She stared up into his dark eyes seeing just a small trace of hurt in them. “I’m so sorry, but can’t you see this isn’t going to work.” Jasmine took his hand and squeezed it. “You two would be too worried about me. Don’t you think you have enough to worry about?”
R.D. stood between her legs, placing a hand on each cheek and he staring into her face. “No. You are our mate; it’s more than a human marriage, Jasmine. I want and need to take care of you, but it’s more than that,” he sighed and placed his forehead on hers.
“We knew you were here for the last year. Both Logan and I saw you one night. Dad was having a cook out, all the hands were there, as well as half of our pack. We arrived late and you were swimming in the pool. I have to tell you, it took everything in me not to approach you then, but Logan and I wanted to speak with your mom before we did so. That’s when we found out dad hadn’t changed your mother. They both wanted us to wait until they could explain everything to you.”
She tensed up. “Again they believed I couldn’t handle it. I’m tired of this crap.” Jasmine pushed his hands away. “I meant what I said in there. I’m not the wilting flower your father and my mother think I am. Did you know I have my own business? Right now I have over $50,000 in savings and double that in my checking. I’m not stupid and I’m far from naïve like everyone thinks. How do you think I’ve kept this thing out of my head?” She shook her head and pointed to the water, which was getting a little high.
“Just go, R.D. Let me take my bath. I’m done trying to explain everything.” She went to hop down, but he stopped her, holding onto her hips.
“Jasmine, there is no way you could stand right now, the trauma to your body was massive. You are still changing inside. We’re not letting you go. Both Logan and I will listen, all three of us need to get to know each other, but we were made for each other. Now stay put.” He tweaked her nose before turning to the tub.
“If I agree to get to know you two, will you promise me something?” she asked as he turned the water off and started to strip out of his clothes. “What are you doing?”
“I’m taking a bath. Someone needs to help you wash your hair and clean your skin, while being careful of your injuries.” He turned his head to the side as he slid down his boxers. “Plus, I have a feeling I’m going to insist on giving you baths from now on.”
She sucked in her breath seeing the shift of his eyes, to a dark almost black color. The heat coming off of him and the way his cock was straight as a pole had her moaning. Even if she was considering the idea of getting to know him, Jasmine was no saint.
“Um, maybe it would be best if I just take a bath?” she stuttered as he kicked off his jeans and faced her.
“Nope, I’m afraid you will have to share your tub with us,” Logan announced, coming into the bathroom and stripping without a second thought. “Easy now, Princess, you are in no condition for what you are thinking,” Logan teased and Jasmine swore her face was burning.
“Come, time to get you in the tub. The warm water will help ease some of the ache,” R.D. said as he pried the sheet from her body. “There is no need to hide yourself. We have seen you before.”
“That is not something you should be reminding me of,” she squealed as he gently picked her up and climbed into her large tub with her in his arms. She held her breath, afraid he’d fall, but he didn’t as he squatted, still holding onto her.
She shook her head at how strong R.D was, knowing he could snap her like a twig if he wanted.
“Never, we would die before hurting you,” Logan stated, getting into the tub and sitting across from them.
She ignored his comment and allowed the warm water to work its magic. “Why didn’t I ever see you two around here? If you’ve taken over from your father, shouldn’t you be here at the ranch?” she asked, opening her eyes and watching as Logan moved, gathering the soap and sponge.
“This isn’t the main ranch, Princess. The main house is about a half hour away. Father moved from it over 30 years ago, before he met your mother. That is where we live, and soon you will too.” Logan reached under the water and lifted one of her legs up and proceeded to wash her leg.
“I can’t believe I’m allowing you to do this. I mean, I’ve been to nude beaches and all, but this is way different, more personal.” She frowned, hearing both of them snarl.
“When were you at a nude beach and how come we never heard of it?” R.D. asked behind her as he lifted one of her arms and started to wash it with another sponge.
She shook her head and laughed. “Um, hello. We really just met a few days ago.” She turned her head to the side and stared up at R.D. “Why would you know what I’ve done and who I’ve been with?” Jasmine frowned. “Is there some kind of report on me?”
R.D. shrugged. “Of course our father would keep track of you, he raised you like a daughter, but from what he shared with us, your mates and his sons, he didn’t mention any boyfriends and nude beaches.”
“Jeez,” Jasmine shook her head. “I’m not stupid R.D. It didn’t take long to figure out who was watching me
