Meadow's Keep (The Gatekeepers Series) by Shanon Grey Page B

Ooh,” Morgan hissed, sucked in her breath, and put her hand on her side.
    Dorian’s attention shifted in an instant.
    Morgan rolled her eyes. “Bra xton-Hicks. Nothing more. I’ve got another month.”
    Jasmine’s eyes riveted on her stomach. “You sure? It looked like your whole stomach tightened.”
    “It did. Whew,” she smiled. Her cheeks were flushed.
    Eryk started to rise. “Maybe we should let you rest.”
    Morgan waved him back down. “No. But, I am hungry and I don’t feel like traipsing over to the B & B. Why don’t you boys go over and get us something to eat?”
    Dorian didn’t move. “I don’t want to leave—”
    Jasmine interrupted, “What do I look like, Jell-O?”
    Dorian looked at Eryk and, i n very similar, fluid movements, both men rose.
    With a frown, Dorian stared at his wife. “I’m fine,” she assured him and waved them away. “And don’t hurry,” Morgan called after them.
    Dorian blew her a kiss as he closed the door.
    “There. That’s better. Too much testosterone was filling this space,” Morgan said and rubbed her stomach in a circular motion. “Wow, they are very alike, aren’t they? Especially given the fact that they were raised completely apart.” She turned to Jasmine. “Now, tell me what’s going on with you two.”
    Jasmine didn’t hesitate. “I don’t know. This attraction is unreal. It’s like I have no choice when I’m around him. And when I’m not—”
    “—you’re in agony until you’re back with him.” Morgan finished the statement.
    “Yes.”
    “Have you…?”
    “Oh, no. I just met him. ”
    Meesha’s bark had Morgan pushing back her chair.
    “I’ll get it,” Jasmine rose, walked over to the back door, and let the Border Collie in. Meesha gave a quick lick to Jasmine’s hand before settling down at Morgan’s feet. Jasmine returned to her chair, ruffling Meesha’s fur as she passed.
    “Don’t let her fool you. She’s still Dorian’s baby,” Morgan said. “Let’s get back to Eryk. Are you all right? I mean…after what happened with…,” her words trailed off.
    “You mean with Rob. Morgan, I thought you and I were done with the uncomfortable moments and inappropriate guilt. I’m fine,” she added, maybe a little too emphatically. “Okay,” she amended, “I’m working on it. I have to admit this thing with Eryk makes me a little nervous. I’ve never felt anything like it.”
    “ Jasmine, it’s okay to take your time. Remember, I’m here if you need me.” She hesitated only a fraction before continuing. “I can tell you he’s very healthy and very strong, both physically and mentally.” A twinkled sparked in her green eyes. “Very healthy,” she emphasized.
    “Oh.” Jasmine’s brow furrowed. “Oooh!”
    “Well, they are twins.”
    “So, how do I fight this attraction?” Jasmine blurted out.
    “Do you really want to fight it?”
    “I don’t know if I’m ready. I mean, what if I can’t. I mean, what if I… .”
    “Jasmine, stop that. Talk to him. Tell him what happened. If he’s one of us and he is, he’s not going to do anything to hurt you and I’m sure he won’t rush you, especially if you tell him.”
    “I don’t know if I can ,” she said it in almost a whisper.
    Morgan grasped the hand resting on the table. “You didn’t do anything wrong. In fact, you probably saved my life. You were attacked by a madman. Period.”
    Jasmine looked at her, tears welling. “I know,” she said in a whisper. “I’m much stronger. I feel like I can handle just about any situation. At least I did, until I met Eryk.”
    “Then talk to him. Or not. I know you won’t let anyone push you until you’re ready.”
    “Never ,” Jasmine hissed, almost too emphatically.
    Morgan squeezed her hand. “ Now, let me show you the nursery while I can still get up the steps.”
    They went upstairs, Jasmine insisting on following behind her, just in case .
    “Well, don’t get mad if I fall and squish you,”