Page 96 of Three Pucks and a Baby

As I stared at my handsome hockey trio, I shook my head.“My worry is how can I honestly expect you all to be faithful when you’ve never been monogamous?”

Bennett shook his head. “Don’t lump me in with those two players. I’ve had long-term relationships with both men and women.”

“My apologies,” I replied with a smile.

Theo narrowed his eyes at me. “I’m not a player.” At Grayson’s snort, Theo elbowed him. “I’m not.”

Cocking my brows, I said, “Theo, what happened to us being honest with each other?”

Scowling, he replied, “While it is true I haven’t had many relationships?—”

“I think you meanany,” Grayson countered.

“Oh, like you’re any better,” Theo challenged.

“I’m not, but I’m also not going to sit here and try to pretend I’m Mr. Monogamy when I’m really Mr. Manwhore.”

“Thank you for your honesty,” I said to Grayson.

With a wink, he replied, “Anytime.”

After crossing his arms, Theo said, “Fine. I’m a manwhore who likes to fuck random women. Happy?”

“Not exactly,” I mused.

“So because of my past, I’m fucked in my future?” Theo asked with a cocked brow.

“I never said that.”

“You alluded to it.”

Bennett shook his head at Theo. “She said it was a concern, not a dealbreaker.”

“Exactly,” I replied. “None of us can say with absolute certainty that this will work. But I’m willing to try.”

“So are we,” Theo replied.

“Who nominated you the spokesman of the group?” Grayson asked with a grin.

When Theo merely shot him a look, I said, “I do feel we need to talk about the white elephant in the room.”

With a lop-sided grin, Bennett said, “With polyamory, aren’t there like multiple white elephants in the room?”

I laughed. “True.”

An uncharacteristically serious look came over Grayson’s face. “Let me guess. You’re worried about what will happen to our relationships with the baby if we all don’t work out.”

My brows popped wide in surprise. “Exactly.”

“That is a tough one,” Bennett admitted, his brows creasing in worry.

Theo shrugged. “Even married couples can’t guarantee they’ll stay present and active in their child’s life.”

At the hurt that flashed in his eyes, I wished I could reach across the table and take him into my arms. Thankfully, Bennett must’ve read my thoughts because he patted Theo’s arm. “I feel you, bro. I do.”

Silence hung heavy in the air around us. After a few excruciating moments, I sighed. “Okay, I think we need to raise the white flag and realize there’s no easy answer to this one.”

Theo shook his head. “As long as it doesn’t mean you’re going to second guess giving us a chance.”

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