Free Capturing Our Lady's Heart [Commando Cowboys and Renegade Texans Unite 1] (Siren Publishing Everlasting Polyromance) by Paige Cameron

after the movers left they could cook a meal together, and afterward he’d suggest Bern come over for coffee and dessert. If she agreed, then maybe they’d get a chance to make love to her.
    He called Bern and explained his plan. “After coffee and dessert, we’ll ease her into the idea of making love.”
    “Call me, if all goes well.”
    The movers came up the stairs with the king-size bed and mattress. He showed them where to set the bed up in the master bedroom and directed where the other tables and chest of drawers would go.
    Downstairs, Lann headed to the kitchen. The large coffee urn was percolating. Bliss had found cut-up chicken in the refrigerator and was busy rinsing it. She glanced at him coming in the door.
    “I thought you might be hungry. I guess I couldn’t resist trying out your stove, and I wanted to do something as a thank-you for all you’ve done for me.”
    “Is there enough to invite Bern?”
    Bliss turned to face him. He saw the hesitation in her eyes, but also a flash of desire.
    “You’re only committing to dinner. Whatever comes after is up to you.” He held his breath waiting for her answer.
    “There’s enough for the three of us. Call him.”
    Holding her close, he felt the rapid beat of her heart against his chest and the slight tremble in her body.
    “I hope you know neither of us would ever hurt you, or pressure you to do something you didn’t want to. Trust is an important part of a relationship.”
    “But I don’t want a committed relationship. Men change, and I’d be devastated if I married and then found out my husband intended to tell me how to act, dress, and where or when I could go someplace.”
    “Then enjoy us and let us all get to know each other better. We’re in no hurry, as long as we can see you and hopefully make love to you. But in the end we’ll want marriage, and if you don’t, then we’ll have to walk away.”
     
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    Bliss pictured herself at the edge of a cliff and her choices were to jump off and trust Lann and Bern would catch her, or to step back into a safe and quiet life with her shop being everything to her.
    Lann’s emerald eyes glowed with warmth and an enticing invitation. His own personal, male scent enticed her to jump, to take a risk.
    “Spread your wings, darlin’. Bern and I will be here if you start to fall.” Lann’s low, seductive words wrapped around her.
    She stepped out of his arms. “We’ll see how dinner goes.”
    He nodded and strode to the door. She took a deep breath. I do want them, but maybe not forever. Still, I can make that decision later. We all might find we’re not compatible. But I’m so hungry for them right now, I’m in danger of grabbing the closest one to me at dinner and hauling him upstairs. She grinned at the thought. They’d love that.
    Bern arrived just as she placed the chicken on a platter. “Hi, thanks for inviting me. It sure smells good in here.” He sniffed at her neck.
    “It’s not me. Don’t start nibbling.”
    He grinned. “I think it is you, but I’ll restrain myself. What can I do to help? You have Lann setting the table. That was a sight to behold.”
    “You can carry in the mashed potatoes and the bowl of green beans. I’ll bring the chicken and the biscuits. Is iced tea all right with you both for our drinks?”
    “Lann and I love iced tea. My cook keeps a jug in the refrigerator for us all the time.”
    “I’m starving,” Lann said from the doorway. “I’ll pour the tea and follow you two to the dining room.”
    Bliss led the way. She sat her items on the table and Bern followed suit. Lann set the glasses down, and then Bern pulled her chair out for her.
    She was definitely being pampered. It was a balm to her wounded spirit. The men kept the conversation light during dinner and had her laughing at a few of their stories.
    “So, you two met about six years ago and almost immediately became friends.”
    “Yes, Lann was in Houston on vacation and attending a