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“Yes. Right before you shot. I like that look. A lot.”

I’m amazed at how good this makes me feel. So desirable, and sexy.

I take a chance and ask, “So this wasn’t a one-night thing?”

He glances over again, maybe checking that I’m serious.

“Oh, I hope not. Orion is something special.”

Hideo is in the bathroom, humming. He never does that—he’s always been self-conscious about his singing voice—but there he is, humming an almost recognizable version of Holly Jolly Christmas.

When he gets to the bedroom and sees my silly smile, he says, “What?”

I don’t want to call attention to it. That would just make him self-conscious, and I like that humming. My hubby is a happy camper this evening, and we need to keep it that way. Instead, I tease, waggling my eyebrows, “Oh, nothing. Just noticing you’re walking funny this evening.”

He gives a wry laugh and says, “Entirely your fault, and our GingerGiant’s. We’re going to need to come up with a giant’s name for you too, and your big one. Not that I’m complaining, mind you. Both of you have some serious gifts and my ass is already begging for another crack at them.”

“That’s me,” I crow. “Mega-Giganto-Bear. Dominating the world one ass at a time!”

“Hmm,” he says. “It needs work, but I’m here if you need inspiration.”

When we’ve settled in bed, my phone buzzes with a message from Orion.

Bertie, are you still up?

Yes, and no. A picture from you would help me get it up.

:)

There’s a long, long pause after that, enough to make me worry. He sent a smiley face after my silly comment, so that wasn’t it. Something’s up.

I want to ask you a few things.

Do you want me to call?

This is better. Easier.

Fine with me.

I’m confused. I liked being with you guys, and I think you liked it.

I turn to Hideo and say, “You might want to sit in on this. Orion has some things he wants to say.” My hubby gets that little crease in his brow that means he’s concerned, and he scoots over, putting an arm around my shoulders.

Hideo is here too. Please continue. Yes, we liked it.

That’s what I thought, but I have these doubts. Always.

Tell us.

I don’t want to come between you guys.

Hideo laughs and I try to glare at him. This is serious…but I can’t hide a smile.

OMG. That didn’t come out right.

OMFG, kill me now.

LOL If I remember correctly, we seduced you tonight. Rather deliberately, I might add.