Total pages in book: 149
Estimated words: 140604 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 703(@200wpm)___ 562(@250wpm)___ 469(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 140604 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 703(@200wpm)___ 562(@250wpm)___ 469(@300wpm)
Olivia’s eyes went bright with tears. “You’re forgiven. But he does need a new truck if he’s going to work here. And we’ll need to fix the offices as soon as possible because Garrett needs his own office so he doesn’t have to listen to me and Josh argue all the time.”
“Olivia, I’m only here until your brother gets back,” Keane said.
“Her brother is fired as the foreman of the ranch,” her dad announced. “And hired as co-president of Barnes-Fleetwood. I’ll let Lucas know that since he thinks so highly of you, I’ve decided to hire you on. That should shut my brother up.”
“I…” Keane began.
Garrett put a hand on his shoulder. “Do you want to be that far from Olivia? She obviously needs someone to watch her. She gets into a lot of trouble.”
Jack’s smile brightened. “I hadn’t thought about that. With two men on her, Sam and I can relax.” He leaned in, eyes narrowing. “But know if you ever hurt her…”
“They’ll have to deal with me,” Olivia announced. “And my friends. I happen to know Gigi has been waiting to use her nursing skills in the field.”
Keane’s shoulders came down from around his ears. “You’ll keep us in line, won’t you, little brat?”
“And it’s time for me to go.” Jack held out a hand. “Keane, I’m truly sorry for rushing to judgment. I hope you’ll give me a second chance.”
Garrett rather thought Jack and Keane would get along real nice.
Keane shook his hand. “You were looking out for your daughter, sir.”
Jack nodded and started to walk toward the door that led to the hall before turning back one last time. “And Keane, you might not have had a father before, but I hope you’ll view me as one in the future. Loving my daughter makes you my son. Don’t you forget that. Take care of her. Prove my faith is not mistaken.”
He turned and walked out.
Keane was still. Olivia immediately softened and moved to wrap her arms around their Dom.
“He means it. I’m still mad at him, but once he makes a decision, it’s done,” Olivia said. “He’s going to do his best by you. I know he can be annoyingly overprotective, but he’s a great dad. He’s a good boss, too. I hope you’ll give him a chance.”
Keane’s arms enveloped her. “Of course I will. He’s your dad. I’ll always give him grace. Did I thank you for saving me tonight?”
“I just told you the truth,” she whispered.
Garrett moved around to her other side so they surrounded her. “I knew you could do it. It’s why I stayed away. I never doubted you for a second. I knew you wouldn’t reject us.”
“Never.” She kissed Keane and then turned her head and kissed Garrett, too. Then she moved slightly back. “Keane, do you have something to say to our partner?”
“Why don’t I show him? I’m better with actions than words.” Keane stepped in and that big warm hand was around the back of Garrett’s neck again and he was close. So fucking close. He’d been in bed with Keane a thousand times with a woman between them, but Olivia was standing to the side, her lips curled in the sweetest smile.
Was Keane about to?
His first instinct was fear. Not because he didn’t want Keane. It was exactly what Jack had said. He was afraid they would mess up the best relationship they ever had.
Or they could add to it. They could let go of fear and become what they had always wanted to be. A family. Him and Keane and Olivia. All together. No boundaries. No fences. The three of them. Forever.
When Keane’s lips pressed against his, Garrett let go. This was his best friend, his Master, one of his two loves. It was right. The time was now.
The kiss was soft at first, and then electric as Keane seemed to let his Dom side flow. After a moment of play his tongue came out, demanding entry. With a gasp of submission, Garrett let him in and felt his whole body shift to arousal. Olivia was right there.
“You’re so beautiful together, my Masters,” she whispered.
Keane stepped back, a look of pure lust in his eyes. “Then we should get home. It was a long day, and I could use a session. But Garrett, tonight you submit.”
Garrett nodded. “Yes, Master.”
Tonight they began all over again, and he couldn’t wait.
* * * *
Keane opened the door to the main house. It was basically a construction zone, but the redesign was coming together.
However, the playroom was still untouched. He’d heard Gabe say he would be working there next week, but it was still theirs for a few days. He intended to use them.
“You’re sure your dad is okay with this?” Garrett asked.
“My dad is happy I didn’t explode,” Olivia returned. “He’s fine. He’ll be okay now. I know he seems like a hardass, but he’s honestly one of the two best dads in the world. And you should know he will mean it when he calls you son. He treats Aidan like a son and Nicole like a daughter. He adopted Grim and put him through school. Once my father loves you, it’s the kind of thing you can depend on.”