"Clean up and leave," he said, his voice still hoarse from the sex they just had together. There was no emotion in his tone, just a tired finality. Without another glance in her direction, he turned and made his way to the bathroom, shutting the door firmly behind him.Inside, he moved toward the bathtub with a slow, deliberate pace. The silence was thick, broken only by the sound of running water as he filled the tub. He lowered himself into it, letting the warm water envelop his aching muscles, his head resting just above the surface. He stayed like that for a while, fifteen minutes, eyes closed, breathing steady, letting the tension in his body melt away.Eventually, he stirred. Rising from the water, he drained the tub and turned on the shower. The cascade of water was brisk, cleansing. He scrubbed away the grime and sweat of the day, and the night, until he felt somewhat human again.Once finished, he reached for a clean white towel hanging nearby. He wrapped it around
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