Chapter 6

Six

JADE

M y purse nearly fell into the harsh waters below when I stepped out of the truck.

Caleb appeared out of nowhere in front of the door. His arms outstretched as if to carry me.

"I can walk," I said. His black hair was soaked as he stood under the rain waiting patiently for me as if I was a petulant child.

"Jade, please," he said.

He was being overprotective again.

I sighed and allowed him to carry me. I could smell his earthy smell of wildness and musk as he carried me. The rain trickled down my face, and I licked it off my lips. I flinched in his arms each time the thunder boomed, but he held me even closer to him.

As he jogged through the flood waters with his powerful legs, I looked at the elegant architectural lines of his house, with its three stories and curved bays. Then, I looked over to the guesthouse outside of it. The windows were all boarded up except for a few, and the walls were singed with black blotches or fire.

"Looks creepy," I said out loud. Then I realized how rude it sounded.

"My mother lives there," he grunted, wading against the current of the water. His chest muscles were tense as he held me tighter against him, shielding me from the rain. "Don't worry, omega. We'll be inside warm and toasty soon."

The wind was biting against my skin, but we were inside the house before I could feel the full effect. He set me down on my feet and disappeared off into the dark house, flipping on the light switches. I hung Dravin's jacket behind the door and painstakingly peeled off my wet shoes and socks.

"There he is," Nick chuckled when Caleb returned, holding a towel in his hands.

"I have a bath running for you," said Caleb. "Please strip off your clothes."

I reached out for the towel. "I can wash myself, thank you very much."

"I wish to bathe you whether you like it or not," insisted Caleb.

"It's best to listen to him," Dravin muttered in my ear. "He has literal OCD about this. Caleb takes care of his omegas."

What the hell?!

"You want me to strip here? In front of you?" I said. I stepped back towards the door. "I'm not your omega, Caleb."

He shut his eyes in frustration, taking a deep breath.

"I'm not going to do anything to you. Except to take care of you and make sure you don't end up with a cold," he said. "Jade?"

He looked at me questioningly. Even if I ran out of the front door, I had nowhere to go. I would die out there.

It was either that or allowing an alpha to take care of me to the fullest. My chest was rising and falling in rapid breaths. I felt like I was suffocating. I should never have gotten out of my car.

"It's okay, take a couple deep breaths," said Bruce, sensing my panic and need for space. He rubbed my back in comforting circular motions. He brought his lips to my neck, and I felt his warm breath as he gently purred into me. His alpha vibrations were calming to me, easing me into normal breathing. "He just wants to take care of you."

"Get the bath ready, Nick."

I melted back against Bruce's frame. I could feel his wide, muscular chest despite the suit he was wearing. His hands swept around me, lifting my shirt by the hem. I allowed him to lift my shirt over my head. After all, they'd seen me half-naked at the agency today. But this felt way more intimate and less professional. Caleb watched as Bruce unsnapped my blue bra, but I still held it to my breasts in a panic.

"Don't be nervous," said Nick gently, tugging the bra from my hands. My face heated as I relinquished the bra, watching it dangle from Bruce's pale, hairy wrist. My breasts were exposed now, my nipples hard from the cold.

I sneezed.

"Hurry, we need to get her into the tub immediately," said Caleb. I could feel his gaze burning into my boobs as I bent down, pulling off my jeans. Then, hesitantly, I pulled my cotton underwear down my thick thighs while trying to cover myself with my other hand. It had been a while since I shaved, and I felt embarrassed as I kept my hand over it.

Who would have ever guessed that four alphas would be checking out my naked body tonight? If anyone had told me this would happen, I would never have believed them. This was stuff an omega would dream about before getting officially marked and mated by her pack.

Caleb grasped my other hand and walked me toward the bathroom. The living room didn't have much, just vases of plants in every corner. This house looked lived-in, with the crumpled leather couch and the TV area surrounded by dirty plates. It was a medium-sized house that needed a little bit of help. An omega's touch would help.

When Bruce opened the bathroom door, I gasped.

The bathroom was spacious, adorned with marble flooring and walls. In the center of the room, the bathtub was a work of art carved from white marble with gold-plated faucets. It was full of soapy water, and the air swirled with the smell of essential oils.

