After finishing his conversation with Isabella, Adrian made his way toward the family's spacious common bath.
The quiet anticipation of what lay ahead filled his mind as he opened the door and stepped inside.
He quickly undressed, folding his clothes neatly into the basket provided and wrapping a towel around his waist.
The fatigue from his long journey through the forest weighed on him, but the thought of unwinding in the warm bath with two beautiful, mature women stirred a mixture of excitement and anticipation.
With a steadying breath, Adrian pushed open the bath door. A thick wave of steam greeted him, curling lazily through the dimly lit space, creating a soothing yet sensual atmosphere.
The soft sound of water splashing against the stone tiles echoed in the humid air, and he felt the heat embrace him instantly.
As he stepped inside, his eyes quickly adjusted to the steamy haze, and he noticed a figure standing beneath one of the showers.
It was Seraphina.
Her back was to him, her fiery red hair cascading down her back, plastered against her skin as the water poured over her.
She was taller than Isabella, with a toned frame. The dim lighting from above cast a soft glow over her form, making her silhouette appear almost ethereal.
Adrian found himself pausing, his breath catching slightly as he watched her, the steam curling around her body like a lover's embrace.
Seraphina, oblivious to—or perhaps very aware of—his presence, ran her hands through her soaked hair, letting the water rinse away the grime from their journey.
Her movements were slow, deliberate, as if she were savoring each second under the shower's soothing stream.
A soft creak escaped from the door as Adrian closed it behind him. Seraphina's sharp ears picked up on the noise, and she turned her head just slightly, just enough for her to catch a glimpse of Adrian from the corner of her eye.
A teasing smile spread across her lips, but she made no effort to cover herself or turn further. Instead, she faced forward, her back still toward him, maintaining her air of confidence.
"So, you decided to come alone?" she said, her voice a low, melodic tease that blended with the sound of the running water.
"Where's Isabella? I thought for sure you'd be bold enough to bathe with both of us." There was an undeniable warmth in her tone, her words meant more to play with him than to truly inquire.
Adrian smirked, his eyes lingering on her for a moment longer before stepping forward. The heat in the room seemed to intensify with each step he took, the steam swirling around him.
"She's on her way. I'm sure she'll join soon," he replied, matching her playful tone as he came to a stop just a few feet behind her.
Seraphina chuckled softly, her laughter a rich, sultry sound that resonated through the steamy air. She kept her back to him, still rinsing her hair under the shower's steady stream. "
Well then," she mused, "there's plenty of room here if you want to join me first."
She paused, then added in a quieter, more intimate voice, "So… my dear nephew… no, my dear husband, do you dare?"
Her words sent a shiver down Adrian's spine. There was a teasing undertone to them, but there was also something more, something deeper that both intrigued and tempted him.
He hesitated, if only for a moment, before he removed the towel covering his lower body and hung it on to the wall nearby.
He then stepped toward her, the shower's mist now enveloping him fully. The sound of water splashing onto the tiles and running down her body seemed to grow louder, more intimate, as he approached.
Seraphina still hadn't turned to face him, but there was a palpable tension in the air between them.
"You know," she said softly, her back still turned to him, her voice dripping with amusement, "I thought it would take you longer to decide."
Her words were punctuated by the sound of water splashing off her shoulders, and the subtle movement of her body beneath the flow.
Adrian's smirk deepened as he stepped closer. "I've always been a fast learner," he replied, his voice dropping an octave, a hint of challenge in his tone.
He reached for the soap, his fingers brushing the warm stone beside her as he stood under the same shower. The water cascaded over both of them now, the heat between them mingling with the warmth of the bath.
Seraphina still didn't turn to face him, but she shifted ever so slightly, the movement causing her back to press lightly against his chest.
"Bold words," she teased, her tone light, yet laced with something more as her head tilted back just enough for her wet hair to brush against his neck. "But actions speak louder, don't they?"
Adrian chuckled softly, feeling her heat through the thin layer of steam that separated them. His hands moved to his sides, not yet touching her, but close enough that he could feel the tension in the air between them.
The water from the shower streamed over both of their bodies, creating a comfortable rhythm, but the moment was far from calm. It was charged, thick with anticipation.
Just as Adrian was about to respond, the sound of the door creaking open once more interrupted the moment.
He turned his head slightly, and through the mist, he could make out the familiar figure of Isabella stepping into the room. Her silhouette was softened by the steam, but there was no mistaking her graceful movements as she approached.
"Adrian, my dear, I'm here," she called out softly, her voice carrying over the steady splashing of water.
Adrian felt Seraphina's body tense slightly beneath the shower, but she didn't move. She remained with her back to him, still playfully defiant, her presence hidden from Isabella by Adrian's frame and the thick curtain of steam.
Isabella moved closer, her bare feet padding softly against the wet tiles. She smiled warmly as she approached Adrian, clearly unaware of Seraphina's presence.
"Let your mother wash your back," she purred, her voice affectionate and filled with a soft intimacy. Her hand reached out to touch Adrian's shoulder as she closed the distance between them.
But just as she stepped forward, her hand brushing against his back, Isabella's eyes widened in shock as she caught sight of the figure standing directly in front of him. Seraphina, still with her back turned, now came into full view.
The steam parted just enough for Isabella to see her sister's unmistakable figure, the water cascading down her bare skin.
The sight was enough to stop Isabella in her tracks, her mouth falling open slightly as she stared at the two of them.
"S-Seraphina?" Isabella stammered, clearly taken aback.