Chapter 699

Third Person's POV

Valerica stepped back into the room and shut the door, cutting off the noise from the rest of the house.

Since he couldn't get his leg wet, Gideon had to sit in the shower stall, leaning forward while Valerica washed his hair, both of them being extra careful not to splash the bandaged foot.

The bathroom was thick with steam and the faint, earthy scent of agarwood.

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