Chapter 39- a delicate bargain

Damian stepped out of the shower, wrapping a towel around his waist and offering another to Aurora. She took it gratefully, the soft fabric a stark contrast to the harshness of the tile. He led her back to the bed, the plush comforter a welcome relief from the coldness of the floor.

They lay there, their bodies tangled together, the sound of their breathing the only noise in the otherwise silent room. Aurora felt a strange sense of belonging,Damian’s arm was ...