“Get out of your head, Lia. You are beautiful, smart, funny, loving, and insanely talented at what you do.” He says and I feel some of that confidence come back. “Now, let me help you down and remove your panties so I can get you in the tub.” He says and I nod my head even if I am biting my bottom lip. He helps me stand, and he pulls my panties down, but he keeps his eyes on my face. I look down and see some blood on a pad. “Oh my god, did you put a panty liner in my underwear?” I ask, my mouth hanging open, and Leo nods his head. “Yes, nothing to be embarrassed about. A bit of blood doesn’t scare me. It is natural.” He says and I look away as I step out of the underwear and Leo lifts me once again as he steps into the water and sits down before he settles my back against his chest.

