Chapter 55 - His Soul's Confession, Her Fated Resolve
I watched as water cascaded down Seraphina's perfect skin. Each droplet traced the curves of her body like they were worshipping her. Which was fitting, because that's exactly what I was doing.
Worshipping.
"You don't have to bathe me like I'm a child," she mumbled, her cheeks flushing that delicious shade of pink that made my heart stutter.
"I know," I replied, running the washcloth gently over her shoulder. "I want to."
The bathroom was filled with steam, creating a dreamy haze around us. I'd drawn this bath for her after our night together, knowing her body would be sore. The thought sent a primal satisfaction through me. Her body ached because of me. Because of what I'd done to her. What she'd let me do.
"You're staring," she accused, sinking deeper into the water.
"Can you blame me?" I couldn't help the smirk that formed on my face. "You're beautiful, Seraphina. The most beautiful thing I've ever seen."