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Teal snaked his hand between their bodies to grasp Ronan’s steel pole of a cock. “This has been sadly neglected,” he said, giving it a few purposeful strokes. “Let me take care of you.”

“You’re not too sensitive?”

“No, my love. Thanks for checking, but you know I like the intensity.”

Ronan swallowed, dipping his chin. Teal straddled Ronan's waist, rising up on his knees before slamming back down on his erection, taking him to the hilt. They groaned as he bounced roughly, riding hard.

Gazing into each other’s eyes, Ronan dug his fingers into Teal’s thighs. Teal let his copious slick ease his movements, squeezing Ronan’s stiff length as he writhed.

Up and down, Teal rode the thick alpha cock until Ronan felt his spine tingle. Stifling a roar, he released deep within his husband.

The bone-deep satisfaction Ronan experienced whenever his seed found its home inside Teal enveloped him.

“Knot okay?” Ronan asked, heart hammering.

"Yes, please." Teal turned away so they could lie on their sides.

As Ronan’s knot swelled, Teal’s spent cock released another trickle of fluid, a valiant attempt at a second orgasm. Ronan reached forward to stroke it gently.

Teal sighed. “So good.”

Ronan guessed Teal had had a difficult time at work. He’d likely spent the day running himself ragged meeting the relentless demands of his alpha bosses. That would explain why he'd taken such control tonight.

There were times in their lovemaking when they assumed more traditional alpha and omega roles, with Ronan calling all the shots. But some days Teal liked to be in charge.

It was one reason they’d played with others in the past. From the moment they met ten years ago, sporadically inviting a beta into their bed had been a part of their relationship.

Teal enjoyed topping now and then, and since Ronan's hard line was that he didn't want to be fucked, adding in the occasional third had been a natural solution. They’d long since established the rules —open communication, finding discreet partners, and for Teal’s heats, it was always just the two of them.

Ronan thought about how Niall’s ass had turned him on earlier. He and Teal hadn’t brought someone else into their bed since the nanny had ended their arrangement, and there hadn’t been anyone other than Niall since he’d first slept with the couple four years ago.

Judging by how aggressive Teal had been tonight, maybe it was time?

Ronan kissed the back of his husband’s head as they spooned. “Baby, I was just thinking about Niall.”

Teal huffed good-naturedly. “Your knot is literally in my ass right now and you were thinking about Niall?”

Chuckling, Ronan clarified. “I meant, I was wondering if it might be time to think about whether we want to pick up a third again. Even for a onetime thing.” Teal tensed and Ronan smoothed his hand down the omega’s arm.

“I’m not mentioning it because I feel like something’s missing between us.

You’re always more than enough for me.” He sucked at Teal’s neck.

“You just seemed a little…toppy…earlier, so I thought I’d ask. ”

Teal let out a long breath. He pressed back into Ronan.

“To be honest, I think a part of me has been hoping Niall would change his mind. It was good between the three of us for so long.” He shifted, attempting to get comfortable as Ronan’s knot reached its full girth.

“And physically, I do crave it—fucking someone—but it’s hard to imagine being with anyone other than Niall.

I know there were others before him, but that was a long time ago. It feels different now.”

“You miss him?”

“Truthfully…yes.” Teal looked back over his shoulder.

“I miss him too.” Ronan wrapped his arm tighter around Teal’s chest and kissed his pert nose. “He about killed me today with all the bending over and being perfect with the boys.”

“Ugh, I know. He’s still distractingly gorgeous. Not to mention funny and charming and kind. I’m so glad he’s still here as the nanny, but sometimes I think we made a mistake not offering him more than a good time before.”

Teal didn’t need to elaborate. Ronan also thought what they’d shared with Niall could easily have been more than casual if they’d allowed it.

But the opportunity had passed. Niall was happy with his boyfriend.

“Baby, we don’t need to decide anything tonight,” Ronan said. “I was only starting the conversation. Open communication. That’s the deal, right? Niall’s not an option anymore, so I’m just putting it out there that you can tell me. If you ever want it.”

“And what do you want, my love?”

Ronan thought for a moment. “I enjoyed it when we had someone else in our bed. But I also could go the rest of my life with my cock in your ass, or your cock in my mouth, and be perfectly happy. Maybe we could just think about it for now. There’s no rush.”

“Sounds good.” Teal rested his head on his arm, drifting into sleep as Ronan’s knot deflated.

Ronan tried to settle but couldn't. Teal’s question stuck in his brain.

What did he want? He rarely thought about it because the most truthful answer was that he wanted Teal to be happy.

Beyond that, it was difficult to say. He was a thirty-year-old alpha with a healthy sexual appetite.

It was natural he’d be aroused by Niall’s curved backside. Or by Sorcha’s blueberry jasmine scent.

But he meant what he’d said. If Teal never wanted to play with anyone ever again, Ronan would still be happy and satisfied with their life together. It wasn’t as though Niall had plugged a hole in his and Teal’s relationship. More like he’d been the cherry on top of an already delicious sundae.

There wasn’t anything missing. He loved Teal, and they were happier than any couple he knew. They had three amazing sons. They had rewarding, fulfilling careers.

Ronan had just always liked cherries.