Chapter 73 : Aftermath

*Lily*

I fully submerged myself in the warm water to wash the slime out of my hair. Having no shower or real toilet for those hours I was with Jean had taken its toll on me. I squirted a large amount of shampoo and conditioner into my hair, scrubbing hard. William swatted my hands away as he began to massage my scalp and temples..

"I said I want to help, I'm not leaving you alone another second," he said sitting on the edge of the tub focused entirely on me.

I blinked with surprise and dropped my arms back into the warm, bubble-filled water. I hadn't taken him seriously but I chastised myself now knowing when William said something he meant it. I felt spoiled knowing most men just said whatever women wanted to hear, while William always followed through with his words and put them into action. I sighed feeling his fingers scrub away, and I could finally rest comfortably.

"I'm so happy you are back with me," he said, plunging his hands into the water to wash away the suds. "You