Li Wei came to them with a problem.
"I met someone," he said, looking nervous. "Another vampire. He's sweet and kind and I really like him, but I don't know how to... you know. With the vampire stuff."
Adrian tried not to smile. "You're asking us for dating advice?"
"You two are the only bonded couple I know well! And you seem to have figured out the whole vampire romance thing."
Kieran and Adrian exchanged glances.
"First," Kieran said, "take it slow. Vampire relationships can be intense—literally centuries of intensity. Make sure you actually like each other before the blood bond complicates things."
"Second," Adrian added, "blood drinking is intimate. Don't do it casually. It creates connections, expectations. Make sure you trust someone before letting them drink from you."
"Third," Kieran continued, "vampire sex is different from human. Stronger, more intense, potential for injury if you're not careful. Learn control before you do anything too vigorous."
Li Wei's face was bright red. "This is so awkward."
"You asked," Adrian pointed out. "Want us to stop?"
"No, I need to know. I just... didn't expect to be this embarrassed."
They spent an hour giving Li Wei advice—about dating, intimacy, blood sharing, relationship dynamics. By the end, Li Wei looked both informed and mortified.
"Thank you," he said. "I think. This was educational and traumatizing simultaneously."
After he left, Adrian turned to Kieran. "We're mentors now. Responsible adult vampires giving relationship advice."
"Terrifying, isn't it?"
"Completely. Speaking of vampire sex..." Adrian's hand slid down Kieran's chest. "Want to demonstrate good technique?"
"Always."
They retreated to their bedroom, Adrian pushing Kieran onto the bed with a grin.
"My turn to be in charge," Adrian declared.
He proceeded to show Kieran exactly what five years of practice had taught him, bringing Kieran to the edge repeatedly before finally letting him tip over. By the time they finished, Kieran was completely undone.
"You're getting too good at that," Kieran said breathlessly.
"Complaining?"
"Never."