Page 102 of Edge of Darkness

“I don’t know about you guys, but I could use a shower,” Kit said.

“How do you feel about us all taking one?” Connie asked.

“Lead the way,” Kit said.

THE SHOWER was just that—a shower and nothing more, although there was definitely some touching, but even the touching was kept easy and simple. They did more talking in the pounding water than touching.

Kit got out first, but before he left the shower, he kissed both of them. Hudson followed next, and then Connie.

Kit had redressed when Hudson entered the living area. Since it was so late, Hudson had changed into night pants. Connie joined him a few seconds later, also in night pants.

“Do you feel like watching a movie?” Hudson asked, sitting next to Kit on the couch.

“I’d love to, but I’m getting tired,” Kit said. “I’d just end up going to sleep on you guys. Plus, I have work tomorrow.”

Connie sat next to Kit on the other side. “We could watch TV in bed. Hudson’s bed is huge. You wouldn’t have to get up then.”

“Connie.”

Connie pasted an innocent look on his face as he glanced at Hudson. “What?”

Kit shook his head. “Yeah, innocent is not a look you can pull off. Just so you know.” Kit patted Connie on the leg. “While I appreciate the offer of sharing a bed with you guys, I’m going to have to take a rain check. I’m not ready for that.”

Hudson could see that Connie wanted to argue but he didn’t, fortunately. Besides, Kit had said he wanted a rain check. That was encouraging.

“Okay. I understand,” Connie said. “Sorry. I don’t mean to push.”

“It’s not a problem.” Kit yawned. “Besides, I’m not used to sleeping with anybody. That’s going to take some adjusting to. Anyhow, tomorrow starts the weekend. Maybe the three of us could do something?”

“We could go out,” Hudson said. “You like to dance, right?”

“I do, but how about we hang around here? Maybe watch a movie then? Maybe take me on a tour of the grounds? I used to jog but haven’t lately. Any good trails around here?”

“There absolutely are,” Connie said. “You like to jog? Hudson isn’t much on it, but I am. If you want a jogging partner, just let me know.”

“I’ll take you up on that,” Kit said. “Maybe we could hang out at the pool or the lake? Since I live in the city, I don’t get to spend a lot of time in nature. I miss it.”

“Nature boy, are you?” Hudson asked.

Kit grinned. “I grew up in a commune. I can milk a cow, lay out a garden, sew, shoot, skin an animal, and run a trout line. Yeah, I like nature.”

“Really?” Connie asked. “A commune?”

“That’s a story for another time,” Kit said as he yawned again. “I need to get to bed. Are there any sexy dragons around here who’d be willing to walk me to my room?”

Connie hopped up immediately. Hudson laughed at his overeager lover as he too got to his feet. Kit hooked his arms through both of theirs, and the three of them walked together toward Kit’s room.

When they got there, Kit kissed both on the lips, blushed prettily, then ducked inside his room.

Connie was still touching his lips when they returned to Hudson’s bedroom. “I can still feel his lips on mine.”

Taking Connie by the hand, Hudson led them to the bed. “I can taste him on my lips.”

“We’ve got it bad, don’t we?” Connie asked as he helped Hudson unmake the bed.

“Indeed we do, thank Gaura.” Hudson collapsed on his side of the bed, and Connie immediately rolled into his arms.

“I wish he was here,” Connie whispered.

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