112 : Strong Desire

VERENA

“It definitely will. Desperate times call for desperate measures, right?” I say, smirking. “Can’t get you clothes your size in this weather.” I add and step closer to the window, gazing out at the storm. Rain lashes against the glass, and a flash of lightning momentarily illuminates the dark landscape beyond. “Looks like you are stuck for a while.”

“A loose shirt and pants would be good.” Elijah replies and I nod.

We both walk up the stairs and I hear Ezra’s laughter accompanied by the voices of the twins as they play inside his room. It makes me feel relieved.

I head to my room and keep the towel on the chest cabinet before taking off my clothes. It’s the second time I am washing myself in the shower today. While the warm water falls on me from the shower head, I rub the water over my skin and think about how I behaved with Elijah.

I bite my lip as I think about how hot he looked when he wiped his hair with the towel. My core clenches, desire surging through me, making my