The Delicate Girl Mate novel Chapter 34

"So he's circling around your pack." My dad said.

"It looks to me as if he's trying to lure you out of your lands, Jo." Taylor exhaled.

I sighed and shut my eyes, rubbing my temples. "I just want Little Man back safe and sound. I don't know what to do. What's the better option; seeking him out for a fight, or waiting for him to contact us?"

I know neither option is great. The longer we wait, the more risk there is to harming my Buddy. On the other side, if we seek Marcus out, there's no telling if he has Ben with him or if he's keeping him somewhere.

The thought of the outcome of either pains me.

"Son, it seems to me as our only option." My dad goes on.

"I'm sorry, what?" I say. Apparently I missed something.

He sighed, he can tell this is hard on me as well as Layla and Logan.

"I said, maybe the only way to keep Ben the safest as possible is seeking him out. It seems as if that's our safest option."

"Alpha Jordi," says a Midnight Crest tracker, "I'm the head tracker for Alpha Damon and I can assure you, whatever option you see fit, we are behind you every step of the way. I myself know what it feels like to lose a family member to a kidnapping and unfortunately for me it was too late. I can swear on my life, I, along with my pack, will do everything in our power to help you."

Alpha Damon nodded in agreement, pain in his eyes. He must know what he was talking about. "Alpha Jordi, I can make sure that every one of my trackers and warriors are on your side in this. We will help with whatever you decide to do."

"Thank you." I paused for a minute, "Dad, what's the plan?"

"Hey, baby."

"Hi," she grumbled.

"Come on, I have a surprise for you." I know surprises aren't the best thing for her right now, but it's worth a shot.

"No, I don't want to."

"Lay, please. It's not healthy to be like this. I love you and I want to help you."

When she was fully naked, in all her glory, I picked her up bridal style and placed her gently in the warm water. When she was settled, she took her knees and hugged them to her chest.

I sat down by the edge of the tub and took the cup and filled it with water. I tipped her head back lightly and poured the water over her hair.

Taking the shampoo she has, i lathered some on my hands and gently massaged her scalp with it. She sighed and closed her eyes.

After rinsing her hair twice and applying the conditioner, I took the scrub and lathered some soap on it. I glided the poof over her fragile body.

After rinsing her body off and making sure all the conditioner was out of her hair, I unplugged the drain. Taking a towel, I helped her stand up and wrapped it around her body.

She stepped out and I dried her off gently.

I guided her to the bedroom and helped her get dressed in simple shorts and a T-shirt.

I felt arms wrap around me when I was thinking. "Thank you," a frail voice whispered.