Page 27 of Dancing Moonbeam

The bedroom door burst open, and Jaytee rushed to his side, pulling him into a tight embrace before sitting down and rocking him gently. “I’ve got you, Moonbeam. You’re safe now, baby.”

His mate’s strong arms nearly crushed him, but it was exactly what he needed to feel safe and protected again. Jaytee continued to murmur soothing words as Raidh glanced over and saw Damon, Jax, and Kalen standing in the doorway with worried expressions. Before he could look away, Damon slowly closed the door with a soft click, deep pain in his eyes.

But right now, all that mattered was Jaytee holding him close.

“It’s all right, sweetie. You’re safe now,” he whispered against Raidh’s temple, kissing it softly. “I’m right here.”

Slowly, Raidh melted into his mate’s warm chest, feeling his trembling start to subside.

“Are you hurt?” Jaytee asked gently.

“Physically, no,” he replied shakily, taking slow breaths to try and calm himself down.

“I failed to keep you safe,” Jaytee murmured sorrowfully against his temple, his thick beard scraping over Raidh’s skin. “I should have grabbed you and taken off on my bike instead of waiting for danger to come to us.”

“It wasn’t your fault.” The trembles began to subside. Jaytee’s strong and comforting embrace slowly calmed him, eroding the fear and bringing back a sense of safety.

“I still feel so guilty over what happened. I could have lost you, Moonbeam.” Jaytee’s voice was tight with emotion.

“How...how am I still alive?” Raidh looked up at him, hating to see the unshed tears in his beautiful eyes.

“I licked your wound until it stopped bleeding.” He ran his knuckles over Raidh’s neck, causing goose bumps to surface.

Raidh never thought he would feel his mate’s touch again.

“You…licked me?” He scrunched his face when the words finally registered. “Like, actually lapped at my neck?”

Jaytee chuckled softly. “You can’t get grossed out, Moonbeam. I’m a wolf. Plus, it saved your life, so I think I have been granted lifetime privileges of licking any part of you I want.”

The suggestive tone of Jaytee’s voice made him shiver.

Jaytee grazed Raidh’s ear with his soft lips, causing him to gasp. “If we’d sealed our bond, you would have healed much faster, sweetheart.”

“How long was I out?” Raidh swallowed.

“Three days.”

His jaw went slack. “Three days?”

Jaytee nodded solemnly. “Had all of us worried sick. I never want to see you so pale again.”

Tilting his head, Raidh gestured at his body. “Why am I naked?”

It wasn’t until he’d calmed down that he realized his clothes were gone. Thankfully he had a blanket over his lap or the entire Frost family would have seen his groin.

“I gave you a sponge bath,” Jaytee said matter-of-factly. “I wanted those bloody clothes off you.” His jaw clenched. “And that bastard’s scent erased from your delicate skin.”

“Thank you.” Raidh leaned into his mate, feeling a surge of emotions he wasn’t sure how to deal with.

“For what?” Jaytee asked, holding him tighter.

“Saving my life. Taking care of me while I healed.” He grinned at Jaytee. “Are you sure you didn’t have ulterior motives while you were sliding that sponge over my ‘delicate’ skin?”

Jaytee smirked. “I remained a true professional. Even after I saw your beautiful wings.” He leaned his forehead against Raidh’s. “You really are a true fairy.”

Raidh narrowed his eyes.

“Fae.” Jaytee grinned. “Can I see them fully extended?” His mate’s eyes lit up like he was a child about to receive a gift.

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