remy couldn’t fathom life without May. A lunatic was out to get her, and it was up to him and his brother to protect her and their unborn baby. He felt an undeniable warmth surround him momentarily as he realized that although their situation was difficult for May to handle, when she said she was pregnant, not once did she question who the father was. He and Kane had no intentions of bothering with such irrelevance. It didn’t matter if he was the biological father or Kane was. The baby was both of theirs. Maybe there was a chance for them after all. After grabbing himself a quick snack, Remy and Kane fixed May a few grilled-cheese sandwiches and a bowl of soup. Remy piled everything onto a tray and took it to her. When Kane opened the bedroom door, May was propped up on the bed, hair still slightly damp from showering, watching television. “How in the hell did you find reruns of Gilligan’s Island?” Kane teased, after turning to see what she was watching. May giggled and pressed the volume button on the remote control. “Keep turning it up and I’m taking the batteries out of that damn remote,” Remy warned as he placed the tray across her lap. He laughed. The little wench has the nerve to pout. He leaned forward and kissed her gently on the lips.

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“Mmmm, what was that for?” May asked as she dove into her food. “No reason.” Remy sat down beside her and pressed the mute button on the remote as Kane walked around to the opposite side of the bed and sat. May’s gaze was playful as she looked from Kane to Remy. “I’m not a circus act, boys. I don’t need you both watching me eat.” Kane grazed his hand over her cheek and smirked at her. “No, you’re not, but we will create our own little circus as soon as you finish eating.” Both men slid back onto the bed to watch TV. Remy turned the volume back up on the television. Several minutes passed by before anyone spoke. “You know I’m crazy about you, right?” Remy asked as he removed the now-empty tray from May’s lap. When he turned around to face her, she wore a crooked grin. “I know now,” she said as she patted the area he had just vacated. When Remy was close enough, she pulled him in closer for a deep, passionate kiss. Remy could see the eagerness in her eyes. He could tell she was happy by his remark, but when she broke eye contact for a brief instant, he knew she needed more from him. Was he ready to admit more? Remy didn’t have time to ponder the question because Kane hooked a finger under her chin and turned her in his direction. “You already know how important you are to me. I need those sweet lips on mine now, love.” Remy could see the obvious love for May burning in his brother’s eyes. When Kane pulled her onto his lap, Remy thought he’d gone to heaven. “She’s naked under that T-shirt.” Remy crawled up behind May and cupped her bare bottom. “You’re about to get your wish, princess.” He swept her hair to the side and nibbled along her shoulder. The sweet scent of apples permeated from her soft skin.

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After nipping and kissing on her ear, Remy slid from the bed and undressed. He retrieved a small bottle of lube and a condom and placed them both on the nightstand. He grinned as he watched Kane remove the single item of clothing May had been wearing. Kane lifted her off his lap and placed her back onto the bed. Remy didn’t bother with what his brother was doing. When May locked eyes with him, he felt a knot growing in his stomach and climbing to his throat. Somehow, sitting on the bed, wonderfully naked and vulnerable, she managed to make him nervous. Remy followed her gaze when she looked to the nightstand and back to him. She’d spotted the lube and condom, and a knowing, sneaky, teasing smile curved her lips. May kicked the covers back and sat on her haunches. Her eyes twinkled with joy. Remy knew he was in trouble. How could he ever say no to her? He would never be able to refuse her of anything she desired. She had him in the palm of her hand. He was the only one who hadn’t realized it until now. His cock was stiff, and pre-cum had formed at the now purplish head. He ached to be inside her, to feel her silky smooth skin against his. There was nothing more knee buckling than when he pushed the head of his cock inside her welcoming, warm sheath. Her pussy pulsated around his cock every time they were together, sending spine-tingling sensations bouncing through his body and straight to his toes. Standing near the bed watching her had all but caused him to spill his seed on the floor. Rushing to the bed with an unsteady gait, May scrambled on the mattress to meet him at the edge. They embraced each other with a hurried fervor, lips clashing together, both struggling for control that neither had. Hungry groans flittered from Remy and May as the kiss deepened, engulfed in a blazing passion to taste every bit of each other. Pressing her body flush with his, Remy maneuvered May until she was lying on her back with her legs hanging over the edge of the bed. When she parted her legs, pulling him between them, she wrapped her hand around his thick cock, guiding him to her wet slit.

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Remy smiled down at his little vixen. May wrapped her legs around his waist and pulled him to her until he felt his dick penetrating her slick folds. She groaned as he growled. Every little noise that slipped out of her heated his skin, driving Remy insane with lust. He pressed forward until he was seated deep inside her pussy, gripping her waist. Within seconds he was slamming in and out of her as she begged for more. When she arched her back and the walls of her pussy quivered, Remy grinned. “Come on, princess. I know you’re about to come.” Remy couldn’t help but laugh when she stuck her tongue out at him before quickly grabbing the sheets and yelling out his name as she came. Covered in a thin coat of sweat, Remy slowed his pace. He wasn’t ready to come just yet. “Now you’re nice and warmed up,” Kane teased as he finally climbed onto the mattress. He leaned over and placed a soft kiss on May’s lips as she continued to try and catch her breath. Remy placed feathery kisses on her breasts before finally sucking a nipple between his lips. He used one hand to cup her pussy, switching between stroking her sensitive clit and dipping his thumb inside her. He loved how her juices had coated his cock and her folds. May’s hips moved in sync with his circular strokes. “Are you okay, love?” Kane asked after kissing her again. “Uh huh.” She was breathless as she spoke. Remy spread some of her juices down between her cheeks to her rosebud. He felt May tense up for a moment. He looked up at her, letting go of a nipple he had been happily suckling. “I want you to try and relax, May. When you feel me pushing in, push out. Kiss Kane, sweetheart. I’m sure he felt neglected a few moments ago.” She looked down at Remy and nodded. “I’ll try and relax.” That’s all Remy needed to hear. His lips found a nipple again as his fingers began moving once more, coating her puckered rosebud.

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“I don’t want you feeling neglected, Kane.” Her sensual, teasing voice had Remy’s cock pulsating, pounding against the bed. He was still hard as hell, but he couldn’t rush this part. They were about to take May at the same time, and he wanted her to enjoy every second of it. “Don’t worry, princess, you will make it up to me,” Kane said before he kissed her again. When she groaned, Remy felt her body relaxing a little bit more. He slowly pushed, working one finger inside of her rosebud. “Oooh,” May whined as she pushed down on Remy’s finger. Remy pushed a second digit inside of her. When he looked up to watch her reaction, May and Kane were locked in a passionate kiss. Her hand landed on the top of Remy’s head, guiding him back down. Remy feathered kisses down between the valley of her breasts, over her soft stomach, and further down until he reached her pussy. He suckled her swollen clit as she rocked on his fingers. May’s muffled groans filled the air as her body shook under the pressure of another orgasm. With two fingers in her rosebud, fucking her pussy with his thumb and suckling hard on her swollen clit, May climaxed once again. “Perfect. Just perfect,” Kane said as Remy stepped away from them both and moved to the nightstand to retrieve the condom and lube. All three were breathing heavily, but May had been the one who’d had an orgasm. “Are you ready for more, princess?” “I’m just getting started, baby.” Remy would have been more convinced if May wasn’t out of breath. He turned and looked at Kane, and they both laughed as May joined in, too. Kane slid to the middle of the mattress. “Come here.” As Remy put the condom on and covered it with lube, he bit the inside of his cheek as he watched his sexy vixen slithering up and over Kane. May cut her eyes to Remy and winked.

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“I didn’t tell you to stop.” Kane wrapped his hands around her waist and pulled her up higher until her pussy was positioned over his mouth. May was crying out her pleasure almost instantly. Remy had to contain his laughter when just as she began grinding her pussy against Kane’s mouth, he stopped and lifted her off his face, moving her until her pussy hovered above his thick, red, swollen cock. “You’re such a damn tease.” It was all she was able to get out before Kane pulled her down, filling her to the hilt with his dick. May rocked her hips as Kane moaned his approval. “That’s it, sweetness. Ride me. I want to feel your hot cream coating my cock and sliding down to my balls.” It didn’t take long for the two to find their rhythm. “Come on, Remy. She’s got my balls aching. I’m not gonna last long if she keeps squeezing my damn cock.” “Shut it,” she teased. May leaned down and gave Kane a rough kiss on the lips. “You know you like it.” “I think we’ve created a monster.” Remy laughed as he climbed onto the bed. He moved in, turned her cheek just enough, and stole a kiss from her before getting in position behind her. “Come here, baby. Are you ready for Remy to slip his dick inside your ass?” May turned around as much as possible, locking eyes with Remy. “I’m ready.” Remy kissed her, driving his tongue past her lips. The kiss was ravenous and fulfilling. May turned back around to Kane and lay forward. With slow, steady movements, Kane continued fucking May as Remy rubbed lube on her rosebud. Remy gradually worked his cock inside her ass. When she whispered, “I’m okay,” he relaxed. His movements were slow and uneven at first, but it didn’t take long for all three to fall in sync. Remy quickly understood Kane’s plea when his sac tightened painfully as May rode both cocks a little faster.

