Chapter 512

• Steam begins to pour through the open doorway, further warming the room. I let my head rest against the wall and drag the covers over my bare chest, listening to the water running in the bathroom and the soft breaths coming from Amora next to me. It’s surprisingly peaceful, even knowing that we aren’t safe here. Not for long, anyway.
• When Frost emerges, he leaves the water running and points to Malix. I watch silently as Frost helps himself to a pair of gray sweatpants and a t-shirt in the closet, then he refills his mug and joins me on the bed. He drapes his long body over the foot of the mattress and stares blankly at the wall, cradling his mug between both hands. We fall into the same silence, both of us stealing glances at Amora every few moments, as if she’s going to disappear.
• After Malix’s quick shower, it’s my turn, and I almost deny it because I don’t want to leave her side. But the idea of fiery hot water to chase away the painful tingles in my limbs is too tempting to ignore. I make it quick, using the bar of soap on everything, even my hair because I don’t have the time or patience to fuck with the designer shampoo and conditioner laid out on the shower shelf. Then I cut the water, dry off, and find some clothes before I return to the bed.