Free The Alpha's Onyx & Fire by Jess Buffett

cut her off, and Tessa already knew who it was. She had wondered how long Sage and Leontis would wait until they wanted in on the family meeting.
    Sighing, she stood, hugging her siblings one by one before walking to the door. Opening up to the two gorgeous men who wanted to claim her as theirs, Tessa melted a little. Damn.
    “Come on in. You may as well join the party.”
    “Better yet, how about you go,” Oliver said.
    She spun around and stared at her brother. “What?”
    “Go with your mates, Tessa,” Oliver insisted. “We will be fine.”
    Tessa was shaking her head before he had even finished. “No. I can’t leave you here alone, even if it is just to the main house.”
    “Then don’t.” Oliver shrugged. “I’m sure Chase and Rourke won’t mind staying.”
    One glance at the brothers showed they were nodding.
    “We can definitely stay,” Chase offered.
    “Even Dominic?” Oliver asked eagerly.
    “Oh hell no,” she muttered.
    “What? Why? Do you honestly think he’d do anything wrong?” her brother asked with a pout.
    “I’m not worried about Dominic doing something to you, I’m more worried about you doing something to poor Dominic.”
    There was a chuckle from the doorway and Tessa turned to find Dominic standing there. The large man looked slightly uncomfortable as he shifted from foot to foot. “I’ll be fine, Tessa.” His gaze landed on Oliver briefly before returning to her. “I think I can handle him.”
    Tessa didn’t quite believe that. She knew just how convincing her brother could be when he wanted something. And by the look on his face, there was nothing he wanted more than to jump Dominic right there in front of them all.
    Jesus, when did the twerp grow up and turn into a little hornball?
    She bit down on her lip, looking at Sage and then Leontis. Tessa really did want to spend some time with them, and Oliver was right...it didn’t have to be a one or the other thing. That seemed to be the theme lately. Have your cake and eat it too. Could she really handle two men?
    Before Tessa overanalyzed anything, Sage stepped in. “I want you to all remain vigilant and keep an eye out for anything unusual. I don’t like how quiet Aidan has been. We’re gonna take Tessa over to the main house. Are you guys good?”
    Everyone except Tessa nodded, even little Ryder.
    Looks like I’m out numbered.
     

Chapter Seven
     
    Tessa looked back and forth between the two men.
    Two of them. Wow.
    Leontis lounged in the armchair, looking every bit the lion she now knew he was as Sage brought over three hot chocolates. She shared a small smile with him, remembering the events last time they had shared the drink.
    “You know Oliver is safe, right? When it comes to Dom,” Sage reassured her.
    “I know. It’s just...he’s my brother. And I’m kind of in shock because I never knew he liked guys.” Tessa struggled to understand what she was feeling. She had no issue with men loving men. Hell, she was seriously considering a relationship with two men who clearly planned on being together as well. But there was something. Whatever it was ate away at her. An awkward, uncomfortable...doubtful, feeling. And then it hit her. “Shouldn’t I have known that? I mean, what kind of a sister am I if I don’t know something like my brother is attracted to men? A sister should know that right? A good sister would be aware of all these things. How he likes men, how-”
    “How bad things were at home?” Sage offered knowingly.
    And yeah, he was right. A part of her hated him a little for that.
    “Sweetheart, you couldn’t have known.” Sage moved to position himself in between her legs where she sat. “It isn’t your fault.”
    Leontis stood and moved to take the spot next to her, his large dark arm coming to wrap firmly around her. “Brothers...they are good at letting you see only what they want you to see. Whether it’s good or bad.”
    “You sound like you know?” Sage tilted his head