Iris's POV
"Oh my God!" I muttered as I turned away and squeezed my eyes shut. "I… I'm so sorry!" I stammered, the words tumbling out in a rush as i turned, backing him swiftly.
Nonchalantly, he replied. "It's fine, everyone commits mistakes." Silas added. I peeked through one eye, just enough to see him casually tying the towel around his waist. He stepped toward the table where I'd set the tray, his damp hair clinging to his forehead, a few strands falling near his eyes. "Thanks for the food, Iris," he said, glancing at me with a small, easy smile that made him look easy going.
I nodded, unable to form words. There was no judgment in his eyes, no trace of the arrogance I'd braced for. Just… the Silas I met moments ago at the water bank.