Page 33 of Knot Sharing the Ice

I slip it on, inhaling deeply. It smells like him—like dark chocolate and comfort. "Thanks," I murmur, feeling suddenly shy.

As I make my way to the bathroom, my fingers fly over my phone's keyboard.

Hey Tay, I'm fine.

Sorry for not responding.

I fell asleep. lol

Her reply is almost instant.

Thank god!

You scared me haha.

Did you really sleep this whole time? Or were you too busy with those hunky hockey players? ;)

I feel my face flush hot. How does she always know?

Things may have gotten a little... heated.

OMG EM!

You have to tell me EVERYTHING later.

But I'm glad you found a way to stay warm haha!

Shaking my head at my sister's enthusiasm, I step into the women's locker room. There's steam coming from under the door in the men's, so Adder must still be in there.

The thought of joining him is far more tempting than I want to admit. But I think better of it. I need to start detaching myself. And the fact that I managed to get attached at all this soon is reason enough.

I'm halfway through washing the soap out of my hair when I hear the main door crack open and there's a soft knock.

"Ember?" It's Carter's voice. "Can we join you?"

My breath catches in my throat.

We.

Which means...

"Please?" Jayce's voice this time, low and husky.

I should say no. I should tell them I need some time alone, to process everything that's happened. But the needy omega part of me—the part that's still very much in heat—has other ideas.

"Y-yeah," I call back, my voice shaky. "Come in."

The door opens, and Carter and Jayce step inside. They're both naked except for their boxers, considering I've incorporated most of their clothes into the nest. Their bodies are a study in contrasts—Carter all burly muscle and intensity, Jayce golden and lithe.

My mouth goes dry at the sight of them.

"You okay, sweetheart?" Carter asks, his dark eyes searching my face.

I nod, not trusting my voice. Jayce grins, that cocky smile that simultaneously irritates and arouses me. "Then what are we waiting for?"

Before I can second-guess myself, I step back against the wall to make room for them, letting the water cascade down over my breasts and stomach. Their sharp intakes of breath send a thrill through me. I may be new to this whole mate thing, but I'm starting to understand the power I hold over them.

Jayce is the first to move, closing the distance between us in two long strides. His hands cup my face as he kisses me deeply, hungrily. I melt into him, my arms winding around his neck.

---