-Cole-
“Warm enough?”
Cole suddenly appeared behind me, his hands barely touching my bare shoulders. I glanced over my shoulder, surprised. I had been led to a separate room connected to ours for a peaceful bath while Cole cut his hair. I hadn’t heard him come in, and when I turned to look at him, he smiled down at me with such affection.
“Very warm,” I replied, leaning closer.
Our lips brushed against each other, but as I touched his cheek, I noticed how smooth it was. I pulled back slightly.
“You look so different,” I said, astonished.
He laughed and took my hand, pressing a kiss to it.
“You don’t like it?” he inquired.
His hair was significantly shorter now, and his beard was gone. He looked younger, but I didn’t dislike the change.
“I do,” I said, moving closer again. “I very
