Ash followed me as we pulled onto the road and headed back to the yurt.
Chapter 12
Sofia
Nikolai had woken by the time we made it back to Doc's land. Both of the wolves were asleep and didn't wake up when I turned off the truck, so I left them and hoped they wouldn't be upset. I didn't think they would be, though.
Nikolai helped Ash with Doc and I followed, weariness dragging at my feet until I just couldn't move forward anymore. I leaned against a tree and drifted off while I was on my feet.
"Sofia, not so comfortable to sleep against a tree," Nikolai murmured.
I groaned.
Strong hands picked me up. I woke up long enough to help struggle out of my clothing and crawl under the sheets next to Doc before I was out.
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The smell of food woke me up some time later. I was curled up with my thigh thrown over someone's leg and my head resting on their shoulder. Someone else was sprawled next to me, with their arm over my back, holding me tight. It took me a moment to figure out I was laying on Doc, and Nikolai, still snoring lightly, was pressed up against my back.
By Doc's steady, slow breathing, he was actually awake. He probably didn't want to disturb me or Nikolai. I tilted my head up and stared at him.
He glanced at me and smiled. "Feeling better?"
"Exhausted still," I admitted. "You?"
"I feel better than I did."
Nikolai mumbled in his sleep and tightened his arms around me.
"Can we all get a vacation now?" I groaned, not ready to wake Nikolai up so I could move. I wanted a real shower, food, and some extracurricular activities wouldn't hurt my feelings, either.
"Maybe." He sighed. "I feel like we deserve one."
"Me, too."
"Food's ready if you want some," Ed said, coming into my view.
I grinned, admiring the shirtless look with a spatula in hand. He could cook shirtless any day. "You're the best."
He raised his eyebrows and smiled.
"Get some food," Doc ordered. "If Nikolai doesn't wake up, we can feed him later."
I slid across Doc, to get out from under Nikolai, and briefly considered changing my priority order as his lips twitched into a smile. I kissed him before I made it all the way out from under Nikolai and slipped out from under the covers and off the bed.
Ed caught me up in a one-handed hug and kissed me deeply, again making me reconsider my trip to the shower. Maybe I'd just have to go back there later. Wouldn't that be a shame.
Allan wasn't in the yurt, but I ran into him as I was heading out to the shower Nikolai had made for us. His hair was damp and he was also shirtless despite the winter chill. I had grabbed a jacket, not feeling up to casting any magic even to keep warm, but it didn't stop me from feeling the firm planes of his chest as I pressed myself into a hug and then another deep kiss.
"I was worried about you," he said.
"I'll be okay. Still tired, but I think I'm all right."
He kissed me again and I almost dragged him to the shower with me.
Allan tilted his head, as if sensing that I had something on my mind.
What the hell. The shower was big enough for two. If they liked each other. I tugged on his hand and tilted my brow suggestively.
His smile let me know he knew exactly what I was thinking as he followed me back toward the bath house.
"Where's Ash?" I asked before I got completely distracted.
"He's around. He slept for a while but was pretty restless and said he was going to wander the property. He promised not to leave until we all got a chance to talk about what was next, though. I don't think he knows what to do with himself."
I could think of several things off the top of my head, then I blushed, not completely sure where those thoughts had come from.
Allan's smile turned sly. "I wouldn't object."
"Got a thing for a certain demon?" I grinned as I pulled him into the small bathhouse.
"Maybe." It was Allan's turn to blush. "Maybe I just like having a big pack."
"We'll see what Ash wants. Right now, I want you."
Allan slid the jacket off my shoulders and hung it on one of the hooks. Then he cupped my face with his hands and pressed his lips to mine. His pants and the clothes I had slipped on to walk through the snow quickly followed. He turned the handle and the water poured from the faucet. Being magic, it only took moments to warm up and he pulled me under the water.
For a few moments, we simply pet each other, running our hands over the other's body, feeling them, grateful the other was still alive as the water and Allan's body warmed me.
I finally pressed my stomach against his firm erection. Allan groaned and cupped my ass.
He pressed a soft kiss to by temple. "How do you want to do this?"
"Standing room only." I smiled mischievously.
"Just making sure we were on the same page," he whispered as he lifted me easily. It wasn't that I was particularly light, it was more that my men were all very strong.
I wrapped my legs around his waist and guided myself until he pressed against my opening.
"Ready?"
Allan nodded and he lowered me inch by inch. I moaned in pleasure as he filled me, hitting me just right. He moved until my back was against the smooth wall, the water hitting us perfectly to keep me warm and wet. Allan held me as he slowly withdrew and thrust in again.
I cried out in pleasurable agony as he slowly pulled out, wanting more, but enjoying the sweet torture. I tightened my legs around him, hoping he would take the hint and move faster.
"No patience." He laughed.
"I'm hungry, damn it." I was, but I wanted this more than
