He shakes his head and smirks at me. “Well, now I have to start all over.”

And he does. From the searing kiss to the panty-melting nipple play, it’s a good thing I’m not wearing any… Finally, he reaches my pussy again. This time I stay perfectly still as he teases me to the edge again and again.

“Such a good girl,” he praises me. “Take all the pleasure I give you, Kitten,” he demands as he shoves a finger into my swollen pussy.

“Oh, God!” I cry out as he fills me with one, then two fingers.

My legs are spread as wide as they’ll go so he has as much room as he needs. He takes full advantage as he pumps his fingers in and out of me as my pussy grips his fingers like it never wants to let go. I mean I completely agree with the greedy bitch, he can just stay right there. Water is splashing everywhere, it’s like there are waves in the tub from his pumping, and me bucking my hips, chasing his fingers.

“Oh, God! I’m so close! Please, Nate! Please let me come!” I beg him. Completely forgetting protocol again and calling him by his name. But I can’t help it!

Thankfully he doesn’t punish me this time, or at least not now. I’m sure he’ll punish me for it next time. “Come for me, Kitten,” he commands.

I’m helpless to do anything else. I come so hard I see stars. Slumping down in the tub I almost go completely under, but Nate catches me and pulls me up with a chuckle.

“Easy there, Kitten. No drowning allowed,” he jokingly scolds me. “How are you feeling, love? You relaxed now?” he asks with a self-satisfied smile.

“Mmmhmmm,” I hum.

“Alright, if I leave you in the tub for a minute while I get you some pjs, you won’t drown, right?” he asks me.

“I should be okay for just a minute,” I give him a contented smile and he walks away to get me some clean clothes. I relax in the still warm water while I wait for him to return. By the time he gets back I’m half asleep and he wakes me up with a chuckle.

“Come on, Kitten, time to get out.” He offers me his hand to help me up and I gladly take it.

Once I’m safely on the ground in front of him, he gently dries me off. When he’s sure I’m completely dry, he dresses me in my comfy pjs, and I smile as I step into my shorts. He really thinks of everything.

“You ready to go back out there, Kitten?” he asks as he cups my face and rubs his thumb back and forth on my cheek.

“I guess,” I bite my lip.

Nate pulls me towards him and holds me tight as he presses kisses to the top of my head.“It’s okay, baby girl. We’ll figure it out,” he assures me. “Do you trust us?”

I pull back and look up at him earnestly. “Of course, I trust you! I trust all of you with mylife!” I declare. “I’m just scared, Nate. There’s so much we don’t know. What if we can’t find the person who did this? What if I get worse?” I swallow the lump in my throat. “What if Idie, Nate?” I finally voice my worst fear. “I can’t die! Violet needs me!” I cry and Nate wraps me up in his arms again.

“Shhh, baby. It’s okay.” He comforts me, rubbing my back with one hand, while the other holds my head to his chest. “Ipromiseyou, wewillfind this asshole, Rowen. We will make the counter spell, and you’ll get better. Everything will be fine,” he declares adamantly.

All I can do is nod my head as I silently sob into his chest. By the time I’ve stopped crying, his shirt is ruined. I look from his shirt to his face with a grimace. “Sorry,” I apologize.

“Don’t even worry about it, Rowe. I can always magic a new one. You feel better?” he asks, eyes filled with concern.

“Yeah, a little.” I wipe my face off, backing away from Nate to get some tissues to blow my nose. Ugh, so not sexy.

“You ready to eat? Pizza should be here soon. I know you’ve gotta be hungry, you didn’t get to eat lunch.”

I give him a small smile. “Yeah, I could eat.” We both chuckle at that understatement. As soon as he’s sure I’m good to be seen by Violet, we walk out with his arm around me.

When we get back to the living room, all of the guys give me heated looks as soon as they see me. Ummm, did they hear any of that? Shit.

“Ahem.” Declan coughs. “Ummm, your bathroom isn’t exactly far away,a mhuirnín… and you were a little… distracted. So you didn’t shield your thoughts,” he admits nervously, and I bury my face in my hands.

Nate squeezes my hip. “Don’t be embarrassed, Kitten. Trust me, every one of them wishes it was them making you come in that bathtub.” He manages to assure me, while also being a cocky jerk and rubbing it in the other guys’ faces and I can’t even be mad.

“Right. Well, I’m hungry. Where’s that pizza?” I attempt to change the subject and get them to stop looking at me like I’m on the menu tonight.

Declan chuckles darkly at that thought. “Oh trust mea mhuirnín, you arealwayson the menu,” he declares and all of the guys suddenly look even hungrier. I mean… I’m notopposedto being on the menu.

Dec groans. “Please stop thinking like that, Rowe. The kids will be inside any minute, and I’d really rather not eat dinner with a massive hard-on if I can help it.”