She looked up at him. "Yes." Cole stepped closer. "But she is ours, too." Tucker moved to her other side.
"All of ours." Eleanor found herself surrounded. Her heart raced, but she felt no fear, only anticipation. Jake's hands tightened on her waist.
"We will go slow. Follow your lead. Whatever you want." She looked between them. "I want all of you."
"I want this family we are building. I want to belong to you, all of you." Cole's hand cupped her cheek. "You already do." Tucker's fingers threaded through hers.
"We are yours, too. Every bit as much as you are ours." Jake leaned down and kissed her again, slower this time, deeper. When he pulled back, Cole was there, his hand gently turning her face.
"May I?" She nodded. Cole's kiss was different from Jake's, softer, more tender, but no less intense. When Cole stepped back, Tucker was waiting.
His kiss was quieter, more controlled, but she felt the restraint in it, felt the depth of emotion he rarely showed. Eleanor was trembling when Tucker released her. Three men, three very different kisses. And she wanted more of all of them.
But Jake's hand on her shoulder grounded her. "Slow," he reminded her. "We have all the time in the world." She nodded, still breathless.
"You are right. But I want you to know I have never felt so wanted, so cherished." Cole smiled. "You better get used to it, Mrs. Hollister, because we plan to spoil you senseless."
Tucker added, "Every single day." They celebrated with a feast they prepared together. Laughter filled the house, along with good food and family warmth. As evening fell, Eleanor felt nervousness creeping back.
What happened now? Jake seemed to sense her anxiety. He took her hand. "Tonight, you sleep in your own room. Alone."
Her eyes widened. "But we are married." "I know. And we will have plenty of time for everything that entails. But not tonight."
"Tonight you rest. You have had overwhelming days. You need time to process." Relief and disappointment warred in her. But Jake was right.
She was exhausted. "All right." He kissed her forehead softly. "We are not going anywhere. We will be here tomorrow and every day after."
Cole hugged her good night. Tucker squeezed her hand. Then Eleanor climbed the stairs, her heart full. She changed and climbed into bed.