Hotel Night

Alistair carefully laid Kanalaa on the soft bed. Althought he was planning to undress her and soak her on the tub but he thought Kanalaa might not like idea. Therefore, he settled her on the bed instead, carefully removing her shoes not to disturb her now slumber. He himself is quite dizzy earlier with all the alcohol they have downed but he sobered up when Kanalaa started to get drunk. He was the one to indulge her of going out more the reason why he let her drown on liquor tonight but this shouldn't do when he's not accompanying her.

A quarter later, Kanalaa groaned from her sleep and slowly opened her eyes, her hand instinctively moving to her stomach as she felt a wave of nausea wash over her. Alistair, still awake preparing to sleep, noticed her discomfort and immediately went to her side, concern evident in his voice, "Kanalaa, are you okay?"

Kanalaa nodded weakly, trying to suppress the urge to vomit as she stumbled out of bed and hurried to the bathroom. Alistair followed closely behind, worry etched on his face.

"Do you need anything? Water, maybe?"

Kanalaa shook her head, her face turning green as she leaned over the toilet, emptying the contents of her stomach. Alistair knelt down beside her, rubbing her back soothingly as she retched.

"Take your time emptying your stomach."

Once Kanalaa finished, Alistair helped her rinse her mouth and guided her back to bed, tucking her in gently.

"I'm sorry, Alistair. I drunk too much." Still drunk, her words slurring a bit.

Alistair shook his head, brushing her hair away from her face with a tender smile.

"Don't apologize, love. Maybe I shouldn't have let you drink too much, I'm sorry."

Kanalaa nodded gratefully, feeling lucky to have someone as caring as Alistair by her side. He then got cold water to have her drink it to at least rehydrate her and somehow make her feel better.

"Do you want to have a fresh bath before sleeping again?" Alistair asked gently, concern evident in his voice as he observed Kanalaa's tired expression.

"I want to but I'm sleepy," Kanalaa replied, her eyelids drooping with exhaustion.

"You rest, I'll prepare a bath for you," Alistair offered, his tone reassuring as he moved to comfort her.

With a grateful smile, Kanalaa nodded, sinking back into the pillows as Alistair left the room to prepare the bath. She closed her eyes, already feeling the weight of sleep pulling her under, knowing that Alistair would take care of everything.

A short while later, Kanalaa stirred from her light slumber as she heard the sound of running water from the bathroom. Alistair's thoughtful gesture warmed her heart, and she couldn't help but feel grateful for having him in her life.

Feeling slightly more awake now, Kanalaa pushed herself up from the bed and made her way to the bathroom, where Alistair had already prepared a warm bath with fragrant bubbles floating on the surface. The soft glow of the bathroom light radiate in the room, creating a serene atmosphere.

Alistair turned to her with a gentle smile as she entered, his eyes filled with warmth and affection.

"Everything all set?" Kanalaa asked, her voice still heavy with sleep.

Alistair nodded, stepping aside to let her into the bath.

"Absolutely. Take your time and relax. I'll be right outside if you need anything," he reassured her, his hand briefly brushing against hers as he passed by.

Kanalaa sank into the soothing warmth of the bath, feeling the tension in her muscles slowly melt away. As she closed her eyes and leaned back against the edge of the tub, she couldn't help but feel grateful for Alistair's unwavering love and care. With him by her side, even the simplest moments became cherished memories.

Feeling the warmth envelop her, Kanalaa relaxed further into the bath, allowing the soothing water to ease away the drunkness of the night. Just as she was beginning to drift off into a tranquil state, she heard the bathroom door creak open, and a familiar presence entered the room.

Alistair changing his mind of leaving Kanalaa alone, stepped into the bathroom, a soft smile playing on his lips as he caught sight of Kanalaa reclining in the tub.

"Mind if I join you?" he asked, his voice filled with warmth.

Kanalaa's heart skipped a beat at the sight of him, feeling a rush of affection wash over her.

"Not at all," she replied, a smile tugging at the corners of her lips.

With practiced ease, Alistair quickly undressed and slipped into the bath beside her, settling in with a contented sigh. The warm water enveloped them both, creating a cocoon of comfort and intimacy.

As they soaked together in companionable silence, Kanalaa felt a sense of peace wash over her. With Alistair by her side, even the simplest moments became filled with love and connection. In that quiet embrace, surrounded by the gentle glow of light, Kanalaa knew that she was exactly where she belonged.

After luxuriating in the warmth of the bath for a while, Kanalaa and Alistair eventually decided it was time to step out and get ready for bed. But as they rose from the tub, a mischievous glint danced in Alistair's eyes.

"You know what we haven't done in a while?" he teased, a playful smile spreading across his face.

Kanalaa raised an eyebrow, curious about what he had in mind.

"What's that?" she asked, a hint of amusement in her voice.

"A cold shower," Alistair replied with a grin, reaching for the knob to adjust the water temperature.

Kanalaa laughed, shaking her head in mock disbelief.

"Are you serious? After all that relaxation?" she exclaimed, though the idea did pique her curiosity.

Alistair nodded enthusiastically, his eyes sparkling with excitement.

"Come on, it'll be refreshing! And it's a great way to sobber ourselves before bed to lessen the hang over tomortow," he insisted, already stepping into the shower.

With a playful roll of her eyes, Kanalaa followed suit, stepping into the chilly stream of water beside him. At first, the cold water took her breath away, but soon a rush of exhilaration swept over her.

Laughing and shivering, Kanalaa and Alistair playfully splashed each other, enjoying the unexpected thrill of the cold shower. Despite the initial shock, Kanalaa found herself feeling more awake and alive than ever.

As they dried off and got ready for bed, Kanalaa couldn't help but smile at the spontaneity of the moment. With Alistair, even the most ordinary activities became extraordinary adventures. And as they snuggled up together under the covers, Kanalaa knew that she wouldn't have it any other way.

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A/N: Hi, please do me a favor and tell me in the comment section if the book cover reflects the title of the book? It's not reflecting on mine :<