Free Tourmaline Truth by Khloe Wren Page B

the large basket of goodies sitting next to the sink. Obviously someone, probably Darcy, knew he'd be in a state after the rescue and had stocked the bathroom accordingly. He rearranged himself as he watched Sharon's sexy ass sway beneath the towel as she investigated the basket. Damn, but she was fine. And his. All his.

Chapter Five
    Despite the turmoil rolling around inside her, Sharon smiled at the short note from Darcy.
    Thought you might appreciate being able to clean up.
    xo
    Darcy
    Her daughter seemed to think of everything. She rummaged through the basket as she felt her skin heat under Barret's gaze. She was fertile, her hormones screamed out for her mate. Of course, her hormones didn't understand the mess her head was in. Sharon was nervous, even though Barret had seen her naked in the shower. She knew once they got into bed he'd look at her more closely. Knew he'd want to caress and kiss every inch of her like he had the first time they'd been together. But she'd birthed five more babies since she'd last been with him. She fought to control the shudder of disgust that ran through her at the thought of how those babies had been conceived. Could she even have sex without automatically going to her safe place? She really didn't want to do that with Barret. She didn't want to miss a second of reacquainting herself with him.
    To distract herself, she pulled the hair clippers free from the basket. Barret's beard was too long to simply shave off. Earlier, she'd seen him scratching and cursing it so she knew he wanted it gone, and she wanted to feel the soft, cool skin of his face. She plugged it in next to him before she cupped his hairy cheek in her trembling hand.
    "Ready to lose the caveman look?"
    The glint in his eye said he saw through her false cheer, but he gave her a small nod and nuzzled into her palm. The moment she started the clippers, he held still, allowing her to trim his beard. Carefully, she sheared as close to his skin as she could. Fully focused on her task, she quickly revealed the jaw line she remembered and had dreamt of for the past twenty-seven years.
    Resting the small machine on the bench, she went for the shaving cream and lathered him up. She found herself grinning a little. She loved being able to touch him like this. To do such intimate things for him. Barret seemed to understand what she needed and he kept his hands to himself. Conceding complete control to her, which allowed her mind to settle and for her to enjoy this time together with her Vampire.
    She half-filled the sink with warm water before pulling a new razor from its packet. Returning to him, she lightly kissed the tip of his nose and was rewarded with a soft moan. Barret tilted his head for her, and she hesitantly swiped the blade down his cheek as she spoke.
    "I've never done this before."
    "You'll do fine. I love feeling your hands on me."
    She found herself smiling as she set about scraping away all the remaining whiskers. Once done, she drained the sink and wet another face-washer with warm water. She gently bathed the freshly revealed skin. He hissed a little, his skin must be sensitive after being under so much hair for so long. Returning to the basket, she found a tube of moisturizer. Aftershave would no doubt sting like a bitch. She turned back to him.
    "I know under normal circumstances you wouldn't use something girly like moisturizer. But hopefully it will help settle your skin down. It's already going a little red."
    Silently he held still for her to apply the lotion. She took her time, enjoying the feel of his smooth, cool skin beneath her fingertips. Once done, she leaned in and kissed him on the mouth, a slow seduction. His tongue licked over her bottom lip and she pulled back a little on a gasp. Damn. She didn't mean to be so damn jumpy!
    Trying to cover her flinch, she nuzzled her cheek against his before she gently nipped his ear and stepped away. She grabbed up the sturdy looking comb and moved to stand behind