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don’t have to lift a finger.”
    Sophie couldn’t help but marvel as the two men picked up all of her gear with no evidence of effort and hauled it out of the bar. She was used to making several solo trips to get everything.
    As they were loading up her car, Sophie realized that she was supposed to meet Georgina for drinks soon. But she didn’t want to reject Virgil and Gabriel’s offer. Even though she was still uncertain as to how she felt about supposedly being their mate, she couldn’t deny that she wanted to spend more time with them. She couldn’t deny that her heart and head were demanding that she follow them to the bar.
    Sophie briefly considered inviting Georgina to join them, but her heart quickly silenced that idea. She loved her friend, but a fourth person there would risk complicating things. She didn’t want to run the risk of mating or shifting coming up in conversation while Georgina was there. She wouldn’t understand. Sophie realized she also had to admit that she just wanted time alone with these two mysterious men. Georgina would throw off the balance. As Gabriel and Virgil finished loading up the car, she hurried to type out a text.

    Not feeling well. Going to go straight home and pass out. Hope work went well. See you tomorrow.

    Virgil and Gabriel got Sophie’s guitar, amplifier, preamp, microphones, pickups, effects pedals, gig bag, and spare cables loaded into her car in under five minutes. When they were done, they turned to her with satisfied smiles.
    “Thank you,” she said, trying not to giggle. She wasn’t used to being taken care of. Part of her felt nervous, but part of her loved the attention.
    Virgil winked at her. “It’s a nice night out. Why don’t we walk to the bar?”
    Gabriel pulled some change out of his pocket and fed the meter. “There, you should be set for the rest of the night. If not, I’ll run back and take care of it.”
    “That’s sweet, but you don’t have to.”
    “I know I don’t,” he said, taking her hand. “But I want to.”
    Virgil took her other hand, and they walked through the French Quarter together. Sophie’s stomach fluttered a bit, and she wasn’t sure if it was general nervousness at being around them or because she was walking out in public holding two men’s hands. As she looked around the streets, though, she realized that none of the other pedestrians were paying them much attention. She managed to relax a little but still couldn’t help but feel somewhat edgy in their presence.
    Fortunately, it was a short walk, because Sophie couldn’t think of much to say. All she could focus on was the pounding in her heart and the throbbing in her pussy as their hands warmed hers in the cool evening.
    Once inside the bar, Sophie felt like she could relax. The darkness made her feel protected. If they said anything that made her blush, they wouldn’t be able to notice it. She’d have a much easier time pretending to be calm and cool.
    “What can I get you?” Gabriel asked.
    “A Turbodog would be great, thanks,” she said, settling herself down at a table.
    “You want a Jockamo?” he asked Virgil.
    “You know it.”
    “Cool, I’ll be right back.”
    Sophie could feel the heat rise in her face as Virgil sat next to her and put his arm around her.
    “You seem tense, baby. Everything okay?”
    “Oh, you know. It’s been a long time since I’ve been on a date of any kind. And I’ve never been on a date with two guys at once before. I can’t lie—I’m a little out of my element here.”
    “But you do admit it’s a date.” Virgil flashed her a smile. “I’m glad to hear that. I was worried you wouldn’t be interested in that.”
    “It’s not that I’m interested. It’s just that—you know…”
    “Know what?” Gabriel asked, placing the beers on the table. He pulled a chair around and sat on Sophie’s other side.
    “Sophie was just telling me that we’re on a date,” Virgil said. “But she’s hesitant about