for what I wanted and not cared what others thought, but I couldn’t bring myself to hurt my parents.
“It turns out they knew I had feelings for all of you anyway,” she sighed. “My mother asked me how my men were. It was such a weight from my shoulders, and I felt so free. I was going to head back to the stud in the morning, but I didn’t get the chance.”
“Well, you’ll get all the chances you want now, baby. I love you, too, Janie. God, you don’t know how much.” Wolf’s voice was husky with emotion.
“Oh, I have a pretty good idea.” Since I feel the same . “When can we go home?”
Another voice spoke, startling her. “You can go as soon as you like, young lady.”
“The doctor,” Wolf whispered.
The doctor went on, “You will need to rest for the next week, until the drug you were given is out of your system and of course until you can see again. You’re going to need help for a few days though.”
“She’ll have all the help she needs,” Wolf stated and gently eased her from his arms.
“Since you have medical training I’ll know she’s in good hands, but don’t hesitate to call if you have any questions.”
“Thanks, doctor.”
“Yes, thank you, doctor,” Janie said gratefully.
“Okay, let’s get you dressed and out of here,” Wolf said and helped Janie sit up. She found it hard to let him help her dress, but since she didn’t even know where her clothes were she had no choice.
“How long do you think it will be before the swelling around my eyes goes down and I’ll be able to see again?” Janie asked.
“A couple of days at most, baby. Don’t worry about it. We’ll be there to help you,” Wolf stated and kissed her gently on the lips. “Okay, you’re good to go.”
Janie was wobbly on her feet and was thankful she could lean on Wolf. He wrapped an arm around her waist and led her from the room. When they were outside, she breathed deeply and lifted her face to the cool breeze.
“Who’s here to pick us up?”
“No one, baby. We should get back home about the same time as the others. We’re going home by cab.”
“Oh, okay.”
“Here we are. Let me help you into the taxi. Duck your head, baby,” Wolf said, guiding her into the vehicle.
She scooted across the seat, making room for him to get in, and sighed when she felt the seat depress with his weight. Hands reached for her, pulling her up close to his side, and she slumped against him, snuggling into him. Even though she had been to hell and back in the last twenty-four hours, she felt at peace for the first time since she had been attacked and kidnapped the previous night.
Janie was so tired she didn’t think she would be able to stay awake. She hadn’t thought to ask where they were, and as the thought coalesced, she sighed and inhaled Wolf’s scent. It didn’t really matter where she was anymore, just where she was going.
* * * *
Wolf felt content for the first time since they had let Janie go. Inside he raged over what she had been through, but she was going to be fine physically, and hopefully she would be well mentally, too. He wanted to ask her about her ordeal and what she had suffered at the hands of kidnappers, but he didn’t want to push too hard and upset her any more than she already was. Knowing eventually she would want to talk if she actually remembered what she had been through, he vowed to be there for her. Looking down at her when she sighed in her sleep, he pulled her tighter against his side. She mewled and rubbed her cheek against his chest. Sighing, he closed his eyes and inhaled her familiar clean, feminine scent.
They would be home soon, and he knew Seton and Lander would be waiting for them. Seton was more controlling out of the three of them, and Wolf knew his older brother was going to have a hard time toning it down while Janie was recovering. Lander was going to be just as diligent in helping to take care of Janie, and God knows he was probably going
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