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There was nothing for either man to do but enjoy what their woman was doing to them. Between the shared groans and pleas, Remy knew none of them would be able to fight off their impending orgasms. May screamed and rocked faster as she climaxed. Both Kane and Remy followed behind her. Moments later Remy moved, allowing May to roll to her side as she tried to catch her breath. May kissed Kane. When she turned to face Remy, she kissed his lips and gave him an exhausted smile. “We definitely have to do that again.”

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Chapter 11 “Let’s do it again, and this time turn on some music. I’ll need the distraction,” May said. She took off the blindfold and massaged her eyes as she stood in the hallway. No matter her day job, she could never forget her military training. It had become an ingrained part of her. It was as natural as breathing. For the last two days, she had been practicing with the men, learning the layout of the house. Remy and Kane were familiar with every nook and cranny, which was as it should be, considering they were the ones who had designed and built it. She felt the only way to be able to help was if she became as familiar with the large home herself. Today she was sharpening her skills by moving through the house blindfolded. Kane was holed up in the office, watching her on the cameras. He had given her an earbud so they could communicate while she hunted Remy. She had practiced with a laser-tag set and with some light hand-tohand combat. Both Remy and Kane were against it, but in the end, she had won their argument. May had to make them realize that she would be useless if she couldn’t take care of herself. She dreaded the thought of something happening to either man. What if they were injured and it was dark? How would she move about the house if she didn’t have a clue where anything was located? It was something she needed to do in order to keep her sanity as she literally waited while Timmons roamed free, still searching for her. This time, she hunted with a ruler. The game didn’t end until she pulled the ruler and swung at Remy. So far she had impressed them

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with memorizing the layout of the entire house with and without the blindfold. Now that the music was on, she replaced her blindfold and waited for Kane to tell her Remy was ready. “Okay, May. Do it just like you did before. Listen to your surroundings. Try to tune out the music. Remy will continuously move around the house. Use the ruler in place of the knife. And don’t be too eager to pull out the laser-tag gun. Remember, you’re blindfolded. You could miss, and in a real situation you could possibly injure one of us by mistake.” May nodded. She knew he was watching her on the monitor. “Got it.” “Okay, May, he’s ready.” “All right.” She extended her hand, reaching out and touching the wall she knew was in front of her, using it as a guide. Gently touching in increments, not wanting to make a sound, May moved forward until she reached an opening. She crouched down, making her body as small a target as possible, while she listened for any signs of his whereabouts. Remy made a light shuffling sound from inside the adjacent room. She didn’t know if it was intentional or not and didn’t care. Making sure to stay close to the wall, she slithered into the room. Almost instantly, she felt cool air, and the hairs on her arms began to prickle as they stood up. He was standing next to her. She assumed Remy had gone outside. It was the only explanation for why she would suddenly feel the cool air. The large windows didn’t open in this room, but there was a door that opened out onto a patio. May knew the difference between cool air flowing inside an opened door and a person actually stepping out into the cold. She reached for her ruler and stabbed forward. He grabbed her wrist, halting her movements. “Good job. What gave me away?”

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May smiled to herself. “I could feel your body heat mixed with the coolness of the outdoors. It had the hair on my arms standing at attention. The air around me literally changed.” “Good job. It was intentional, but I still wanted you to notice the difference. Now find me again.” He tapped her on the nose, and then he was gone. Even with the music blaring, she heard his footsteps for about six paces, and then…nothing. Just the music flowing throughout the house. “Is he gone, Kane, or is Remy just six steps away?” Kane laughed. “It comes with practice, May. If you could hear his footfalls, it was intentional. I’m not telling you where he is. Listen and go find him. You’re doing great.” May huffed out with annoyance, “It was worth a try.” She moved in the direction of the kitchen, opposite of the retreating footsteps. She took her time, listening for any sounds of Remy’s movements. She didn’t know where he was, but it was worth a try. Feeling her way around, her fingertips grazed the marble, and she knew immediately that she’d reached the island. She crouched beside it and waited. “Good move.” She listened as Kane whispered into the ear piece. She figured she would let Remy hunt her. After a few moments she heard the softest brush of cotton making contact with his body. She smiled. Remy was definitely looking for her. Tuning out the music even more, she felt the floor vibrate when he stepped up to her right. She pulled the ruler out again and aimed at his leg. “Great shot. Nothing like a stab to the thigh to bring a bad guy down,” Remy said as he helped her to her feet. “I think I’m ready,” she said as she reached for the blindfold. Heavy hands wrapped around May’s wrists. “Leave it on.” ****

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Remy looked up into the small hidden camera in the kitchen and waved for Kane to join them. “Take the earbud out.” May did as instructed and held her palm out to him. Remy placed the earbud on the counter and turned his attention back to May. He fingered her hair before grabbing a handful and tugging on it, causing her to gasp. “What a sweet mouth.” He traced his tongue around her lips as she moaned. “I could play with you like this every day, princess.” He licked and sucked along her neck as he pressed her body against his with his free hand. He loved the way she felt when she melted against him. Even through her clothes he could feel how soft and warm she was. “Can I have you right here in the kitchen, May?” He removed his hand from her hair and cupped her breasts through her T-shirt, thumbing her stiff nipples. “Yes.” He watched as she bit her lip and groaned. “Never ask that again.” He smirked as his brother quietly walked into the kitchen. “Smart ass.” He stripped out of his jeans as Kane followed his lead. “Let’s get you out of these clothes. They’re just in the way.” May lifted her arms and waited as Kane pulled her T-shirt over her head. Kane dipped his head, dragging his tongue along the valley between her breasts, unhooking her bra in the process. After Kane removed her bra, he tossed it on the counter along with her shirt. He grabbed her wrists in one hand and leaned forward, allowing his warm breath to hover above her breasts before sucking in a nipple, and then the other. When Kane stepped away, Remy took his place and began pushing her cotton pants down over her hips. “You smell so damn good. I know you’re good and wet, aren’t you, sweetness?”

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“Uh-huh.” She nodded, and Remy grinned. He loved how responsive she was to them and their caresses. He felt the moisture leaking from the head of his dick. Once her pants and panties were off, he picked her up and placed her on the kitchen table. “I can’t believe we’re on the dinner table.” She giggled and placed her hands above her head. “Damn right, gorgeous,” Remy said. He glanced at Kane, and his brother looked as if he was about to explode as he held his cock in his hand, staring at May. “It’s only appropriate. You’re the main course. Keep your hands on the table.” With that, Remy propped her legs up with his hands and spread her wide. Her folds were glistening with moisture. He leaned forward and let his tongue dance along her slit, soaking up every drop of her essence. May squealed and groaned. Remy tasted her, letting his tongue dip inside her. When she screamed out, the raging urge to be balls deep inside her rushed forward, causing his balls to tighten. He looked to Kane, who simply nodded. Remy lined the head of his dick up with her wet, slick folds, stroking and teasing her before he pushed inside. He didn’t stop until he reached home. His head fell back with a deep groan. “Fits like a glove.” May moaned her response as she wiggled her hips, as if attempting to get him to move. Remy took the hint. He hooked her legs over his arms and thrust with a fevered pace. With every stroke and every moan he pulled from her, he felt a stronger connection to her. He knew he would never get enough of May. He suddenly stopped and pulled out of her, placing her legs back up on the table. “Remy! What are you doing?” Yep, that’s my woman. Getting pissed because he stopped fucking her. Moving quickly, he changed places with Kane. They always debated over whether May would be able to tell them apart. They

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never cared about the opinions of any other woman. Just May. Now was their chance. “I had a cramp, sweetness. Give me a second.” She breathed out heavily as her hands slapped against the table. “Sorry.” The moment she got the word out, Kane had hooked her legs over his arms and slammed into her. He moved faster and faster until the table started to scrape across the floor. May was screaming out her orgasm, and within seconds, Kane followed. Just as Kane was pulling out of her and placing her feet gently on the table, May spoke through her pants. “Even with the blindfold I know who’s who.” Remy and Kane exchanged puzzled glances. “I know Kane’s hands, cock, and even the way his sac feels when it slaps against my bottom, just like I know Remy’s tongue, the way his hips move when we have sex, and the way he holds my legs. You may be twins, but I know the difference.” She wore a smug grin. “That was great, Kane, but now Remy needs to make me come again.” “Insatiable little wench.” Kane moved around to the side. He leaned over and planted a kiss on her lips as she giggled once more. Remy was pushing inside her when Kane stepped back. He was already on the precipice of coming, so he kept his pace slow and steady. May was writhing beneath him. He pressed his thumb to her clit and groaned aloud when he felt her pussy quivering and squeezing his dick. He moved faster when May started slamming back against him. “You’re killing me, sweetness.” Remy’s knees wobbled when her orgasm burst forward just as his hit the surface. Remy closed his eyes and kept rocking his hips. He didn’t want to pull out of her. He loved the way her sweltering-hot pussy held his cock hostage, squeezing and coating it with her cream.

