Chapter 68: Familiarize Yourself
Ariana sat in the warm hot tub, her hands gently rubbing the rose petals as the sweet scent of lavender filled the bathroom. She hadn’t really known a bath could feel this soothing—maybe because, most times, she just bathed and left. But today, she had decided to relax. Even though she knew the warm water would eventually turn cold, she didn’t mind at all.
A soft sigh escaped her lips as she leaned her head back. Slowly, she dipped her body deeper into the tub, her face slipping beneath the surface for a moment before she emerged again. She ran her hands through her wet hair, pushing it back gently.
She wondered quietly if she was Zavren’s mate. Did this mean when she gives birth, her child will be half human and half werewolf? Not like she minded... but she wanted to know. Maybe she could ask Zavren later.
Moments passed, and she decided to leave. She had stayed here long enough. She wondered if Zavren would be joining her tonight, as he had left after dinner, saying he had something to attend to.
She stood carefully, one foot still in the tub, as she crossed her legs to lift the other out—intending to rinse off with clean, clear water.
But just as she moved, she heard the sound of the door opening.
Her heart thudded in her chest.
She froze, waiting to hear the door open and close again—but it didn’t.
Her eyes flew wide as she heard footsteps nearing the bathroom door. Her brain raced. If she moved quickly to grab the towel from the other side, there was a high chance she’d slip and fall—and that would be even worse.
So instead, she slowly pulled her leg back in and quietly sank into the water, her heart pounding like never before.
Silence.