Loving Doctor Vincent: The Good Doctor Trilogy Book #3 by Renea Mason

Author:Renea Mason [Mason, Renea]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Secret Hungers Publishing
Published: 2016-04-08T18:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TWELVE

Exposure

The next morning I woke from my exhaustion in a ball of entwined limbs and lightly snoring men. Both Xavier and Sebastian had their arms wrapped around me and Marco, who would usually retreat to another room, lay astride the bottom of the bed, resting his head against my thigh.

I tried to move. Son of a bitch. Everything hurt. My arms, legs, back…my sex. Hell, even my hair felt like it hurt. It was much like the aching burn of a really good workout. Each pain—a reminder of the satisfaction of something greater—a gift. But unlike exercise, a bounty you give yourself, this one was given by my lovers, making it all the more precious.

Sebastian was right. I felt more in love with them in that moment than I ever thought possible. Most unexpected was the clarity of thought. The ache in my muscles erased a dozen dreaded fears of where I stood with these men. The lingering burn and soreness showed me the contrasting love they could offer—the harsh, punishing love when they bound me last night, and a softer love they shared as they lulled me to sleep in their arms. This somehow helped me bridge the gap between what I expected each of them to feel and what they actually felt, defining what we all had become.

I stared at each of their peaceful, sleeping faces and knew I could never be whole without them all. Because of that, and even though I would surely incite Xavier’s wrath again, my path could not be clearer. If I wanted us, forever, a happily-ever-after, Victoria England would need to be stopped. Before I finalized my plan, I wanted to get Gretchen as far away as possible.

Xavier’s soft snore drew my attention. I stroked my finger gently along his stubbled cheek. I loved him, there was no doubt. I loved him enough to save him from himself once, and I’d do it again. But he was too much of a wild card to involve him in any plan I had. I couldn’t predict his actions. I hated to keep him in the dark, but it was for our own good.

I turned my head toward Sebastian. His beautiful, blond lashes made him look like an angel. Every day I could feel his love for me grow stronger, and my fear of losing him someday was nearly gone. He was too protective of me to simply walk away, and his loyalty to Miriam proved his commitment. But like Xavier, he was too much of a risk. He’d allow his duty to make him a fool. But I had no doubt, after the last time I left the house and returned covered in Oscar’s aftermath, I wasn’t going out alone.

I propped myself up on my elbows and glanced down at Marco’s curled up form. He looked so tranquil and innocent—almost child-like. He was my best bet.

I shifted my leg, and his head fell against the mattress. He sat up and looked at me.

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