If Tom had any objections to her questions, he didn’t show it. He only shifted in his seat so he could look at her. “He had to get home before the sunrise.”

Madison was surprised she hadn’t realised that. But then another thought hit her. “If he had to leave then what was with the two of you wanting me to pick who could stay?”

“My argument exactly. But it had more to do with not leaving me alone with you.”

But he was alone with her now. “And now?”

Tom shook his head and picked up his cup. “Let’s just say we’ve come to an understanding.”

“An understanding?” Madison questioned.

Tom’s eyes sparkled with humour. “Let’s just say there will be a lot more repeats of last night until you choose otherwise.”

Madison wanted to jump up for joy, but it couldn’t be that simple. Could it?

“I don’t see how this is going to work,” she told him honestly.

Tom only chuckled and tightened the arm round her. “You just let us worry about that. Unless you’ve decided already that you just can’t live without me.”

Madison had to smile. “No, not yet.”

He gave an exaggerated sigh, but Madison could still see the smile at the edge of his lips. She pressed her fingers over them and closed her eyes.

Please don’t let this be too good to be true, she thought.

Tom’s tongue licked her fingertips, and Madison opened her eyes.

“It will be okay, baby,” he promised.

Madison nodded. She hoped so.

“But there are a few things we need to discuss this morning,” he said, more serious.

“What?”

“Well, if you remember, there were footprints all around your house. Someone has been watching you.”

Madison couldn’t help but shiver at that horrible thought. Tom moved his hand up to rub her back.

“That along with the fact your store was broken into, we want you to take extra precautions.” Tom finished.

“What extra precautions?” Madison asked warily.

“Well, keeping all your doors locked would be good.”

Madison rolled her eyes, but he continued talking.

“Also, staying in town until either Dante or I can come home with you.”

Madison opened her mouth to argue, but he wasn’t finished yet.

“I’ll drive you to work and check things out before you go in. If you suspect anything, you are to call immediately.”

“Don’t you think that’s overdoing it a little?” Madison asked even though she knew what his answer would be.

“You’re ours,” he told her, grabbing her chin. “Don’t forget that. Both of us are territorial. Our situation may be different, but it still remains that you belong to us. No one else will touch you.”

Madison pulled her face away before standing. “I’m not property.”

Tom stood also, and Madison watched his eyes flash. “Our property.”

Madison pushed at his chest. “That is the biggest bullshit I’ve ever heard.”

He laughed.

Madison could feel her blood pressure rise. “Do not laugh at me.”

“Well, babe,” he told her calmly, “I’d get used to it. You picked two alpha males. Your life is going to change fast.”

Without another word, Madison turned and headed for the shower. She was mad at Tom’s words, but a part of her cheered. So she was mad at that part of herself, too.

Tom hadn’t been joking when he’d said her life was going to change. He’d taken her to work and looked around the store before letting her inside. Angie had arrived by the time he gave the all clear.

Before leaving, he had given her a deep, erotic kiss that had Angie asking questions all day. He’d even shown up at lunchtime with hot sandwiches and soup. When he left that time, he informed her Dante would be there at sundown and not to leave without him.

That had questions flying out of Angie’s mouth until Madison finally gave in and told her friend. Angie had just smiled and hadn’t said anything else. Madison knew her friend was happy for her, and that made what was happening a little sweeter.

Dante showed up with Chad in tow right after the sun went down. Madison worked on rearranging the store and putting up candles to replace the ones that had been broken. He worked beside her, and she found herself distracted each time she looked at him. Angie and Chad disappeared into the back, and she was alone with him for the first time since the night before.

Without wasting time, he pulled her into his arms and kissed her. Madison responded, kissing him back and rubbing her body against his. He groaned when they broke apart.

“Be careful or I might take you here in front of the window,” he warned.

Madison laughed but backed away. She wouldn’t put anything past him.

“Tom told me you were unhappy about our looking after your safety.”

Madison frowned and wondered just how much the two were talking. “I’m unhappy that you both think I’m unable to take care of myself. That you can just come in and order me around.”

Dante sent her an understanding look and once again pulled her to him. “Neither of us thinks you are unable to take care of yourself. But we both agree that something is going on. It’s our job to protect you.”

“Your job? Says who?” she questioned, her annoyance evident in her tone.

“ Madison, I have lived for a very long time. Society isn’t like it used to be. My first instinct will always be to protect you. To keep you out of harm’s way.”

Before she could respond, he nodded. “Tom has the instincts of a predator and a protector. It is not any easier for him than me.”

Madison knew he was right, but she had been on her own for so long. “I know but…”

He stopped her with a soft kiss on her lips. “Give it time, sweetheart.” Then he kissed her again.

Madison melted against him and closed her eyes, letting everything else around her go. As the kiss deepened, her hands found their way under his sweater.

It wasn’t until a throat cleared loudly that she thought enough to pull away.

She knew she was blushing when she turned to see who had come in. Tom stood just inside the door with his hands on his hips.

“Damn, that’s hot,” he said, walking over.

He kissed her and Madison felt her head start to spin. She whimpered when he pulled from her.

“Let’s get you home and more comfortable,” he told her with a wink.

“I have to tell Angie-”

“I already sent them on their way,” Dante interrupted.

Madison turned back towards him. “I didn’t hear you tell them anything.”

He only smiled, and she remembered her grandma telling her that Master vampires could talk to their family telepathically.

“Okay, let me just lock up.” Madison moved, turning out the light.

She was anxious to get home with her two men.

Chapter Five

Dante insisted he drive Madison home through the snow since Tom had gotten to drive her in. She didn’t mind. It gave her time to play. With her hand in Dante’s lap, she teased the entire drive.

She started with just faint brushes through her hips then she unzipped him, anxious to feel his flesh. His erection jumped in her hand as she slowly stroked him.

Dante opened his legs, giving her more room to work, and she used it, sliding her hand up and down. Her thumb teased the slit of his cock which leaked pre-cum into her hand.

Only miles from the house, Madison took off her seat belt and leaned over to blow her breath against him. Dante groaned, and she felt the car swerve.

“I’m going to wreck if you don’t stop.”

Madison decided to test his control and licked just the head. He seemed to swell in her hand. Pleased with the reaction, she went about licking his cock.

She started at the tip then ran her tongue over the sides like she was licking an ice-cream cone. She could feel Dante’s legs shake under her.