Revandrel had yet to return. One of the workers told me he had called an emergency meeting with his team, no doubt about the attack.In the meantime, I had the attendants draw me a bath. I watched them fill the tub with steaming water scented faintly with rosemary and cedar oil. Finally, they filed out, leaving me alone.I slowly sank into the warm water, closing my eyes in pure bliss. Muscles that had been tight for days finally started to loosen. The water gently cradled me, lapping softly at my collarbones as I moved further down, until only my face stayed above the surface.It felt so good to enjoy a warm bath after days of using the cold stream.Soon, Helory would be here.The thought alone made my heart flutter, and I smiled against the steam, my eyes still closed. I was already counting the hours.Afterwards, I rose, reaching for the soft clothing left folded on the low bench and wrapped it around myself, knotting it loosely above my breasts.Gathering my still dripping hair in
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