Chapter 58 - 57 - Drenched in Desire
They emerged from the pool with their bodies still dripping wet, water cascading from their soaked hair and clothes. The cool night air brushed against their skin, making Riven shiver slightly. He immediately grabbed two large towels and dry sleepwear from the closet, tossing one set toward Ashtoria without looking at her.
"Dry yourself and change," he said curtly, his voice still thick with restrained desire.
Ashtoria caught the towel and clothes slowly, her eyes never leaving Riven’s back as he stood facing away. Water still streamed down the contours of his back to the waistband of his pants.
Riven toweled himself off roughly, as if trying to erase all traces of Ashtoria’s touch from his skin. But when his hands reached his waist, he froze abruptly—sensing her burning gaze on his back.
"Please," Riven gritted through clenched teeth, "Turn around."
Ashtoria raised an eyebrow but eventually complied. They stood back-to-back in the same room, each removing their wet clothes.
Yet curiosity got the better of her.
Moving slowly, Ashtoria glanced over her shoulder—and saw it.
What was that?
Between Riven’s powerful thighs, something large and rigid stood proudly, indifferent to his attempts at concealment. Though Riven quickly turned further away, the image was already seared into Ashtoria’s mind.
Was that... because of me?