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

John said, “Shh,” and ran a hand over his hair. “Stay still.”


Ryan played with him more, sneaking the hand beneath clothing: no rhythm, nothing to predict. Holly twitched, tried to behave and stay in place, clung to John.


They held him. They held each other, moving together. The night unfolded leisurely, no rush


After a while John leaned over to kiss Ryan, deliberate and inviting and delicious. He tasted a little like tomato sauce and a little like the eucalyptus touch of his inhaler, medicinal and dry. Ryan liked that reminder—John was here and doing fine—and kissed back readily, nibbling at John’s lower lip, letting John’s tongue tease his mouth. Holiday watched them, wide-eyed and supported by John’s arm, breathing faster.


Ryan laughed. “You like watching us, don’t you?”


Holly’s lips shaped the yes, all lit up with enthusiasm plus the strokes of Ryan’s hand. His hair got into his face.


Chapter 14