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Eric & I will never be able to go back to what we were before: friends & business partners. I could never look at him as anything else but mine & wouldn’t want him to be with anyone else.
I thought I was sharing Calla with him, but really it’s Calla & I fighting for him. She is protective & cares for him in the way I want her to care for me. Tonight proved she is trying to get closer to me…
Baden

It’s funny to think how different I feel now in just a few months. Things have completely changed; I still see the monster in him but not towards me and Eric. Now I can tell it is all a mask, for fear of being out of control.

Calla about Baden

There are ~20 pages left in this book. That doesn’t feel like enough time to wrap things up neatly. I’m scared about this ending! 😳😬

I don’t know how to change my feelings about Baden. On one hand I hate how he has forced me into this situation; on the other I want to care for him, not only for the money, but because I know there’s something good inside of him. Even if he doesn’t want to show it, I know it’s there, I’ve seen it in his eyes.
Calla

It makes me smile; knowing that I’m going to ruin him in the best way. I’ve never been the type to be dominant, but I want to take over my life again, starting with him. If I can control him, he can control Baden.
At least I hope so.

Calla about Eric

“What? You’re mine tonight. You’ll do as I say and you’ll prove to me that I can be what you need. No one else is to touch you ever again,” I growl against his skin.
Possession and ownership has overcome me when it comes to Eric. I don’t want anyone else but me and Baden to touch or have him in any way. If I have to live this life for the next year, I’m going to have it my way. He is mine.

Calla & Eric

It’s just in my nature to be overprotective of those I care about, not that there's many of those people in this world. Precisely 3: Eva, Eric and Calla — all in that order. Thanks to my own misguidance I have neglected two of those people lately and focused on the wrong one. Calla was doing fine without me around. I should have focused more on Eva’s needs and Erics’ wants. Then I wouldn’t be in this mess.

I feel safe enough to fall apart with him in this place. We are not in a place where Baden rules or watches over us. Instead we are in what feels like a sanctuary for both of us. A place where we can be honest and learn how to navigate the world we were forced to be a part of. Together.

Calla with Eric in his penthouse apartment

Eric and Baden together more than before with Calla but not completely

My need to be wanted and loved has effectively damaged the lives of two people I care for deeply. I only hope they both will one day realize I only want what is best for them.

Baden thinks about Eric and Calla.

First chapter from Eric’s POV
Previously split between Calla & Baden

“I know many different languages. Would you like to learn?” She nods her head and walks back to bed to cover herself up with the comforter.
Instead of making her get up and get dressed for lunch, I begin a lesson on basic German so she feels more comfortable here.

Baden teaches Calla some German 🇩🇪

I’ve never been with two men at the same time so I don’t know what to do or expect. I will let them guide me…

Their first time together
Calla & Baden & Eric

This deepens our kiss, but his is different from Eric’s. There is more passion, and desire in Baden’s kiss. Almost like he’s been longing to do this, and he is savoring every moment of it. How long has he been watching me? Wanting me? Craving me?

Calls about Baden

I wish they had given me something to take away the shame I feel right now. Two men I don’t know have access to every part of my body. I’m fully exposed both physically and emotionally.

Calls about Eric and Baden

Baden- I have finally accomplished what I have wanted for so many years; being married in the past never made me feel whole. This feels like it was meant to be.
Calla and Eric are bound to me as I am to them. And nothing in the world will ever take them away from me.

I walk past him and out the door. He follows, not saying a word. I know it’s not something he expected. I think he figured I would arrange a marriage for him when he was ready, so he’s been living it up in Chicago until that day. Well, that day came sooner than he expected. I love Eric. More than I should, and not like a brother.

Baden has feelings for Eric

I know I cannot give Calla everything she needs aside from financial security and physical protection, so Eric will be there for everything else. He is a much softer and kinder man than I, so together we can balance a meaningful relationship with her.

Baden wants Eric to be his other half with Calla

Baden- This ceremony. The oath. It’s for both of us.
Eric- I — I don’t understand,
Baden- The arrangement is not only for me. I want us both to be bound to Calla and her to us. That is why you’re here. Not only to be a witness but to be her second husband. Which means no more fooling around with random women back home. She will be ours to share.

Throuple

I stare at my reflection in the mirror. My eyes are always drawn to the scar above my left eye. The scar I received when I was a young man, many years ago. It makes people shy away from making eye contact with me and it makes me self-conscious around women.
Baden

Stopped reading ARC & started reading KU
Went from page 98 ARC to page 84 KU

Tomorrow, I will be forced to marry the monster who imprisoned me.
I hope when I close my eyes tonight, they won’t ever open again.

Calla thinks about Baden

Fuck. My poor attempt at escape failed, and I’m being flown across the globe to marry some rich asshole and become his sex slave.
Calla

Calla would be nothing without me at this point. Nothing but a dead body rotting away in a secret room no one else knows about. Even the contractors who built this house didn’t add that room to the plans. It was something I secretly discussed with a couple of workers who built it during off hours, and I repaid them by getting rid of their bodies after the job was done.

Super secret room

A knock on the office door brings my attention off the screen and to the door as Eric walks in. Such a handsome man with his boyish looks and stylish glasses. Women seem to love a man wearing glasses and a suit, but I know how much he hates that he has to wear them. It makes him feel weak, and he has never liked wearing contacts.

Baden thinks Eric is handsome

No matter what happens, all I know is that this woman will be mine forever.

Baden about Calla

There is a savage part of me that makes me want to tear her body apart with my hands and put her back together again. But the other part of me wants to protect and hold her so no harm ever comes to her. That’s where Eric will come in. He is the softer, kinder side I can’t show. Although we haven’t discussed it, I want him to be part of this arrangement.
Baden

Baden- You belong to me now Calla, and soon you will be my wife. I promise you will always be safe and well taken care of.
Calla- What about my family?! I can’t just marry you and walk away from my life!
Baden- You can, and you will,

I love Eric, but he is not the one I should have left in charge while I am training my new pet. I know I’ll never be able to relax knowing he’s the captain of a ship he cannot steer.
Baden