by A. J. Macey
At the mention of Olive, I felt my lips curl into a small frown, knowing I had practically run away from my only friend, outside of the guys, within the first hour of seeing her again.
“Was Olive upset I didn’t come back to dinner?”
“Nah, she gets it. She said we should stay here as long as we want; they’ve got our backs. She’ll catch up with us tomorrow after you have some proper rest,” he reassured me, pulling me in for a kiss and buttoning up the last button on my coat.
“Thanks for always making me smile, Caspian.” My heart warmed at his sweet attention. He always knew how to pull me out of my own head.
“Always, Cupcake.” Taking my hand, he led me out of the barn and back to our dorm, Drayce and Torryn walking up at the same time. As soon as he saw me, Mr. Stripes threw himself off of Drayce’s shoulder and onto my chest, clinging to me for dear life. After losing me more than once, he was anxious when he was away from me for too long.
“Baby, it’s okay, I’m here,” I cooed over the sound of Petunia grunting in Drayce’s arms in her own attempt to get my attention. I laughed and gave her and Coral their own pats and kisses. “Where’s Ruby?”
“She’s hanging with Xan and Hedgie while I finished checking rooms,” Torryn answered.
“How we doin’, Angel?” Drayce asked, kissing my forehead, then Caspian’s.
“Better,” I promised, lifting to my tiptoes to kiss him, then Torryn.
“Hey, Gorgeous. I’m going to go back to my own room tonight to check everything out. I’ve already gone over Kye and Xan’s rooms, so Drayce and Caspian are going to stay with you tonight, and I’ll check theirs tomorrow,” he explained.
Tears prickled behind my eyes for what felt like the hundredth time today. The fact that Torryn took care of all of us without question was everything.
“Thank you for being you,” I said, my voice cracking.
His eyebrows wrinkled in confusion as if it was normal to be as protective and selfless as he was. I guess for Tor, it is.
“You’re all my family, of course I’d make sure you’re all safe.”
“I love you,” I said simply before following him up to my room. We hung back while Torryn shrugged off his coat and rolled up his sleeves to expose the muscled forearms I loved. Not the time, Aris. He closed his eyes and held his hands out, palms parallel to the door, grunted once but otherwise remained silent as a faint green glow flowed from him to the door, a wavering barrier forming around it.
“Someone tried but didn’t breach it. I detect magic, but I can’t pinpoint which kind,” he finally said, waving his hands as everything dissipated, and my door swung open. Before any of us could go up the stairs, Mr. Stripes was launching himself off of me and scurrying through the room. When Torryn moved, and I walked into the room, Mr. Stripes was already swinging in his tiny hammock, letting out an adorable cooing sound. I couldn’t help but laugh at his pure happiness at having his home back.
“I’ll leave you three to it then. I’m wiped out,” Torryn said, leaning down to capture my lips, then resting his forehead against mine. “You stay safe.”
“We will be,” I whispered back, hating how exhausted and worn everyone seemed. Today had been a long day, and hopefully, after some sleep and a meetup with Olive tomorrow, we’d all feel better.
“I’m showering, then maybe an episode of Boos and Brews?” I asked hopefully. Caspian and Drayce grinned and nodded back, the relief clear in their eyes, showing just how much we all craved a bit of the familiarity and routine we’d lost while on the run.
A night of no worries with two of my guys? Sign me up!
December 4th
Wednesday Evening
Aris
Cuddled between Caspian and Drayce, I felt at peace. It was a comforting sensation I had missed for a while. Moments like this with my guys had been short and fleeting, and I planned on making every one last as long as I could, including this one. The episode we were catching up on was how to make cauldron chili and the ‘poison apple’ cider cocktail. The two hosts made me smile as they joked around.
I couldn’t stop the smirk from growing when I noticed Drayce’s fingers tracing circles on Caspian’s neck, the pink flush growing brighter when Cas noticed I was looking. Being with the two of them stirred a swirl of desire and made me very aware of just how many clothes were between us. So, when the episode came to a close, I shifted, my eye catching Caspian’s Witches Glass. Wanting to take a picture of us to commemorate our temporarily peaceful moment, I grabbed it. Clicking the camera, I held it out. “Smile!”
