Christmas with my Three Best Friends: A Contemporary Reverse Harem Romance (Lucky Lady Reverse Harems) by Kai Lesy

Author:Kai Lesy [Lesy, Kai]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-12-03T16:00:00+00:00

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Shay

After yesterday’s episode with Jax and Alice, I thought I’d gotten my own insecurities under control. I’m not the jealous type, I never was. But when I see women hanging around the men I’m with, I can’t stop myself from feeling inadequate and insufficient. I’m foolish enough to compare myself to them, and at the same time I seem to have enough reason in me to at least be aware that I’m wrong in this approach.

It doesn’t soothe the ache in my heart, though.

Jax has called me a couple of times, but I rejected his calls. I respond to his messages with simple and neutral replies. I pretend to be busy with nutrition plans and client consultations, sneaking in and out of the gym to avoid talking to him, to Richard, even to Marius. Something is definitely happening between us. I can feel the glue that once held us so tightly together drying up. I can feel us falling apart, and I don’t know how to stop it.

Determined to stick to my own daily structure, however, I change into my gym clothes and head for the weight room. I’ll need new tights and workout gear soon as my body continues with its remodeling process. I’m building muscle and burning more fat, making my curves look enticingly athletic and ridiculously appealing—I never thought I’d get myself to such a level. It’s thrilling and exciting but also feels hollow.

How did I end up feeling so lonely with three men? I feel deeply for each of them, but the uncertainty and the more recent developments in all aspects of our lives have added unnecessary tension and discomfort. It’s making me doubt myself, especially in light of these growing emotions.

The weight room isn’t very busy at this hour. I spot three of Marius’s clients working on the machines, but Marius isn’t talking to them.

Instead, he’s talking to Roxanne. I didn’t think she’d be here at this hour. I’m pretty sure she’s supposed to be at work. But there she is giggling and throwing her long black hair over one shoulder as she talks to Marius by the leg press. What irks me the most is how bright and full of laughter Marius is. Whatever their conversation is about, they both seem to be enjoying it. I shake the bitterness away and take a deep breath.

I shouldn’t let this affect me. It’s hard to smile, though, as I walk over to them. It’s my training hour with Marius, so I belong here. I’m Shay. I’m the woman Marius prefers to spend his time with. He has already assured me there’s nothing for me to worry about regarding Roxanne. Why the hell is she here?

Then it dawns on me as I reach them. She’s doing it on purpose. She must’ve figured out my training schedule with Marius.

“Hey,” I manage.

When he hears my voice does Marius turn around. His eyebrows go up, and he gives me a warm, sweet smile. For a moment, I’m tempted to relax, to ease myself into the moment, but Roxanne is like a dark shadow hanging over his broad shoulders.

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