"How are your wrists?" I asked once he parked.
He tucked his hands under his arms, clearly uncomfortable. I pulled up the sleeves of my jacket and showed my scars. They weren't as bad as his would be, but if anyone paid much attention when I wore short sleeves, they would be obvious.
Ash unfolded a little and took my hand in his. Electric shivers trailed up my arm as he gently ran his fingers over the scars. He gently turned my arm revealing the pack tattoo on the underside of my wrist.
That skin was particularly sensitive when he traced the colorful pawprints. My breath hitched and he let go of me as if I burned him.
"Sorry," he muttered and got out of his car before I could try to reassure him that nothing was wrong. I caught up to him at the trunk.
He wordlessly handed me my backpack and took my suitcase to the yurt. I followed. Doc's truck wasn't here so I guessed it was just me and Ash if Nikolai wasn't here.
I hurried to the yurt, ready to be warm and pushed inside. No one else was home so I flopped on the bed and sent the guys a quick text.
Sophia: Ash and I are up at the yurt.
Doc replied with a thumbs up a few seconds later.
Ed: We'll be there soon.
Ash put my suitcase next to the door and perched hesitantly on the edge of the bed.
I sat up and took off my boots, tossing them next to the doorway.
"What do you think of the yurt?" I couldn't think of anything else to say that might break the awkward silence.
"It's nice." His shoulders hunched more.
"Ash, it wasn't your fault." I sighed and put my arms around him, hugging him from behind.
He really tensed at that, but I held on, giving him a chance to relax. His hair smelled like the shampoo the guys were using, mixed with a hint of woodsmoke. I rested my cheek against his shoulder and waited while his shoulders slowly unknotted.
"Want me to let go?" I asked once he had somewhat relaxed.
"No." His hand found my arm and he held me against him, so I pressed against his back and just rested there until all of the tension eased out of him.
About the time his shoulders eased, we both heard the diesel engine. Ash tensed again and I reluctantly let go.
A few minutes later, Ed and Allan came in the yurt, brushing snow off their shoulders. I caught a quick look outside the flap. Darkness had fallen and the snow had really started to come down.
Allan came over and clapped Ash on the shoulder before leaning in and giving me a quick kiss.
Ed hopped up on the bed next to me and pulled me against him. I leaned in for a kiss and he devoured me. I moaned appreciatively.
It had been a long week only seeing my guys at school. I hadn't even been able to touch Doc. Perhaps I could fix that today. Of course, with Ash here, and no separate rooms, it was more complicated.
Doc and Nikolai came in, letting in a blast of cold, snowy air.
"Guess we're not going anywhere for a while," I said.
Ed hopped up and joined Allan to start dinner. Doc took his place, not touching me, though he sat close.
Nikolai shook his head. "No, it will be a deep snow."
I put my arm around Doc, playfully tugging at his ponytail holder.
"I bought more," he said with a small grin.
Calling on my magic for the first time since we had freed Ash, I disintegrated the one he used and ran my fingers though his silky hair. His smile broadened.
Then I poked him in the shoulder. "Guess who's not actually my teacher anymore."
He actually blushed a little, though his eyes sparkled with mischief. "I'm not actually a teacher at all anymore. At least until fall."
He didn't look upset so I matched his smile with one of my own and shifted around so I could kiss him. Doc hesitated as he pressed his lips to mine. I buried my hands in his hair and pulled him against me. Doc's hands kneaded my back and I groaned as he found a few knotted muscles. I settled into Doc's lap while he gently massaged my back and I leaned into him, content to be held.
"So, what to do about parents?" Nikolai asked.
"Depends on how long they're staying," Ed answered. I looked over at my guys and sucked in a breath. Somewhere they must have gotten the message that I liked shirtless cooking because both of my wolves were currently half dressed. Their jeans hugged their hips and the claw scars across Allan's shoulder blades were just begging for me to run my fingers over them. I knew Ed had a similar set of scars across the back of his thigh.
Doc's arms tightened around me when I licked my lips. Ed glanced over his shoulder and winked at me.
I growled softly, knowing he would hear. Allan chuckled. I stared at their asses and ground my teeth.
Doc caressed my neck before tilting my chin up and kissing me right over the pulse on my throat. My breath hitched. The only one of my boyfriends not torturing me was Nikolai and I didn't expect him to hold out long.
Thunder crackled around us and I jumped, not expecting that in the middle of a snowstorm. It did serve to distract me from my arousal, at least a tiny bit.
"Thundersnow!" Ed exclaimed. "I love it when it thunders during a snowstorm."
I took the opportunity to study Ash. He didn't look annoyed, as I had expected, or even like he was trying to ignore our antics. Instead he studied me closely. I glanced at Nikolai. The mage was looking at Ash, just as intently. That might be why he hadn't decided to join in on the fun. Nikolai sensed my attention and
