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“I should,” Ethan grumbled. “I should make you go back.” He stared down at Jane, with her wide eyes and vulnerable expression, then sighed. “But my wolf didn’t want to let you out of our sight in the first place, and now I realize he was right.” Ethan offered Jane a wolfish smirk, “You, my naughty little mate, are much better off where I can keep an eye on you.

Jane’s nose crinkled and a shiver ran down her spine at the sound of his heated tone. “I don’t think I like the sound of that.”

Ethan chuckled, “And that’s exactly why I’m going to do just that.” He leaned down and brushed his l!ps over her brow, “now tell me what I can do to help you feel better.”

A little while earlier, Jane had only wanted physical affection. However the IV fluids were gradually returning her to her usual self, and she realized just how much damage two days lying on the floor of cramped staff quarters had done to her hygiene. She felt sweaty and dirty, there was a sour taste in her mouth and she was worried she was beginning to smell. The idea of getting into Ethan’s clean sheets in this state was unthinkable. “I want a bath.” She decided firmly, though her voice came out hoarse.

Ethan studied the curve of her elbow, covered in tubes and medical tape. I think that can be arranged, but we’ll have to keep your arm out of the water.

Jane nodded, “Okay.”

Five minutes later, Jane was floating in Ethan’s huge whirlpool bath while its powerful jets massaged her aching muscles. It felt incredible, but the tub’s basin was so deep she couldn’t actually rest against the porcelain frame- it was clearly made for a shifter the Alpha’s size, and not a diminutive omega. Jane huffed in frustration, looking over at Ethan hopefully. He was sitting beside the bath, keeping an eye on the IV and taking the opportunity to ogle his beautiful mate under the guise of helping” her bathe.

When Ethan dragged his eyes away from her long legs and luscious bre*asts, instead zeroing in on her lovely face, he smirked. Something you want to ask me, Janey?”

Jane flushed scarlet, “It’s too deep.”

Ethan surveyed the huge bath, nodding in agreement but giving no indications he intended to help. “I think you’re right.”

Jane’s eyes narrowed to slits, Well?”

innocently, though his dark eyes

you going to get in with me, or

do you need me to get in, or do

you to.” Jane told him stubbornly, far less willing to admit how badly she wanted him now

the great care he would take to ensure every inch of her body was squeaky clean. He knew it couldn’t go anywhere, she was too ill and needed her rest, but he could still enjoy pampering her while he had the chance. Despite

Ethan planned on taking advantage of every opportunity he could to show her how good they could be together – whether it was her heat, or vulnerable moments like this one. He hadn’t forgotten about the pups, far from it, but right now they were speeding towards them as fast as they could and there was nothing more he could do to get them there quicker. On the other hand, Jane needed him now,

when he

Please?”

you know you only ever have to ask.” Jane shot him an unamused scowl, but Ethan could see her

always been with Jane. She never submitted easily, even when her omega side was fully revealed. She

wanted him plenty, it was making her see that it was safe to give in to her desires, that she could be open with him again without fear of betrayal.

time and

from rising to the occasion speak. Guiding Jane’s slender form towards the front of the bath, he

the rim of the tub, safely out of the water, but every other inch of her skin was flush against Ethan’s and she was still trying to snuggle closer. Purring softly, Ethan soaped up a soft sponge and began to drag it over her body, but Jane stiffened. “I don’t

the sponge out of her reach, “You only have one hand,” He reminded her, nuzzling her neck. “Besides, it has nothing to do with being a pup. When is the last time you actually let

her friend any control. Linda did what Jane asked, but she hadn’t asked for more than the bare minimum she needed to fend for herself. If Jane was honest, she hadn’t trusted anyone enough to let herself be truly vulnerable since becoming Ethan’s prisoner. Sure, Ethan took control when she went into heat or when they crashed in the mountains, but she hadn’t really had a choice in either case. I don’t know.”

take the reins for a little while?” The sponge, both soft and rough at once, gently scrubbed her body clean as

admitted in a whisper, “I do want that,

is that?” Ethan pressed, sliding the loofah over her bre*asts and

you’re not up

don’t touch me there.”

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