Chapter 80: Gentle Care

Chapter 80: Gentle Care

For a moment, Ashlynn hissed again when her bruised flesh made contact with the warm water but by the time Nyrielle helped her into a sitting posture in the luxurious tub, the pain had faded away. In its place, she felt a warm, drifting sensation that didn’t come entirely from the water but also from a trace of Nyrielle’s magic.

"You are my darling Ashlynn," Nyrielle said softly as she began to caress the young woman’s tender flesh with lavender-scented soap and a soft brush. "You can ask me for help like this when you need it."

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