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Finally, Remy couldn’t move any longer. He leaned forward and kissed May slowly. Her lips brushing against his always sent a jolt of fire through his body. He untied her blindfold and removed it. The look on her face was one of a woman that was sated and happy. She smiled lazily at him, turning when Kane stepped up to the table. “Who’s going to bathe me?”

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Chapter 12 May couldn’t believe she’d slept half the day away, especially after the incredible time she’d had with her men the night before. She stretched and yawned as she padded into the kitchen, flicking on light switches as she went. She was hungry, but she wasn’t sure what she wanted. She had stayed in the bed most of the morning battling rounds of morning sickness, which seemed to occur at any time of the day or night. Looking around the kitchen, she was still amazed at how truly beautiful it was. She poured herself a glass of juice as she surveyed her surroundings. She knew the Durden family owned a lot of land and homes, but this house seemed to be a haven. Walking over to the picturesque floor-to-ceiling windows, she looked out at the fantastic view. It was a wonderful seclusion from the world below. May could imagine a photo of this breathtaking view in a vacation brochure. The sun slowly setting, a couple smiling while snuggling with one another was definitely a selling point. The house was still. Neither Remy nor Kane had been in the bed when she had woken up. They had nursed her through the nausea and, when she was able to relax under the covers once again, had turned on the television and snuggled up on either side of her until she drifted off. She figured they were probably working in their office. It didn’t matter. She was capable of entertaining herself. They still had a business to run while they were on babysitting duty. After the blindfolding practice and several rounds of debauched sex the night before, they had bathed her and even cooked dinner

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together. It had been an exhilarating experience. May felt somewhat out of place as she tried to help with dinner, failing to mention her cooking abilities bordered on slim to none. The microwave was her best friend. Remy had teased her nonstop, and Kane finally put her in charge of spices and seasonings. She’d never claimed to be a chef, but between Remy and Kane’s culinary skills, she didn’t stand a chance. May sat on the counter swinging her feet and waited for one of them to tell her when to add a particular ingredient. They’d talked and laughed, teasing each other relentlessly. The more she observed the brothers and watched how they worked in sync in the kitchen, the more she realized she was falling in love with them. After dinner, they spent the remainder of the night cozied up on the sofa with the fireplace roaring, watching television. May couldn’t remember the last time something as simple as watching television had been so fulfilling. As she stood staring out the massive kitchen window, a thought occurred to her. I need to write down all the things I remember Valerie telling me about her husband, Mr. Timmons. Maybe something will pop up that I missed before. She shook her head. I doubt I will learn anything new, but I should at least give it a try. She headed to her spacious bedroom, pulled the notebook and ink pen from the bag she had tossed on the floor, and sat down on the bed. She did a double take with the ink pen. Hmmm, must have swiped it from the receptionist. It had taken her a while to find her nearly perfect ink pens, and she bought four or five boxes at a time. This wasn’t one of them. She shrugged. She could have easily swiped it at the bank or anywhere else. May began writing. She knew Timmons had beaten and tormented his wife. He had completely isolated Valerie, and she had no one to

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turn to until she started seeing May. Even now, May was unsure how Valerie had managed to find her or even visit a therapist without her husband learning the truth. She believed Valerie must have slipped up somehow, because her husband had found out about her visits and he had told her to stop going. Valerie had told her over and over how dangerous he was and how she wanted to escape, but she had no way of doing so. She had also told May that she had been questioned by authorities who’d told her they were investigating Earl but never found anything concrete. In one of her sessions, Valerie had told May she had proof of her husband’s illegal activities but was afraid he would find out she was going to turn him in. It didn’t matter now because Valerie was dead and Earl had set his sights on her. Regardless of how she tried to spin it, this meant she definitely had something that belonged to him. He would not keep coming after her if she didn’t. “Valerie must have managed to mail me something or sneak something to me without my knowledge.” May hopped off the bed and paced the room. She had been at it so long the sun had gone down. “Think, dammit!” “Why are you talking to yourself, princess?” May spun around with a start, only to find Kane propped against the doorframe. Looking at him, at either of them, made her tremble. The way Kane looked at her made her feel as if she were the only woman in the world. It made her feel as if she were the sole object of his desires. Kane wore low-slung jeans and nothing else. She took a long, slow, and perusing look at him and grinned. She wanted to lick his naked flesh. The man was muscular and downright sexy. There was a glint in his blue gaze as it raked over her body, as if he was hungry for something other than food. When his tongue darted out of his mouth, licking his lips slowly, she felt her pussy flood with cream. Oh boy!

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She was frozen where she stood, and he didn’t move. “Take off your clothes.” All other thoughts subsided as his husky voice poured over her like silk against her skin, and she felt the goose bumps forming all over her body. She didn’t think or stop to ask questions. May pulled the shirt over her head and tossed it to the floor. “You have beautiful breasts.” She noticed how his lips twitched when he said that. He didn’t utter another word, he just watched. May’s hands went to her gray cotton pants. She shoved them down along with her panties and kicked them away. When Kane cleared his throat several times and stood up straight, she felt her body grow warmer. Her skin tingled and her stomach fluttered nervously. She felt sexy and wanton. If he didn’t touch her soon, she was going to have an orgasm from the anticipation. He began stripping as he closed the distance between them. He freely stroked himself in the process. She loved how he was completely different from Remy. Kane was raw and dirty. He would fuck her hard and then fuck her even harder, and she always wanted more. She craved for more, for him, for his brother. For both men. He towered over her as he stood a breath away from her now, lowering his head until his lips were grazing hers. His soft, disheveled black hair brushed against her cheeks. “How do you want it?” Her heartbeat sped up. She could feel the vein in her neck pulse harder. May wasn’t stupid. Kane was a predator whenever he was with her. Even if he didn’t say one word, she knew she was always his prey. That’s how he was the very first time they had sex. They’d had sex all night. Sometimes it was Remy then it was Kane, or one in her mouth, or just lying beside her kissing her. She breathed out hard against his mouth. Why did he make her so nervous? “I want to be on top.”

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Kane’s tongue darted out and caressed her lips. She didn’t have time to savor it. He didn’t move. He just breathed his warm breath against her lips as he held her gaze. May could feel her cream flowing, coating her folds. He still hadn’t touched her, and she was about to explode. Her fingers danced along her thighs, itching to feel the shocking caress of his skin. Instead, she balled them into fists and then relaxed them. She wanted to touch him, but she was afraid to move. His gaze held her, trapped her. Kane covered her lips with his. The kiss was so gentle, so tender, that it took her by surprise. It was soft, slow, and closed mouth. It was sensual as hell, and May felt the slick essence making its way down her inner thighs. When she caressed her tongue across his lips, he groaned deep in his chest, pulling her flush to him. He didn’t give her time to think. She didn’t need to. Kane sucked her tongue into his mouth as he wrapped her arms around his neck. He snaked one hand around her waist as he let the other slide over her butt and further down until he was grazing her folds. He began stroking his fingers against her folds, and May moved in sync. In seconds, her body was trembling. Her skin was hot and prickly as she jerked against his hand. Kane’s husky voice filled her ears. “Come, baby.” May cried out as she lay her head on his chest. She was still coming when Kane picked her up and slid his cock deep inside of her and then walked over to the bed. **** Kane held her tight as he got comfortable on her bed. He could feel her muscles spasm as she came. “You feel so damn good.”

