Chapter 85: Share a tub
Abrielle drew in a sharp breath and quickly got up from the stool. This was a battle she was going to win.
"Thank you but I think I can handle myself." She replied. Cedric got on his feet and then walked towards the tub area. He pulled off his shirt, and her eyes stared at his back. It was the first time she was having a good look under sane conditions.
Cedric folded his shirt and then kept it on a nearby table. All this while, all Abrielle could do was stare at him, forgetting about the fact she was meant to undress.
She just couldn’t look away as her eyes were on his back, which was covered with tattoos. They were strange designs but still beautiful, drawn in detail. The tattoo only covered his back while the front was completely clean.
Cedric’s hand reached out for his trousers, then stopped. "Are you going to stare all night or get ready for your bath? I don’t like people staring at me." He stated, his voice was a bit cold and took her unaware. It was like he just flipped over. His teasing self had completely disappeared.
Abrielle quickly averted her head to face the mirror. While her gaze was gone, Cedric got rid of his trousers and then wrapped up his hair before stepping into the tub. The warm water was soothing on his body.
He sat back leaning to the edge with his eyes closed. He had so many thoughts running through his head at the moment. Unspoken thoughts he dare not voice out
The fireplace continued to crackle as the wood burned slowly. By the time Abrielle was done undressing, some minutes had gone by. She glanced towards the tub and was surprised to see Cedric in there.
He looked like he was asleep; his eyes were closed, and the dim candlelights alighted his features, which seemed more gentle when he was asleep.