Page 78 of Ruined

I jump when I feel something brush across my inner knee.

“It’s just me,” Ryker whispers softly.

I nod, closing my eyes. My heart breaks, emotionally being hit as they care for me. I’m a mess but I still have two giant hitmen cleaning me with their soft touches.

“We need to get her in the shower,” Ryker says to Jace.

“Yeah, let’s get her teeth brushed before we do.”

Barely holding my head up, Jace scoops me up. Blinking my eyes open, Jace sets me down on the counter. I watch Ryker start the shower, setting something on the floor inside before turning towards us. Jace squeezes toothpaste onto a toothbrush. Lifting my hand I try to take it from him, but drop it when Jace cups my cheeks.

“Let me do this, pretty girl,” Jace puts the brush into my mouth, slowly brushing my teeth. I feel like a child, but I can’t help that I love it. Jace brushes my teeth while Ryker gets the shower ready for me. Steam fills the bathroom, and the scent of vanilla caramel cupcakes fill the air. I smile around the toothpaste at his choice of shower steamers.

Bending over, I spit into the sink, drinking the water from Jace’s cup. Swishing it around in my mouth, I bend over again, spitting it into the sink.

“Let’s get you cleaned,” Ryker says behind Jace. My eyes drop to Ryker standing there naked. Jace moves out of the way as Ryker lifts me off the counter. Stepping into the shower, I slide down his body, easing back under the water.

“I’m sorry,” Ryker whispers. I almost miss hearing him under the pressure in my head and the shower echoing in the stall.

My eyes snap open, frowning up at Ryker. I barely glance at Jace when he enters the shower, eyes bouncing between Ryker and me.

For what?I ask.

“I—I never should have done what I did.” Ryker shifts on his feet.

I’m okay.

Ryker doesn’t look convinced but doesn’t say anything. Stepping under the second shower head, he reaches over for my wrist, dragging me into him. None of us speak as Jace and Ryker take turns washing my entire body, being careful of the cuts around my chest. After Ryker washes my hair, Jace conditions it. While I didn’t think I would ever find myself wanting two men, it surprises me that they’re sharing. Or the fact they don’t mind. Have they shared before? It doesn’t feel like they have. Sure, it’s not awkward being between them, I just don’t get the feeling they’ve done it before.

After they’ve both washed themselves, in record time, they take turns helping to dry me off. We stand in the middle of Jace’s room.

I’m going to need supplies,I sign, unable to look at them.

“Of course, and we can stock up on cinnamon rolls too.” Jace wiggles his eyebrows at me.

“I’ll check the weather. I know I saw a storm coming in soon.”

Ryker helps me into a clean pair of panties while Jace gets dressed. I smile when I take notice of some toilet paper sitting inside. At least it’ll get me to the store.

“Toss me a shirt,” Ryker calls out.

I shake my head.

“What, why not?” Jace snaps.

I need a bra,I sign, rolling my eyes.

“Bra,” Ryker answers Jace before he can ask. Jace nods, searching around his dresser. After a second, he tosses over a sports bra. Ryker helps put the bra and shirt on.

“We should probably get you some clothes too,” Jace announces. I nod, agreeing with him. While Luna’s clothes are nice, they don’t feel like me, and I also hate the jealousy spiking in my veins when I remember that it’s her clothes I’m wearing.

“Leg.” Ryker taps my ankle. Dropping my head, I swallow, using my hand on his head to balance. Stepping into my pants, Ryker helps pull them up, kissing me on the forehead. “Let’s go spend Jacey’s money.” Ryker chuckles, grabbing my hand and pulling me behind him. Stopping in my tracks, I hold out my other hand for Jace. His eyes drop to my hand before he smiles brightly at me, slipping his calloused hand into mine.

Maybe I could tell them.

Maybe soon.

Jace pulls into the general store parking lot, shutting the car off. I hold my breath, swinging my legs off Ryker’s lap in the backseat. He insisted on holding my legs and massaging my calves the entire hour-long drive. Not that I minded. My cramps are making my body ache, and another wave of nausea rolls over me.

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