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Holding her by the waist, he lifted her just a bit, enjoying the pull of her pussy tightening on his shaft. It was like suction, and he was lost to the feeling. When he had stood at the door watching her pace and mumble to herself, all he wanted to do was strip her, lean her over the bed, and fuck her hard and deep. Whenever he was around her, she seemed to call his animalistic side to the forefront. But each step he took toward her, he felt something more. He wanted a little more than just rough sex. Sure, he was well aware that May loved that, but looking at her, standing so close to her, he wanted to take his time. Just a little bit. “Kiss me.” He pulled her forward, waiting for her to press her lips to his. He wanted to hold her close as she rode him. He wanted her nipples pressed to his chest, to be surrounded by her warm body heat. And he wanted his cock ramming inside of her. He placed his hands on her hips and helped her rise and fall, riding him, giving them both pleasure. His kisses turned to hunger as she moved harder, forcing him deeper. Their teeth clanged against each other as they took each other’s breaths. He felt her clamp down on his cock as he fucked her deep. Her orgasm claimed her just as his pushed him over. They lay breathless on the bed. Her hair stuck to her face and his chest. He still had his arms around her. Kane wasn’t ready to let her go just yet. His feelings for May were overwhelming, and the closeness sated his desire for her. He had ached for her. When she wouldn’t return their calls, it only intensified. Now he had her, and she was carrying their baby. Did she really think she was walking out of his life again, or his brother’s? Before they left this mountain, he would make her understand how much she meant to him. How badly he wanted to spend the rest of his life with her. “I love you.” Did I just say that aloud? May gradually raised herself up until they were eye to eye. Her smile was lazy, and her eyes were still glazed over. “You love me?”

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“Yes. You would know that if you returned a phone call.” He smacked her butt, and she squealed. He loved it when she smiled. When she darted her gaze, suddenly staring hard at the covers, he spoke up again. “You’re not required to say it back, May.” He kissed her before she could think of something to say. He didn’t care if she reciprocated. He was opening himself up to her. Kane just wanted her to know the truth about his feelings for her. “Dinner will be ready in thirty, you two.” He could hear the laughter in Remy’s voice. May swiftly turned in the direction of the bedroom door and the sound of Remy’s voice. “Hey.” “Hey right back at cha.” Kane laughed when Remy tried to hide his smile. “Kane, clean our girl up. I will be in the kitchen.” “Come on, sweetie.” Kane rolled them on their sides when Remy walked away. “I want you to behave in the shower.” May giggled as she slid from the bed. “You’re the bad influence.” She turned to him with a know-it-all look in her eyes and winked. “I’m a good girl.” Kane just grinned. “Smart ass.” He loved being silly with her. Even naked, she knew how to have a sense of humor. “Keep your hands to yourself.” He chased her into the bathroom. Sharing moments like these were priceless, and he’d give anything to have years of them with May.

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Chapter 13 “Dinner was great.” May rotated her shoulders and winced. “This has been a very long and interesting couple of days.” “What’s wrong?” Remy came up behind her and placed his hands on her shoulders. She tilted her head forward and sighed. “Right there.” Remy grunted and began massaging her shoulders and neck. “Why didn’t you say something earlier, woman? It’s our job to take care of you, and we can only do it to the best of our abilities if you tell us what you need,” Kane said as he squatted down beside her and caressed her cheek with his index finger. They had just finished eating dinner, and both men had been in the middle of clearing the table and cleaning up the kitchen. “It’s no big deal,” she mumbled. She didn’t expect them to fuss over her this much. She let out a pleasurable moan when Remy kneaded her shoulders and moved down her back along her shoulder blades and spine. Remy grunted again. “No big deal, my ass. We’ve been around enough pregnant women to know better.” Kane stood and went back to clearing the dishes. She could hear him loading them in the dishwasher and humming. They hadn’t made a huge mess, so it did not take him long to finish the task. “Come on, sweetie.” Remy tapped her on the shoulder. Once she looked up, he extended his hand to her. She placed her hand in his, allowed him to help her up, and followed him into the living room. Kane turned on the television and popped in a whodunit-type movie.

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Remy sat down and patted his lap. “I want your feet in my lap, and put your head in Kane’s lap. Let us take care of you.” If anyone was going to cater to her needs, it would be the two men touching her now. She couldn’t believe this was what she had run from. In every message they had ever left her, no matter how angry they were about her ignoring them, they always told her how they wanted a relationship, something deeper and more meaningful, if only she would give them a chance. Could things really work out for them? It wasn’t like they started professing their feelings for her after they found out about the baby. It was done before any thoughts of having children together crossed their minds. They had left plenty of messages telling her how they felt. They had been careful during their night together, and yet somehow she ended up pregnant. There was a life growing inside of her and two men who wanted her. One of her men had already told her he loved her. She had been taken by surprise by his unexpected confession, leaving her feeling ecstatic. She loved Kane and Remy. How could any of this be wrong? Two pairs of strong hands caressing and massaging her body pushed all thoughts into oblivion. Remy had begun kneading and rubbing her feet and calves as Kane stroked her scalp and neck. Her eyes became heavy almost instantly. The last thing May remembered seeing was the previews. **** “What did you say, Orin?” Kane turned the volume up on the cell phone. “I said the guy we caught breaking into May’s house is talking. Apparently he doesn’t like getting his ass kicked repeatedly for trouble caused by his boss.” Kane placed the cell phone on the office table and pushed the speaker button so Remy could listen in. They had tucked May into

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bed two hours before, and after making sure the house was secure and deciding to catch up on a project, the phone rang. “Please tell me you’ve got something good. Is May still safe here with us? Has her location been compromised?” Kane heard the muttered curses on the other end. “There’s a pen drive involved. That’s what Timmons has been searching for. Apparently, his wife admitted to a few things before she was killed. She knew she was going to die, and she was brave enough to admit what she had done to ensure he would eventually be captured.” Remy and Kane exchanged glances. Kane got an uneasy feeling. “Over a period of months, Valerie Timmons had managed to photograph and sometimes record every person that came to their house for meetings. She managed to download a copy of all of his illegal dealings he kept on file on his computer, along with any other damaging evidence it would have taken authorities years to find.” “How did she succeed in taking pictures or recording any of this? I’m sure someone as conniving as Timmons would have noticed his wife taking pictures,” Remy said. Kane could see the worry etched on his brother’s face. “Spy gadgets.” The brothers nodded, but Remy spoke. “Smart woman.” “Yeah, well, she had in her possession two pen drives. Hers was the spy gadget, and the other belonged to Timmons. Unfortunately for Valerie, she didn’t know that she picked up his pen drive. She mistook it for an actual ink pen. Apparently she had a habit of grabbing pens off of his desk. This time, it was a really special ink pen. It was also rigged to emit a GPS location if the pen was clicked in the wrong sequence.” Kane paced as Remy did the talking. “Are you telling me that May is in the possession of these two items?”

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“That’s just it, Remy.” Orin sounded exhausted. “Valerie told her husband she had placed the evidence in a safety deposit box and mailed the key to someone she trusts in case something happened to her. She was followed all the time, so she was afraid to go to the District Attorney’s office.” “Okay, so I assume May is the person she trusts?” Remy asked. “Yep.” Trevor took over. Orin sounded extremely nervous all of a sudden. “So that’s what he’s after?” “Yes and no. Valerie did mail the key to May, but she had to sign for it, and according to the slip we found on May’s table, she has yet to make it to the post office to do so. It’s still there. But there’s another problem. Timmons is missing, and we think Valerie slipped the pen to May. I can’t say for certain she figured out what it was or not, but we believe May has it. While we were questioning Timmons’s man, he received a text stating the GPS had been activated, but no location was given. It’s a custom-made ink pen with a pen drive inside. Like I said before, it has a GPS locator on it and is activated when clicked out of sequence.” Kicking over a chair, Kane shouted, not caring how loud he was. “Shit!” “That’s why we are on our way with our team. I know your place is secure, but Timmons is a crazed killer. He wouldn’t care about your security system. He’d focus on getting back his property.” Trevor let out a heavy sigh. “She’s important to us. We know she is important to the both of you, and that’s why we are coming with backup.” “Thanks, man.” Kane had a thousand thoughts running through his head. “If May has the ink pen, how do we turn off the GPS?” “I’m certain smashing the thing would shut it down, but I’m sure by now Timmons has the coordinates. If the pen is in May’s possession, make sure you’re locked and loaded.” “We already are,” Kane and Remy responded at the same time. “Heading to the car as we speak. See you soon.” Trevor hung up.

