Born with the ability to read emotions, Emma Coolidge leads a life of self-imposed seclusion. Until she is saved by Gideon Keel and Jesse Madding, who befriend her and introduce her to people who can help her create a normal life. Everything is great but for one small problem. Emma longs to be more than friends with Gideon and Jesse, and wants to be part of their darker games involving bondage and sadism, but believes her desire can be nothing but a private fantasy.<br><br>Gideon adores Jesse and wants nothing more than to give him everything he wants. When Gideon realizes Jesse wants Emma, as well, he decides to invite Emma into their games. But first Jesse and Gideon are forced to investigate a string of grave desecrations. They must unravel the mystery of who is stealing Black John's power, why, and how to reverse it before they can devote their time and energy to their mutual desire for a third in their bed.

Mosaic Moon

He stopped in surprise when he saw the tableau. Gideon was stretched on his side along the foot of the bed, while Emma sat cross-legged near the pillows. Between them was a pile of Hershey’s kisses, though each had their own stash closer to their bodies, and both held a handful of playing cards.


Gideon tossed his onto the blanket as soon as Jesse walked in. “It’s about time,” he complained. “Playing poker with an empath is not my idea of fun.”


Emma grinned. “I let you win some.”


“And now Jesse’s home, so no more excuses to stall getting some sleep.”


Jesse sent Gideon an accusing glance. “You let her stay up to play poker?”


“Be grateful I got her on the bed. She wanted to have food and coffee waiting for when you got home.”


Jesse shifted his attention to Emma. “I told you to get some rest.” His tone didn’t match his actions as he crossed the room and brushed his lips across her forehead. “I thought you’d be asleep by now.”


Chapter 94