Chapter 104

Fenella was still luxuriating in the water when Alasdair came in the room. He looked tired and worn. She took pity on him.

"Would you like to use the water? I could wash your back."

"If I get in there, I'll fall asleep and drown."

"I could wash you standing up?" Fenella said, a subtle question in her voice.

"Okay," Alasdair replied, "but don't take too long."

He removed his clothes and stepped int