I have one arm wrapped around Hudson’s chest as I ram into him. I use my other to reach down to rub Pippa’s clit. A moment later, she screams in ecstasy. The sound causes me to explode inside Hudson. He follows me over the edge a moment later.
We collapse on either side of Pippa, spent, sated. Pippa showers us with kisses and praise and caresses.
I pull myself up to get warm washcloths for all of us. We clean up and climb under the covers, wrap ourselves around each other, tangled.
Sleep claims us quickly.
For the first time in a very long time, the future doesn’t feel like something to survive.
It feels like something we get to choose.
Something we get to create.
Together.
THIRTY
onset
Pippa
Sunday Morning, Day 39
The weekend settles over the mansion like a deep exhale. Morning light pours through the tall windows of Enzo’s bedroom, gilding everything it touches.
Or—I guess I should call thisourbedroom now.
We moved fast. Literally and figuratively.
Hudson and I will still keep our properties in the city, but we packed the belongings we needed over the past few days and made it official.
We’ve moved in together in the quiet, intimate ways that matter most. Clothes migrating into shared drawers. Toothbrushes multiplying on the sink counter. Late nights tangled on the couch. Mornings waking wrapped in warmth and certainty.
I look over at the two of them as they sleep. Hudson’s hand rests absentmindedly in the curve of Enzo’s shoulder. My eyes sweep over to the beautiful and masculine arch of Hudson’s neck as his head rests on my shoulder.
I take in a deep breath and I feel…happy. No longer alone in a world that seeks to destroy. Claimed by two men who love and protect as fiercely as I do.
Love—steady and unafraid.
I feel whole.
Hudson stirs. A few chaste kisses later, Enzo joins the morning wake up call. Kisses, I love yous, reverent touches, and daily plans discussed.
We’ve invited Luna and Jules over, and we agree to rise and get ready before things get carried away. I get out of bed and shoot off a quick message.
Looking forward to seeing you both today. 11 still work?
Jules
Yes. Wrapping up a few things at the office and leaving soon.
Luna
Same.
I feel a little guilty. I stepped away from DC with a simple phone call, but they are still locked into everything that is going on with the mess of Troy’s death, the media take over, and the lead on Sophie. We’ve kept each other up to speed the last couple of days about the plan for this upcoming party at DeShawn Crown’s place. Eva, Enzo, and Niko have been helping out, even.
Meanwhile, I’ve been packing, unpacking, sleeping, baking, and having an extensive amount of sex. Actually, no. I don’t feel bad at all.