They looked up in surprise, Caspian’s cheeks heating, but he smiled. He tried to grab it back, but I waved him off, wanting to make sure I got a decent picture. The moment I clicked the album, I gasped, scrolling through the previous photo session. The pictures fanned the fire inside of me, intensifying the warmth and need with each click.
Picture after picture of Caspian and Drayce, some adorable and silly, but others... hot—one of Drayce kissing Cas on the neck, another of them kissing each other. The last was a video. I clicked it and gave the guys a side-eye. Caspian looked worried, so I took his hand and waited as the image of them displayed above the Witches Glass.
“We miss you, Angel. We wish you were here, so we thought we would tease you a bit,” Drayce joked, winking at the camera, but it felt like he was speaking directly to me.
“We do! When we have you back, just wait until we show you how much,” Caspian teased, blowing me a kiss.
“Like putting you between us as we tease you, tasting every inch of you,” Drayce drawled, practically purring. They went on for a few more minutes before it cut off with a promise they’d have me in their arms soon.
“Wow,” I breathed out, “that was fucking hot.”
“Oh, you think so?” Drayce teased, his fingers skimming up my arm and leaving goosebumps in their wake. I nodded, unable to form words any longer. Caspian leaned in, kissing the side of my neck, his warm breath sending a shiver down my spine.
“Good, I think it’s time for us to really show you how much we missed you.”
Caspian
As I watched Drayce lick down the column of Aris’ throat, my cock pressed even harder against the zipper of my pants. I was so hard, it hurt. I wanted them both. It was something I’d thought about so often, I no longer felt confused or hesitated. After being on the run, Drayce and I had grown even closer, and this just all felt so right.
Unable to just watch anymore, I pulled her into my lap, knowing Drayce would follow. Feeling her heat against me was almost too much, yet not enough. My heart swelled as she smiled down at me, her eyes so full of love and trust. It had been hard to be away from her. She’d changed so much from the girl who’d stared around in wide-eyed wonder at the new school. Now, she was just as beautiful and bubbly, but there was an underlying strength shining through.
She let out a small whimper as Drayce slowly peeled her shirt off, both of us groaning at the expanse of creamy skin and curves. Needing to taste her, I leaned forward and slid my tongue over her skin, the smell of her soap and a scent uniquely Aris, filling my senses as I teased her. Drayce moved from Aris to me, grazing his teeth over my ear as I sucked Aris’ hardened nipple into my mouth. Teasing her, I flicked my tongue over her sensitive skin before grazing it with my teeth, alternating between the slight sting and teasing pleasure to drive her crazy. Focusing on her while Drayce focused on me was nearly impossible, and the mix of sensations had me even more turned on if that was possible.
“Too many clothes,” Aris huffed, tugging at my shirt and looking at me through half-lidded eyes.
“Climb off,” Drayce ordered, his tone commanding, and she complied without question. Hell, I almost listened, and it wasn’t directed at me. Something about the way he directed us was sexy, and I’d never considered myself submissive before. The fact Drayce was usually so laid back and chill made it even hotter. “Clothes off, Caspian.” When I started to tug my shirt off, he laughed,
resting a hand over mine. “Slowly. Give our girl a show.”
With his order in mind, I lifted slowly this time, smirking as her lips parted, and she sucked in a shaky breath. Moving to my pants, I leisurely unbuttoned before sliding them down my legs. Next, I hooked a finger into my boxers and let them fall to the floor, allowing my leaking cock to spring free. Aris didn’t wait for further instruction, practically lunging and taking me into her mouth.
Bracing my hand on the top of her head, I twisted my fingers in her pink locks, watching my cock disappear into her mouth. When my gaze drifted to Drayce, he was watching us with a pained look and stroking himself, his clothes already off. His summoning rune tattoo stood out on his bare chest, the muscles and ink, making him look even sexier. I nearly came undone from that sight alone but held back. When he caught me looking, he smirked and slowed, his hand moving over himself with exaggerated movements.
