Edith breathed in deeply, then out. She repeated the motion a few times, calming her nerves as she stared at her reflection in the mirror. With each breath, she steeled herself before stepping into the hotel bathroom. She slid the door open and saw Seth’s silhouette under the shower.
“Bloody hell, you scared me, love,” he said.
“Sorry… I didn’t mean to,” Edith stammered.
“Fancy joining me?” Seth finished the words that were just about to slip from Edith’s lips.
She gave a slow nod. Seth reached out, took her hand, and guided her under the shower with him. As the warm water washed over her skin, the tension in her chest began to melt away.
Edith stepped closer to Seth, cupped his face with both hands, and kissed him softly. Seth didn’t hesitate to kiss her back, parting his lips so she
