All Chapters of Claimed By The Billionaire At The Altar : Chapter 81

KIMANI I got to our bedroom first and didn’t hesitate. My skin still smelled faintly of chlorine and sunshine, and I wanted it gone. I headed straight for the bathroom, shedding my towel and swimsuit along the way. The shower came on with a familiar hiss, steam already beginning to rise as warm water poured down. I stepped under it, sighing the moment the heat hit my shoulders. Muscles I didn’t even realize were tense slowly loosened, the steady rhythm of the water washing away the remnants of laughter, splashes, and sun. I tilted my head back, letting the water run through my hair. My mind drifted lazily—Ava’s dramatic shrieks, Alaric’s rare, carefree smile, the way the afternoon had unfolded without pressure or plans. It felt unreal how calm everything was. How right. I reached for the body wash, lathering it between my palms, inhaling the soft scent as I worked it over my skin. The bathroom fogged up quickly, mirrors blurring, the world shrinking to warmth and white noise