Chapter 123

Ariela

"That's no problem. I'll carry you." That was a wonderful plan because then we would continue to touch each other. I sat up and looked back at him. I just couldn't help but comment. "How romantic is it that we're lying in the bath together in our underwear." He had thought ahead. I needed skin-to-skin contact, so it was ideal if he wasn't wearing many clothes.

"Yes, we know how to keep the romance going."

Aramis helped me to stand up, as I was a little unsteady on my feet. He got out of the tub in front of me and then picked me up. I put my arms around his neck and he walked towards one of the shelves. "A towel would be useful unless you want to get into bed wet."

"I don't care as long as you don't stop touching me."

A few towels were lying open on the shelf and I untied my arms around him so I could grab two. It was more comfortable if we dried each other off. Aramis started to move, thanking me as he did so.

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