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Kane looked at his watch. “It’s eleven. I don’t want to wake her up, and I don’t want to go rifling through her things like some common criminal.” “Dammit, Kane, we don’t really have a choice in the matter. We need to make her aware of what is going on. She knows how to use a gun. We showed her where we had placed them throughout the house, and I want her ready, aware of what’s about to happen. She would never forgive us if we treated her like she was incompetent. I love her, and I love that little baby growing inside of her.” He stared hard at his brother. That was the first time Remy had admitted he loved her to him. “I love her, too, Remy. Hell, if I could, I would make her marry us tomorrow. But she ran from her feelings once, and now that we have her here, I won’t let her run again. Not without a fight.” Remy was checking the monitors and double-checking the security panels. “I agree with you one hundred percent. You know she is going to think we only want her because of the baby?” “Yep, and that’s why we are going to work even harder at proving her wrong.” Remy shook his head, stabbing his fingers through his hair. “All right, everything is secured. Let’s go downstairs and check on her. I have a bad feeling she has that damn ink pen.”

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Chapter 14 The prickling sensation crawling along her skin caused May to stir. She woke with an uneasy feeling already threading throughout her body. Her hands fanned out on either side of her. Both of her men were missing from her bed, but May knew with a certainty as she moved to a sitting position that wasn’t the cause of her uneasiness. She sat in the darkness of the room for a few moments just listening to the silence all around her and the call of the nocturnal animals that seeped in from outside. Her head swung to the left in the direction of one of the windows. She thought she heard a scratching sound outside. Easing her hand to the nightstand, she removed the small handgun and slipped out of the bed. She tiptoed over to the window and peeked out the open blinds. Even with the glimmer of the moonlight shining through, her vision was limited. She squinted but still couldn’t make out anything. There wasn’t any movement. “Now I’m paranoid.” She closed the blinds. When she turned and walked back toward the bed, she stepped on something and heard it crack in the darkness. May walked over to the wall and turned on her lights and then closed the rest of her blinds. When she made her way back to the bed, she saw the pen she had used yesterday broken and the pieces scattered on the wooden floor. Her gun was still at her side when she heard the bedroom door open, but she was too stunned by what she was looking at to give any attention to whoever had just walked in. “May?” Remy called out to her.

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“What’s wrong?” Kane asked as they both made their way over to her. She couldn’t seem to pull her eyes away from the tiny red blinking light lying on the floor. Training, instincts, something should have kicked in, but nothing did. She just stared dumbstruck at the blinking light. Kane and Remy came to stand on either side of her. She knew they were there, but she couldn’t seem to look away from the light. “Well, damn. I guess that answers our question,” Remy said as he squatted down to examine the contents on the floor. “Focus, May.” Kane snapped his fingers in front of her face. “We need you, princess. I know you’re a social worker and you have the psychotherapy thing going on, but right now we need you to access that sweet military training you were given. Three pairs of eyes are always better than two.” May started nodding her head. Adrenaline was finally beginning to flow through her body. She could literally feel the surprised state she had been in dissipate. “That’s a tracker. GPS.” She nodded at the contents on the floor. Remy looked up at her and confirmed her statement. “Correct.” He pushed the crushed plastic that seemingly made up the ink pen to the side until the only things left were a pen drive and pieces of the GPS tracker. May moved into action. There would be no sleeping tonight. She knew exactly what she was looking at now. She laid the gun she had been holding on the bed. Pulling out a shirt and a pair of jeans, she changed while Remy and Kane examined the items still lying on the floor. “Crush it and flush it,” she heard Remy tell Kane. Once she was dressed, she removed a double-shoulder holster from her drawer and put it on. She holstered the gun she had placed on the bed. May opened her nightstand drawer again and removed a second weapon and secured that one, as well. The room went silent.

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“What?” She threw her hands up as both men just stared at her. “I still know how to use one. I get plenty of practice, and my license is current. You both are armed to the teeth, and you think I’m going to sit around here with nothing? Puh-leeez.” After clipping a knife to the hip of her jeans, she continued. “For the past few days, that man has been after me, swearing up and down I have something of his, and guess what. I do. He’s coming after me, and we all know it. And thanks to me, I just let him know exactly where I am being holed up. Who knows how long that thing has been active.” She saw Remy and Kane exchange worried glances but avoid direct eye contact with her. Remy picked up the pieces from the pen and proceeded to walk to the bedroom door. “So now what, Colombo one and two? Are you just going to give each other cryptic looks and keep things hidden from me?” She felt Kane’s hand at her back. Clearly he wanted her to follow his brother. Her anger was quickly growing, but without another word she fell in behind Remy. May followed them to the huge office they had been working in when she fell asleep. That was the only room in the house she hadn’t been in, and now she saw why. There was so much high-tech computer and surveillance equipment in one corner, it looked like a command post, and it held their work-related projects in the other. Remy walked to one of the computers while Kane pulled out his cell phone. May chose to observe the cameras that were located on different ends of the property. She knew there were motion detectors, but they were no longer on. “Why aren’t the motion detectors on?” she asked to no one in particular. “They are on. The lights turn on, but the alarms are disconnected because the wildlife around here kept setting them off,” Remy answered as he typed in something to secure the connection. “The house alarm is set, and there’s a buzzer that alerts us to anyone pulling onto the property. We have infrared cameras at a few

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locations. We tried to cover as much as we could with last-minute notice. We have an arsenal in this house, May.” He inserted the drive. Kane was talking to someone. The conversation was low and muffled. He’d moved away from her so she couldn’t hear what he was discussing. It didn’t matter in her eyes. She was busy watching those damn cameras. “Is there a way to rewind?” She had found a camera that had a view of her bedroom window. While nodding and answering questions with “yes” and “no,” Kane walked over and pointed out a few buttons and walked away again. May sat down and pulled up the camera she wanted and rewound the tape. She sat, not truly seeing anything. “You know, when I was a little girl, my sisters and I used to play a game. We would see who was better at sneaking through the living room and kitchen without making the red light on the motion detector light up.” She leaned closer to the screen and clicked a button a few times to magnify the screen. She used another button to scan the area, making sure to take her time as she did so. “It was a skill, you know. My dad had placed those things just right. If you crawled on the floor in the living room, the motion detector in the kitchen would pick you up. When the red light flashed, that meant one of us lost the game. I, of course, always won.” She scrolled tighter. The surroundings were so dark it was impossible to see anything by her window, but she knew, felt something had been off when she woke up. “It took me a while, but I was the one out of the four of us with patience to retrieve the chocolate milk from the refrigerator. That was the prize. ‘Who’s the best burglar’ was the name of the game. Move slowly enough, be patient enough, and you just might trick the motion detectors.” “What do you see, May?” Kane had finished his phone call and was now standing behind her.

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“Sometimes a person doesn’t notice the detectors until the light flashes. Or in this case, the camera lens turns in the direction of the motion it has detected.” A few more clicks and she had managed to find what she was looking for. “Watch the bushes near my window.” She played it in slow motion. This person was good at moving painstakingly slow. “Watch the bush slowly expand and disappear again.” “Remy, they’re here. I know Timmons won’t come by himself.” Remy rushed over to the cameras. “Watch as the bush slowly grows an arm and a head.” Kane and May both pointed it out as the stranger peeked out from behind the bush. He was looking into May’s darkened bedroom. She shivered, realizing her hunch had become very real. May felt as if her chest had become heavy, but her training kept her from going into full-blown panic mode. She could protect herself, and she had no doubt that Remy and Kane would keep her safe. But knowing a deranged killer had found her didn’t help her mental state. “Damn! How could we have known he’d have a head start?” Remy shook his head as he stood. May could almost feel the anger vibrating from him as she watched Remy pacing the floor. “I couldn’t break the coded password on the drive, but it doesn’t matter. We need to worry about what is about to happen here.” “You’re right.” Kane wore a menacing look that May had never seen before as he rose to his full height. “I called Trevor a few moments ago, and they are almost here. I don’t think Timmons will wait much longer. We need to be ready.” May slowly came to her feet, afraid to say anything. The deadly looks on Remy and Kane’s faces were enough to shut anyone up. Both men had on black clothing and double-shoulder holsters, as well as Tasers strapped to their thighs. She watched as Kane pulled a knife as long as her forearm from a sheath hidden in his pants leg. He examined it closely, flipping it in his hand before sheathing it again.

