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I dodged the implications of her remark. “You’re not a prisoner.”
“That really doesn’t answer the implied question, does it?”
She was too clever for her own good. “You are welcome to leave at any time, so long as I am by your side.”
She scoffed, but looked tired. “I’m not going to try to leave. Not now, at least. Maybe tomorrow. You can shower; I already know you’re going to insist on sharing this bed with me, and I don’t want you to get me dirty again.”
I dipped my head in a nod.
Though I most certainly had not been planning to insist we share a bed, I wasn’t going to admit it now that I knew it was an option.
“I can sleep in my wolf form, if it would make you more comfortable,” I said.
She looked surprised by my words. “It would, actually.”
“I’ll wash quickly, then.”
I took a step toward the bathroom, holding her bundle of clothing, but she stopped me with a hand on my arm.
The touch made my entire body throb with desire, and there could be no hiding the way my frenzy’s light pulsed around me in response to her.
“Even if I wanted to get out, I’m too short to climb up the drop you took to get in here. I definitely can’t jump out, either. So… don’t worry. I’m stuck here.” She gave me a small, half-hearted smile.
The woman was so damn stunning, every part of me ached.
The frenzy’s magic continued to pulse around me, and I nodded again before stepping into the bathroom.
Unlike Ezra, I left the door open. She needed to know that if she wanted to join me, she was welcome. Always.
I didn’t expect her to join me, but knew she was smart enough to pick up on the gesture.
With my female waiting in bed for me, I showered quickly. There was no point in trying to bring myself the release I needed, so I didn’t bother with it, and dried off thoroughly before shifting forms. Ezra wouldn’t want to sleep beside a wet wolf, after all.
She was lying in my bed, facing away from me when I strode toward her. I had no problem stepping over her slight form and landing on the bed beside her. Though I would have preferred to rest up against her, I knew I wouldn’t be welcome, and left space between us.
She tossed and turned a few times before peeking her eyes open. The pink in the orbs was growing more vibrant, but she had been stunning in the forest even before her eyes glowed with magic. “It’s cold in here,” she whispered.
I couldn’t stop my resulting growl.
She was cold, and I hadn’t realized.
Her voice was soft when she added, “You’re warm. Do you mind if I slide closer?”
I barely managed to suppress another growl.
It was my responsibility to keep her warm. She shouldn’t have needed toaskme to care for her.
I slid across the bed, forcing myself to remain quiet so I didn’t scare her with my growling.
Ezra wrestled the blanket out from beneath me and tucked it over me so she could get closer.
“Thanks.” She curled up against my side.
I growled at her again, and she gave me a small smile. “Saying thank you is polite for humans, Ivaylo. If I do something you appreciate, you can thank me too.”
I scowled.“Should I thank you for snuggling against me?”
Her face reddened. “Sure. If you want.”
