Fighting for Julia [Panther Cove 3] (Siren Publishing Ménage Everlasting) Read Free

thing works.” He’d heard that when the woman who matched a shifter’s ideals came within a certain distance, one’s body activated his inner panther.
    “It doesn’t matter. Fact is, she’s the one we’re going to spend the rest of our life with and that’s that.”
    Sometimes, Breck could be so damned stubborn, but if he had a plan, he’d consider going along with it. “When are going to see her again?”
    He turned left on to the road leading up the mountain. “When do you think we should see her?”
    “So I get to have a say-so?”
    “We’re going to share her, aren’t we?”
    “Naturally.” As much as he wanted to turn around, he understood that like any good covert operation, it would take planning. “Let’s find a way to visit her in a few days.”
    Breck grinned. “Now you’re thinking.”
    He rubbed his crotch, hoping his poor cock could last that long. “I think it was Derek who mentioned her parents live at Panther Cove. Maybe if we explain things to them, they’d be willing to help us out.”
    Breck grinned. “I like how you think, little brother. I say, let’s land us a mate.”

Chapter Two
     
    Alexandre kept his hand on her back as he escorted Julia to her car. She didn’t need a bodyguard. “I’m fine.”
    “You’ve been distracted tonight. Hell, you’ve been distracted for the last three nights. I don’t need to lose a waitress.”
    She reached her car and clicked the button to open the door. “I’m good. Really.” To be honest, one never knew when someone from The Sword would pop up, wanting to take revenge for some imaginary wrong, but since she wasn’t anyone special, she considered herself safe.
    She pulled open her car door and looked over at him. Alexandre had to be the sweetest boss ever. So why couldn’t she have fallen for him? He was good-looking, an entrepreneur, nice, and a panther shifter. Except for having to break up a fight or two, his job was safe. What more could a girl want? Two men who want to share me.
    “Drive carefully. I’ll see you in three days.”
    “Yup.”
    Her mom had called and asked if Julia would spend a few days at home since it was her mom’s birthday. Julia could hardly say no. As she headed down the very familiar road, she watched for any animals that decided to cross the road. Since her car was the only one around, she let her mind wander to two men in particular, though why she insisted on tormenting herself she didn’t know.
    Sure, they were easy on the eyes, but there was something about those two that drew her. Was it the easy way they laughed or how they walked around the room introducing themselves to the townsfolk as if being part of something was important to them? Or was it that she hadn’t had sex in so long, her priorities were getting messed up?
    She struggled with the answer but came up blank. Good thing her house appeared as she rounded the bend or she’d still be struggling with the dilemma of having her body want one thing while her mind wanted another. She pulled in to the drive and cut the engine, surveying the dark and rather dreary house.
    Stop feeling sorry for yourself.
    “Suck it up, Julia.”
    She hauled herself in to the house and turned on every light, and the brightness helped cheer her. Before she forgot, she traipsed into her studio that held her paintings. Since she was going to spend a few days at Panther Cove, her mom had suggested she bring a warm coat, in case it got cold, and do a painting of the lake for her. That would be her present.
    Between going to school, waitressing, and working a few days at the coffee bar, she hadn’t had time to pursue her artistic passion. Getting to spend a few relaxing hours doing what she loved was a luxury.
    Instead of packing, she hopped in the shower to wash off the stench of beer from her skin. Tomorrow, she’d get up early and head on up to see her parents. She’d already cleared it with her professor to miss Friday’s class.
    The first beads of water