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Remy pulled a gun from his holster, checking to make sure the safety was off. After doing the same thing with his second gun, he caught her staring at him and smiled weakly. Closing the small distance between them, he cupped her chin and pressed his lips to hers gently. “Are you…” He grinned slightly. A look of worry flashed in his eyes. “How are you and the baby?” She caught movement to her left and knew Kane had moved closer. He placed his hand on her stomach and caressed it. She looked from Remy to Kane and felt her heart begin to race. “I’m good. The baby is good. And don’t even think about making me sit this one out. Timmons has violated every inch of my personal space, and it ends here. I can handle myself, I swear.” Remy and Kane exchanged looks, nodding in agreement as if they’d just had a silent conversation. “Okay, but if either me or Kane yell for you to run, you get your ass to the panic room in your closet. No arguments.” May shook her head when Remy kissed her again. “And remember, the PIN is your birth date.” He kissed her. “I love you, princess.” May didn’t dare hold back the grin that formed. It was the first time Remy had told her he loved her. “I love you, too, Remy.” The hand still moving along her stomach grabbed her attention. Remy stroked her cheek and moved aside to allow Kane his turn. “Hey.” Kane brushed a strand of her hair out of her face. “Hey.” Even the danger surrounding her couldn’t suppress the love she felt for Kane and Remy. They made her heart skip, her mouth go dry, her words evaporate. She was head over heels in love with them both. “Safety off?” Kane was serious, but she could see the love and concern in his eyes. “Yep.” “You know I love you, right?”

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May laughed as he leaned closer, pressing his forehead to hers. “I know you do. I love you, too, Kane.” “If you get hurt, you’re on permanent bed rest until the baby comes.” May gasped and looked to Remy, who only frowned back at her. “I can make it happen. You know my cousin is a doctor.” Kane covered her mouth with his before she could mouth off a snarky comeback. After breaking their kiss, they all moved in the direction of the door. “Once this is—” May went silent when the power went out. She felt Kane step back as she reached for her weapon. She pulled her flashlight from her hip. Remy had snapped it on her when she had first walked into the room, but she didn’t think she would actually use it. Suddenly there was a loud crash, and an ear-screeching alarm blared. “Cut the alarm, Remy. She’s right. This shit ends now.” “Already on it, Kane. Backup will be here soon enough.” The alarm’s unbearable sound ended within seconds.

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Chapter 15 “Don’t leave this room. Understand?” Kane’s chilly command shocked the hell out of May. Even though she was unable to see his face in the darkness of the room, she was certain there was a threatening scowl on his face. She sighed heavily. “But—” “No arguing. We don’t have time for this. Keep your butt in here until we tell you it’s clear,” said Remy as he moved past her. May took a few steps back, moving away from the door. “Fine.” What had been the purpose of training together if her men were just going to lock her away? When the door opened, she could clearly hear the intruders stumbling through the house. She smiled to herself in the darkness. “Sounds like they aren’t as stealthy as they should be,” she mumbled as Remy and Kane slipped out, disappearing into the darkness, closing the door quietly behind them. May sat on the floor, pressing close to the door so she could hear what was happening on the other side of it. She could hear the grunts, scuffles, and crashing furniture. Threats and curses were spat out by her men as well as the intruders. Albeit faint, she swore she heard Trevor’s voice, but she didn’t have time to ponder the thought. A single slow, unsure pair of footsteps was making its way down the hallway closer to her. Somehow, someone had escaped detection. May was certain the footsteps didn’t belong to any of the men she knew. Remy and Kane knew the layout of the house like the back of

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their hands, so there would be no need for them to walk so slow, bumping into things as they walked down the hall. Afraid and a little apprehensive, May slowly stood up and drew her weapon from her holster. She waited and listened. It wasn’t as if she could yell for help, and she was afraid of distracting Remy or Kane by texting them. The light from her cell phone might compromise her position, and she wasn’t willing to do that. I can’t wait around allowing whoever it is to slither through the house unnoticed. When the footsteps eased further down the hallway, she placed her hand on the doorknob, turned it, and stepped out behind the intruder. Squinting, she could vaguely make out the figure still moving down the hallway and heading away from her. “Freeze!” she yelled. The dark figure turned and revealed a ski-mask-covered face, roared low, and charged her. It took only seconds but seemed like minutes as May aimed her gun, breathed out slow, and fired. The dark figure dropped to the floor with a loud thud and a howl. “I’ve been looking for you.” The threatening voice had come from behind. Gasping deep and shaking, May swung around, but he was faster. The gun was knocked from her hand, and her hair was yanked, slamming her head against the wall. She felt like things were happening in slow motion as she tumbled to the floor. The move stunned her. Blood trickled down her face. The excruciating pain collided with the tears that fell from her eyes. She now feared for her life and the life of her child. As she blinked, enduring the pain and trying to stay conscious, the lights flickered on, and the horrifying face of Earl Timmons came into view. He hovered above her with a demented grin on his face, hand in the air, ready to strike. “No!”

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Just as she passed out, May heard the menacing yells of Remy and Kane as they came running toward her, tackling Timmons to the floor. **** Remy and Kane had captured and handcuffed the intruders and ordered them to sit on the floor in the kitchen. They were just about to do a sweep through the house when Trevor rushed through the splintered front door with a flashlight in hand. “Orin will have the lights on in a minute,” Trevor said breathlessly. There was an echoing gunshot that had come from the direction of where May had been left. All three men took off in the direction of the sound. The lights flickered on, and the first thing Remy saw was a man standing over May with his arm in the air like he was about to pummel her in the face. Remy, Kane, and Trevor all screamed, “No” at the exact same time. Trevor held back when Remy and Kane tackled the man to the floor and began pounding him wherever their punches landed. “Get over here and hold your woman!” Orin yelled as two men from his team wearing vests with “SWAT” stenciled on them pulled Remy and Kane off the man. “Shit!” Remy said as he tried to catch his breath while scurrying over to May. Trevor had been holding her head in his lap. Remy switched places with Trevor as Kane slid over beside him. “I don’t know if she has any other injuries besides the big gash on her head, but at least she’s breathing,” Trevor said as he patted both men on the shoulder. “The ambulance will be here in two minutes. I called the sheriff and gave him the rundown when I was driving up here. He said he would bring the ambulance as a precaution,” Orin said as he leaned over the unconscious man. Remy could hear the sirens in the distance.

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Orin grunted as he spoke. “The unconscious bloke is Timmons, but the guy down there…” He pointed over his shoulder when Remy and Kane looked up. “He’s definitely dead. Must have bled out,” Orin surmised as he walked over to examine the body closer. He shrugged a shoulder and moved back over to where Remy and Kane sat. “We told her to stay in the damned room,” Kane said as tears welled up in his eyes. “I know. She must have heard them walk past the door. So damned hardheaded,” Remy said, choking back tears. “She’s gonna be okay, guys,” Trevor said as the medics came rushing in with the stretcher. “Give them a little room so they can move her.” Remy didn’t want to move, didn’t want to let go of her. It was obvious Kane felt the same way. With much reluctance, they both slid away from May and watched as the medics looked her over. “She’s extremely important to us, and she’s pregnant, so be very careful with her,” Kane said just before he embraced his brother. “We will, sir.” Remy felt the moisture on his shirt and realized his brother was crying. He was still having difficulty holding back his tears as he watched the medics. Within minutes, the medics had loaded May into the back of the vehicle. “Sir, I can’t allow either of you to ride in back, but I will wait while you get in your vehicle,” the medic said as he stood beside the door. “You two go with your girl. We will finish things up here and meet you at the hospital.” Kane nodded, but Remy spoke up. “Orin, can you get the sheriff for me?” Orin trotted back inside the house and returned almost as fast with the sheriff in tow. The somber look on Sheriff Stallings’s face was understandable. He was married to one of Remy’s cousins, which made May family to him, as well.

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“Hey Connor, do you mind calling the rest of the family and having them meet us at the hospital? I’ll call the sisters.” Remy didn’t care that he was crying in front of the men. All he could think about was May and the baby. Sheriff Connor Stallings nodded. “Already done. Go watch over your woman.” Without another sound, Remy and Kane ran to their truck.

