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Tenzin

B oth of them slept in the giant hotel bed, Clark’s arm draped protectively over her. Sharing Gwen with him–twice–had been a pleasurable experience. She took a knot so incredibly well for a beta. Not to mention the way she took direction.

We’d gone hard that second time, so much that I’d ended up holding back, because I’d been afraid they might throw me into a rut. Betas didn’t usually do that to alphas.

However, in just a few hours, my attraction to Gwen had gone from strong to magnetic.

Even if I still wasn’t quite ready for a relationship, there was never any doubt I’d say yes to taking her to bed, when she’d asked us back at the dinner. She needed our care, our love, our knots–something I wouldn’t deny her.

She was mine . They were both mine.

And I was theirs.

The large room was dark, with only the gas fire for light. I rolled out of bed, to use the bathroom.

“Tens, please don’t run,” Clark murmured in the darkness. “I know we pushed you tonight, but please don’t leave us. We’ll give you whatever you need.”

“I’m just going to take a piss. I’ll be back.” When I came out of the bathroom, Clark slipped in, still looking a little upset.

An electric kettle sat on the counter next to a coffee pot, and I started some water for tea. I didn’t like the tea offerings in the container next to the kettle. So, I tossed on the robe I’d discarded earlier after we’d all taken a shower together and ducked out to the kitchen.

All the lights were on in the empty living area. Snacks were strewn across the counter, like someone had come back hungry. Beer bottles covered the coffee table, looking out onto the wolf window. In the cupboard, I found some better tea and two mugs.

“Tens, Tens, where are you?” Clark’s quiet voice was frantic.

“I’m right here,” I whispered, hurrying back to the room and closing the door behind me.

Clark stood there, stark naked, a worried look on his face.

“Don’t go.” His eyes teared.

I set the mugs and tea down. “Hey, I only went to find some tea.” I bundled him in my arms, not knowing what else to do. “What do you need?”

“I… I don’t know.” He put his head on my shoulder. Clark’s scent was a little sour.

“Okay.” I ran my hands through his hair, reassuring him that I was here. It wasn’t simply spending the night with her that was extraordinary, being with him was something as well.

Seeing that beautiful body naked. Feeling his knot through her.

That pierced cock.

Mine.

The kettle went off, and I let go of him, then made us tea.

“Here.” I handed him a mug, and we sat down on the couch. Taking a throw blanket, I threw it over us.

“Sorry, I didn’t mean to freak out. I don’t know why I did that?” he eventually mumbled.

“Alpha drop is a bitch and they don’t talk about it enough in alpha classes,” I offered. “It’s also completely normal to feel like this. Gwen pushed you, too. First time knotting someone, first time being a threesome.”

While his dirty talk was delightful, I got the idea that his past experiences were pretty straightforward.

“I guess I should go online and learn some things if that’s how it’s going to be. I know there are things she wants to try. Her ex wasn’t adventurous.” He glanced over at the bed. Gwen had spread out in the middle of the mattress like a starfish.

“I’ll send you some reputable sources.” I took another sip of tea. “You did a good job with her.”

He’d also followed my directions so well. Mmmm, I did like good boys.

“Don’t leave us. Everyone always leaves us.” His eyes closed.

Us. I could see Gwen’s massive abandonment issues, both from her ex and her family. But Clark? I knew nothing about his past romantic relationships.

“I might need more time, but I won’t leave. Promise.” Whatever this was, I wanted it. Even if it ended up with my heart being in pieces.

Again.