Later that night as she lay between them, completely naked, Leo kissed her shoulder. “She’s the one, you know that, right?”
Paul nodded. “She’s the one. I don’t want to lose her. She wasn’t teasing one of us, while goading the other. She wanted both of us, Leo.”
Wrapping his arm around her waist, he kissed her cheek. Skylar, for some strange reason, slept on her back. He’d never known a woman to do it. He slept on his front, as did Paul. Still, it meant she didn’t face either one of them. Snuggling against her, he breathed in her scent, feeling calm and relaxed. It was the first time he ever had in his life.
Chapter Eleven
“You don’t think it’s weird, you know, being with a couple of men?” Skylar asked.
Teri giggled, putting the tape on the final box in Lucy’s kitchen. It was the last day of moving, and so far she had avoided bumping into Dane, who had decided to help. She had seen him trying to talk with Ryan. His oldest son wouldn’t spend the time though, and Teri couldn’t blame him either. Every chance that Dane had to show he was a semi-decent guy, he had screwed it up.
Did she love Dane?
She really didn’t think she did. They had been two different people and she had been so young and stupid at the time. Still, she was a little uncomfortable being around Lucy while Dane was there.
“I think you, Leo, and Paul, are going to be so magical together. Do you want the truth?” Teri asked.
“What truth?”
“When I invited you to stay, I was hoping that you would fall for the two of them. You’re a sweet woman, a kind woman, and both of those guys deserve someone like you.” Teri walked toward her sister, cupped her face. “I’m pleased that you’re giving them a chance. I walked past Paul’s bedroom last night, and can I say, wow, it sounded to me like you were having a lot of fun.”
“Oh please, stop. I don’t need to think of my sister being there while I was having sex. Please.”
“It was a good sound,” Teri said, laughing. “I don’t mean the sex either. You were laughing and having fun. I’m happy for you, and of course I’m happy that you’re finally here with me.” She lifted another box onto the table. “Have you told them yet?”
Skylar shook her head. “I don’t know if I can. It’s in the past though. Why should I tell them something that sucks ass?”
“Because it’s still part of who you are. You can say that it’s not a problem, but we both know that’s not the case. It affected you in a lot of ways, and it still does.”
Her sister sighed.
“You can’t watch a movie. You’re always moving around. You barely stop, and I saw the guilt about eating two cookies instead of one. Mom’s not here to hurt you, Skylar. She’s not here to judge you. I think it’s time you gave them a chance, and you know, talked to them about it.”
“I better get this box out to them,” Skylar said, picking the one up off the table.
“Okey-doke.” Teri pushed some hair off her face and put tape over the next box. She watched as Lucy entered the room.
“Can you believe how much stuff I’ve got?” she said.
“You’re sure you’re ready to move in with Lewis?” Teri looked at the woman, and felt an overwhelming guilt rush through her. She had no right to be in this woman’s home.
Turning away, she looked in the cupboards for something to do.
Suddenly, Lucy was there, and her arms were wrapped around Teri. “I know that I love Lewis and that he makes me happy. I want to live on his ranch, and cook his food, serve him and his workers. I’ve been dreaming about it for a long time. Ryan’s excited as well. This home, it holds a lot of memories, and not all of them good.”
Teri closed her eyes, accepting Lucy’s hug. You’re a monster. You’re a bitch. You’re a homewrecker.
“Teri?” Lucy asked.
“Yes.”
“I know.”
She tensed up. “What do you know?”
“I knew about you and Dane.”
Teri gasped and turned in Lucy’s arms. The other woman was smiling at her and there were tears in her eyes. “Would you like me to leave?”