Saint James, Elle - Unbridled and Unhitched [The Double Rider Men's Club 7] (Siren Publishing Ménage Everlasting) by Elle Saint James Page A

anytime soon. You can get it annulled when we get back to Colorado. But until then, she seems very interested in our lifestyle.”
    Jackson’s piercing blue gaze came up to stare at him. “I don’t want to take advantage.”
    “We won’t. It will be mutually satisfying. If she’s agreed to stay already and she’s already slept with both of us, then I don’t see a problem.”
    Jackson shrugged. Derek went back to his eggs. They ate quietly for a few minutes more.
    Before any further conversation commenced, Alexis came bouncing back into the room. She’d put clothes on, although he’d been fine and dandy with only the robe.
    “Okay, I’m safe for continuing sexual exploits.” She laughed and crossed the room quickly. “Once I eat, I’ll be ready to learn something new.”
    Jackson glanced up and said, “You know you don’t have to do anything with us, right?”
    Her smile faded. “But, why not?” Her concerned look darted to him once quickly before settling back on Jackson. “Don’t you want me anymore?”
    “I do want you. Absolutely,” he paused and stared at her, “I just feel like I’m taking advantage.”
    “You’re not. I’m your wife for the time being. We should at least take advantage of the most desirable aspect of marriage before our time together is over. Which in my mind is sex. Lots and lots of sex.” She smiled at him, and Jackson smiled right back.
    Derek again felt a little like a third wheel. He wanted to be married to her, as well.
    He looked down at his plate until he felt her hand grip his wrist. He gazed into her luscious, baby blue eyes. “And that goes for you, too.”
    Derek smiled and put a hand over her fingers and squeezed. “Are you sure? I know I was something of a surprise this morning.”
    “Trust me, if I’d known you last night, I have no doubt I would have married you, too. I certainly took advantage of a honeymoon with you this morning. Twice.”
    “Twice?” Jackson asked. His questioning gaze lifted to Derek’s face. Was he not aware of what he and Alexis had been doing earlier?
    She said in a sexy tone, “Yes. And he was amazing.”
    “Good.” Jackson smiled sincerely for the first time since the food arrived. “Then the three of us should have a Vegas honeymoon to remember.”
    Derek’s phone rang. It was someone from the conference that he needed to talk to about a coming meeting.
    “I’ve got to take this.” He stood, kissed Alexis on the cheek, and answered his phone. He headed to his own bedroom to take the call, wishing he didn’t feel a bit forlorn at leaving the two of them alone. Not to mention he wanted to finish his food.
    They were a married couple. Derek so wished he’d been able to get a flight here sooner. Although, if he had been, it’s possible they wouldn’t have a lovely bedmate for the week. Jackson might not have met her for them.
    Derek heard the words they’d spoken, but wanted to make it clear that he was an equal third in this coming relationship. Even if they only ended up being together temporarily.

Chapter Five

    Alexis studied Jackson as they ate. He was strikingly handsome. She imagined that if he walked into any room at any time, women stopped what they were doing just to get a glimpse of him as he sauntered by.
    And she was married to him.
    “So for the time being, I’m Mrs. Jackson Cordell?”
    His head came up. His vivid blue gaze pierced her to her soul. Then he smiled, and she swore she heard angels singing. “I guess that’s right. It doesn’t sound as bad as I thought.”
    Alexis nodded. “My mother would be so proud. She didn’t think I’d ever get married. I’ve told her more than once, it likely wouldn’t happen.”
    “Well, I guess my mother would be proud, too. She’s already given up on me getting married. How come you don’t want to get married?”
    Alexis sipped a small glass of orange juice. She shrugged. “I have a job that I love. And I travel quite a bit. Sometimes I pack up and