Chapter Eighteen: Exploration...

"Go ahead then. Dress up first, then return. Let me take a good look at you before you leave."

Happily, Gianna bowed her head and then walked out of the bathroom, heading straight to the small chest that Luther gave her, which held all the gifts he had bought for her. She brought out a light green gown, which matched the colour of the forest, and quickly put it on, making sure that her wings had carefully passed through the slit at the back. When she was done, she took out a small mirror and looked at herself. Smiling, she gave herself a curt nod and then returned to the bathroom.

She found Luther resting his head atop the tiled floor, with the rest of his body still immersed inside the water.

"My Lord," she called out. "I have returned."

Luther slowly opened his eyes, and then turned to look at her.

He stared at her intensely, causing colour to rise to her cheeks.

"My Lord, do I look okay?"

Of course, she looked okay, Luther thought. She looked too okay. His possessive nature had o