Page 46 of Dream Mates
We hadn’t caught anything, but we weren’t trying very hard, either. Some fresh air while the house got some major airing outand cleaning was just what we needed. I was still a little edgy, but a lot of that came through the bond from Grace.
Brennan was on one of the benches, laying on his back, on his phone, looking really sexy even though he just had on jeans and a sweater. Jett laid on top of him, reading a book, occasionally reaching for his beer.
Spencer lounged in the corner, also on his phone. Grace, in one of her little dresses, napped on his lap. She wasn’t wearing her walking cast or wrist brace but I’m not sure she had been this whole time she’d been back. Her face buried in his chest, his arms and a blanket around her. Occasionally he gave her a fond pat, or a kiss on the head. It was so sweet to see him like this with her.
I was also pretty sure his dick was buried deep inside her as she slept.
We were wrung out from this heat, physically and emotionally. Even in the aftermath of Caroline and me being in the hospital, I hadn’t been so needy, my heat so forceful. But then, Grace was literally taken from me while I watched, helpless.
It was traumatizing. Terrifying.
At another point in my cycle, it would probably cause me to spiral. In this case, it pushed me over the edge, making me seek comfort in my alphas with ferocity.
Then add back in my sweet Grace, needy, aching, and scared.
Dicks for days. I was so glad I’d brought an entire box of those green bath fizzies Grace liked.
My phone buzzed.
Carly
I can fill in for you Monday and Tuesday if you take my weekend evenings.
Perfect. I was on call afternoons and evenings this week, anyway. I could handle the weekend, too.
“Hey.” I nudged Wes with my hip. “I was thinking of staying a few extra days, trading shifts, and driving back Wednesday morning. I don’t think Grace is ready to re-enter the world yet.”
We were supposed to head back tomorrow morning.
Wes looked over at Grace, concern in his eyes. Grace hadn’t said much. She needed constant physical contact. While we burned to find out what happened, it was apparent she needed time. She was so fragile. There was no laughter in her blue-grey eyes, only shadows and longing.
“Do you want me to stay with you?” Wes’ offer was soft, tentative.
I appreciated him wanting to offer me alone time with her, even though he probably wanted some himself.
“If the boss will let you off, I would. Considering, while she loves my cock, I’m not sure she should go without alpha dick for long,” I whispered back. Certainly, I couldn't be without my mate so soon after my heat.
Wes chuckled as he got out his phone and sent a text. “You two only keep me for my knot.”
I pretended to think for a moment. “Well, that and your purr.”
“Okay, I have a meeting Wednesday late afternoon, but the boss says other than that, it’s all good,” Wes whispered back, glancing at his phone. “The boss would also like to stay with us.”
“I don’t have a problem with it. We’ll have to see if Lexi or Katie would get Riley at the airport and take her to school.” Because Riley got back tomorrow.
“Sounds good.” Wes nodded.
I glanced over at Brennan, who was now holding Jett as they talked softly. “Can I ask them if they want to stay, too?”
“Yeah. If they stay we should see if Lexi could be bribed to bring Riley here. Let Riley ditch a couple days of school. Grace probably wants to see her,” Wes said.
Leaving my fishing pole in Wes’ care, I slipped in next to Jett, putting my arms around him. Poor Jett. This heat had been rough on him.
“Hey, doing okay, Baby?” Jett asked, giving me a little kiss. His turtleneck made him feel extra snuggly.
“No fish, Love?” Brennan looked up from his phone.
“Nope, but I’m enjoying being outside.” The weather was pleasant with a light breeze. Still too cold for swimming, though. I rested my head on Jett’s shoulder.
