Page 39 of Wanted By the Wolves
“I’ll be back. I need to double-check some things. Give her whatever she wants in the meantime,” he calls over his shoulder.
Like there was any other option.
Chapter 22
Dex
“All right, sweet girl, I’m gonna set you down so you can get undressed,” I explain, trying to keep my voice soft for her.
Nova’s nails dig into my neck, and she shakes her head.
Briggs throws me a questioning look over his shoulder as he shuts off the tap.
“What is it, sweetheart?” I ask gently.
She mumbles into my neck, her arms tightening their hold. “Don’t let go.”
My heart trips over itself. I hate that she’s suffering, but the fact that she turns to me for comfort settles my alpha. I want her to rely on me, to trust me to protect her.
“Never, sweet girl.” My words come out choked and raw sounding. The grit betrays the way her words affect me. “There is nothing I wouldn’t do for you. You’re stuck with me.”
Nova gasps into my neck before peeking out to look at me. “Promise?”
“Yeah, sweetheart, I do.” I kiss her forehead. “Now, let’s get you in the bath. I bet that’s gonna make you feel better.”
Briggs eyes me and the tub, shrugging. “You’ll probably fit.”
Like the rest of the cabin's bedrooms, Gage’s is set up like a pack suite, with a large bathroom and an oversized tub. This one is big, but it’ll be a tight squeeze.
“Is that what you want? Me in the bath?” I ask her, rubbing my palm along her back. She’s still too tense, and her scent is sharp, cinnamon coating my tongue.
Nova gives a little nod.“Briggs too.”
I eye the little ball of omega in my arms, wondering how the fuck I’m supposed to do this with her clinging to me. Does she want us to stay clothed? The extra barrier is probably a good thing. I don’t need to scare her or pressure her into something she’s not ready for.
I have zero finesse. Though I’d do anything for this woman, I don’t exactly have much experience in… anything that’s soft.
My brother’s lips quirk in amusement. “Come here. Let me help you while Dex gets situated,” Briggs offers, reaching for her.
He may get a kick out of the fact that I have zero game, but my brother would never let me down. That eases some of my nervousness. I can do this with Briggs next to me, showing me how to care for her.
I kiss the top of her head and squeeze her hip. “I’m right here. Just gonna make sure my big ass gets in first so you don’t get squished or fall.”
Nova unclenches her tight hold, diving for my brother’s open arms.
“Clothes off?” he asks as he sets her feet on the tile.
Her eyes flash with heat, and she licks her lips, giving a shaky nod.
My dick jumps in my sweats, and my heart races. I’m already worked up, and she isn’t even touching me.
I watch in fascination as my brother slowly tugs up her T-shirt to expose a small patch of hair and miles of soft-lookingskin. When he reveals her small breasts, I can’t help but think about sucking on one of those rosy nipples.
I’ve been rock-hard since she started perfuming, and seeing her beautiful body makes my knot ache. I strip off my sweats, trying my best to ignore my leaking cock.
Nova’s eyes widen, and her throat bobs. I’m not a small wolf, and she’s tiny. Fear ripples across her face. Before I can freak her out, I hastily climb into the tub, burying myself in the bubbly water. We’ll go at her pace, no matter what Gage says about what her body needs. I never want her afraid of me.
Briggs sweeps Nova off her feet, and she lets out a surprised eek. He gently lowers her into the steaming water, settling her on the side opposite me. To my surprise, she wiggles around until she’s settled between my legs, her back resting against my chest.
