FORTY-THREE

CALEB POV

After we got back to the castle, I went straight to our room and ran her a really hot bath. I removed the blanket and I saw her flinch, she also would not look at me. I step closer to her and put my hand on her cheek and softly made her look at me,

"My Lady? Why are you hiding your eyes from me?"

"I... I... I..." she stuttered,

"Come have a bath with me." I strip and climb into the bath I don't miss the fact that she flinches and I feel the fear that makes its way through her.

"My Lady! I have and never will hurt you, do you trust me?"

"My k.. k.. king." she whispers and takes my hand, I help her into the water and sit down with her back to my chest.

I use a sponge lathered with lavender soap to wash her body, very carefully I cover every inch of her skin. Making sure to remove all dirt, I am extremely careful when I clean between her