Tobi’s POV
Bathing together had become something of a ritual for us. A shared sanctuary. We'd take turns washing each other—slowly, deliberately—always stealing kisses or letting hands linger where they shouldn’t. But tonight, beneath the flickering candlelight and the soft slosh of water, my thoughts drifted to something beyond touch.
“So let me get this straight,” I said, still trying to wrap my head around it. “You found the spellbook… in your mind?”
Lila shifted in front of me, settling her back more firmly against my chest. She always ended up here, nestled like she belonged—and she did. My arms fit perfectly around her. My hands resumed their slow motion over her shoulders, kneading gently.
“They showed me the spell, and told me to imagine the outcome,” she explained. “I saw it—t
