Isaac sat up as well and brushed the hair out of my face. “You didn’t do anything wrong. It was a heat flash. They’re a part of you now, and it’s our job to ensure you get what you need.”
I looked at him, my heart full of doubt and fear that I’d just ruined this for me. How could they not have thought horribly of me?
“Hey, I let you do that to me,” Isaac said as he grabbed my hand. “You didn’t force me. I let you because I wanted to help you through this. I care about you more than just physically, I hope you know that.”
Lukas gently touched my arm. “What happened tonight was not wrong, and nothing you did upset us. This is us learning your rhythm, and we’re going to learn it together.”
I couldn’t help the tears that rolled down my cheeks, but I felt so grateful for them taking care of me. I nodded slowly at their words as they embraced me in a warm hug.
“I’m just scared I’ve ruined something here that can’t be fixed,” I said, looking for signs of disgust from both of them.
“No way, that was so hot.” Lukas kissed my shoulder. “I can’t wait till…Well, I can’t wait till we can take better care of you.”
“This is exactly what we’re here for. Just keep remembering that we want to take care of you,” Isaac whispered, softly kissing my shoulder.
I wiped the tears away as something warm moved by my feet. Preston was lying on his back at the bottom of the bed, sprawled out and sound asleep.
I softly laughed at a sleeping Preston before looking over to the window, where, sitting on a couch working on his computer was Demetrius. He gave me a subtle smile and a wink before nodding at me to go back to sleep.
A big yawn escaped me as I lay back down on the bed, with two warm bodies snuggling up beside me.
“You're not alone, and you don’t have to solve everything on your own anymore,” Lukas whispered in my ear as he wrapped his arm around me.
“Just don’t make me miss any more movies, got it?” Isaac joked, kissing my cheek.
I lay in their bed for a while as they both drifted off to sleep. The feeling of shame was present in my mind, but more strongly now was the feeling of completeness. They had taken care of me when I couldn't help myself. They'd helped me through my vulnerable moment and wanted to help again. My heart swelled with acceptance as my eyelids grew heavy. Maybe I was more ready for this than I thought.
Chapter fourteen
A Different Dance
Lukas
It was like a scene straight out of a romance movie, waking up with Ivy snuggled into my arms. My stomach kept doing flips every time I inhaled her scent.
I wanted her to stay here so badly at our packhouse, so I could wake up to her every morning. This could be our life soon.
I reminded myself to calm down. She was probably still going to be conflicted and embarrassed from last night, even though she shouldn’t be. Her sensuality was so enticing, and she continued to send me right to the edge of losing control. My thoughts drifted to what she’d be like when our relationship progressed more physically. I would gladly take her on my lap and help her any way she needed it. I’d wait as long as she wanted to, but god, I hope she'd want this soon.
Alright, time to focus, I thought as I kissed her cheek. Her nose softly bunched up…so sweet.
Right, time to focus—Gym, shower, change, food, social media content.
Ivy rolled onto her back, letting her hair spill across my pillow. She was still wearing that cute dress from last night. My mind flooded with images of Isaac pulling her top down…
Focus time—Gym, shower, change, food…
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Ivy
The right side of the bed felt cold as I slowly woke up. This wasn’t my bed, though. I knew I was at the packhouse, but I wasn’t exactly sure where I was.
Isaac was snuggled up next to me on the left. Lukas must have gotten up to get ready for the morning.
Wait, now there was a new warmth to the right. I inhaled that sweet and spicy scent of chili chocolate and burnt caramel deeply. Preston had moved next to me and was burying his nose in my neck.
I squirmed against him, enjoying his touch and wanting him closer.
