Ash's pov ;
He let out a short snort of amusement before turning off the faucet, his large hand guiding me in and holding me close against his chest as we lowered into the hot water.
I closed my eyes and let out a sigh, feeling the stress and tension melt away as Elijah's hands moved across my body. His fingers traced soothing paths through my hair as I tilted my head back, drinking in the warmth and comfort.
Sitting between Elijah's legs in the deep, soapy depths of the bathtub, I felt completely at ease. His arms encircled me protectively, his touch was gentle and tender as his other caressed my shoulder with slow, deliberate strokes. It was a moment of pure contentment, one that I had always imagined but never thought possible.
