A slight nod of my head was all I could muster. Then, as if she could see me, Jenna nodded. I stared in awe at the beautiful creature, so many unanswered questions burning in my gut. I knew I would need to be patient before pressing for answers after she woke. Like, why was she no longer a red-haired wolf? What else had changed?
LeeLee jerked beneath me, gasping for air, then her eyes opened. The blue of her irises was so light they were almost clear. She raised her right arm, opened her mouth, then shut it. I grabbed her palm before it could fall and brought it to my chest.
“Hi,” I said, the first thing that came to me.
Tears swam in the eyes that captivated me. “I’m LeeLee.” Her words came out slightly halted.
I wanted to cry with her. “Welcome back.’
“You saved me,” she said, like she couldn’t believe I would.
I lifted her hand to my lips and kissed her palm. “I’ll always save you.’
A throat cleared. “Now, children, remember there are others in the room. No bumping uglies in the presence of us, if you don’t mind.’
LeeLee’s pale cheeks turned a bright red, making me growl at the Fey leader. “Jennaveve, really. She’s in no shape to bump anything right now.’
The woman beneath me squirmed, reminding me she was buck-ass naked. I worked really hard to keep my eyes on her face and not indulge in checking out her nakedness. Seriously, I deserved a medal for keeping my eyes above her shoulders. Surely I was getting some major points on the good side.
Jenna snorted, dragging my gaze from LeeLee. “How do you feel, child?” She lifted a not-quite-steady hand and placed it on LeeLee’s forehead.
“Thirsty.” She swallowed.
I wondered where she was intellectually, though it didn’t matter to me. However, I hoped she wanted me on some level. I could be patient. My cock jerked, a constant reminder that my body was not quite on board with the waiting. One by one, I forced my muscles to relax. The last thing I wanted was to inadvertently bring my burgeoning erection into the spotlight. Dressed in jeans that were a little too tight in that area, I was sure everyone already knew, but I hoped my mate didn’t notice.
A glass of water appeared, and with it the knowledge that LeeLee would need to sit up to drink. With more haste than finesse, I swung my leg over, settling on my knees between Jenna and Payton. Watching the gorgeous creature drink from a glass shouldn’t have turned me on, but damn, I swore my own mouth watered. She appeared almost ethereal, from her white-blonde hair with its silver streaks to her pale, almost translucent skin. I worried that if I were too rough, she’d bruise. Hell, I was already moving past friends to rough sex. Fuck!
“Thank you, Jenna. That was the best water I’ve tasted in a long time.” Her smile lit up the room.
“Pfft. I reckon that’s probably because you’ve been drinking out of doggie dishes for the past twenty years or so,” Jenna said, winking.
I wanted to wring the Fey’s neck, but the giggle from all the women, including LeeLee, had me looking a little closer. True mirth shone from those clear blue eyes…eyes, I was coming to obsess over wanting to see.
“You’re probably correct. Um, do you have something I could borrow? You know...to put on?” Her hand waved over her chest, yet she made no move to cover herself.
I figured I’d been a gentleman long enough and felt as though my eyes were as large as saucers. The woman version of LeeLee was built like a goddess. All sleek curves, with breasts that were perfectly formed—the exact shape and size for my hands. Not big, but just right. My hands, I amended.
As if by magic, a wrap appeared, the silvery blue color a perfect match for her coloring. Yet I wanted to rip the offending material into shreds.
“Are you hungry?” I croaked, thinking of the delicious soup and grilled cheese I’d eaten earlier.
“Yes, actually, I am.’
When LeeLee made no move to wrap herself in the garment, I wasn’t sure whether it was because she didn’t know how or because she couldn’t care less. Since she’d asked for the covering, I went with her uncertainty, stood up, and held out my hand. “Here, let me help you with that.’
Helping my mate cover up all her naked glory was an act of restraint I wouldn’t have given myself credit for days before. Hell, if I were honest, I’d have said I’d never do it. Although now I’d do anything to set LeeLee at ease.
“How do you feel?” I asked in a hushed whisper.
“Weak.” Her answer surprised me.
“We will let you two get acquainted. Come on, ladies, let’s go visit elsewhere.” Jenna ushered the other ladies out.
“Why do the other women listen to her? She’s the youngest of them?” LeeLee stared at the women’s backs.
Jenna looked back and winked. I waited until we were seated at the table, noticing they’d left another pot of soup and two bowls, along with several sandwiches.
“Jennaveve is the oldest, love. She may look as young as you, but she’s an undetermined age.’
