Viper came in, easily carrying her downstairs to a massive kitchen teaming with a group of people fighting for breakfast. He sat her down at the round table.
“I’ll fix you a plate.” Viper offered. Razer, Knox, and some tattoo guy that Viper had called Shade were also sitting at the table with large plates before them.
“Hello.” Winter muttered.
She got nods in return.
Viper sat a plate down in front of her before sitting down next to her. Evie sat down at the table with a plate. The smaller portions making her plate look as if it would feed six people.
“I need a plate like hers. I can’t eat all this.” Winter protested.
“Eat.” Viper told her then ignored her for the rest of the meal as he talked to the others at the table about deliveries and supplies. Winter was completely lost as to what they were discussing.
“They are talking about a big order going out tomorrow. That’s why everyone is up today, working an extra shift at the factory next door.” Winter remembered something about them running a survivalist company but had not paid attention. It had been too painful to hear about Viper’s alter life.
She had barely managed to finish half her food when she slid the plate away. Viper didn’t take his attention away from the men but pulled the plate to him finishing what remained.
“You need to use the restroom?” Evie asked. Winter blushed bright red and shook her head when she saw everyone had stopped talking.
The doorbell rang, producing a huge smile from Evie. “That must be your therapist.”
She left the room to answer the door, returning within minutes with a mischievous look on her face.
“Winter this is Conner Stevens, your physical therapist.” Evie introduced.
Lord have mercy. Winter and every woman in the room could only stare in awe at the male specimen before them. Beth had promised to make it up to her and she had with the handsome blond standing before her.
She managed to tear her eyes away from Conner to see Razer and the other males were not happy.
“Tell Beth, she kept her promise. I forgive her.” She whispered to Evie.
Viper’s lips tightened and he gave her a look that she had no intention of interpreting.
“Are you ready to get started?”
“Yes.” Winter replied lifting her arms. Conner laughed, coming to her side and lifting her easily.
“I’ll show you the way.” Evie guided them through a doorway in the kitchen which led down a flight of steps. The narrow stairs opened to a large room that had been turned into a gym. It had several of the machines that Winter had become familiar with during her therapy.
“The hot tub is through that door, and the sauna is through that one, she pointed at the wooden door. The restroom is next door to the hot tub room. Evie indicated where each room was before going to a closet and pulling out two folded mats, laying them on the floor together.
“Beth purchased these mats you requested.” Conner sat Winter down on one.
“Today I am just going to see where you’re at in your recovery and show Evie some exercises for you to do in the morning and night. From now on, I will make my regular time around one. Sound good?”
Both women nodded in agreement. An hour later, Winter wasn’t so sure. She had ditched her t-shirt and was sitting on the matt after the session was over, covered in sweat.
“Ready for the hot tub?” Connor asked.
“Yes.” Winter groaned her reply.
“I have a swimsuit for you.” Going to the closet Evie took out a small package, following behind as Conner carried Winter into the downstairs restroom. It didn’t take long for her to get changed.
“Who picked out this suit?”
“I did. Don’t you like it?” Evie smiled.
“There is nothing to it, it’s a thong. I don’t wear thongs and the top is too small.” Winter protested.
“You look great, besides no one is going to see it besides me and Conner.
She had a point. Giving in gracefully because she didn’t want to keep Conner waiting, Evie opened the door to the bathroom. Winter tried not to be embarrassed as he slowly lifted her into the hot tub. They sat relaxing for ten minutes before Conner called time. Evie helped her into a robe afterwards then guided Conner upstairs to Viper’s room. Winter was already falling asleep when he laid her on the bed.
Conner left with a wave at Evie. She waited until Conner left before untying Winter’s robe, not wanting her to get the bed damp. Viper appeared in the doorway.
“I’ll take care of it.” Evie left as he was pulling the robe off and removing the damp bikini. He took a t-shirt from his drawer and pulled it over her head noticing her nipples had tightened in the cool room. Covering her with a blanket he turned the heat up slightly before lying down next to her on the bed.