Chapter 275

Even after thinking about it, I was still more than a little reluctant to step foot in the Singles Boat knowing that the Wicked Witch was in her new lair there. Instead, I stopped at the back porch door looking into the living room and kitchen. Becca, Leia and Zenya were all working in the kitchen on dinner.

“What a sight,” I said with a grin.

All three of them looked over and grinned at me. Becca was the first to move, setting down whatever she was working on at the counter and wiping her hands with a wet cloth before coming over to me.

“You’re scared of coming in, aren’t you,” she guessed as she stepped out and into my arms.

“It just feels like I’d be pushing my luck,” I admitted, leaning down to kiss her. “How is dinner coming along?”

“Good,” she said. “And we’ll be good to go for a picnic dinner, too. I’ll just need your help carrying everything to the beach.”

“I’ll be ready,” I promised her. I was holding her by her waist and slid my hands back to her ass, pulling her a little tighter against me. “I’m excited.”

“Me too,” she agreed and winked.

“Just one other thing,” I said, lowering my voice a bit. “I know you were good with everything that happened and encouraged her, but I just wanted to double-check that you’re still feeling OK about Zenya.”

She smiled and reached up, rubbing her hand over the stubble on my cheek. “Very,” she said. “Thank you for checking.”

I leaned down and kissed her again, then started kissing from her lips and up her jaw.

“Patience,” she laughed, pushing me away, and looking up into my eyes. “Soon, Tiger.”

She went back in and gave Leia a smack on the ass, pointing her out in my direction at my request. Leia skipped through the living area to me and actually jumped into my arms. I twirled her around once before setting her down and hugging her more fully. “Hi, Sunshine.”

“Hey, Tiger,” she said with one of her serene little smiles. “What’s up?”

“Other than how pretty you are?” I teased her a little. That made her smile, and I turned her around in my arms so I could hug her from behind, leaning down to kiss the crook of her neck. Her pastel rainbow hair was pulled back in a messy bun, leaving her neck bare, and I couldn’t resist. Between my compliments and kisses, she hummed happily. I wasn’t there just to tease though, and I hugged her a little tighter as I sighed. “I’m just checking in with everyone,” I said. “I’m worried that today has been a little too crazy.”

“Do you mean because you’re officially a polygamous man, or the smackdown fight between Cattie and Heather, or you fucking Zenya in front of everyone and her loving it?” Leia asked.

“ ... Yes,” I said.

She chuckled, hugging her arms around mine as she leaned back against me. “I’m happy for Zenya, and it doesn’t change anything about the way I’m feeling for you,” she said. “And Heather got exactly what she deserved. She was an absolute cunt.”

The harsh language from Leia made me stutter a laugh.

“What?” she asked with a little smirk. “I’m a gamer, I’ve heard way worse than the C-word.”

“Fair,” I laughed. “What about the last thing?”

“You being the polygamous downfall of the feminist movement?” Leia asked innocently. “I think I’m doing a lot of thinking about what I want in a boyfriend, or a long-term partner, and reassessing what love and loyalty mean to me. Robbie, I...” She stopped to take a breath. “I can see a future me that’s very happy being with you. There’s just a lot to figure out between here and there.”

“Is that something you want to do?” I asked.

“I’ve got more to think about. I will say I love every minute I’m with you, and you make me feel special and safe and sexy and ... stupendous.”