Raven POV When the water began to cool and the steam faded from the air, Asher looked at me gently.“You should get out now,” he said, his voice still soft, still careful not to break whatever fragile peace had settled between us. “The water’s gone cold.”I nodded, too tired to speak, and he turned away slightly to give me a sliver of privacy.. Slowly, I stood, the water slipping down my body in quiet rivulets. My limbs were heavy, each movement a quiet ache.Without a word, Asher held out a thick towel, wrapping it around me with a gentleness that made my chest tighten. He didn’t let his eyes wander, didn’t treat me like I was broken or delicate…just someone who’d been through hell and needed help standing on her own again.He helped me step out, drying my arms and shoulders before guiding me toward a nearby chair. He sat beside me, the towel still draped across my frame, his hands resting in his lap, silent and waiting.“I’m sorry,” he said again, barely above a whisper. “For ev
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