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Colin waited for more, but the twins clearly weren’t feeling very forthcoming. Colin pressed on. “And your devils like to be close? Physically?”

“They’re happiest when we’re near each other.” Fox shared a glance with Dane. “Sometimes touching is nice, but it’s not necessary.”

Colin nodded, thoughtful. That tracked with what he knew about Jay and Alexei. Although, touching for those two seemed to beverynecessary. Codependent as all fuck, one could even say. He’d have to talk to Jamie too, get another perspective from him. “And—”

“Our turn,” Fox cut in, squeezing Colin’s foot in reprimand. “How much sexual experience have you had exactly?”

Jesus, that was blunt. Was this payback for Colin’s prying? Clearly their bond was a touchy subject, based on how Dane seemed to react to the questioning. He hadn’t said a word during that entire exchange.

Colin shot a frown at Fox, who met it with a blank look. He sighed. “Enough experience. I’ve had sex.”

“But you didn’t like it?” Dane asked quietly.

“I didn’t hate it,” Colin clarified, weirdly pleased that Dane was involved in their conversation again. “I just… It wasn’t what I wanted.”

“What did you want?”

“It’s my turn again.” Colin ignored Fox’s scowl. He wasn’t going to let an opportunity to be nosy go to waste. “You two have been bonded from the beginning?” he asked. “Like, you were turned at the same time?”

“Yes,” Fox said shortly. “What did you want it to be?”

Colin didn’t even bother protesting the turnaround. “I wanted it to be…overwhelming.”

A slow smile grew on Fox’s face, and his hand traveled from Colin’s foot back up to his calf, stroking gently. His touch had warmth pooling in Colin’s belly. “And do you findusoverwhelming, little lamb?”

“It’s my—”

Fox waved a hand, cutting Colin off. “I’m done with the questions game. You can ask us more tomorrow.”

They stared each other down. Colin was intensely aware of both firm bodies underneath him, the weight of their hands holding on to him. He could brush them off, he knew. They’d let him run off again if he wanted. They’d stop prying if he told them to fuck off.

But then what would he do with this strange new awareness, this hypersensitivity he was feeling to their presences? To their touch?

Eventually, he sighed. “Yes, I find you overwhelming.”

Fox’s answering grin was wicked. “Do you want us, little lamb?”

“Fox.” There was a warning note in Dane’s voice.

Fox cocked a brow at his twin. “Don’t pretend you don’t want to know the answer, brother mine.” He squeezed Colin’s calf. “Do you want us?”

Colin nodded, his throat suddenly dry, but Fox only clicked his tongue at him. “Nuh-uh. Be brave for us. We need the words.”

Colin kicked his foot against Fox’s arm. “Yes, asshole. Obviously.” He was lying in both their laps, for Christ’s sake. “I’m…attracted to you. Both of you.”

“Nothing obvious about you,” Dane murmured, his hand moving down to stroke Colin’s shoulder.

“What about now?” Fox asked.

“Whataboutnow?”

“Don’t get prickly. Do we need to be biting you for you to want us?”

Colin thought it over. He had liked the bite. He had liked it very fucking much. But right now, with the two of them bookending him on the couch, he didn’t think he needed it. He’d been seconds away from an erection just with Fox absent-mindedly massaging his goddamn foot. He met Fox’s eye. “No bite.”

“Perfect.” Fox released his hold on him, to Colin’s brief but intense dismay. “Scootch up a bit.”

Before Colin could move, strong hands were on his torso, lifting him so he was reclining against Dane’s broad form, his legs sliding right out of Fox’s lap, one of Dane’s strong arms encircling his chest. Fox followed quickly behind, his hands sliding up Colin’s thighs, fingers toying with the hem of his shorts. “Is there anything in particular you didn’t like, those times before?”

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