In the midst of their passion, something flickered in Marcus's mind - like a discordant note in perfect harmony. Something about their urgency felt wrong. Their connection was real, their desires authentic, but this overwhelming intensity...
"Wait," he pulled back suddenly, his hybrid senses detecting something foreign in their bond. The air felt too heavy, charged with an energy he couldn't quite identify.
Without explanation, he scooped Samantha into his arms. "Kai, with me. Now."
They made it to their bedroom in seconds. Marcus placed Samantha gently on their bed, noting the unusual restlessness in her movements.
"Stay still," he commanded, his voice carrying the full weight of his dominance. To Kai, he added, "Guard the door."
Both his partners obeyed, though he could see them struggling against the strange energy affecting them all. Something was influencing their behavior, amplifying their connection into something almost uncontrollable.
