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Griffin picks up the story. “So, Jaxon and I had this idea that maybe we ought to swing by, just to check him out to make sure that couple wasn’t overreactin’. We found out where they lived and took a drive. Mason, he’s a mess. Jax immediately went to the door and put in an offer to buy him. They even sold us the trailer, so here we are.”

Working my jaw, I want to argue, but if I’m being honest, I may have done the same thing. “Lemme go check him over.” The transfer of Blakely is gentle since she’s dead to the world, and Griffin is more than happy to take her.

He turns her into his chest and whispers things she should dream about while I leave them to check out the donkey.

Christ, this place is becoming a fuckin’ zoo.

Peering at the side of Edith’s face, it’s obvious she’s in love with him already. I turn my head slightly to mouth, “Fuck you,” to the guys, then give them my back when they both smother their grins.

Sighing, I bump her side with my hip. “What’s his name?”

“Dino,” she breathes out. It takes everything in me not to roll my eyes. This bit of a woman I love has the world’sworsttaste in names. Although, she crushed it with Blakely, especially considering my girl is going to grow up a goddamn Cooper.

“You sure about this, girl? I can care for him, but we’ll have to bring in the vet and do our homework on them. I’ve never dealt with a donkey before.”

She seems affronted, and Jaxon starts laughing. I shoot him a glare to shut him up.

“I’m perfectly capable of caring for him, too. You don’t have to do it. I’ll cover all of his expenses as soon as I’m able to get—”

With a frustrated sound from the back of my throat, I yank her into my chest and guide her head to my chest. “This isourhome. There won’t be any fuckin’ divvying up assets around here. You got it? I need you to get that shit right out of your head.”

Pinching my side in punishment, she thankfully doesn’t pull away. Instead, she tips her head back and rests her chin on my chest as she watches me. “Thank you for keeping him. Everyone deserves a bit of love.”

A lump builds in the back of my throat as it all clicks for me. I flick my eyes to Jaxon first, then Griffin, then down to Blakely. Gathering Edith into my arms, I hug her tightly.

Edith Hughes is a lover of the lonely.

“Jax, can you get Dino put in a stall on the other side of Austin? Fin, I think that little girl needs a quick visit with her namesake. I’m sure Ruth is just itchin’ to have an afternoon with the girl.”

A flash of heat and want dances across her face. The other two have no problems picking up what I’m thinking. Sweeping Edith into my arms, I call over my shoulder, “We’re gonna go hop in the shower. See ya in a bit!”

Chapter Fifty-Nine

Griffin

By the time Mason has Edith freshly showered and out of the bathroom, I’m fighting back the laughter from how many times she tried to grab at both of us and encourage some shower fun.

Who’d have thought Edith Hughes was a hidden siren, luring her men to die a slow, happy death between her legs.

Detaching her from me, I spin her around and smack her ass. “Lay on the bed and spread those legs for me. I’m gonna feast until Jaxon gets back inside.”

“Don’t need to wait, I’m here,” he calls out breathlessly from the doorway.

“Griffin,” she whines, and this time I do laugh. I swear to God, that might be thefirst timeshe’s ever complained. Playfully, I narrow my eyes, encouraging her to hurry.

Grumbling, she drops her towel and moves onto the bed, laying back. As she sets her feet on the mattress, she widens them slowly and my mouth goes dry.

I have a goddamn vision in front of me and fuck if that isn’t humbling. My phone pings with a message, most likely Ruth checking in to let us know Blakely is doing well, so I quickly tugit out and send her a text thanking her. If she knew what I was looking at, she’d insist on saying some prayers for our souls.

Reaching behind my neck, I yank my shirt up and over my head, tossing it to the side, then strip the rest of my clothes. Falling to the bed and pushing her legs wider apart, I lick my lips and call out, “You guys gotta give me a minute.” I draw my hands over the softness of her inner thighs and sigh. “Fuckin’ heaven, darlin’.”

Getting closer, I run my finger up the center of her pussy, spreading her open so I can blow a soft, cool puff of air over her folds. She wiggles underneath me, but I dig my fingers into her thighs with warning.

Flicking my eyes to her face, I warn, “I’m going to eat this pussy until both of them are beggin’ to see you come for us.”

Sucking in a breath, she nods quickly and scratches at my head. Without waiting for more encouragement, I dive in and drag my tongue over her pussy, groaning at her flavor. Pushing my tongue inside of her, I feel her body clench and I feast.

The bed shifts as Jaxon, who’s rid himself of his clothing as well, settles next to her, kissing her hard, then moves his mouth down to her nipples, beaded and begging for attention. She releases my head to latch onto his, arching her back on a cry from the dual sensations.