Chapter 12

Layla.

Dante took me to my bathroom, setting me down on wobbly legs as he turned on the tap, filling up the tub with warm water. I leaned on the bathroom cabinets for support, watching as Dante poured soap into the water and bubbling it up. The lower half of my body still felt like jelly and I had yet to speak. Once the water almost filled up the tub, he turned it off and walked towards me. He helped me out of my clothes till I was naked in front of him, carrying me and easing me gently into the warm water. I let out a sigh of relief, my weary muscles getting soothed by the warm water.

Carrying some bubbles in my hands, I blew them into the air, chuckling at my childishness. Dante wore my shower cap for me, covering up my hair before easing into the water himself, his clothes still on his body. Setting himself at the edge of the tiny tub, he placed me in between his long, slim legs, grabbing the washcloth and gently washing me, occasionally massaging my sore muscles.

I rested my back