“Our third is very wise.” Luc leaned over, his lips brushing Nic’s hair. “Should we order dinner? Did you want to go down to the restaurant, Sage, or would you rather have room service?”
Pick room service, pick room service.Nic was comfortable. He’d had a shift. Luc and Sage’s scent blended beautifully in his nostrils, and he really didn’t want to go out and face people again.
“After what happened at the facility,” Sage said, “I think I’d prefer room service this time around. I really don’t want to be fending off people who are all keen on their selfies with you. I’m in the mood for a quieter meal if that’s all right. It’s been a bit of a day.”
“The day’s not over yet,” Nic said with what he hoped was a sexy grin. “Can I hug you? I really want to hug you right now.”
“I thought you’d never ask.” Nic just caught a glimpse of Sage’s smile before the man himself was sitting on Nic’s lap. Thin arms wrapped around his neck, and Nic closed his eyes, taking in the scents as Luc moved closer, too.Happy. Cared for. Wow, the scent of arousal is getting out of control.Nic wasn’t surprised when both Luc and Sage moved back.It won’t be long until bedtime.
“Perhaps we can eat first and then...” Sage looked decidedly flustered. “We can’t claim each other without a pool, can we? Only after what happened this afternoon, I’m not asking Jarvisfor permission to use one of their pools, and the sea would be too darn cold for me, full stop.”
“Because our krakens are already claimed, our two-legged forms can all claim each other without a pool,” Luc suggested. Nic could tell he was really keen. “We could do that tonight, if you wanted to, and then we can get a plane back to the Regis tomorrow and complete the kraken claim in our own pool. Only if you want to, of course. As I said, there’s no rush or pressure.”
“I’m ready if you are,” Sage said firmly. “You…you know my worst secret, and you both went above and beyond today. Besides, you’re sexy together, so can you blame me for wanting to do a bit of touching of my own?”
“You really think we’re sexy?” Nic was so incredibly pleased, even though there was no reason for it. “I mean, I know I am…”
“I think you’ll find I’m the sexy one,” Luc said, flicking back his long hair. “I’m sure Sage was talking about me.”
“I’ve got the muscles,” Nic mock teased.
“And I’ve…”
“Excuse me,” Sage said, putting up both of his hands. “You’re both sexy, and I’m hungry. Does anyone know where the room service menu is? The faster we eat, the faster we can go to bed.”
Nic pulled out his phone and brought up the hotel website. Luc might be the sexy one, but Nic knew how to get things organized.
Chapter Twenty
Sage
Sage enjoyed the dinner, although watching Nic and Luc and how they reacted to each other and toward him was really interesting. Sage noticed that both men seemed to like touching each other, even if it was just a brush on a shoulder, a hand on the other’s lower back. Nothing overtly sexual, just a reassurance of sorts that they both knew each other was there. They included Sage as well, and while Sage didn’t have super amazing paranormal senses, and didn’t have a clue how touching him made them feel, he knew how it had impacted him. The best and worst kind of anticipation.
The fake yawning was also funny. They were all sitting on the couch. There was a film playing on the television. Everyone acted as if they were watching it, but no one was. Luc started first. A little yawn, quickly covered by his hand. A few minutes later, Nic did the same thing. “It must be catching,” he said with a laugh.
Or it could be a giant-sized hint.Standing up, Sage stretched. “I’m going to have a shower, and then I’m heading for bed. I wasn’t sure if you’d decided to share a room with me, but I’ll take the bedroom on the left. I’ll leave you to make your arrangements.”
He couldn’t look at them. Sage’s face was already hot, and he knew it would be bright red. He wasn’t someone other people hugged very often, or touched, and Nic and Luc’s attention was arousing enough without the touching.I definitely need a shower.
Patting both knees, because Sage was finding he quite liked the touching business as well, he went through to the bathroom,which was large and well-equipped. Taking his time, he stripped off his clothes, taking care to shake them out so he could wear them again in the morning, and made sure his glasses were safe on the counter before getting into the shower.
The water was hot and plentiful. Standing underneath the stream, Sage let the worries of the day flow out of his skin and down the drain. His parents, that poor squid, even the concerns about being seen with such recognizable krakens... None of that mattered in the moment.
Somehow, in some way, the Fates Nic and Luc mentioned had noticed insignificant Sage Stirling, too. Not only had they noticed him, but they’d paired him with the two men who had been the main characters in any fantasy Sage had concocted in his private time.
Claiming is special,he reminded himself as he shampooed and rinsed out his hair.Those two are claimed mates so they wouldn’t touch me if I weren’t their third.Sage started soaping, paying particular attention to his crotch and ass. He wasn’t what one would call sexually adventurous or even sexually experienced, but he knew enough, especially about the prep process.
Shutting off the water, Sage opened the door of the shower box, surprised to see Nic and Luc both naked. Cocks hard, they were holding up towels, clearly waiting for him.
“We thought you might need a hand,” Luc said.
“We did say we would spoil our mate,” Nic added. “Did you want to step out, or should we join you?”
Seeing as Sage already knew Luc and Nic had showered as soon as they’d checked into the hotel room, he stepped out and was immediately enveloped in warm, fluffy towels.
The touches were gentle at first. Luc rubbed over his hair, his neck, and down his back, while Nic gently wiped his face dry, before trailing his towel down Sage’s torso and his legs. He even knelt, drying Sage’s feet, before standing again. Only Sage’s cock was neglected.
“I could get used to this,” he groaned as Luc’s hands were massaging his butt and Nic was rubbing the towel under his armpits. “I can barely stand up.”
