Regina frowned so hard her brows nearly collided.
“Will you leave, Daniel?” she snapped, voice sharp despite the tremor underneath. “You’re intruding on my privacy. And can we talk about knocking before entering a room where someone is...” she gestured angrily at herself, “...fucking naked?”
She sank lower in the bathtub instinctively, hands flying up to cover her chest.
The water was warm, scattered with floating flowers...white petals and lavender buds doing their best to shield her dignity, though the attempt felt pathetic. Her fingers clenched tight over her breasts like they were the last line of defense.
Daniel didn’t answer immediately. Which was worse.
His eyes were fixed on her. Not leering. Not rushed. Just… locked. Like he was studying a rare weapon, dangerous and beautifu
