“What happened?” I prompted.
“He drove me home after the wedding and kissed me,” Nina explained, staring at the table. “It’s just… I… um…”
“Wait a second.” Kyle’s eyes widened. “Was that your first kiss? Ever?”
When Nina nodded shyly, the table fell into stunned silence.
“Are you telling us you’re a virgin?” Ruby blurted out.
“Obviously!” Nina shot back. “If I’ve never been kissed before, what do you think about the rest?”
“You’ve never even masturbated?” Eleanor asked bluntly.
Nina shook her head.
“Shit! And we practically threw you at a man who screams ‘I’ll ruin you for other men’!” Eleanor gasped.
We all burst out laughing, causing nearby tables to glance our way.
“Guys have always disappeared when they learn I’m a virgin,” Nina admitted sadly. “Wesley called me too inexperienced and ghosted me.”
“What is wrong with men these days?” Ruby fumed.
“I can’t complain about Paul,” Kyle smiled. “But back to Nina-did Jace run when he figured it out?”
“He doesn’t know exactly,” Nina explained. “He suspects I’m inexperienced, but I don’t think he realizes I’ve literally never done anything with anyone.”
“Tell us everything,” I encouraged.
Nina described how Jace had grabbed her breasts while kissing her, startling her. After taking her home, he’d sensed her inexperience and been honest about his preferences-which apparently leaned toward rough, primal sex.
“He told me to think about whether I really wanted to get involved with someone like him, and to find him when I decided,” Nina finished. “But how can I decide when I have zero experience?”
We sat in stunned silence when she finished.
“How did this happen?” Ruby finally asked. “The never-been-kissed, never-explored-yourself situation?”
“I’ve been waiting for my fated mate,” Nina explained. “My grandmother always said true wolves save themselves for their fated pair. I know it’s old-fashioned, but…”
“I think that’s beautiful,” I said softly. “Rare, but beautiful.”
“Well, Draven and I are fated mates, and once we actually got together… oh my God, girls, the feeling is just indescribable. It’s like pure fire and electricity all at once. So I think what you’re doing is really sweet, but maybe you could consider testing the waters a bit first?”
“Yes, honey, mates are incredibly rare,” Eleanor said gently. “Some wolves wait lifetimes and never find theirs, but that doesn’t mean you should live like a celibate nun in the meantime.”
“I know,” Nina sighed. “That’s why I’m reconsidering everything.”
“So, how was kissing him?” Kyle wiggled her eyebrows.
“Amazing,” Nina breathed. “I felt butterflies and this intense heat…down there.”
“Say pussy, for goddess sake!” Eleanor laughed. “You’ll need to get comfortable with the terminology if you’re planning to let Investigator Hot Stuff between your legs!”
“Eleanor!” Nina buried her face in her hands.
“Nina, you’re overthinking this,” I said. “You’ve always seemed confident at work. What happened to that girl?”
“I know the mechanics,” Nina defended. “I just haven’t practiced them. My mom was super strict about dating.”
“Well, this is phase two of your transformation,” Eleanor declared. “We’re upgrading your sexual confidence.”
“First, you need to tell Jace you’re a virgin,” I advised. “Especially if you’re going to his place tonight.”
Nina groaned, banging her head on the table.
“You need to watch some porn!” Eleanor suggested excitedly.
“Absolutely not,” I laughed. “Remember our disastrous porn marathon in college?”
Eleanor giggled. “But seriously, Nina, if you enjoyed his kiss and touch, that’s your body telling you something. If you hadn’t liked it, you would have felt uncomfortable, not pleasurable.”
“But what if he runs like Wesley did when I tell him?” Nina asked anxiously.
“Wesley was an idiot,” Ruby insisted. “Jace is a mature male who knows exactly what he wants. I doubt a virginity seal will scare him off.”
“You think?” Nina looked hopeful. “Because I really want him to kiss me again.”
“Aww, our little Nina’s falling for the big bad wolf investigator!” Eleanor teased.
“Here’s what you do,” Ruby leaned in. “March straight to his place tonight, push him against the wall, and say ‘I’m a virgin, but I want you to kiss me again.’ Then jump his bones.”
We all burst out laughing, but Nina seemed to be seriously considering the advice.
“Seriously though,” I said, “Jace seems like a decent man. If he can’t handle your inexperience, he doesn’t deserve you.”
Nina nodded.
“To sexual awakening,” Ruby raised her glass.
Draven’s POV
I couldn’t shake the worry about Caroline and her friends, so I convinced them that while they enjoyed their girls’ night at the Social Club’s brunch room, we’d be playing poker at the casino. Close enough if needed, but not interfering with their evening. They protested loudly, but I didn’t budge. Eventually they agreed with two conditions-we wouldn’t approach their brunch room, and they’d call us when ready to leave.
The poker game was intense, chips stacking and falling as conversation drifted to our women. Nate looked particularly smug, practically glowing about living with Eleanor.
“I’m telling you guys, moving in with Elle was the best decision ever,” Nate said, arranging his cards. “After seeing you and Caroline tie the knot, Draven, I’ve been thinking about how to propose. I’ve got some ideas sketched out.”
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