Chapter Six: Shared ShowerDoctor Liam has more experience with her and holding her, putting less pressure on her tail and able to untangle it almost automatically when she wraps it around his neck.
"Sweet darling," he murmurs, nuzzling his face against her neck the moment he has her in his arms. He bounces her in his arms like she's an infant and she kind of hates herself for being lulled into a sense of calmness while being held like that. "Hey, Kitten. Did you miss me?" he hums, wiping her cheeks with his palms. "Let's go get a shower, alright, darling?"
She wants to brush her teeth and clean up. She feels sticky with sweat and smells like fear, a scent that only makes her feel more afraid. "Kay," she whispers.
"Alright. Do you want me to stay with you?" he asks.
She recalls that fi
