Page 17 of Triple Power Play 3

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I’ve had enough stimulation for the day. I just want to go home.

Viking

Missing my princess.

How am I supposed to respond to that? I’ll admit, I miss my bodyguard—or who he was when he pretended to be my bodyguard. Kind and caring, a big, protective teddy bear.

It doesn’t matter. Ishouldn’trespond to that. I’m only asking for trouble…and maybe a spanking, which doesn’t sound bad. Still…

Ethan told me to tell you to text him.

Viking

Why? Did something happen?

No. He said if you’re worried about me, contact him.

Viking

Oh yeah? Tell your daddy I adore you, and you’re all I think about.

My stomach flip-flops. I amnottelling Ethan that.

Have you lost your mind? Did you forget I already have two men?

Viking

Did you forget I don’t care?

I don’t answer. I’m tempted to erase the entire conversation, but that feels even more dishonest.

Viking

I bet you’re alone right now. I bet they can’t take care of you. I bet you need me.

What is up with you? Friends, remember? And I’m not alone.

Viking

I miss you. I’m going crazy. And the Mafia twins don’t count.

I ignore the first part, my fingers flying across the screen.

Why don’t they count?

Viking

Because they don’t comfort you. You don’t see them that way.

And what makes you think I see you that way?

Viking

To begin with, my voice breaks through your panic attacks.

So does Ethan’s.

Viking

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