Chapter Eight

I was so confused. I thought for a second. “Ok, Aura, you can get in.” She took a few steps forward before stepping over the edge of the tub. She lowered herself carefully into the warm water. I handed her the soap. She sniffed it and handed it back. She looked at me waiting. I rolled up my sleeves, “Ok, you ready?” I asked. She nodded. After I had washed her body and hair, I helped her out of the tub. I wrapped a fuzzy towel around her. She picked up the brush from the edge of my sink. She handed it to me. She sat down on the floor, I sat behind her. I brushed through her long silky hair. She had used my soap, my scent on her made my wolf a bit calmer. I braided her hair for her. When I was finished, I stood up. She followed. I had a large shelf in my room of books my father had given me. She noticed it in the corner. She looked at me then back. Her face alight. ‘Would you like to have one?” I asked noticing her excitement.

She nodded yes.

“You can take whichever one you want.” She s