Chapter Twenty-Nine
PRESENT DAY, LOCATION UNKNOWN
The storm has passed, the waves lapping gently at the hull by the time Alexei carries me into the adjoining bathroom. Though the circular window by the tub, I catch a glimpse of the clear night sky speckled with stars before he flicks on the light switch with his elbow, flooding the room with brighter light.
Somebody must’ve drawn a bath for us earlier because the clawfoot tub is full. By now, however, that water must cold. Alexei must reach the same conclusion because he carries me straight into the shower stall, where he carefully sets me on my feet and turns on the water.
I shiver at the initial coolness of the spray and back away, only to give a start when the cold tiles press against my shoulder blades. I lean back against the wall
