“How are you feeling this morning, Sweetheart?”
“A little better.”
“That’s good.Should we try a few Tylenols instead of the muscle relaxants?”he asked.
“Yes.I don’t want to lie down anymore.It will help me if I move around a bit.Can I take a shower?”she asked.
“Are you steady enough to do it by yourself?”Thomas asked.
Angel couldn’t answer that because she was still lying down.She did know that she wouldn’t be as strong as usual because of the medicine and the fact she’d been in bed for over twelve hours.She’d never done that before.
She nodded.
“Okay, let’s get you up and in the shower.”
He helped her into the bathroom and then set her on the toilet lid.“Rest there while I start the shower.”
She nodded and leaned against the counter next to her.
“Are you sure you’re able to shower on your own?”Thomas asked.
She had no idea, but the thought of him seeing her naked made her anxious.“Um, yes, I think so.”
He looked skeptical.“How about you try it, but if you start to feel unsteady, call out?I’ll be standing on the other side of the door.”
“I can do that.”
She waited until the door closed behind him before stripping and taking care of the bloody pad before stepping into the shower.
She got her hair conditioned and was reaching for the shower gel when a wave of dizziness overcame her.She grabbed for the bar and gasped loudly.The bathroom door jerked open.
“What’s wrong?”he asked.
“I-I’m just...”A startled scream flew from her mouth when the shower door opened, and Thomas stepped in with only his boxers.
Her mouth fell open, and her shakiness was forgotten for a brief moment.
“Here, baby.Let me help,” he said, and wrapped an arm around her waist and pinned her back against his chest.“Are you okay for me to help you wash your body?”
Angel couldn’t get the words out, so she just nodded.
He reached for the sponge.“Put some soap on this.”
She did what he asked and then braced herself for the feel of his hands all over her body.She could tell he was trying his best to make her relax.He talked about the ranch and the things he was looking to expand.She didn’t understand a word he said.Her whole focus was on the way his hands made her feel.Even on her period, he made her feel all jittery inside.
She gasped when the sponge was pressed in between her legs.The contact was quick, but it still sent a jolt of pure bliss through her.
“Easy.I’ve got you.I’m about done, and then we’ll get your hair rinsed.”
Within a few minutes, he turned off the water and reached for a towel.Still holding onto her, he wiped her down and then wrapped the towel around her torso.
He set her on the toilet lid, then grabbed another towel and worked on her hair.
Angel couldn’t take her eyes off the sight of his body inches from her nose.He still had on the boxers, but they were wet, see-through, and barely hid anything.
“Okay, Sweetheart.I’m going to get you some clothes, but here are a pair of panties you can slip on and put a pad on.I’ll be right back.”
She struggled to keep the towel around her torso as she slipped on the panties and was adjusting the pad when he walked back in.She could feel her face burn with a fiery blush, but she managed to finish and sat back down.
