“I didn’t want you waiting around for me, especially since I thought that I wasn’t the best choice for you.”

Adam stared at him. “What the hell are you saying?”

Dare leaned forward. “I’m saying I wanted you to meet a woman, fall in love, then start the family you’ve always wanted.”

Adam drew in a deep breath, his gaze locking with Dare’s.

“You and I could have had a family. There are a lot of options, including adoption.”

“But I know you really want your own child. With your own genes.”

Adam’s gaze filled with a longing that took Ash’s breath away.

“I wanted you more,” he said simply.

Ash choked up at the pain and longing in Adam’s voice. Oh, God, these two men were meant to be together. If only they could see it.

Even if that meant she couldn’t have either of them, it was a sacrifice she knew she had to make.

Pain slashed across Dare’s face. “I’m sorry, Adam. I … just tried to do what’s right.”

“That’s the problem, isn’t it? You’re always deciding for other people what they need. What’s best for them. That’s great in the bedroom. You are an exceptional Dom. But that’s where it should end. You decided for me, and you did it again with Ash. You need to let other people make their own decisions. Decide what you want, then let us decide what we want. In the end, everyone will be happier.”

Dare drew in a deep breath. “You’re right. That’s exactly what I should do.” He gazed at Adam, his eyes gleaming. “What I want is you.”

Ashley’s heart sank. She had succeeded in getting the two men together, but where did that leave her?

But then Dare gazed her way. “And you. I want both of you. I want us to make it work together.”

Her heart pounded in her chest. Could this really be happening? Could she really have a relationship with both these men?

Her gaze turned to Adam, as did Dare’s. If Adam didn’t want this … and she couldn’t blame him … then this wonderful dream would die right here and now.

“What do you want, Adam?” Dare asked.

“I want to hear from Ashley first.”

“I…” She glanced from one to the other. “I want the same thing. I love you both. I can’t think of anything better than to share my life with the two of you.”

Adam’s eyes gave nothing away. Ash held her breath.

“Adam,” Dare said, “I promise I won’t walk away from you again. Or Ashley. You’ll have to drive me away with a stick.”

Adam’s lips compressed. Then he let out a long breath. “I believe you. But if we move forward with this, how would it even work?”

Her heart soared at his words. He was going to say yes!

“Well, you and Ash could get married, just as you told me you wanted to do, and I could live with you.”