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Chapter 16 “She finally decides to open her eyes,” Kane said, his voice dripping with sarcasm as he slapped his hand on his thigh. “You’re in so much trouble, May.” May blinked, enduring the excruciating pain throbbing in her head. She didn’t expect that type of response from Kane and didn’t have a clue why he’d said that, so she avoided making eye contact with him. She took a look around, and it was obvious from the beeping sounds, tubes, and the strong smell of antiseptic she was in a hospital. Kane and Remy were steadily pacing back and forth, glaring at her. “I specifically instructed you to stay in that room. Dammit, May!” Remy stormed up close to the side of her bed. He narrowed his eyes, glaring at her, but May didn’t flinch. She was having a difficult time trying to understand the animosity that seemed to fill the room. Why was he hell-bent on aiming his anger at her? “I was going to stay in the room, but I heard hesitant footsteps coming my way. When I heard you two fighting in the distance it was clear to me that someone had slipped by undetected. As it turns out, two men had slipped by. I couldn’t call out for you. That would have given my location away. I had to do something!” It was as if she hadn’t opened her mouth. “Thankfully, Timmons is behind bars. You’re safe now.” Remy clutched the bed rail until his knuckles turned white. “You just had to be defiant, didn’t you?”

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If her head hadn’t been pounding, she would have screamed at him. Instead, May was left with frowning and staring right back at him. “Defiant? I’m not a child, Kane. You must have forgotten that.” “No, you’re not, but you put your life and our baby’s life at risk by doing the exact opposite of what you were told to do,” Kane added as he came to stand on the opposite side of her. May gasped, ignoring the pounding in her head. Her hands immediately went to her stomach. “What?” “The baby is fine! You’re fine!” Kane said as he scowled at her. “Everybody is fucking fine!” May’s hospital door swung open, and a petite, raven-haired woman with blue eyes, wearing a blue cotton shirt with black dress pants and a white lab coat, stormed into the room. “What are you two boneheads doing? I can hear you out in the hallway.” She walked toward May with a gentle smile on her face. “Are you okay?” It had taken her a moment, but May finally recognized Dr. Piper Stallings. She was Remy and Kane’s cousin and the sheriff’s wife. “No, I’m not okay.” May looked to Remy and Kane before her eyes landed back on Piper. She felt her hands begin to tremble and tears burning at the back of her eyes. She wasn’t sure how much more she could take. The two men she loved were fuming and yelling at her. She just wished they’d have sense enough to leave the room. The glares they gave spoke volumes. May knew they weren’t budging. “Tears aren’t going to work, princess. Piper’s going to put you on permanent bed rest.” Remy sounded almost cheerful when he spoke. “Just so you know, we are getting married the minute we get you home!” Kane yelled. May’s eyes went wild, but she was speechless. She could have sworn she’d landed in the twilight zone. “Oh my goodness! You two idiots have truly lost your minds.” Remy and Kane had stepped away from the bed when Piper raised her voice. She followed, poking Remy in the chest. “Get out!” Piper

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stabbed her finger in the air at both of them. “Get out! You’re banned from May’s room. Don’t let me catch your butts in here again.” May could tell they didn’t want to leave, but they moved, dodging Piper’s stabs and shoves. As Remy and Kane walked toward the door, the disappointed scowls on their faces disappeared. They must have realized their actions were over-the-top and hurtful. It didn’t matter. May didn’t utter a word. She just watched as they shuffled out of the room like scolded children. Once the door closed, Piper turned around once more and smiled at May. “I’m not the doctor treating you, but we are family, so I thought I would come in and check on you myself. The entire family was running amok in the halls of the hospital until I sent them home.” Piper shook her head for a moment and then continued. “The bump on your head needed stitches, and they got you all patched up. You and the baby are doing great.” Piper sighed. “I’ll be fine,” May said as she wiped the tears that seemed to escape. She moved her feet and patted the area beside her. “Have a seat.” Piper sat down. “First of all, I’m not putting you on bed rest.” She tossed her thumb over her shoulder. “Those two clowns have totally lost their minds.” Piper rubbed her hands on her pants. “I’m not going to get deep in your business, and I don’t know what’s going to happen with you and my cousins, but I wanted to let you know that there’s a position open here at the hospital if you want it. I know you already have a job in Denver, but just think about it.” Piper stood and walked toward the door. “I will send your sisters in. They’ve been waiting to see you, too.” With that Piper opened the door and left. Tears poured down her face nonstop. The two men she loved had just acted like complete idiots and then had the audacity to turn sheepish when they were thrown out of her room. She had a lot of thinking to do and some life-changing decisions to make, and their actions just made it that much more difficult.

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**** “We blew it,” Remy said as he watched Piper come out of May’s room and her sisters go inside. “I don’t know what in hell came over me. Why in the world were we yelling at her?” Kane looked at the ceiling, trying to gain some semblance of control. “I think I freaked out after seeing her on the floor like that.” “If Trevor’s men hadn’t pulled us back, I think I would have beat Timmons into a coma. Seeing him standing over her did something to me. Hell, Kane, we just want to protect her. Why couldn’t we have just said that?” After sitting back down, Kane shoved his fingers through his hair. He leaned forward, placing his elbows on his knees. “I’m glad the rest of the family went home, because if Mom and the Dads had been here, they would have ripped us a new one.” Remy grunted. “Don’t think Piper won’t tell on us. But we can’t worry about that now. We have to figure out a way to repair the damage we just caused with May.” “I’m with you there. I know one thing, whether we’re banned from her room or not, I’m not leaving this hospital without her.” Kane stood as he took a few steps in the direction of her door before stopping. Remy stood, moving to stand next to his brother, and placed his hand on his shoulder. “We’ll figure something out.”

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Chapter 17 May looked around the reception area and felt her heart skip a few beats. The real-estate development company was Kane and Remy’s pride and joy. Business was bustling. It was obvious from the way Maci the receptionist kept taking calls that business was great. May had waited until Maci had finally left her post before she slipped inside the building. May was nervous and jittery. She didn’t want to risk saying something odd to anyone. She was on a mission, and her main goal at the moment was to find the disgruntled Durden brothers. She laughed to herself as she crossed over the threshold that separated the reception area from the inner offices and started up the staircase. Since Summer did work with Remy and Kane, May had been given a little inside information. Summer had informed her that both men would be working today, and she had called in sick. Apparently Denver had poked holes in all their condoms, and now Summer was battling morning sickness. When May reached the landing, she could hear the muffled sounds of Kane’s voice floating through a nearby closed door. She took a deep, shaky breath and walked toward the sound. As she got closer, she could hear Remy’s voice, as well, but couldn’t make out what he was saying. After her release from the hospital, they had removed her things from the vacation home and into their permanent residence on the extensive Durden family property. They had been living under the same roof for two weeks, and it had been very awkward for May. She’d felt like a stranger living with them. If the house hadn’t been

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filled with visitors constantly coming and going, she would have gone insane. She would never claim to be neglected by them. The pair took care of her and the baby. They still cooked dinner when they returned home from work, not allowing May to lift a finger. During the day, she visited with her sisters or Remy and Kane’s parents. The few times she had to go to Denver, one of them would drive her there. No matter what time of day, she was never alone. They made sure she had everything she needed at the end of the day and took extra care to tuck her in her own bed every night, but they still kept their distance. They’d even begun converting one of their unused bedrooms into a nursery. May’s heart seemed to break a little every day. The more time she spent with them and they weren’t acting like they were in love with her anymore, the more she missed being part of a happy threesome. When she lay alone at night, she had plenty of time to realize how much she missed feeling their heated bodies cradled on either side of her. Her fingers lingered on the doorknob for a few hesitant moments before she turned and opened it. “Hey,” she said as she stepped inside the room. Both men turned at the sound of her voice. “What are you doing here?” Remy asked as he looked past her, as if checking to see if someone else was with her. “You’re not supposed to drive, May.” Kane reminded her of the one rule they had agreed to. She raised one hand to halt any other objections. “Please calm down. I really needed to talk to the both of you, and it just couldn’t wait.” Remy and Kane both stood up after she closed the door behind her. “Please sit down. I have something I want to say.”

