This chapter is dedicated to Tara_Deendyal. Hi Tara. Thanks for the golden ticket.
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When morning came, the sweet scent of roses filled the air. Harlow's nose twitched slightly at the familiar fragrance, her favorite. She took a deep breath, a small smile tugging at her lips.
"You're awake."
Her eyes fluttered open at the sound of the deep, familiar voice.
"I've prepared your bathwater. You should freshen up now."
She blinked up at Alanis, her heart skipping a beat as she took in the sight before her. He stood there, shirtless, wearing nothing but black trousers that hung loosely around his waist. Droplets of water trickled down his toned chest as he used a towel to dry his damp hair.
"What are you looking at?" Alanis suddenly asked, catching her staring.