She looked up at him, confusion mingled with a flicker of amusement. "What are you doing?"
Markus leaned in, capturing her lips with his in a passionate kiss. "Ssshttt... I've got you," he whispered against her mouth.
With a tenderness that belied the tumultuous day they'd had, Markus helped her undress, and then he removed his clothes as well. His fingers brushed against her skin with reverence, as if trying to erase the painful memories of the day. He turned on the shower, making sure the temperature was just right before guiding her under the warm spray.
Kaia let the water cascade over her, feeling the tension of the day slowly wash away. Markus joined her, his hands gentle as he helped her wash away the remnants of the past hours. He frowned, and his heart jumped painfully when he s
