We pulled off the main road onto Doc's driveway and bounced down the snowy rutted road. The mage sighed in relief as he put the truck in park. We waited for a minute for the diesel to idle and then he turned it off.
Doc patted Nikolai on the shoulder and slid out of the truck. I jumped out and wrapped my arms around Nikolai. "Good job."
"Would be less stressful to steal another car to practice in," he grumbled into my shoulder as he sagged in my arms. Nikolai claimed it wasn't cold enough yet to need a coat and Doc had mentioned that he only needed one when it got really cold, so I was the only one wearing a jacket. Colorado, I had learned, could be comfortable on a twenty-degree day if the sun was out, without much more than long sleeves and a light jacket. It was one of those days.
"Good motivation to drive carefully," Doc answered, putting his arms around the two of us, sandwiching me between the two of them. Their firm bodies pressed against me got me thinking about other ways I might like them pressed against me.
Doc, likely sensing the way my body reacted to my thoughts, ran one of his hands down my side, curving his fingers around my hips.
I made an appreciative sound.
Nikolai shifted against me, distracted from his original train of thought. He cupped my cheeks with his hands and pressed his lips to mine. I eagerly explored his mouth with my tongue.
Magic crackled between the three of us. Doc pressed into me from behind, hand tightening on my hip. His other arm was still around Nikolai and he pulled the mage closer into me.
"How much time do we have?" I asked.
"Depends on how you define rest," Allan said, startling all of us.
I glanced toward Allan. He and Ed stepped out of the woods, shirtless, sweat glistening on their muscular torsos despite the chill in the air. Their pantlegs were wet from the snow.
"Rest for us is a run through the snow and a nap. I'm not sure how mages define it, and Doc really just needs blood to have energy," Ed added, a mischievous glint in his eyes.
Nikolai grumbled.
I laughed and pressed my lips to Nikolai's. He kissed me, but I could tell he was still distracted by Ed's dig, so I dug my fingers into his back and bit at his lip. That got his attention and he focused on me.
Doc released us and I lost track of the others as Nikolai slipped his hands under my jacket and pressed his hands into my shoulder blades. The attention he paid to me, along with his skilled tongue made me feel as if I were the most important person in the world to him. Doc was right, Nikolai was an excellent kisser.
Groaning, I pressed into him, pushing a bit of my magic into him. He rumbled in pleasure and moved one hand down to cup my ass. I was about to do the same when someone cleared their throat Nikolai released me.
"We've decided we have time," Allan said.
"Sun isn't down yet," Nikolai agreed, grinning at me. "If you're interested?" He arched an eyebrow.
I thought about joking around with them, but I wanted my guys and we were about to face a demon who, while he didn't want to hurt us, probably would and I couldn't even get the joke to form on my lips.
Nikolai must have seen my answer in my eyes because he scooped me up and carried me to the yurt, the other guys right behind us.
He tossed me on the bed. Before I could do anything but giggle as I bounced, he pulled the laces off my boots and started undressing me. He kicked off his shoes and crawled onto the bed with me. The others did the same, though they let Nikolai take the lead on pulling my clothing off.
He was efficient, and soon I was naked, and my guys were wearing too many clothes. I attacked Nikolai's shirt, impatiently undoing the buttons.
Ed's warm hands caressed my sides as I worked on Nikolai's clothing. I glanced over and noticed Allan and Doc working on undressing each other and was grateful I wouldn't have to take the time to remove all their clothing myself. That might be fun some other time, but the urgency I felt didn't leave room for a great deal of patience.
Nikolai's gaze captured mine as I ran my hands over his chest before pushing his shirt off over his shoulders.
He used that move to pull me close again, kissing along my jaw before nipping at my ear and digging his strong fingers into my back.
I murmured in appreciation.
"I don't mind having Sofia to myself," Nikolai said. "But that wasn't the point."
I leaned back and looked at the others.
They were all looking at us as if they weren't sure what to do. We had done group activities before, but not quite like this. Even when I had been with Nikolai and Doc, it had mostly been Nikolai and me together.
"What?" he finally asked when they continued to stare.
Ed glanced down at the comforter and Doc and Allan both shrugged. "We only have a general idea of group sex," Doc said. "Same as before." The corner of his lip curled slightly in the suggestion of a smile.
"Oh. No shame in that," Nikolai replied. "Was not expecting to be giving lessons, but is no problem."
His casual acceptance of their lack of experience eased their tension and they relaxed, though I could tell he was amused. They probably could, too.
"I must know what you're comfortable with." He looked at me.
I shrugged. "I'm willing to try most things at least once."
He glanced at the others, who all traded a look before nodding.
"Hmm, okay, well, is one of her and four of us." He considered, and I wondered what was going through his mind as
