Chapter 63. Tender Love and Care

Elsie's POV

I felt all my worries leave my body with the slow exhale as I lay back into the bath Oris had drawn.

Soapy bubbles lay on the surface of the water, covering my body, and the warm water felt like a comforting hug all around me.

I closed my eyes and let my thoughts run away with me, removing all the negativity from my troubles. I just allowed the heat and softness of the water to envelope me and consume my problems.

A gentle knock sounded on the door.

"Elsie," Oris spoke "How's the bath? Do you need anything?"

I smiled, keeping my eyes closed "The bath is heaven," I sighed "And I just need you,"

"Oh," Oris said with a shock tone to his voice. And even though I couldn't see him directly in my sight, I knew his cheeks would be flushed with a pink tint from my words "Right away,"

I opened my eyes and watched Oris enter the bathroom. He pulled a wooden sto