Warriors' Providence (Cadi Warriors Book 2)(55)

"I understand." Dagaa nodded. "Trios aren't common but they do happen on Cadi."

"Wow. Okay." Providence said in surprise. "So then why are you two fighting to decide who is Prime?"

"Well no male who feels driven to bond with his female wants to be relegated to the position of Second. It doesn't hold the same rights as Prime. It's hard to explain all the intricacies, but if Madhava is your Prime, he could take you away from me because I hurt you, and I would have no recourse as your Second."

The thought of being Providence's Second when in his heart he was her Prime, twisted Dagaa's gut. He truly didn't want his friend to feel the same sense of rejection he'd felt, but Madhava had already accused Dagaa of hurting Providence. Who's to say Madhava wouldn't do just what he feared? He couldn't bear that again. Dagaa's feelings for Providence had grown too intense, more so than what he'd felt for Idida as a youth. He wouldn't survive losing her.



Providence

Dagaa looked so conflicted, frustrated and hurt, as he described why he needed to be her Prime in this strange set-up the Cadi demanded. Providence felt relieved, at least she now understood why he said those things and had been a man whore. It was the easy way out after getting his heart crushed. It took a lot for a man, any man, to admit to being hurt.

Providence ran her hand over Dagaa's cheek, hoping to comfort his fears.

Madhava was scarred and subsequently never felt good enough in a woman's eyes, which was crap, but apparently Cadi females were squeamish. It was a shame since he would protect anyone he loved with his life. Dagaa had been just as broken by a callous female. He desperately avoided getting his heart trampled, but clearly that hadn't worked out either. Both men were sweet, funny, intelligent, loyal and strong. Providence couldn't imagine living on Cadi without either one of them, and not just as friends.

She had been right to challenge them.

Providence wasn't able to choose between Dagaa and Madhava, or elevate one above the other. If she could help it tomorrow, this would be over and the two men would still be equal. In theory, regardless of the outcome she would still have them both, but to the men being Prime versus Second mattered. If either of them won this battle, the other would be hurt. She didn't care if that posed a complication according to Cadi society's rules. If they were anything less than equal, it wouldn't just ruin their friendship, it would ruin this thing that had started between them.

Thud, thud, thud. Someone pounded on the bedroom door.

"Dagaa, I know you are in there." They heard Madhava growl through the door.

"Here we go, I'm in trouble now!" Dagaa groaned, got up and went to the door.

"I can't believe you. I saw you scale the balcony. What exactly are you doing?" Madhava rebuked Dagaa as he followed him back into the bathroom.

Madhava stopped and stared at Providence in the tub.

"Well I guess it's a party now." Providence grinned at him.

"We were talking. I needed to explain myself and apologize for my behavior." Dagaa replied.

"Uh huh." Madhava frowned.

"Well if you gentleman are going to hang out, you have to call a truce for the night." Providence insisted.

The men nodded in unison.

"Good, it's been a long day and you need to bathe, so run some more hot water and hop in." Providence winked at them.

She nearly giggled as the men stripped in record time. Surprisingly they didn't stink, but were dirty from the day of competition. Dagaa smelled of leather, where Madhava scented of sandalwood. They both smelled musky, their masculine scent overpowering her as they disrobed.

Providence stared at the warriors as they bared their magnificent bodies. God, they were sexy. She licked her lips as she felt a shiver of desire move through her. Providence shifted to let Dagaa climb into the massive tub at her back while Madhava sat between her spread legs facing her. Dagaa started rubbing her shoulders as he bathed her while Madhava worked on her feet. Providence loved how attentive they were, but she wanted to take care of them for a change.

"I think it's my turn." Providence said as she pulled away from Dagaa. "You two turn and get in front of me."

She grabbed a cloth and began washing Dagaa's back, then moved to Madhava. She then moved back to Dagaa and rubbed the tension from his slick broad shoulders.

Madhava must've gotten impatient waiting for her to return to him, because he slid behind her and began running his hands over her shoulders, her arms, her sides, and hips.

"I wanted to do this all day." Madhava husked as he gripped the slick cheeks of her ass.

Providence smiled knowing she had teased him.

She leaned forward and kissed the side of Dagaa's neck, licking his earlobe, biting it.