The water lapped gently around them, creating a soothing rhythm that seemed to sync with their heartbeats. Caspian's fingers traced lazy patterns on her skin, sending shivers down her spine despite the warmth of the bath.
"Is that so?" he whispered, his lips brushing against her ear. "And here I thought you were just using me as a comfortable backrest."
Lily chuckled, the sound rich and genuine. She tilted her head back, resting it on his shoulder to look up at him. "Well, you are rather comfortable. But I suppose the company isn't half bad either."
Her emerald eyes locked with his, a spark of mischief dancing in their depths. The tension between them crackled, electric and alive, but there was no rush, no urgency. For once, Lily felt no need to be on guard, to analyze every word and ge