“How far are you wanting to go, Sprinkles?” He waited for me to answer, giving me the chance to say no, to turn him down, or say I wasn’t ready for this step. I knew he wouldn’t be hurt if I wasn’t ready, and that made me want him even more.
“I’m ready,” I promised, and his smile lit up his face.
“Man, I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately.”
“Me, too,” Aris said, pulling off me and looking between us. “Kiss him, Drayce.”
He quirked an eyebrow at her order but moved in, capturing my mouth. I’d kissed Drayce before.... hell, we’d done more than just kiss, but this was different. Tonight, we weren’t tiptoeing around each other, but truly letting go and connecting on a deeper level.
His mouth claimed mine, tongue teasing inside when my lips parted. He took the lead, directing the kiss, pulling Aris closer when she stood.
Somehow, we ended up back on the bed, Aris underneath me, begging me to fuck her. Not willing to take her without making sure she was ready, I slid my hand between us, teasing over her clit before sliding a finger inside. She moaned and writhed under me, her hips setting a pace I easily matched, claiming her mouth while I fucked her with my hand. As I added a second finger, Aris kissed me even harder before letting out a gasp. With each thrust and brush of my thumb over her clit, her body clenched around my fingers. Moans filled the room as she came, her body boneless as she relaxed into the mattress. Aris protested as I slid my fingers out, but I lined up and thrust inside of her before a complaint could really escape.
“Now relax for me, Caspian,” Drayce whispered, his breath fanning over me before he sucked on the sensitive skin on my neck. I groaned and stilled inside of Aris, leaning over her and relaxing. “I promise I’ll make you feel good, just trust me.”
“I do.” I tensed slightly as he slid lubed fingers down my back and over my ass, teasing my hole.
“Aris, distract him,” Drayce said softly, running a soothing hand over my back as she pulled me in for another kiss. I relaxed into her because I did, in fact, trust him. It was just such a new feeling, I wasn’t sure how to feel or act.
His touches were soft, easing me into it while Aris wiggled under me, kissing and teasing until I was lost in the sensations. I gasped as he slid a finger in, working and stretching gently to take the sting away and replace it with pleasure. Moaning into Aris’ mouth as he added a second, Drayce altered his movements until he found the spot he was looking for. I saw stars as pleasure pulsed through me, nearly coming.
My breathing stayed even as he pulled his fingers free, replacing them with his cock. He rocked in slowly until he was fully seated. I was breathless, the stretch, unlike anything I’d ever felt but still amazing. When he pulled back and thrust back in, it moved me deeper into Aris, setting our pace. Drayce fucked us, his hands digging into my hips as he claimed us.
“Fuck, this is so hot,” Aris moaned, her hips rocking in time with mine, taking everything we gave her. Her hands skimmed down my chest and around my shoulders, the gentle brush of her fingers, sending shivers down my spine.
“I’m going to come,” Aris cried out, rocking faster against me. I shifted slightly, changing my movements until she let out a soft whimper. Moments later, she cried out, gasping for air as her pussy fluttered around me. Drayce was unrelenting as she did, and it took every bit of control I had to hold back.
Damn, this is way more intense than I thought it would be!
Drayce
There was something incredible about having both Caspian and Aris at my mercy. Sure, we’d had our moments together, but nothing like this. The trust Caspian had in me was humbling. Having that time alone with him, let us really get to know each other and focus on our connection.
Caspian groaned and tensed—he was close, but I wasn’t done with him. Slowing my pace to help him hold off, I leaned down and whispered in his ear, grinning at the shudder that ran through him.
“I didn’t say you could come yet, Caspian. Let’s torture her a little longer, alright?” He nodded, the movement jerky as he fought for control.
Aris was breathless and writhing under Caspian as we continued to fuck her. She caught me watching her and smiled, the satisfied grin on her face driving me crazy.
