Josh's Point of View
There was a fragility to her that had nothing to do with illness and everything to do with how precious she was to him.
A fragility he wanted to cradle in his hands forever.
Without a word, he began to undress. The floor was cool under his feet, a contrast to the humid air. He left his clothes in a heap on the bathmat and stepped into the shower behind her.
The water was hot, almost scalding, just how she liked it. It hit his chest and shoulders like a heavy blanket. Joelien didn’t turn around immediately. She stood still, letting him come close. Josh reached out and placed his hands on her hips, his thumbs stroking the dip of her waist. He bent his head, pressing a kiss to the wet skin between her shoulder blades. He felt her shiver, not from cold, but from the to
