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Five

I’m gripping the fabric of my T–shirt so tightly that my knuckles are turning white, staring fixedly at the flickering TV screen. Eric and Logan are squeezed in beside me on the couch, towering over me like two looming titans. Eric’s knee is hovering too closely to my face for comfort, and I can’t help but shrink away in anxiety.

“You like this series?” Eric asks and glances down at me. We are watching Lucifer.

“I…I do, but we can change it if you want!” I say, nervous because while my wolf has given a lot of courage, it’s hard giving the guys attitude when they are trying to be nice to me. I don’t know how to act, and the fact that I’m still in the middle of my heat doesn’t help the

situation.

I’m so freaking horny for no good reason. It’s almost painful, and Logan and Eric now and

then exchange looks as if they are knowing my body is in pain.

Logan sighs beside me. “Why won’t you just let us enjoy this show, Eric?” he asks and

trails a finger up my arms. I’m shocked by the contact but don’t pull away my hand when

he takes it in his hands. My curiosity is too high, and I’m shocked when he draws little

circles.

When he notices me looking, he smiles. “You like that?”

I give him a silent nod, and Logan looks very pleased with himself while Eric growls in his

seat.

“Alright, alright, I will watch it!” Eric assures us and tries to get comfortable on my left side. But he is too big and grunts in annoyance when he won’t fit lying down.

I snicker. “Giant problems, huh?”

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He glares at me. “It’s not funny…”

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The pout on his face makes me sigh and pat my thigh. “Do you want to rest your head on my lap? I–I don’t mind,” I say, blushing because, well. I don’t know. The twins have been

nice, and I guess I’m a bit hyper–aware of how close we are to each other.

Eric studies my face, grunts, and places his head in my lap. My heart races when his dark. hair brushes against my arm, and his grumpy eyes gaze up at mine. He is incredibly beautiful, with long eyelashes any woman would kill for, but there is a scowl on his face. “No funny business, okay?”

I nod nervously, not sure what he means by “funny business.” I bite my lip, trying to focus on the show, but it’s hard with Eric’s head in my lap. My inner wolf is whining inside me, begging for attention, and I know I won’t be able to resist attacking the twins for much longer.

Suddenly, I feel Logan’s hand on my thigh, and I jump in surprise. He leans in close to my ear. “Don’t be afraid. I’m just trying to make you feel better,” he whispers, his hot breath sending shivers down my spine.

I turn to look at him, and he captures my lips in a searing kiss. I gasp, startled by the sudden contact, but then I melt into it, my body responding to his touch. How the heck do you fight the mate bond while on your heat? The answer: you don’t. I can’t. Logan’s tongue invades my mouth, and I moan, unable to control myself.

Eric growls, his head jerking up from my lap. “What the hell?” he snarls, his eyes flashing with anger. “What the heck are you guys doing?”

Logan pulls away from me, and I feel empty without his touch. “Relax, brother. I’m just taking care of our girl,” he says, his hand still on my thigh. “I think she wants the

attention.”

Eric looks at me, his expression softening. “Is my brother right, Five?” he asks, his voice

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low and husky. “Do you want to be kissed right now, or did he force himself upon you because he is a selfish prick?”

Even though Eric is glaring at me, I can’t find the words to tell him the truth. The truth is that Logan didn’t ask me for my opinion but that I, embarrassingly enough, want them both to kiss me. But while my body is on fire, I don’t want to give in to them.

I sigh. “I’m trying very hard not to have sex with you guys right now…”

Eric stands up, towering over me. “I think a bath would help with that,” he says and picks. me up like it’s nothing. My cheek gets pressed to his chest, and when I look up, there is a frustrated expression on his face. “Don’t get me wrong, Five. I really want to sleep with

you, but I don’t want you to make a mistake and sleep with us just because you’re on your

heat and later regret it. Therefore, I will prepare a bath with magical herbs for you. I hope

it will help you with your heat.”

Logan pouts. “You don’t have to do that, brother. Just leave Five here with me. She can

make her own decisions.”

Eric snorts. “Are you hearing yourself right now? You’re supposed to be the reliable one, and here you are, barely able to keep your hands off Five when she is fighting like hell to resist rubbing herself against our dicks. You should know better.”

“Know better?” Logan asks. “I’ve never had a girlfriend who was in heat before. How am I supposed to know how hard it is to fight the desire?”

Eric growls. “Some things you just know…”

Logan shrugs sheepishly, and Eric sighs. “Whatever, I will take care of her,” he says dismissively, walking out the door and carrying me towards the bathroom.

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Eric places me gently on the closed toilet seat, and I watch him walk over to the bathtub. There is a focused look on his face as he begins to fill the bathtub like he is trying very hard not to look at me.