"It's ready," said Nick, waving to the tub with a flourish of his hand.

I stepped into the tub, and it was pure heaven. My legs began to warm up to my knees, and I quickly sank my entire body into the tub, leaning inside until the water reached my chin. The warmth of the water soaked through my chilled body. The sound of thunder ripped through the night sky outside, and I could see lightning flash through the window.

"I'm so glad I'm not out there," I said, basking in the warmth. "Thank you so much, guys."

"No problem," said Caleb, who had grabbed a rag from the shelf.

"Wait, what are you doing? I'm in here now. I can wash myself."

"I'm going to wash you," said Caleb, wrapping one arm around my body to hold me still. "Just relax, omega. Close your eyes, and let us take care of you."

I was tired of fighting him. He would get his way no matter what, and frankly, it was less work for me. I felt highly spoiled as his strong hands massaged my shoulders with the soapy rag.

"I'll wash her hair," said Nick, and I felt a squirt of cold shampoo on my head. His hands felt divine as he carefully massaged my head until my hair was covered in bubbles and shampoo. My eyes began to close as I relaxed against the tub as Nick knelt behind me, washing my hair. Caleb's hands moved from my shoulders to my front. My chest rose and fell in anticipation as he swirled the rag around my left boob. His bare fingers would brush against my nipple, and I was getting aroused.

Thank goodness it was under the water, and they couldn't tell if I was horny. It was always obvious when an omega was aroused. They would be able to tell from my scent rising and the slick of moisture from between my legs. The water helped disguise it immensely.

"Bruce, get her something comfortable to wear and set it on my bed," said Caleb.

"We don't have any female clothing."

"Anyone's clean shirt will do."

I was so focused on Caleb's hands washing my belly and Nick massaging my head that I didn't care what he was saying. Next, Caleb was washing my legs and my thighs. I wasn't too self-conscious when he couldn't see any part of my body under the soapy water. His wet black hair hung at his shoulders as he concentrated on washing all around my thighs. I wanted to laugh since he was probably not used to larger thighs like mine. But I kept my eyes closed and nestled further into the water. I was getting used to alphas touching me now, and their strong hands felt so good.

His hand slid up my thigh, cupping my pussy.

My eyes flew open.

"Listen, I'm not your omega," I started softly. I calmly placed my hand over his. His eyes flashed as he gazed at my thighs peeking out of the water, his hand between them. My heart was beating fast as he gently squeezed my pussy.

"I'm simply washing you. Every part of you," he said. "I'm not going to suddenly knot inside you right here on the tile floor."

"Just hurry," I said, releasing his hand. When this alpha made up his mind, he was stubborn as hell.

I suddenly felt bad for his future omega. She wouldn't stand a chance.

His fingers circled my folds, stimulating me with every touch. I had to keep it together. I took deep breaths to avoid having an orgasm while he was washing my pussy. His pointer finger swirled around my clit, while his thumb massaged my pubic hair.

"Very hairy," he muttered, and my face turned hot. "Let me grab the shaver."

"No!" I moaned. It was so humiliating to be shaved. I sat there shaking in the tub, closing my eyes in frustration.

Caleb pulled a cabinet open, going through the shavers.

"It's okay, Jade," said Nick comfortingly. "Just pretend you're getting a wax…from a hulking alpha male."

"Not funny," I groaned as Nick began rinsing my hair.

"Stand," said Caleb.

If I stood up, I would be totally exposed. He'd see every part of me, and he wasn't even my alpha. But the command in his voice compelled me to obey, and I knew arguing would make things worse. Biting my lip, I stood up as the water dripped off my body. His eyes raked my body from head to toe without shame, lingering on the dark patch between my legs. I couldn't help but cover myself with my hand.

He swiftly pulled my hand away and began inspecting the hairs with his fingers. His thumb traced in circles around my pubic hair. My scent was getting deeper and covering the bathroom air the more I was aroused. The more he played with my pubic hairs, the more I freaked out inside, and then I began to feel the familiar warmth between my legs.

Slick began seeping from my core.