Total pages in book: 104
Estimated words: 100470 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 502(@200wpm)___ 402(@250wpm)___ 335(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 100470 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 502(@200wpm)___ 402(@250wpm)___ 335(@300wpm)
We have to regroup.
Fuck.
“Come here, kid,” I say, regret lacing my words. “I’ll carry you now. Rae’s probably tired.”
Declan reaches for me, burying his face against my chest. I attempt to shield him from the elements as best as I can. Raegan latches onto my elbow.
Rowdy trudges after Wild, whispering things to Dakota while me, Declan, and Raegan take up the rear. Raegan is weirdly quiet, which worries me. They’ve been gone for so long. I can’t even begin to imagine what happened during that time or what lengths she had to go through to escape.
We take the long hike back to where our tents are still set up. Sadie and Wild immediately go into his tent. I’m thankful she has him to take care of her. Rowdy comes over to stand beside me.
“Let’s wait out this rain. Get them dry and warm. Rest. I’ll listen out.” He nods toward the tent. “I’ll take this one, and you two take Declan with you.”
Raegan releases me to hug Rowdy and then the three of us crawl into my tent. We’re cold, wet, and miserable, but having a fire is absolutely out of the question in case the kidnappers are out looking for them.
“Get undressed,” I instruct. “My sleeping bag is big enough for the three of us, but we need body heat. We can keep Declan between us.”
Raegan strips out of her wet clothes and once she’s done, I pass Declan to her. I remove all my clothes and then help her take off Declan’s. I climb into the sleeping bag first. She passes Declan back over to me before squeezing into the sleeping bag with us. Declan’s back is cold against my chest. His body quakes wildly.
“Closer,” I grunt out, sliding my hand to the small of Raegan’s chilled back and pulling her so that we’re smashing Declan between us.
Her breath tickles over my face. I lean closer, needing her warmth and nearness like I need air to live. I rub my palm up and down her back, attempting to bring heat into her body. Declan squirms and whimpers but eventually settles.
“Fuck, I’m so happy to see you,” I murmur. “I missed you so damn much.”
She sniffles, snuggling closer. Her nose brushes over mine. “Me too.”
I run my palm up higher on her back and then over her shoulder. My fingers slide into her chopped hair. She stills at my touch.
“Beautiful,” I breathe.
A small snort escapes her. “You can’t see me.”
“I don’t have to. You’re always beautiful.”
Her small hand rakes over my ribs, sending chills down my spine. I want her hand all over me. Our feet find each other’s and tangle together. I pin Declan’s cold feet between my thigh and Raegan’s. Under any other circumstance, I’d be thrilled to be touching all these naked parts of her. Unfortunately, we’re too busy trying not to die of hypothermia.
After fifteen minutes or so, I can feel the warmth penetrating me. We all still shiver, but not as badly. Declan breathes heavily, passed out from his terrible journey. All the muscles in my body ache from trembling, but I’m finally able to relax.
Raegan’s fingers slide under my armpit for the warmth there and she strokes my hair. I can hear her sniffling, not just from the cold, but as emotions overtake her. I slip my palm to her ass, giving it a reassuring squeeze.
“Hey,” I croon, voice soft and comforting. “I’ve got you, Rae.”
She nods and then her lips press to mine. “I’m afraid to ask…” Another whimper. “Dad?”
My hand roams along her spine again as I say, “He’s alive. He made it. That was you who cut the rope?”
A choked sob rattles out of her, startling Declan. He starts to cry as well but quickly falls back asleep. I kiss my sister’s soft, cold lips, her frozen nose, her wet lashes, her forehead. Bringing my mouth back to hers, I kiss her again, leaving our lips fused together.
“You did good,” I praise, my words tickling over her mouth. “You saved our dad.”
“Mom?”
“Safe. Dawson is safe too.”
My hand once again settles on her ass and I rub her over her cold flesh. Comforting her is all that matters to me right now. I want to bring her happiness in any way I can.
Declan twitches in his sleep and kicks me in the dick, which smashes my balls. I groan, moving both his feet over my thigh to keep my junk safe. He squirms and grunts but finally settles. Raegan’s thigh slides higher between mine. I wince, expecting another kick, but she rests her leg against my nuts.
If only there wasn’t a kid between us right now…
Then I’d what?
Fuck my sister?
My twisted thoughts have no place in this tent right now. I’m supposed to protect them, not be considering how to get my sister alone to appease my horny dick.