Jude ran our princess hair salon at home, learning whatever styles Naya requested, no matter how elaborate. Jada’s hair wasn’t quite long enough for much styling yet, so he mostly focused on keeping her curls healthy. On top of all of that, there was still a plethora of family members eager for time with our girls.
Our village was so robust I couldn’t even begin to put all my gratitude into words.
“I was thinking of being a classroom volunteer,” Alve told us. “I could build a long lunch into my schedule and help in the afternoon.”
“I bet Naya would love that.” I relished the mental image of Alve showing up in his suit, surrounded by sticky-fingered five-year-olds. His dry cleaning bill would skyrocket, but I was pretty sure he would secretly love it.
“I hope so. I don’t want to crowd her.”
A mezze platter lowered in front of us, the server smiling as they explained each of the items. I didn’t have to lift a finger, Alve automatically tearing off a piece of warm bread and dippingit in one of the rich sauces before bringing it to my lips. I didn’t get to indulge in this in front of the kids since we were trying to foster independence and get them to feed themselves, but in more private moments, I let myself be cared for like this.
Cozy warmth blossomed in my chest. My alphas loved these moments too. Leo angled so I could lean against him while Alve fed me a bite of every possible combination. Each was more delicious than the last. A twinkle in Alve’s eye, followed by a fizz of delight in the bond, had Leo popping his mouth open when the next bite bypassed me. I wasn’t the only one Alve liked caring for.
We worked our way through the platter like that, Alve feeding us and taking every third bite for himself, until we were down to crumbs. It was enough food to satisfy, but not too much, the vegetable-forward options leaving me light enough that I was definitely still itching for a secret alcove.
We shared some baklava for dessert. At the end, I took Alve’s hand, dipping the sugar-coated fingertips between my lips. His desire crashed against me.
“That’s a dangerous game, Maddie,” Leo whispered in my ear.
“He started it.” I couldn’t even work up a pout, too amused and likewise turned on by the look in Alve’s eyes.
Alve excused himself to wash his hands, leaving me snuggled up with Leo. The sun had disappeared, leaving the city glowing, the mosques looking like they had been dipped in gold.
Our phones buzzed and I pulled mine out.
Nathan:
Girls passed out halfway through the movie
Got them tucked into bed
Don’t rush back if you’re having fun
Iwashaving fun.
Another message came through in a different chat with just Leo, Alve, and I.
Alve:
The hotel down the road has one vacancy left if our omega would like to take her teasing to another level
Madison:
She definitely would
Leo laughed, reading over my shoulder. “Can’t even wait until we get back to our hotel?”
“I’ve been ready to climb both of you like a tree since we left there.”
Alve:
Booked. Dinner is paid for too. Come down when you’re ready.
Leo lifted me onto my feet and we walked with his arm around my waist, riding the elevator down to the main level where Alve waited, looking gorgeous.
Desire flared between us when our eyes met. I slipped my arm into the crook of his, the three of us sweeping down the lamplit cobblestone street. Alve got us checked in, and with the key in hand, we disappeared into our temporary suite.
My decorum lasted about as long as it took for Leo to undo the zipper on the back of my dress. I pushed Alve onto the bed and while he was sprawled out, I freed his cock. Leo hoisted my hips, forcing Alve and I to scoot up higher on the bed. My moan was muffled by a mouthful of alpha.
