Chapter 21
Grayson
Grayson tossed his phone onto the sofa and collapsed beside it with a sigh. Something in his stomach had pulled tight the moment he read Keld’s message, but he couldn’t figure out why. So what if Keld wanted a threesome? Shouldn’t Grayson be thrilled at the idea of being the center of attention between two Alphas in bed?
He stared up at the blown glass light fixture overhead. Maybe it was just nerves—he was starting to get used to Keld as his guide through experimentation, but he’d never even spoken to Reiz. Would he even be able to relax?
A smaller voice in the back of his mind whispered that he was hurt. Hurt that Keld had no qualms sharing Grayson with others, hurt that Grayson wasn’t enough to satisfy him.
No,Grayson thought. He screwed his eyes shut.You’re just anxious about trying something new, with someone new. That’s it. You and Keld are not together.
His phone buzzed. Keld had sent a picture.
Grayson tapped the screen to reveal a photo of an extraordinarily good-looking Alpha with deep, rosy scales, and golden-tanned hues to his face and chest. His hair was a long,pink mane any cosplayer would kill for, and tiny gold studs pierced the membranes of his ear fins.
Reiz was undeniably attractive.
So why,Grayson thought as he zoomed in on the Alpha’s face, do I not feel excited about it?
His thumbs hovered over the keyboard.
Keld Vihinu:What do you think?
Grayson heaved another sigh.
Grayson Miller:He’s hot.
Keld Vihinu:Yeah, and he knows it. Not a bad Mer though. I sent him a message. Will keep you posted.
On impulse, Grayson forwarded the photo to Jenna, adding, “Keld wants a threesome.”
Maybe her enthusiasm would activate his. Predictably, within seconds, a voice message arrived. When he tapped the play button, Cretaceous-era screeching was the only sound he could make out.
Startled laughter shook some of the weird feelings out of Grayson’s gut, but something heavy still lingered.
Jenna Uehara:You’re going to do it right?? If you won’t, I will. I volunteer as tribute.
Another message rolled in before Grayson could reply.
Keld Vihinu:Reiz is interested! He suggested we meet up for dinner first, or maybe just coffee. Something casual so you can get to know him a bit before we all strip naked together.
Grayson pressed his thumbs into his eyes until he saw stars. How was this his life? How did he even get to this point? Less than six months ago, he was a scrawny gay boy doing his best to evade Mineral Bluff’s toothless fury, all while living at home with his drunk of a father, his bad-tempered mother, and his future-spree-killer brothers.
Now he was stuck trying to navigate a threesome with two aliens.
Grayson Miller:Coffee sounds nice, let’s do it.
He switched to Jenna’s chat.
Grayson Miller:All three of us are meeting up for coffee first.
Another earsplitting voice message was her only reply.
Keld Vihinu:How’s tomorrow morning at 11? That work for you?
Grayson Miller:Sure, sounds good.
Keld sent a blond man emoji, sandwiched between two merman emojis.
