The guest house is luxurious compared to the forest or the houses of Red Rock. It’s not a castle or a mansion by far, but it has six bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen and a bathroom and the entire basement is set up as a training room. I’m most interested in the bathroom. I’ve been dreaming about a hot bath for I don’t know how long. The last time I felt clean was when I woke up in Holly’s house. I lost count how many days passed since. I’m sticky with sweat and dust, and my hair is a stingy mess. I feel so dirty I wash up at the sink before getting into the bath. I’m careful not to soak my wounded arm, but otherwise I take my sweet time, not caring how the guys may tease me later. I hear Bear and Blade leave after a while. Maybe they tire of waiting their turn and go over to the common s
