Chapter 42

NATE

We were still discussing the impending danger when we heard the door downstairs open and seconds later, he barged in. Luke looked panicked, and I swore I perceived a woman's scent on his body. My hands fisted together, and I tried my best not to make a fuss. I didn't want Precious to be hurt, so I let it be.

"What is that you told me about?" His breathing sagged as he fixed his gaze on me.

I shrugged. "Everything you heard. I'm not repeating myself, at least not to you." I scoffed, stood up from the bed, walked towards the closet, and took a pair of shorts and a light top. I got into the bathroom and turned the shower on, deafening their sounds.

I scooped liquid soap in my hands and rubbed it all over my body except for my eyes. Then, I rinsed my bathing sponge with water and poured soap on it before I started scrubbing my body.

When I was done scrubbing my body clean, I rinsed off under the shower and dried myself with a towel. I stood in front of the round-shaped mirror and