Page 45 of Ruling the Green

“Okay. I can do that. I hope.”

There was a soft knock at the door before Vishen moved inside. “Bad news.”

“What now?” Jet growled.

“Your father sent word. He wants you and your wife at dinner tonight to discuss the feast.”

“Great. Well, it looks like you’ll have a little rehearsal dinner tonight,” he said, looking at me. “Whatever you do, just don’t speak, and things will be fine. I will cover for you.”

“I can do that.”

“Can you send Nira to find her something to wear?” he asked, looking at Vishen, who rushed out of the room. “Not gonna lie,” Jet started, his gaze grazing over me, “I like this look.” His voice went a little gravelly at the end, and it made my insides go liquid.

“It felt like being naked when I first put it on. But I’ve gotten used to it.”

A little growl escaped him as he sucked in a breath so deep, his whole chest shook. Before I could try to understand that, he cleared his throat and straightened.

“Come on. Let’s get you hydrated and bathed while Nira gets you something to wear.”

“You’re going to bathe me?” I asked as I moved beside him, my brows pinching at the idea even as my belly wobbled.

“Is that an invitation?”

“What?”

He shook his head. “Nothing. Vishen and I will bring water up for a shower. Maybe tomorrow we will get you enough water from your lake to fill the tub.”

I didn’t mean for it to happen, but a moan escaped me at the idea.

Up so close, I saw the way Jet’s eyes darkened.

“Is the water… pleasing for you?”

“Pleasing?”

“In a sensual way?”

“I’m not sure I understand.”

Jet’s head angled to the side, his gaze searching my face for a long moment. “No fucking way.”

“No way, what?”

“I thought water fae were… liberal with their affection.”

It was like he was speaking another language.

“I feel like there is some sort of suggestion there, but I don’t understand what it is.”

“I thought water fae liked to fuck damn near every man they come across.”

“Oh.” I felt a flush bloom across my cheeks. “I… I haven’t had much contact with anyone.”

“But you have been with a man?”

“Does that time someone tried to take advantage of me count?”

“Fuck no, it doesn’t count.”