Accepting Eva [Slick Rock 8] (Siren Publishing Ménage Everlasting) by Becca van

neighbor back in Sheridan who has been pursuing me rather aggressively over the last two years. We have known each other since we were kids. We grew up together. But Tim has become almost obsessive in his pursuit and made me very wary of men.”
    “Did he hurt you?” Pierson asked.
    “No.” She let out a shuddering breath, remembering what he’d done instead. “But he could. Tim served in the military and is pretty beefy. Not as big as you three, but he uses his size in an intimidating way. He’s one of the reasons I left Sheridan.” She looked between the three of them, watching their expressions anxiously. Gray looked worried, Pierson was frowning almost skeptically, and Quin looked as angry as she’d expected. You knew this would bring out their protective instincts.
    With a sigh, she concluded, “So my limited experience with the opposite sex has made me…well, cautious, like I said.”
    “We would never use our height or strength to intimidate you, Eva. Surely you realize that after the last two weeks.”
    “Yes. I believe you, Quin, but I’m not sure I’m ready to deal with one man, let alone three. Please don’t take me the wrong way. I’m not saying no, and I’m sure you realize that I am attracted to all three of you, but I’m just not ready for a relationship. We’ve only known each other for two weeks.” And I don’t understand why you want me . She knew she couldn’t say it aloud, but it was true. The Badons couldn’t possibly want someone like her. No one ever did.
    “Okay, sugar. We respect your decision and we’ll give you the time you need to make a choice. But I want you to promise me something.” Gray took her hand in his, caressing the skin on the back with his thumb.
    “If I can,” she said warily.
    “If you decide you want a relationship with us or you need anything from us, and I mean anything , you won’t hesitate to come and tell us or ask for what you want.”
    Eva smiled slightly and nodded. “Okay, I promise.”
    “Thank you, Eva.” Gray tugged her against him and gave her a hug. It was so nice to be held by someone. But what would be better was if their bodies were naked with their skin touching, and not just his. What would it be like to have all three of them touching me? His voice pulled her mind back to the present. “Now did I hear you say you wanted to stop at the store?”
    “You did.”
    “I’ll come with you then. I have a few things I want to pick up.”
    Eva led the way out to her car and slid into the driver’s seat. As she buckled up, Gray got into the passenger side. He was nearly too big for her midsize sedan and had to push the seat all the way back to fit his long legs into her car.
    “You’re very quiet, sugar. Are you okay?”
    “I’m fine, Gray. It’s just that I’m feeling a little…overwhelmed right now.”
    “Talk to me, Eva. Tell me what’s on your mind.”
    Eva concentrated on her driving for a moment, using that task to gather her thoughts. The road was nearly deserted and didn’t really need too much of her attention, but she was glad to have something to do. She could feel Gray’s eyes on her, and even though she wasn’t uncomfortable she just didn’t know what she wanted to say or in fact do. So she decided there was nothing like honesty.
    “I’m really flattered that you and your brothers are attracted to me, Gray.” She directed the car into a free parking space outside the supermarket and shut off the engine and turned to face him. “You’ve probably figured out by what I’ve said that I don’t have much experience with men. Don’t get me wrong. I am attracted to all three of you, but I’m not sure if being in a relationship with all of you is right for me.”
    “What are your concerns, sugar? Maybe if you talk to me and ask questions we can clear up a few of them.”
    Eva turned back to stare out the windshield. “I’m not good at sex. My one and only experience proved that to me.”
    Gray didn’t