Killian lingered in the shower, his hands slow and deliberate as he massaged the expensive, scented shampoo into her hair. He rinsed the suds away, the warm water cascading over them both, before pulling her in for a long, deep kiss that tasted of steam and desire. "Go check the closet," he whispered against her lips, his voice a low, commanding rumble. "Wear something fancy. I’m taking you out for dinner and then we’re going to see what this city looks like at night." Raya stood on her tiptoes, her wet skin slick against his, and pressed one more lingering kiss to his jaw. "You are truly incredible, Killian. No one has ever... I’ve never felt so taken care of. You're an amazing man," she said softly, her eyes shining with genuine gratitude. He offered her a rare, satisfied smirk as

