CHAPTER 25
ELENA
The late-night shower had cleansed her in more than one way. Viking had taken her into his arms after the Katya affair and dropped her into the shower. He’d washed her hair with a gentleness she’d almost forgotten, then he’d wrapped her into a huge towel she almost disappeared into.
Now he was talking on the phone in the living room, one hand on the mantle, and a frown that marred his face. He’d put on sweat pants that hung low on his waist, exposing his lower abs. His chest was bare, showing tattoos, and a few scars that had turned to gray. On the coffee table before him, he’d dropped his shirt. He’d placed his gun on the mantle next to a picture of him and Sy. It gave her the chills seeing the weapon, but it was a reminder of his life, of the man he was. Never mind th
