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“He went over to our place to get some supplies. While you were sleeping, we talked it over and thought it would probably be easier to finish your heat here, since we’ve already gotten started and your bedroom is familiar to you.

Teal is grabbing fresh sheets and pillows, plus more food.

I hope all that’s okay? If you’d rather move to our place, we can do that. ”

“No. Your plan sounds great.”

Ronan smiled down at Sorcha and ran a hand along his torso and over his hip, resting it on the fleshiest part of his ass. His eyes lit with desire, but not the feverish hunger of a few hours ago.

“It’s nice to see you a little…calmer,” Sorcha said.

Ronan huffed. “Yeah. I hope I didn’t scare you.

I’ve never been like that before. With Teal’s heats, I’ve always been prepared and could get him knotted as soon as his waves started.

When I came into your room and you were so far gone, I just—” The alpha shook his head.

“The lust hit me like a train. My inner alpha took over.”

“But you remember everything?”

“I do. It’s kind of like the beast was in charge, but rational me was still there, watching it all unfold. And since we’ve satisfied the beast, at least for now, rational me gets to run the show again.”

“I wonder if that’s how it will be for me tomorrow, when I go into my delirium. Will I remember it after my heat passes?”

Ronan made a hmm sound as he brought his pointer finger to his lips. “Wouldn’t it be fortunate if you knew a wonderful, supportive older omega who could answer your questions about heat, and what you may or may not experience?”

Sorcha tapped Ronan playfully on the chest. “Haha. Yes, I plan on asking Teal lots of things.”

“I'm glad. Because he’s pretty great.”

Sorcha let out a sigh. “The greatest. Part of me still can’t believe he called you. That he was the one who brought us all to this place.”

“Can’t you?” Ronan lightly massaged Sorcha’s back. “I heard what he told you, so you know why this is a good thing. Maybe even an inevitable thing. Teal and I care for you very much, Sorcha.”

“I know. I believe that.”

“Good.”

Sorcha pressed his nose against Ronan’s scent gland, inhaling the peppery sage. At the intimate maneuver, Ronan’s cock thickened. He returned the gesture, pushing his face into Sorcha’s neck.

From the doorway, a throat cleared.

“Am I interrupting?” Teal asked, peeling off the clothes he’d thrown on to complete his errand. “Actually, even if I am, I don’t care. Please carry on and I’ll just enjoy the entertainment.”

“Get your ass over here,” Ronan said, stretching out an arm. Teal jumped onto the bed on Ronan’s other side. Both omegas absently stroked Ronan’s cock.

“Were you able to get everything you needed?” Ronan asked his husband.

“Yes. I also called Niall to see if he could keep the kids at his place for the next two days. I thought about asking him to watch them at our house, but that might be confusing with us over here, not to mention the noise, and—”

“I understand, baby,” Ronan said. “Was Niall fine having them over? Jax was okay with it?”

“Niall was great, as usual. Jax is out of town for work. Niall sounded confident he could convince the boys it would be like a big sleepover. He’ll figure out something to tell them.

” Teal reached out to cup Sorcha’s cheek.

“I’m sorry, my darling, but I had to tell Niall the truth about what was happening here.

Because he needed to understand the urgency.

I hope you’re not too mad I told him your personal business. ”

“No, it’s fine. I like Niall,” Sorcha said. He figured it wasn’t the right time to tell the husbands he’d been crushing on their gorgeous nanny for years, in addition to them.

“And I’m sure the boys will be safe. We can check in by phone every day, but there’s no one I trust more than him,” Ronan said.

“Exactly,” Teal agreed. “So we’ll be able to spend the next two days making sure you have the most satisfying heat we can provide for you.” He leaned forward to mouth along Sorcha’s neck as they laid their heads on Ronan’s chest.

“Fuck,” Ronan breathed out, watching them with eyes blazing.

Sorcha’s hole clenched. “Can we have sex in between my heat waves?” he asked eagerly.

The levity in Teal’s expression fell away. “You…want to?” he asked cautiously.

“I mean, I still feel really horny.”

“Uncomfortably so?” Teal questioned, placing a hand on Sorcha’s forehead.

“I mean, a little uncomfortable.” Sorcha actually felt more than a little uncomfortable, but after the horror of going through his first waves unassisted, the pain was relative.

Teal and Ronan exchanged a concerned look.

“What’s the matter?” Sorcha asked.

“My darling, it’s only been a few hours since your last wave and Ronan fucked and knotted you three times. For the first day of a heat, it’s unusual that your body wouldn’t welcome this respite between waves. And you’re hotter than you ought to be.”

“Okay…” Sorcha attempted to make sense of Teal's words. “But why is it an issue? I’m probably just extra horny because I was by myself this morning.”

“I’m certain that’s part of it,” Teal agreed. “And I’m willing to bet your overuse of suppressants the past few years is affecting things. What concerns me is you’re not getting the relief you need now that Ronan is here helping you.”

Ronan looked directly at his husband. “What are you saying?”

“I mean, there’s no way to be sure until tomorrow, but I have a hunch,” Teal hedged.

“What?” Sorcha asked.

Ronan sat up against the headboard, lifting Sorcha to sit between his legs. Teal rested on his knees in front of the younger omega, looking him in the eye.

“Do you remember we talked about the possibility that Ronan and I would have to make some decisions for you while you’re in your heat delirium?” Teal asked.

“Yes. And I trust you guys. You have my permission to do whatever you think is best.”

Teal stared gravely at Sorcha. “I want you to know how seriously we take that responsibility. How much we plan on worshiping your body through the rest of this heat. But if we can’t satisfy you, if you keep getting hotter and sicker, we’ll need to do something more.”

Sorcha’s eyes went wide. “This is what you meant earlier…about the alpha semen.”

Ronan inhaled sharply. “You’re saying—”

“That going bare may be the only thing that truly gets Sorcha through his heat.”

“Fuck!” Ronan exclaimed.

Sorcha tensed and the alpha tightened his grip. “I’m sorry for shouting, little one. I know it’s not your fault. None of this is your doing.”

“No. It’s Dale and Abe’s fault for being such rotten excuses for caretakers, not to mention human beings,” Teal said, grazing his hand along Sorcha’s thigh. “Although I’m not sorry that it’s brought us to this bed together.”

“Nor am I,” Ronan said, kissing Sorcha gently on the cheek.

“You trust us?” Teal reaffirmed with Sorcha.

“More than anyone.”

“Then we promise to make the best choices for you we can tomorrow. To bring you the most pleasure and joy. To keep you healthy and safe. And if we need to make a tough call that we think is in your best interest, we’ll treat that decision as a sacred duty.”

Ronan gripped Sorcha tightly. “You never have to be without my protection—our protection—ever again, little one. Not during this heat, and not for any of the days after.” He glanced at Teal, and his husband stared back with teary eyes. “For as long as you need us, want us, we’ll be there for you.”