Forever Eva [Sequel to When Kat's Away] (Siren Publishing Ménage Amour) by Missy Martine Page B

from my arm, and then I just fell through empty space. Maybe it sent him back.”
    Tony stood and walked to the sliding doors, his back to the room. “This is preposterous. I don’t believe in time travel.” He turned and glared at Eva. “And what was that nonsense about your prince charmings when you came out of the basement?”
    Eva felt her cheeks redden and looked away. “I’ve always believed I’d have a relationship like Mama and Kat. There are two men meant for me to love.”
    Tony groaned, his mouth dropping open. “And you think we’re the two men for you? That’s ludicrous. I’m not even gay. We couldn’t have a relationship like that.”
    Zach frowned and reached for Eva’s hand. “Eva, what about your brothers?”
    Eva sniffed and wiped the back of her hand across her damp eyes. “Remember, they aren’t real brothers. They’ve been in love with each other since they were about sixteen years old. They’ve always talked about sharing a woman between them.” She laughed. “Actually, they always talked about sharing Kat. Mama had a picture of Kat in her reticule when she arrived, and the boys kept it in their room just so they could look at her. I think they loved her before she even showed up.” She glanced up at Tony. “I guess I always thought there’d be a couple of men that I’d be able to call mine someday, and when I saw the two of you, I guess I just hoped that you might feel the same way.”
     
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    Tony felt his head pound as Eva explained her family dynamics. He didn’t want to believe her, couldn’t let himself believe in anything as supernatural as time travel. He stepped forward to put her in her place when the sound of a car pulling into the driveway drifted through the open patio door. He glanced out the window and cursed.
    Zach came to stand beside him. “What’s the matter, man?”
    Tony glanced at Eva and then over to Zach. “We’re about to have company.”

Chapter 4
     
    Tony studied the old-fashioned clothing Eva wore and knew he’d never be able to explain it. “My coworker is stopping by for something. I’m not ready to explain about our guest. Would you take her upstairs, and I’ll get rid of Laura as quick as I can?” He ignored the hurt look on Eva’s face and moved toward the front door. He watched from the corner of his eye as Zach led her up the stairs.
    Wearily, he rubbed his hand across his face. He’d made a huge mistake with his coworker, Laura Kennedy. She’d been assigned to his precinct for almost a year, and all that time she’d not been very subtle about wanting a more personal relationship. She was attractive enough, but he had a firm rule about relationships between coworkers.
    Then, a few weeks earlier, the anniversary of his mother’s death had hit him hard. He’d comforted himself in a local tavern and somehow ended up waking up in her bed the next morning. There was no excuse for his behavior. It never should have happened, but it was water under the bridge now. Unfortunately, she’d decided that it meant he was ready to take their relationship to the next level. Not wanting her in his house, he opened the door and walked out onto the front porch.
    Tony watched her get out of her car dressed in heather-colored slacks and a shirt that spoke of brighter days long gone. Her golden-brown hair fell in waves to her shoulders, her big brown eyes filled with flecks of gold. Her smiled widened, and she sauntered toward him, her hips swaying back and forth in a lazy manner. “What are you doing here, Laura?”
    She let her fingers glide through the strands of her hair and tossed it over her shoulder. “I was gonna take a drive into the country and thought you might like to get away for a while.”
    He watched her tongue slide out, wetting her lips, and cringed inside. “No, thanks. I’m not in the mood for a drive.”
    She gave him a husky little laugh and began to climb the porch steps. “That’s okay. I’d rather stay in