Taking a Gamble on Three of a Kind (Siren Publishing Ménage Everlasting) by Kalissa Alexander Page A

be a doctor.”
    “Don’t go there, Justin,” Luke warned.
    “Okay,” Jenny said, thinking this would be a good place to end the night. “It’s time for me to go home.”
    “Sorry, Jenny. I was just teasing you,” Justin said. “Don’t run away.”
    “I’m not. It really is time to go.”
    She was surprised there was no argument. Justin picked up their tab, and they left the Raven’s Cove without delay. Once again, she and Justin sat in the backseat together. No one said much. It was a quiet ride. They were approaching her street when Justin suddenly turned to her.
    “I know you’re tired, but I’d love it if you came over to see my place. It isn’t that late. How about it? I promise I’ll watch my mouth and you don’t have to stay that long.”
    He was looking back at her expectantly. She knew it was a bad idea, but he pleaded so nicely. His dark hair was even longer than Luke’s and hung down into his eyes that were magnetic. Powerless to look away, he seemed to be willing her to say what he wanted to hear.
    “Okay. But just for a few minutes.”
    His smile widened to show even, white teeth. She was glad she had made him happy. It was such a little thing to see his place, and it would most likely be her only chance. He would probably blame her, too, when her mother broke up with his Uncle Jack.
    “You two okay with that?” he yelled toward the front of the car, not breaking his gaze with her.
    “Whatever Jenny wants,” Adam began.
    “Jenny gets,” Luke finished.

Chapter Six
     
    Justin opened the door and turned on the hall light. The house was old and in need of repair. The wooden floors held no shine, and many of the outlets had been pulled. The furniture was new, but everything else, from the faded wallpaper to the worn drapes looked like they had seen better days. There was a toolbox sitting on the one of the steps that led to the upstairs.
    “It does need work,” he said. “It’s going to take time. However, before I get into the heavy stuff, I want to be sure that I’m settling here.”
    “Well, the place has a lot of potential,” Jenny said kindly.
    “I think so,” Justin said with a smile. “Come and sit down. The sofa is new and clean.”
    “Holy shit,” Luke said, looking around. “Maybe you should be staying with us until you get this place fixed up a bit. Looks like something out of a horror movie.”
    “Now, it doesn’t look that bad,” Adam said. “Jenny’s right. It has a lot of potential.”
    “After that remark,” Justin said, giving Luke a look of disgust, “I’m not sure I even want to show you the kitchen.”
    Jenny was about to sit down on the sofa, when she stopped herself. “I want to see the kitchen.”
    The three of them followed Justin down the hall and into what had one time probably been a very workable kitchen. Now the sink was rusty, and the stove didn’t even look like it worked. The refrigerator was one of the small ones that people used for their offices. The cupboards for the most part had no doors, and the counters were stained.
    “Okay, I stand corrected,” Luke joked. “It’s beautiful.”
    Justin laughed. “I know, it’s a mess. But for now, it’s all I’ve got.”
    “It’s good you’re in construction,” Adam said.
    “Construction.” Luke all but hooted. “I think demolition is what this place needs.”
    “If I buy it, I’m getting it pretty cheap. I’ll have the money to fix it up.”
    “They should pay you to take it,” Luke said. “However, if anyone can make this place look great, it’s you, Justin.”
    “Why thank you, Luke. Did you just give me a compliment?”
    “I think he did,” Jenny said, walking over to the sink and looking out the window that was above it. It was dark, but for a small outdoor light. She could see it had a nice big backyard.
    Justin walked over and stood behind her. “Your mother told me she had a few things she needed fixing. I’d be glad to help her out. I wouldn’t