Caroline's POV.

"The hot water's on and clean clothes Joe will bring over later."

"Your injury..." I pointed to his shoulder.

He glanced at his shoulder, didn't say anything, walked out and closed the door.

What a twisted man... Ah-choo! Just after muttering in my heart, I sneezed. I think I need to take a hot shower, it's not good to catch a cold.

I was relieved to know that nothing had happened to Virgil, but I didn't know when he was coming, so I had to hurry and find a place to stay.

The whole person lying comfortably in the bathtub, enjoying the heat moisten my cold skin, warmth...