After a brief walk through dense underbrush, he led me to a secluded spot where the river widened and the current slowed. Flat rocks formed a natural pool, creating a perfect bathing spot.
I gasped in delight. “How did you know this was here?”
“I’ve had time to explore,” he said with a sarcastic small smile. Right. All those years alone in the woods. I mentally kicked myself for the reminder.
I didn’t waste another second, though. I stripped down and ran straight into the water, sighing as the cool liquid washed away the sweat and grime from yesterday’s fight.
“Come here,” I called for him, unable not to tease him, “Afraid of a little water, your highness?”
He growled playfully and followed me in, his naked body cutting through the water with elegance. When he reached me, his hands fo
