Total pages in book: 79
Estimated words: 76693 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 383(@200wpm)___ 307(@250wpm)___ 256(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 76693 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 383(@200wpm)___ 307(@250wpm)___ 256(@300wpm)
While they had never discussed being exclusive, it had been over six months that none of them had been with anyone else. They had no reason to make it official with Hope at this point.
Yes, it had only been six months. And in reality, six months wasn’t very long in any relationship, but—
Bottom line was, they didn’t want to share her with anyone else. And they also didn’t want to risk losing her to anyone else. Not just Darren.
They were happy and he could envision a future that included all three of them.
He was someone who knew what he wanted.
Nolan was quite clear with what he wanted.
They just needed to make sure Hope wanted the same as them.
He glanced over at Nolan first—who gave him a subtle chin lift to proceed—before locking eyes with Hope. “I…” He shook his head before correcting himself. “We want us to take the next step and live together.”
Her expression wasn’t one of surprise but of relief. Had she been waiting for them to propose this?
“That would be ideal, but where would we live? I know how much you two love living on the ranch. Not to mention I know you feel obligated to stick close. Handsome, you always seem antsy to return the nights you guys come over here.”
Unfortunately, that was true. He appreciated his job. He appreciated the Lyonses and how they ran the ranch resort. But it was actually during one of their recent meetings where they mentioned that, if the cabin was too small for them—Dayne’s eyebrows had raised at that word—their positions didn’t require Cam and Nolan to live on site. Especially since Fisher Falls was only about twenty minutes away.
“The resort will be fine,” Dayne had assured him. “The team you put together is top notch, Cam. We have no doubt they can handle anything crazy until you get here.”
“Since opening, we’ve only had one problem guest. For the most part, this is a place where people leave their emotional baggage at the front gate and forget their problems,” Dylan had added.
“Copious amounts of sex will do that,” Dayne said with his typical shit-eating grin. “Take it from me.”
Everything their bosses had said was true.
Nolan moved to stand next to Cam, so they both faced Hope. Her eyes flicked between the two of them.
Cam grabbed her chin and had her focus solely on him for a second. “We do love living on the ranch, but not as much as we love you. We want you in our lives full-time.”
“Absolutely,” Nolan agreed with a nod. “It’s not the same when you’re not with us. When you’re gone, we miss you.”
Despite her face softening at Nolan’s words, she reminded them, “I’m with you two a lot.”
While that was true… “Both Nolan and I want all three of us to build a home together. A life.” He was damn sure Hope wanted that, too. Which was why he didn’t think it was too early to bring up this topic.
“Like a couple. But better,” Nolan added.
“And Dylan and Dayne are proof of how polycules can work.”
“It’s always nice to have an extra set of hands around,” Nolan added with a wink.
“And not just during sex,” Cam clarified.
Nolan’s lips tipped upward. “Sure, sure. That’s what I meant.”
Her brow furrowed. “But what about your jobs?”
“Dayne and Dylan have told me that they’re fine with us moving off the resort. They actually encouraged it. I guess it was obvious on what path we are headed.” Already being in established polyamorous relationships probably made it easier for them to recognize said path.
“But you didn’t think to ask me first before talking to them?”
“They brought it up before I could. Then I thought about all the times you’ve mentioned that you didn’t want to go home. That you wanted to stay.”
“Most times I do.”
Could it be that he has misread the relief on her face? Or was she just making sure they really wanted this?
“But not every time. You should be sleeping beside us every night and waking up beside us every morning.”
Nolan nodded. “As you know, you’re a major part of this relationship. We don’t want you feeling the slightest bit left out. I can’t imagine me leaving you and Cam some nights to go home to be by myself. I’d feel like I’m missing out. The truth is, you shouldn’t be missing out on anything.”
If there was any chance she thought she missed out on intimacy or conversations, living together might solve that.
Her eyebrows knitted together. “But where would we live? You haven’t answered that yet.”
Cam’s eyes met her blue ones. “Unless you have any objections, we thought this house would work. It’s not huge, but it’s plenty big enough for us at this point. Plus, it would open up one of the cabins for another employee.”