Chapter 431

Sloane said, "Wash."

Roman made excuses. "My hands are sore."

Sloane said, "No, they're not."

Roman tried again. "The water's getting cold."

Sloane said, "No, it's not."

Roman was getting desperate. "You'll catch a cold. You'll get sick."

Sloane said, "I have you."

In that instant, all of Roman's movements froze. Even the sound of his breathing disappeared.

He stared at her intently. Were these re