After the tension and excitement of the council meeting, all I wanted was to return to Tabitha’s and sink myself into a hot bath. Though the thought of baths had once stopped me cold, ever since our insane swim across oceans, I had found myself craving water, longing for the touch of the sea. Marsh was more than willing to comply with my request, and we quickly caught a cab.
Tabitha was still out by the time we got back. I pressed a quick kiss to Marsh’s lips and darted off to the bathroom.
How long I stayed in there, I didn’t know, but it was long enough to have my fingers mimicking prunes. The water had cooled significantly when I finally climbed from the tub, wrapping a thick white towel around myself.
I smiled as I stepped into my room, closing my eyes and leaning back against the d
