Kaius returned from the kitchen with a glass of water in hand and paused at the bedroom doorway.
The sight inside made something primal stir beneath his skin.
Austin stood with her back to him, blow-drying her hair with slow, focused movements.
Her back was straight, and her shoulders were relaxed.
She wore a simple sleep set with short sleeves and cotton shorts that showed off her long, toned legs.
When she reached up to adjust the dryer, her clother lifted slightly and revealed a glimpse of her waist.
She didn't do it on purpose, but it still got his attention.
The room smelled like her. Clean skin, warm vanilla, and something wild he couldn't quite name.
It was the kind of scent that hit him on a cellular level.
He leaned against the doorframe and didn't say
