I wake up to warm water lapping at my back and strong arms lifting me into the tub. Caden is already settled in, legs stretched out and a lazy smirk tugging at his lips as he pulls me onto his lap, my legs straddling his waist beneath the water.
“I miss my wolves,” I murmur sleepily, nuzzling against his jaw. “I really miss Aspen.”
He presses a soft kiss to my lips, the kind that makes my heart squeeze, and nods.
“I do too. It’s weird not having them underfoot all the time, trailing us like oversized shadows.”
I sigh, trailing my fingers along the edge of his collarbone. “I don’t know how I’m going to cope being away for so long. Four weeks feels like forever already.”
“We could go back early, if you want, Bee. It’s no problem.” His voice is gentle, offering without hesitation.
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