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They seemed to contemplate the suggestion before finally returning to their seats. Kane sighed so loud it echoed through the spacious room. “We figured you would get around to telling us you’re leaving. Going back to your life in Denver.” “We just wondered how long it would take for you to tell us.” Remy’s tone was laced with more anger and sarcasm than she had expected. May wouldn’t let the sudden sour moods of the two men sitting in front of her deter her from the true reason she showed up in the first place. “No, I’m not going back to Denver.” Instead of the excited response she expected, she got the exact opposite. Kane arched a brow. “What about your house, your job? Hell, you turned down our damn marriage proposal.” She could almost feel the tension increasing, and her patience was wearing thin. “If I recall, you two lunatics yelled at me, bitched me out, and then told me we were getting married. That didn’t exactly make my heart go pitter-patter.” Remy rose to his feet slowly, and heartache clearly shone in his eyes. “Just get it over with already, May. Just say what you came to say.” Kane stood as well. He didn’t try to hide the hurt in his eyes when he glared at her. Her heart was slowly breaking as she stared at each man, and her anger was rising. If only they would shut up long enough to hear her out. “At least you’re not running away from us this time.” Kane’s jab stung. She’d had enough of the woe-is-me bit. She was pissed. Her purse slid between her fingers and onto the floor when she threw her hands in the air. “All right! You guys are ruining this.” She sighed but held her ground. “Sit down, shut up, and let me talk!”

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Both men gave her silent, bewildered looks but sat down nonetheless. “I accepted a job at the hospital here in Whispering Mountain.” She couldn’t help but grin at their surprised expressions. “And I was going to ask you two to marry me, but your outbursts have me rethinking that idea.” Whatever else she had to say was instantly forgotten when Remy and Kane both rushed toward her, taking turns kissing and squeezing her with excitement. “Princess, you never have to ask us a question like that. We picked your ring out months ago,” Remy said before kissing her breathless. “I don’t care who asks, I just want to be with you two. I love you both so much.” She couldn’t stop smiling even if she had tried. “Good, because I’ve already got names picked out,” Kane added, turning her around and kissing her deeply. “Why doesn’t that surprise me?” May laughed so hard that tears trickled down her cheeks. No matter how hard she fought it, this was where she wanted to be. She loved Remy and Kane more than anything. Life with them would never get boring. Remy waited patiently as Kane wiped the tears from May’s face. “Have a seat, sweetheart. We still have some unfinished business we need to clear up for you,” Remy said as he watched her nod nervously. After May took a seat, Kane reached over and squeezed her hand. “Don’t look like that. Just let us say our peace, okay?” Kane gave her a kiss on the lips before stepping back next to Remy. “First of all, I’m sorry for acting like an ass. From the moment you opened your eyes at the hospital to…basically now. I never meant to hurt you. I love you,” Remy said. He could tell the tension was slowly easing from her. “Of course I have to follow that, but what I have to say is just as sincere,” Kane teased, which brought a smile to May’s face. “Baby,

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I’m so sorry. Seeing you hurt, watching a man standing over you, intending to do harm, just made me go nuts. I’m sorry for how I’ve treated you, and I promise I will do everything in my power to never hurt you like that again.” “You’re going to make me cry again.” Remy smiled gently at her. She was so beautiful. “I asked Trevor and Orin to let us break the news to you.” She turned serious, listening intently as he spoke. “Timmons is finally behind bars where he belongs. The pen drive was turned over to the proper authorities and decoded.” “Earl had been one busy little crook. First he helped his criminal clients commit arson by burning down their own buildings in order to collect the insurance money. He then proceeded to steal from those same clients, as well as a few others. None of his clients had any knowledge of his theft. Timmons is surely looking over his shoulder now that he’s in prison awaiting trial.” “They’re still digging through his home and office computers and discovering more. There’s no telling what else they will find. But I can say that he’s no longer a threat to you,” Kane added. “Good grief.” May shook her head in disbelief. “I’m finally free of him.” “You’re safe,” said Kane. “Now that we’ve caught you up and gotten those unpleasantries out of the way, we need to celebrate our engagement. I need to show you how much I love you.” Remy walked over to May and extended his hand. Once she placed hers in his, he pulled her to her feet. Remy kissed her with a passion that seemed to consume him. He no longer cared that he was in his office. He wanted his woman right then, right there. As she kissed him back, matching his tongueprobing intensity, it felt as if his desires invaded her senses. She laced her fingers around his neck, pressing her body flush against his.

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Furniture screeched across the wooden floor, and cabinet doors squeaked open and slammed shut. Remy heard Kane fumbling through the desk drawer, and moments later a zipper opened. Remy hastily broke their kiss. May’s eyes glowed wild with excitement and hooded with lethal desire. “I want you now,” she muttered in a low, sensual tone. May’s fingers moved, fumbling with the buttons of her pants. “Here, let me.” Kane walked up behind her and wrapped his hands around her waist, turned her to face him, and kissed her as he unfastened her pants. Remy finally had a chance to see what the commotion his brother had caused was all about. Kane had made use of the blankets they kept stored in the cabinet when they pulled all-nighters at the office. He’d shoved the chairs and coffee table to one side of the room and placed several blankets on the floor, stacking them on top of each other for comfort. Remy quickly disrobed as May’s pants slid down her thighs and finally to her shoes. When he was completely naked, he walked up behind her and pressed his body up against hers. The sheer warmth that reverberated from her only kicked up his need to be inside her. His swollen cock flexed against her back. Her soft sigh as she kissed Kane was Remy’s undoing. “Get her out of those clothes and shoes now, Kane.” Remy wasn’t surprised at the low, husky timbre of his voice. His hunger for her was indescribable. He found a comfortable spot on the blankets and watched as his brother and the love of his life nearly ripped their clothing off. Remy stared in awe as she stood naked in front of him. The glowing sunlight that filtered in through the windows illuminated May’s soft curves. “Fuck me,” Remy muttered. “Help her to her knees, Kane. I can’t wait any longer.”

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“Me, neither.” Kane’s eyes were filled with lust and desire. “Come on, sweetheart. Remy’s about to burst.” May straddled Remy’s thighs. He could feel her trembling, and it made his dick pulsate with need. Moisture leaked from his cockhead. “I can feel your cream coating my thigh. It’s so warm.” Remy closed his eyes and savored the feel of her cream. “May, I really need you to slide down on my cock. Your pussy is begging to be filled and fucked.” She smiled wickedly at him and said, “I guess you’re running the show.” May gently grabbed his dick, moving until she hovered just above him, and slowly lowered her hips, working his cock inside her. The feel of her hot, clenching pussy was too much, too overwhelming. He began thrusting his hips up as he held her by the waist. His movements were brutal and uncontrollable, and his heartbeat thundered so loudly in his ears that he barely registered Kane’s voice. “Unless you’re intent on coming before I get to explore May’s luscious ass, I need you to slow down.” It took Remy a few moments to comprehend what his brother had said. His fingers were glued to May’s waist, so he loosened his grip and slowed his pace. She leaned forward, pressing her plump breasts to his chest. They were both covered in a light coating of sweat. He was amazed that she had managed to keep her moans muffled, burying her mouth into the side of his neck. Kane lubed up his cock, stroking hard, and then got on his knees behind May. He peppered kisses on her back, causing her to moan and rock her hips. Remy fought the urge to move. He knew he needed to allow Kane whatever time he needed to with May. Her body jerked between them. “Oh! That lube is cold, Kane.” “Sorry. I’ll warm you up in just a second.” Remy knew the moment Kane started pushing his dick inside her. May groaned, digging her nails into Remy’s shoulders and rocking her hips.

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Through gritted teeth, Kane said, “Damn, you feel so good, May.” May began rocking back and forth with a fevered pace, causing all three of them to moan with pleasure. It wasn’t long before she rocked them into a sea of orgasms. With odd coordination, they rolled over onto their sides, May still cradled between both men. “Mmmm, I don’t want to move. I love this.” “Snuggle as long as you want,” Remy said. “We’re not in a rush,” Kane added.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR I’m an addict for books. I love to read. Trust me when I say you don’t want to be around when I’m reading a series. I forget to eat, forget to feed the kids, forget doctor’s appointments…It can get ugly. I live in Georgia with my two extremely cool sons. They are not as addicted to reading, but they are not too far behind. They both are writers as well. They rubbed off on me. Thanks to the love I receive from my two very, very patient sons, my awesome brother, and my wonderful mother, I have been able to write to my heart’s content. I love them, and I love what I do! I hope you will pick up one of my books and join me on an erotic, fun-filled adventure.

Also by Kortny Alexander Siren Classic: Whispering Mountain 1: Give Me More Ménage Amour: Whispering Mountain 2: Surrendering to Summer Siren Classic: Love, Interrupted

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