Moon Dancer - Hidden Wolf 1

Grayson

Ares pulls me back into his arms and rubs his hand down my bare back.

I hear the door open and close, footsteps pattering closer to us. The scents of all my mates surround me and I breathe them in deeply.

"We're going to help you bathe." Ares says as he stands up. "Let us take care of you."

I sniffle and look over his shoulder.

Jagger's green eyes are practically glowing. I fling out my hand and he grasps it in his own, holding onto me as Ares walks us to the bath.

A damp heat hits us as we step into a dark room. I bring my head up to peer around the space. Just like the shower, the room was made out of the dark stone. The bath, which was really more a pool, was carved into the floor, the steps leading down were illuminated by soft lights. Sleek sconces lined the walls with the same soft glow. My chin tilted up and an awed gasp startles out of me.

A huge skylight took up the entire ceiling above the bath. The sky was still dark, the stars twinkling above us.

The ceiling was fairly low, giving the impression you could reach up and touch the stars.

A hiccup tumbles out of my mouth and Ares moves his hand in circles on my back. "Shh."

Ryker stops in front of me. "Can you stand?" He asks softly.

I clamp down on my trembling lip and let go of Jagger's hand, climbing down from Ares. My feet touch the floor and Ares slowly lets my weight land on my legs.

Almost immediately I sway in place, my feet staggering. Ryker reaches out and grabs my elbows, letting me place my hands on his arms. "I got you." He says.

Ares runs a hand down my back on more time. "Is it alright if I undress you?" He asks quietly.

I turn to look over my shoulder, wincing at the pain. "Only if you get undressed too."

Ares blinks his surprise at me, his mouth popping open.

Ryker laughs in front of me.

I smile a little at the Alpha's reaction. "It's called a joke, you should-"

My mouth drops open as Ares strips off his shirt, his pants following quickly after. Only his boxers stay on.

Ares smirks back at me. "Careful, little wolf."

He steps toward me and I look back to Ryker. His chocolate brown stare is warm. I melt into his arms and rest my head against his chest and he scoots closer for me.

Ares places his hands on my hips and keeps them there.

He was waiting for permission I realized.

I nod my head. "I'm okay."

Slowly and gently and lovingly, Ares slides my sweatpants and undies from my body. He helps me lift my legs one at a time and tosses my clothes to the side.

Then, he turns me back toward him. His eyes stay on mine as he pulls me in close to my body. "Is it okay if I carry you?"

I blink up at him. "Why do you keep asking for permission?"

There was silence around me. I felt all four of my mates attention on me. Their emotions were a tangled mess as they filtered through my barrier.

"I don't have the energy to keep myself up if you don't-"

Ares bowed his head forward, resting his forehead against mine. "Gray." His voice is rough and deep. "I can't even imagine the world you've been living in."