As the water finally started to cool off, Killian reluctantly stirred. He stepped out of the massive tub first, grabbing a plush towel to quickly dry himself off before wrapping it securely around his waist. Turning back, he offered his hands to Raya, gently helping her out of the basin.
She looked completely exhausted, her shoulders relaxed and her eyelids heavy, thoroughly spent from the intensity of the night. A quiet wave of masculine pride swelled in Killian's chest, a deeply satisfied smirk touching his lips at the sight. Knowing that he was the one who had put her in this beautiful, unraveled state was a rush unlike anything else.
Gathering a fresh, oversized towel, he wrapped it around her and began to dry her off with absolute gentleness, treating her like something incredibly p
