Chapter 61

Cora POV

“You're looking gorgeous,” he said with a small smile before covering my naked body with a soft pink towel. His muscular arms wrapped tightly around my legs, one hand supporting my back, and without a word, he lifted me effortlessly off the ground.

“Goodness,” I gasped, clinging to his broad chest for balance and warmth.

Speaking of perfume... God, despite the fact we had just finished bathing together, his scent still clung to me—rich, masculine, and unforgettable. The ghost of his touch refused to leave my skin, and his presence lingered in my mind like a sweet curse.

“I'll dress those for you,” he said, his...