Tender Restraint

Cora's POV

"Comfortable?" Magnus murmured in my ear, his breath hot against my skin.

"Yes," I managed, though my voice came out breathier than I intended.

His arms tightened around me. "Good. Now let me take care of you."

He reached for the washcloth, and I immediately protested. "I can bathe myself."

"I know you can," Magnus said calmly. "But I'm going to do it anyway."

"Magnus..."

"Cora." His vo