26
Nerves filled her as she stood. She grabbed her tank top and tried to pull it on, looking around for her shorts and panties. But before she could move, Wolfe placed an arm under her ass and lifted her against him like a child.
Yeah, she wasn’t sure how she’d ever get used to this.
“What are you doing?” she squeaked.
“Carrying you to bed.”
“Obian said that I’m allowed to walk on my foot,” she reminded him.
“So?” he challenged.
He was impossible.
“Say goodnight to Caleb and Aleki,” he ordered.
“Good night,” she whispered to them.
Caleb leaned in and kissed one cheek. “Good night, jelly bean. Sleep well.”
“No bad dreams,” Aleki bossed, kissing her other cheek. “Aleki’s orders.”
She just shook her head. Wolfe carried her into her bedroom and through to the attached bathroom.
“Do what you need to. I have to get something from my bedroom and brush my teeth. Be back soon. Don’t walk around.”
“But Wolfe—”
He turned back at the door and pointed at her. “Do as you’re told.”
She shook her head. Do as she was told. Seriously?
Then she shut the door, locking it. She walked back to the mirror and stared at herself.
Wolfe was sleeping in her bed. Tonight.
Holy. Fucking. Shit.
There was a knock at the door. “Princess?”
“Be out in a minute,” she called back. The door handle turned.
“Why is it locked?”
“Habit, I guess.” She was used to locking doors when living with William. Damn it, she’d been so busy thinking about sleeping with Wolfe that she hadn’t even peed yet. “Be out in a sec.”
“Unlock the door.”
She frowned. Why did he sound so upset?
“Obian said I can walk on my foot, Wolfe.” That had to be it. She moved to the toilet and sat on it.
“You need to open the door.”
Okay, now he was starting to freak her out. Why was he so upset?
“I will. I’m just peeing! I can’t stop mid-pee. It’s impossible for me.”