Neil, Louisa - One Queen with Two Kings (Siren Publishing Ménage and More) by Louisa Neil

the loving and the heat. She knew from experience Dex was too. They rinsed in cool water and headed to bed.

     
    Morning wasn’t welcome d by either of them. They’d finally fallen asleep on the carpet in front of the living room fireplace sometime in the early morning hours. Their afternoon nap had been short but effective in recharging both their batteries. Thea was thrilled with the stamina Dex regained. He made love to her until they were both exhausted again. She tried to forget there were men wandering outside the home, yet the idea of them there made her wet and horny. She accepted Dex’s touch and pushed for more. Deep inside she wasn’t ready to face the real world. When they had just an hour before the car was due to pick them up, she finally resigned herself to the fact that they didn’t have a choice. Someday soon they would, but for right now they had to take care of business. The first course of action was to make sure Lloyd was confined until damage assessment was finished.
    Dex wasn’t looking forward to the press coverage either. Thea wanted it even less but saw it as a means to an end. Somehow, once your face is splashed across a supermarket tabloid cover it all becomes real, even if the facts do happen to be wrong. For now, she just wanted privacy with her husband. Not being able to arrange it was frustrating, and she renewed her vow to him about their time in the snow as soon as possible.

     
    They finally made it through the gauntlet of mass media that awaited them when they arrived at the company headquarters. Even the small walk from the private car into the building had taken almost ten minutes. Dex offered no comment other than, “It is good to be home with my wife and family.”
    Anything else he said would be misquoted or rearranged to suit someone else’s purpose. The reporters’ questions bombarded them.
    “Is Lloyd Jenkins under arrest , and if so , for what? ”
    “ Is the report of his tampering with your plane true , and what was done?”
    Dex was surprised to see so many cameras. He’d expected some coverage, but this was overkill.
    “Is Thea addicted to prescription painkillers?”
    At that one, both Thea and Dex paused, glanced at each other and started to laugh. “Let them believe what they will, Dex. We know the truth,” she whispered.
    Inside, the quiet around them was deafening as the lobby doors were closed. Michelle was there to meet them, a warm hug for Dex and Thea. “Welcome home, Dexter. I’m so happy for you both.” He watched as she pulled back and rose to her full height. He decided she was holding on to the fragile composure she’d managed to find for their return. Only when Alex joined them did she finally start to move away.
    “Everyone is here and waiting in the conference room. Good luck . C all me if you need anything.” She turned to leave them and was surprised when Alex took her arm.
    “I’d like you to come with us, Michelle. You’re as much a part of this as the rest of the family.” Dex noted the stunned look on her face at the inclusion in the family gathering. Alex didn’t let go even when they entered the room. Dex went to Grace and hugged her openly while Thea met Russ with open arms. Dex didn’t know what they whispered to each other but saw them both smiling and crying. For the first time he noted how much blonder Russ’s hair was against his tanned skin. His short beard seemed to highlight the green in his eyes. These reunions were interrupted by Alistair’s comment.
    “Lloyd ’ s claiming we’re holding him prisoner in his own home. He and his lawyer have conveniently forgotten to add they asked for this arrangement.” Alistair added with disgust in his voice , “He should be glad we didn’t throw him in jail.” His hand reached to Michelle’s, bringing her into the familiar group. Dex noted she blushed but didn’t pull away.
    “That changes effective now, Dad.” Thea moved toward her father after listening to the