Nicola leaned into the spray of the shower, the warm water soothing her sore muscles and washing away the grime of the day’s battles. She closed her eyes for a moment, letting herself exist in the heat and mist. The faint shuffle of feet behind her made her turn, and she caught Damien’s eyes first. The intensity in his golden gaze made her breath catch.“You’ve done enough for tonight,” he said softly, his voice filled with a blend of authority and tenderness.Before she could respond, his fingers brushed over her cheek, tucking a damp strand of hair behind her ear. “Let us take care of you, Nicola. You’ve carried too much for too long.”Her lips parted, but the words didn’t come. Instead, she nodded, her breath hitching as he leaned in and pressed a gentle kiss to her forehead.Dean and Dylan stepped into the shower next, their movements fluid and instinctive as they joined Damien in surrounding her. Dylan’s hands rested lightly on her shoulders, his thumbs kneading the tense muscles
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