“You could always try crotchless pants.” Grayson chuckled.
“Do you think that screams desperate? Or just tastefully obvious?” Asher looked over his body and spun around a bit.
“Does it really matter if it screams desperate?”
“Not in the slightest.”
“Hahaha, that’s what I thought. Hey, the boys seem a bit restless. I want to take them out for a walk, if that’s okay with you.”
“Sure, that would be great. Take Caden and Caspian with you.” Asher felt bad not hanging out with the boys, but there would be plenty of time for that back at home.
“Already the overprotective father, too.” Grayson winked at Asher, who replied with a sheepish smile.
Grayson laughed and left the room, leaving Asher there smiling thoughtfully. He was being protective of the boys. Grayson being with them wasn’t enough. He wanted the other two men there as well. He knew that he would be the same way with his son one day, but he admitted to himself that he was going to be way worse with his daughter. He couldn’t help it.
Lita walked into the room and crossed her arms, looking at Asher. “Now, don’t you think that’s a sexist attitude to have?”
He smirked and shrugged. “Can’t help it. Females are typically weaker than male babies. I’ll be naturally more protective because of that.”
“Perhaps for normal females. I daresay I am stronger than most males.” Lita started digging through the cabinet, getting supplies for her next patient. Warm hands snaked around her from behind, tugging her body back, turning her to face him.
“You’re not stronger than me, though.” His eyes flickered as he stared down at her. He watched her lips curl up into a playful smile.
“Maybe, but I can still bring you to your knees,” she said seductively, a glint of mischief in her eyes.
“Mmmm, promise?” He leaned his head down, letting his hot breath fan across her lips. He grasped the back of her neck and pulled her into him, closing the small gap between them. He crushed into her soft warmth, tasting the sweetness of her lips. He gently bit down on her bottom lip, and the momentshe gasped, his tongue darted inside. He deepened the kiss, passionately enjoying her. This rare moment alone finally made him act on his building desire. She made him crazy, delirious with her kisses. Their tongues fought for dominance, and finally they parted for air.
She sighed with contentment and leaned her head into his chest. “I have another patient waiting,” she whispered in a staggered breath. She felt his lips lower and plant a soft, warm kiss on her marking spot.
“I can’t wait till I have you to myself again, back home, in our room.” There was a low, promising tone in his voice that made Lita shudder. Her eyes sparkled as she looked up at him.
“Me too.” She felt the same way he did. It was nice to visit her mom and dad. But she missed having private time with him, and she was excited to take Brody and Chasen home.
“Better go and take care of your next patient before I put this patient bed to another use.” Asher’s eyes were dark with lust as his voice promised another activity.
Lita giggled and pushed away from him. “You’re just going to have to control yourself a little longer.” She grabbed her things and heard him groan as she left the room.
“Last one to the lake has to eat my wet sock!” Caden yelled and sprinted ahead of everyone.
“You sure you really want that, Rosa?” Caspian grinned as they watched him run up ahead. Chasen and Brody raced after him.
“As long as I don’t have to eat his wet sock, I’ll keep him.” Rosa giggled as she watched him run just out of reach of the two small boys.
Grayson frowned as they walked toward the lake. The lake meant kelpies. He was not a fan of kelpies. In his opinion, a dark fairy was no better than a demon. The water began to break apart as they drew closer.
“Brody! Chasen! Come back toward me.” Grayson ran up to the boys, keeping an eye on the disturbed water.
A seal suddenly splashed out onto the shoreline. It looked around at the intruders for a brief moment, then shifted into a tan girl with dark brown curls, already clothed in a light blue dress. Her hazel eyes twinkled in the sun. She looked confused. She turned her head and rested her sights on Caspian.
Caspian chuckled and rubbed the back of his head. “A selkie … is my mate.”
“Well, this is a bit unexpected. A half werewolf for a mate?” The selkie girl tilted her head as she looked at Caspian. He was good looking. She wasn’t going to lie—she was attracted to him.
“I’m Caspian.”
“Merida.”
“I guess we should probably talk?” Caspian, who was always surrounded by women, suddenly felt nervous. He always thought the princess would be the number one girl in his life.