Page 48 of Tangled Temptation

The problem: She was leaving Sunday. Jared hadn’t given her any indication that he wanted to make a go of a relationship. She’d gone into this with her eyes open. Two weeks of sexual satisfaction.

Uncertainty crowded in on her. Looking out at the trees behind the house, she wondered if she’d done something wrong. Was it possible Jared didn’t want to do the threesome? Or maybe he was tired of her? Her fears chased each other in her brain.

“Come sit down.”

Angie jumped. She hadn’t even heard him come outside. His tone was soft, and her heart clenched. She blew out a breath and took a seat. Jared sat in the chair facing her and reached out and took her hands. His were icy.

“Jared, what’s wrong?”

“I have something I need to tell you.”

She was sure her heart had stopped beating as fear shot through her veins. She should be used to rejection by now. Hell, her parents had rejected her, and so had many foster families, until her last one. Not to mention boyfriends. Apparently, Jared wasn’t any different.

“You want me to leave, don’t you?” Might as well come out and say it. Rip the Band-Aid, off so to speak.

“Hell, no.” His hands tightened around hers. “You may want to after I tell you what I need to.”

Angie frowned. Was she reading him wrong? “Tell me, please.”

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Jared swallowed the lump in his throat. Angie had a right to know. “You know Becca spent a week here at the ranch with Tyler.”

“Yes, I’m the one that bought the trip for her and encouraged her to take it.”

“How much did she tell you about her time here?” The lead ball in his gut grew bigger.

“Everything.” She tilted her head and stared at him.

“Did she tell you about her threesome?” His heart pounded as he waited for her answer.

“Yes.” Her fingers tightened around his.

“I was their third.”

“I know.” She leaned forward and brushed a kiss over his lips. “Becca told me about it.”

“She did?” Now why did that surprise him? Maybe because Becca didn’t seem as open as Angie was.

“Of course.” Angie grinned. “Becca is no fool. She saw my interest in you the second I saw you. She wanted to let me know about it.”

“It doesn’t bother you?” What was he thinking? If it had, she wouldn’t have agreed to spending time with him on the ranch.

“I really never thought about it after Becca told me.” She cupped his cheek. “Jared, I’m glad you were there for her and Tyler. Becca needed someone like you to be part of the threesome.”

He gazed at Angie, relief filling every fiber of his being. “I was worried you’d be upset.”

“Becca’s my best friend. She needed you for that one time. I’m okay with it because I didn’t know you at the time, and Becca told me it was a one-time thing.”

“You’re unbelievable.” He put his hand behind her head, pulled her to him, and kissed her hard.

“Can we play now?” she asked when he released her mouth.

“No.” He stood and helped her to her feet. “Anticipation.” Jared was relived she was okay with him being with Becca.

“Screw anticipation. I want you.” Her fingers dipped into the waistband of his pants.

“I said no, Angie.” He captured her hands. “You will listen to me on this. No sex until tonight.” Stay strong. As much as he wanted to take her to the playroom, he wouldn’t.

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