Adams, Eve - Patience is Their Virtue [Brides of Bachelor Bay 3] (Siren Publishing Ménage Everlasting) (23 page)

But it still wasn’t the majority.

“And opposed?”

Two-thirds of the room had hands up in the air. As those voting against the ordinance looked around and saw that they held the majority, applause and shouts of glee resounded throughout the hall. With a quick glance at Miles and Ron, Adam saw that they both shook their heads as they sank down in their chairs.

“The ordinance is denied.” Adam grinned as he announced the results and the worry weighing down on him finally lifted.

In a burst of anger, Miles Petty jumped to his feet and bellowed above the crowd. “Ladies and gentlemen, there is still the matter of whether or not we want a man like Adam Steele in such an important position. I ask that you—”

“Shut up, Petty.” A man’s voice in the back barked out.

“Now see here!”

“You heard them,” Adam crooned, that feeling of triumph euphoric. “Shut up, Petty.”

Logan nodded and grinned. “I say we adjourn.”

“I second that.”

Patience’s Journal, Wednesday, May 24, 1865

Port Steele, Washington Territory

It’s been a full month since the town voted down the ordinance that would have forced my family to leave Port Steele. Adam seems in the best spirit these days. Raven still stands as Adam’s manservant, but I believe that is a front so that he may protect his little brother. News of the remaining confederate soldiers’ surrender has brought new hope to our small town. As our nation is reunited and works to repair the damage from the war, so does Port Steele. With each ship new settlers arrive, and we are thriving as our town grows. I am beside myself with happiness and keep pinching myself to wake. It
all seems too good to be true, but as my husbands often remind me after the three of us have made love, we all deserve our happiness.

I’ve found mine.

THE END

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