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Zircon’s mouth dropped. Had his brothers known the entire time? It wasn’t like he was keeping it a secret or anything, but while they’d been out spreading the love, he’d been concentrating on his studies and training his Wyvern. Each of the brothers had unique abilities, and he’d learned early on that his particular power could be right fucking dangerous if he didn’t get a handle on it. It seemed his beast had an affinity for lightning—something he learned rather unfortunately after zapping his rebuilt vintage Mustang after he and Jasper had gotten into a fight over the leather trim.

“Heliodore, I appreciate what you are trying to do, but I don’t want to discuss my sex life with you. Jennifer is precious to me?—”

“No doubt, but sex is like the language of love, man.”

“Oh, for fuck’s sake. Look, I was a virgin, I am not anymore. Okay? Just drop it!”

“Oh snap! Did my little bro finally hit a home run? Good for you, pal!”

Heliodore pumped his fist in the air, and Zircon was two seconds from punching him upside the head. What the fuck was wrong with his brother? He realized sex was big for Shifters, but for him it was more than bodies. He’d simply never wanted to experience that level of intimacy before he met Jennifer.

“I swear to the gods, Heliodore, I will end you if you don’t stop this bullshit,” Conny grunted.

Truth was, ever since he’d had a taste of what it meant to give in to his physical desires, seeking refuge in Jennifer’s bed after that horrible battle when he could have lost her, his Wyvern had been slipping from his control. The beast didn’t care about giving her space or time. He wanted to claim her for his own, and the man wasn’t too far behind the animal.

“Sorry, Conny. I was just trying to lighten up the situation.”

“This is my life, Dor. It’s fucking serious. But if you’re just fishing for some info, then I will tell you cause we’re brothers. Yes, I had sex with Jennifer?—”

“Oh snap! Way to go, Conny! So, you guys are mated now, right? Damn, I am so relieved. I thought you were gonna be rocking your cherry forever.”

“For fuck’s sake,” Zircon grumbled, wiping his hand across his face. “Men don’t have cherries, asshole. I was just saving myself for my mate. Sex has to mean something, bro.”

“True. I mean, now that I’m mated, sex has never been better. So, that was like months ago, why didn’t you two tell anyone you’re together now? In fact, why isn’t she still wrapped around you? Hey man, do you need advice? Like about sex. I mean, it was your first time. Maybe you sucked at it?”

Gods grant me patience.

Zircon took a quick scan of the roads and punched Heliodore right in the arm, making sure if he swerved there would be nothing to hit. The motherfucker didn’t budge, but he grunted and the lightning bright glare he flashed at Zircon made him grin. He was an asshole, but he was still his brother.

“Fuck you, Dor. I already said we went to bed together after the battle with that Viper motherfucker. And no, for your information, I didn’t suck at it. We fit together perfectly, man. It was, I mean, yeah, it was everything. She’s everything, but she still pushes me away. I guess Jennifer just doesn’t want me,” Conny confessed.

He was rubbing his fist against the hollow part of his chest right over his heart where it ached too much to contain. Admitting the fact his mate rejected him repeatedly was like slicing his veins open. Anguish filled him, and Zircon stared out the window as Dor sped down the highway.

His eyes were wide open, but he saw nothing at all. How could he when Jennifer took up every waking moment? The world was gray and cold without her, and Conny felt nothing but despair.

Fuck.

He was pathetic. Maybe he should just give up. Let the Wyvern loose and force his brothers to put him down. No, that was the coward’s way out. He had to fight for her. To be the man she deserved. A man he could live with and face in the mirror every single morning. The sound of the phone ringing brought his attention back to Dor, who was using Bluetooth to make a call.

“What are you doing, man?”

“Little brother, you are having mate problems, and it’s time to call in the big guns.”

“What’s up, Dor? I sent you the list,” Jasper spoke through the receiver.

“Brothers, is this a group call?” Medjed asked.

“Yo, I was napping,” growled Larimar.

“Stop bitching, Conny needs us, boys. I need you all to meet us on the target range after we drop off the girls’ stuff, got it? We are having a WESSEX FAMILY MEETING! And it’s mandatory, motherfuckers, so don’t puss out.”

Conny grinned and shook his head. He didn’t know if this was gonna help, but having his brothers with him while they got in some practice using their Wyvern powers was bound to be entertaining.

“Thanks,” he murmured.

“No worries, bro. We got you,” Heliodore replied with a nod.

ChapterFive

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