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And I don’t just mean into his bed

“Shake it off, Maggie,” I tell et intoin Lexi for backup, but that just makes me feel like a coward No, this is a solo mission One I can handle One I have to handle

However, as I approach Ryan’s house, I realize so’s different As soon as I turn onto Candy Cane Lane I know it’s not as I left it, but what—

Is that—

The Trio of Hotness all working together to decorate Old Joe’s house?

I pull into the drive and park, unable to hide hts, his dark hair lookinghis back

“Christ you here!”

I can barely formulate a response as I take in what they’ve already done to the house Lights around each of the s Icicles hanging over the door A full Christiant picture , and a Christhts Red twinkling bulbs in the hedges An animatronic Santa by the door

Holy Christmas cookies, Batman, they’ve really taken this to the next level

“It’s a Christmas miracle,” I announce “The Three Wise Men have finally decided to coe your mind?”

“I can’t afford the tickets” Ryan grins

“Yeah, our boy here was really strapped for cash after you got through with hih

“I think we deviated a little from the blueprint,” a third insanely handsorin

“That’s okay,” I assure hirin off reat It’s really impressive”

Ryan cli me a nice shot of his ass As he lands near me, I shiver all over

How does he do that with just proxial A violation of hotness

Ryan swipes a hand over his forehead, surveying the house “How did Uncle Joe do all this by himself?”