Three superheroes in love! Or one superhero, one former sidekick, and one redeemed supervillain, at least. Ryan, John, and Holiday have been partners -- in every sense of the word -- for two years. They’ve saved the world, fallen in love, and remodeled the secret base to include bookshelves and a bigger bed. But Ryan and John have always been the public face of the team. The world still believes Holiday’s a villain. And he’s been using that reputation to stay undercover and share information. Tonight, though, Holiday comes home injured, and his partners aren’t sure the mission’s worth his life. Caution: this story also contains lasagna, superhero theatrics, home renovation, a thunderstorm, and very enjoyable use of superpowers in bed.

Extraordinary Book 1: Sundown, Holiday, Beacon

“No, you were marvelous,” Holly said, weary but cheerful. “Not even bruises. Though you can cause some of those later if you’d like. Do you recall that time about a month ago, with the cane and also your electric—”


“We’ll see,” John said firmly, an effect only mildly interrupted by the cough. “After you’re home and safe and you’ve had a chance to eat.”


“We’ll talk about it when you’re here,” Ryan said. “And we’ll talk about your phrasing, too. We cando things to you? Really, kid?”


“Oh,” Holly said. “Ah…sorry, sirs.” His tone wasn’t, though. Hopeful, instead. “I love you?”


“We love you,” Ryan told him. “Even when you’re a brat on purpose. We’ll decide what you can have. And you’ll take it. And you’ll enjoy it.”


“Absolutely yes,” Holly agreed. “I’ll try to make this quick. Especially with that to look forward to. Take care of John first, though—” Magic sang through the evening. Gobbled up his last syllable. Cut off the link. Dead air.


Chapter 7