“Touch her,” I ordered. Caspian’s hands slid from her hips up her torso before settling on her breasts. His fingers teased her nipples as I pumped into him, picking the up the pace again. Shifting my hips, I tried to hit his prostate, wanting to give him as much pleasure as her. He let out a small cry that Aris muffled with her mouth as I brought him even higher, his entire body shaking with the effort of holding his release back. Seeing them letting go was everything, making me even harder.
Snaking my hand lightly over his skin, knowing my touch was only adding to the intensity he was feeling, I reached between them. Aris whimpered as my fingers brushed her overly sensitive clit, her head falling back and mouth opening in a cry as she came undone. Pleasure coiled in my belly and moved through me, the need to come almost overwhelming.
“Drayce, please,” Caspian begged as her body shuddered under his.
“Come for me,” I ordered, fucking them harder until he cursed and tensed around me, the sound of his breathless groans music to my ears.
Now that they had both come, I shifted and fucked him, drawing my orgasm closer with each pump of my hips. He was tight and hot around me and felt so fucking good, my release crashed into me like a tidal wave. My hands dug into Caspian’s hips, filling him with my own release.
After a few moments catching our breath, I pulled out gently, knowing the slight sting would happen. He hissed slightly, but that was the only sign of any discomfort. When he turned, his smile was as satisfied as Aris’ looked, and I felt. I’d never pictured my life ending up like this, but I couldn’t imagine it without them now. Aris meant everything to me, but I was falling for Caspian just as easily. Somehow, the three of us meshed together as a trio just as well as in our one-on-one moments.
“Let’s go clean up,” I ordered softly, pulling them up with me and leading the way to the bathroom. The way they responded to my touch and words was everything, and I couldn’t stop the smile forming on my face.
Yup... they’re mine.
December 5th
Thursday Morning
Aris
“Morning, sleepyhead,” Olive teased when I finally got to the dining hall, her eyes sparkling when I stuck my tongue out at her. “Feel better now that you got some sleep?”
“Definitely, though I could probably sleep for another week and still not feel rested enough,” I told her as we worked through the line. Everyone’s eyes still drifted in my direction, but thankfully, it was early enough, no one said anything to me. Okay, my cranky frown might have something to do with that.
“So, what’s the plan today?”
“Classes resume. We were only allowed to stage that protest yesterday when we got your video if we promised we’d go back to classes today.”
“I meant to ask about some of the more... technical aspects of how you run the vlog,” I murmured softly,
so I didn’t catch the attention of possibly prying ears. “Like how you were able to... you know.”
“I’m so glad you asked,” she whispered excitedly. “Let’s eat, then I can show you and the others. We’re trying to keep it on the down-low.”
“We?”
“As flattered as I am that you think I could do all of that on my own, I, in fact, did not.” Sinking into a chair at the table, I was able to enjoy my breakfast without any interference from the other students. The guys slowly filtered in, all five of them struggling with various states of wakefulness. After another fifteen minutes of eating and copious amounts of caffeine, everyone looked more awake and ready to tackle the day, so Olive started.
“Did you want to see that now? I have another half hour or so before my first class starts.”
“What are we doing now?” Cas asked, his head tilted, his russet hair flopping against his forehead at the movement.
“Learning how the magic works,” Olive joked with a little flourish of her fingers that made me giggle, my laughter only growing when the guys looked on in confusion. “I already told the others I wanted to share everything when you guys made it back here.”
After getting up and dumping the trash from our trays, we followed Olive out of the dining hall. Instead of going out of the building, she took us down an unfamiliar hall and into one of the larger practice rooms. Drayce opened his mouth, but Olive quickly waved a hand to stop him. My curiosity was piqued, excited to see who was helping her, and I felt my jaw drop when I saw who’d come through the door.
“Professor... Ruslan?” Torryn murmured, barely audible even in the silence. The shock on his face would’ve been comical if I hadn’t had the same pasted on my own.
“Callahan,” Ruslan greeted with a curt nod as he stepped further into the room, Professor Rafe, from my Scrying and Divination class, following him, shadowed by three other students I didn’t recognize.