His wives snuggled against him.
They asked if he was hurt, if he had eaten, and if anything dangerous had happened. Each one wanted reassurance at the same time. Ethan found himself surrounded by their warmth, the scent of home, and the sound of familiar voices. He felt himself relax for the first time in many days.
Sophia placed her hand on his arm and checked him quickly. "You are not injured, are you?" she asked with worry in her voice.
Before he could respond, she started to strip his clothes to check. "Wait… Wait…" Ethan protested, but by that time all of them worked together and he was stripped of his upper clothes. They inspected him to make sure he was alright and searched for any marks or injuries.
Rina stepped closer, her eyes scanning him from head to toe. "You look fine, but I do not trust appearances," she murmured and she reached up to feel his forehead gently to check if he had a fever.
