The bath was meant to loosen the tension between Luna and Peri—especially now that they were both completely naked.
They eased into the water and flinched at its cold bite.
It was the first time for both of them to show their naked self other than Hades or their guardian.
But maybe because they share a bond with Hades or because they have grown close these few days, they didn't feel that awkward.
Both of them glanced up as Hades padded over with towels and set them on the poolside so they wouldn't shiver raw.
He shrugged off his shirt, revealing a rugged torso scored with faded cuts—proof of fights and long, hard days. His body looked carved by sun and steel, the sort of shape only hours of training and survival could make.
Peri swallowed hard. Up close and in the light, he was exactly her type—more than she'd guessed in the dark.
She let out a small, breathy laugh and muttered, "Stop me before I do something…unholy."
Luna giggled, "Close your mouth before you drool."
