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My family and Fitz’s family are having Thanksgiving dinner together. It’s not unusual, but everything seems more monumental now.
They video call, and we officially introduce them to Warrick and Ramsey, but we leave out any personal details. That’s probably best done when there’s no extended family around.
We have to cut the call short when our Thanksgiving meal is delivered. There’s a small dining area that has a table and four chairs. It’s the perfect size for our pack.
“What’s your favorite part?” Ramsey asks as we settle in to eat.
“It hasn’t made its way to me yet, but it’s definitely going to be found on that tray of dessert.” I grin, stretching a hand over to squeeze Fitz’s thigh. “How about you?”
“The honey ham is delicious, but the turkey is cooked to perfection.” Fitz scoops up a bite of cranberry sauce and offers it to me.
I grimace but force myself to take it. “Mmm, so good.”
“You’re a terrible liar, baby girl,” Warrick says, chuckling.
“She’s probably still traumatized from that spinach salad you fed her at lunch.” Ramsey laughs, shaking his head. “She’s settling for the lesser of two evils.”
Warrick grins. “Is that right?”
It’s very clear there’s no choice here but to lie my ass off. “No, I just didn’t want Fitzy to feel left out.”
Fitz laughs. “You really are bad at fibbing, but you’re still cute.”
My heart races as he scoots his chair closer to mine, giving me a quick kiss. My parents’ pack is openly affectionate, but I’ve only had relationships with one person at a time.
Affection in front of other guys I’m also intimatewith is taking some getting used to, but I love having all of them this close.
“This is my favorite Thanksgiving so far,” I mumble as we pull back. “It makes me all warm and fuzzy inside having us all together in one place.” My gaze falls to my lap as my cheeks heat.
“Me too,” they chorus.
“Eat a few more bites, and you can check out what’s under the lids on the dessert tray,” Warrick says.
“That sounds like a very reasonable agreement,” I say, smiling.
* * *
“You’re with me tonight,” Warrick says as we discuss sleeping arrangements later the same night.
I open my mouth to agree, as long as it’s okay with the others, but he scoops me up like it’s a done deal and heads off toward the room he slept in last night.
“That was not an example of a cohesive team decision,” Fitz mutters as Warrick carries me away without another word.
“We should probably let him have this one,” Ramsey says. “We had her between us last night.”
“Do you need the restroom?” Warrick sets me on my feet.
I nod. “Yeah, I have to run back to the bathroom in my room for supplies.”
“Go on,” he agrees. “I promise not to chase you down and drag you back.” He grins. “Unless they try to keep you.”
I laugh, heading back down the hallway.
“Oh shit,” Ramsey says. “Did he scare you away already?”
“Don’t be silly. I just needed a goodnight kiss.” I lean over the arm of the couch, where he’s stretched out, and push my mouth to his. He rolls his tongue around mine, and I pull back. His gingerbread and molasses scent makes my nostrils flare.
“Don’t forget the pouty alpha,” Ramsey says, nodding to Fitz.