“I won’t be staying here to watch over you when you bathe. So if your heat gets worse and you feel like ripping away your skin from your body, call Logan,” he hands me a black, sleek phone that looks very expensive. “This is my phone. Logan’s number is on speed. dial.”

I smile. “Okay.”

“I’m really sorry, Five,” he says softly, staring at his feet. “I hope you can forgive me for not being strong enough to watch over you while you…you know.”

I get up and wrap my arms around his waist, pulling him into a sweet hug…well, it’s more. like I’m making out with his abs that are poking out of his shirt, but I try to ignore that and

just focus on his sweat, grumpy heart.

“Don’t be sorry,” I whisper, holding him closer. “I’m flattered that you don’t trust yourself around me. It shows that you care about my wishes of not wanting to have sex.”

“I do care,” he says, wrapping his arms around my head. His warm breath can be felt on my scalp. “I care about you, Five. A lot. You’re my mate.”

I smile against his T–shirt. “I care about you, too,” I admit in a low voice. “Even if you and Logan are assholes…or at least have been assholes in the past.”

He steps back, and I feel cold without his warm body pressed against mine. His arms are still around my waist, but it isn’t enough. I want to be as close to him as possible. Damn, when did I get addicted to Eric’s proximity? I shouldn’t be this weak, but my heart longs to

be close to him.

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you can teach us to be better? Logan is a pretty decent person, but…” He releases me and gestures at himself. “I’ve been called a douche by pretty much every girl that I’ve ever dated.”

I snort. “Probably because you dump them for no good reason and pretend they are air afterward.”

He grins impishly. “Guilty…”

“Well, at least you’re honest. I guess Logan is getting a reputation from the girls as a player, too?”

Eric looks at the floor. “Well…sometimes. I mean, he is a nice guy, but he does have a weakness for sexy curves. Every female is beautiful, but Logan…Anyway, I have to tell you something.”

“Yes?” I ask, my stomach clenching. “What is it?”

He rubs his neck nervously. “I’m going on a business trip tomorrow for a week. It’s Alpha work. Logan and I are making peace with another pack, and he is sending me. I wanted to ask you if you’re okay with staying here, at the mansion, with Logan. I know it’s creepy for you to be here by yourself, but I’m sure Logan will keep an eye on you and make sure you don’t stay locked up in your room for the whole week.”

I nod. “Yeah, I will be fine being alone with Logan.”

A small smile tugs on his lips, but then it dies as if a magic eraser erased it. “This means. that I won’t be able to see you for the next week,” he mutters.

I’m touched, yet I don’t understand why he is taking this so hard. It’s just one week, and then he can go back to teasing me with his gains at the gym again…I just won’t be in my heat, so HOPEFULLY, he won’t be as irresistible.

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“I’m sure a little time spent apart is good,” I say and grimace. “Besides, I’m not a great company on my heat. All I can think about is sex.”

Eric gives me a look that is both interested and amused. “Do you want to use me again?” He grabs the hem of his T–shirt, about to lift it up. “I like it when you grab my pecs…wait, let me make it easier for you-”

My eyes widen when I realize he is about to get naked, and I shriek before pushing him toward the door. “That won’t be needed! I’m fine, completely fine!”

Eric glances down at me with an amused smile. I doubt I could shove him out of the bathroom by force. He is so much bigger than me, but he obediently walks forward. “Fine…I won’t get naked. But if you feel horny tonight, feel free to slip underneath my covers, Five. I wouldn’t mind warming you up, and I share a bed with Logan–you would definitely get some action from the both of us.”

My heart races at the thought of being pleasured by both of the twins again, and I blush. “Maybe some other time…”

Eric chuckles. “You’re cute when you’re blushing.”

I blush harder, and he continues, “I will be back in a week, so just hang out with Logan. Think of me when you two are doing the dirty, okay?”

I don’t know whether to laugh or cry at Eric’s words. There is no way I will be having sex with Logan, even if I like him. I won’t become a victim of my own heat. I can fight my burning desire and prevent myself from humping Logan.

“I will see you later, Five. The magical herbs are on the floor, throw in half the bag, and you’re good to go.” Eric places a simple kiss on my lips, but then he lingers for a second, stroking my cheek with his thumb. “Do you want me to kiss you on the lips before I go? I

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To my surprise, I do want him to kiss me on the lips. I don’t act on it, of course. I can’t let him suspect anything, but his offer gives me a warm feeling inside.

“…I think I’m okay,” I mumble, knowing I won’t just settle for a kiss if Eric gets close and personal with me again.

He actually looks a bit disappointed and slumps his massive shoulders, “Alright. Suit yourself.”

“Sorry…”

“Don’t be. I will just have to earn it.”

Eric doesn’t try to kiss me again but gives me a final grin before leaving the bathroom. I kick the door shut, almost too flustered by his sincerity. I pick up the magical herbs that he left behind and dump them in the bathtub. Hopefully, these little things will cool down my head…