Free Forever Eva [Sequel to When Kat's Away] (Siren Publishing Ménage Amour) by Missy Martine Page B

wardrobe boost. Maybe you’d like me to come along to offer some female advice and support. It’s obvious she needs some guidance.”
    Tony motioned for Eva to turn around. When she looked, the stairs were shrinking and disappearing underneath the floor. A feeling of panic swept through her, and she had to control the urge to back up. His hand tightened as he leaned down to whisper in her ear, “Just step over the end. You’ll be fine.” Watching the end come nearer, Eva prepared herself mentally and stumbled but made it safely onto the next level.
    Eva stood a little taller and turned to watch Laura come off the moving steps. “That won’t be necessary, ma’am. We’re only here because my trunk was lost and I need to pick up a few replacement things. It was nice meeting you, but I’m sure you’ll excuse us now since we’re on a tight schedule.” She glanced at Tony and almost laughed at his openmouthed astonishment. “Are you ready?”
    Tony took one of her arms while Zach took the other. Both men chuckled as they walked away from a fuming Laura. Tony leaned down. “What was all that about losing your trunk? What are you playing at?”
    She sighed and released his hand. “It’s what Papa Beau and Papa Zeke told people when Mama arrived in Hamilton. They said the train had lost her trunk before she got to the stage and they needed to replace her clothes. Mama said it gave them an excuse to buy her everything she needed without it seeming strange. I thought the same thing would work here. Did I say something wrong?”
    Zach laughed and pulled her into a one-arm hug. “Absolutely not. You gave the perfect excuse. I’m just glad you didn’t say the train lost your bags. It doesn’t run through here.”
    Tony snorted. “Come on, you two. Let’s get this shopping over with, and I’ll buy you dinner at the diner near home. I’m not in the mood for pizza, and they have the best fried chicken I’ve ever tasted.”
    Two hours later, Eva was exhausted. Her head pounded from the constant barrage of noise with people talking as she stood in line waiting for the men to pay for the clothes they’d chosen. It never stopped. There were even people walking alone talking to the small boxes she now understood were cell phones. And how can people stand the smells? People’s body odor mixed with various different kinds of perfume scents competed with something called a food court that reeked of grease, buttery smells, and meat grilling. She couldn’t quite decide if she was hungry or nauseous. The guys had made her try on so many different outfits, each one more beautiful than the last. In the end, she’d let them make all the decisions because nothing seemed right to her.
    Now, she just wanted to be finished so they could go back to Tony’s quiet house. She wanted to be alone with her men. Yes, they are my men. It feels right, and I know we’re meant to be together. I’m pretty sure Zach feels the same way. I just need to work on Tony and bring him around. And I’m going to have to do it fast. That Laura was awfully pretty, and it was very clear she thinks Tony belongs to her. Course, it was also obvious he didn’t agree. I just need to work fast, and make my two guys see how good we could be together.
    Eva watched Zach hand the sales lady behind the counter a small, rectangular card. She leaned closer to Tony. “What’s that?”
    Tony rolled his eyes and tapped Zach on the shoulder. “We have the perfect woman.”
    “Huh?”
    “One who doesn’t know what a credit card is.”
    Several people in line glanced at her and laughed. Eva felt her face flush and quickly pulled away, turned, and walked out into the crowd. She went toward the moving stairs, blinking back the moisture in her eyes. I’m just a big joke to him. How can I make him fall in love with me if he thinks I’m something to laugh at? The sound of him calling her name made her walk even faster. She was almost to the steps when someone grabbed