Chapter 123

Kaelen

I sat in the armchair by the window, partially hidden in shadows as I waited for Ben to finish his shower. The salve weighed in my pocket, but that wasn't the only reason I was here.

When Ben finally emerged, a towel wrapped around his waist, steam billowing behind him, he nearly jumped out of his skin upon seeing me.

"Jesus Christ!" he yelped, clutching his chest. "Are you trying to give m