Her Guys [Blessed 3] (Siren Publishing Ménage Amour) by Dakota Dawn Page B

experience, act like you do.”
    Rain leaned in and said, “Whisper in their ears whenever possible. Make sure your lips graze the shell of their ear. That is sure to get their attention.”
    Branda tapped her fingers on the table. “If you are on the pill, take it in front of them. That will let them know you’re safe to have sex with. I know they are big into using condoms, which keeps them clean. Safe sex is always the best sex. Be bold, and always remember that they can’t read your mind.”
    Her mind was overflowing with thoughts of how she could do some of what they said. Needing time alone, she said, “Thanks for the help. I’ll think about what you’ve both said. Now I better get back to work. Have a good evening. I’ll see you soon, Branda.”
    Both women said their good-byes as a distracted Katarina walked back to her office. Could she pull off what they suggested?
     
    * * * *
     
    That night when Katarina walked up to her apartment, fear gripped her heart. The door was ajar. With a shaky hand she pushed the door open. Tears welled in her eyes. All of her stuff was scattered everywhere. Not again. She had to be the unluckiest person in town.
    Where was the fluffy cat? “Here kitty, kitty. Are you here?” Her heart sank when the cat didn’t come. Although she’d only been around the cat for a short time, she felt a bizarre connection to it. Had the robber taken him? She hoped not.
    Backing away from the door, she pulled out her phone and called the police and gave them her location. Looking around, she noted several creepy shadows. Needing to hear a comforting voice, she told the 911 operator that she needed to make another call. After convincing the woman she was all right, she dialed Gaven’s number.
    “Hello.”
    The sound of his voice made her feel safer, but it also reminded her of how much she loved him. Too bad he didn’t seem to love her in return, unless Branda and Rain were correct. Maybe he did have feelings for her. “Hi, Gaven. It’s Katarina. I was just calling because…” She stopped talking for a moment when she heard a siren. “Wow! That was quick. The police are almost here. I was just calling because the last time my place was broken into you told me to call if—”
    Gaven didn’t let her continue. “Your place was broken into again?”
    “Yes. When I came home tonight, the door was ajar, and when I peeked in I saw my stuff scattered everywhere. Hey, the police are approaching. I better let you go. I’ll be in tomorrow.” She hung up and told the police officers what had happened then stood outside as they instructed. She hoped she hadn’t been wrong in calling Gaven. Even though he’d told her to call, that didn’t mean he’d meant it.
    While the officers were investigating, she called her dad to fill him in on the possible robbery. She didn’t want to make the call, but she knew he would be super mad if she waited until tomorrow to tell him. His reaction was just as bad as she thought it would be. As he ranted and demanded she return home, she rubbed her forehead and closed her eyes wearily. Exhaustion was setting in by the time she got him calmed down and reassured him she was all right.
    After hanging up, she tiredly opened her eyes. She needed a place to stay. A slight movement caught her attention. Did that shadow just move? Instinctively she stepped back. The shadow moved again. That creeped her out even more. Her pulse started pounding as she took another step back then another. One more step and she backed into a solid body. A scream erupted from her throat, and she tried to run. Strong arms locked her in a heated embrace. She tried to twist out of the steel bands that bound her. No way am I going to let him take me. Raising her foot, she prepared to stomp his toes.
    “Whoa! Katarina. It’s me, Gaven. Calm down, honey.”
    Gaven? She eased her foot down and savored the feel of his arms around her.
    He turned her around and hugged her tightly. His scent