Celia POV
My body was burning with embarrassment as I took a deep breath. Did he just offer to bathe me, and why was I so shy? I know I allowed him to touch me while I was dreaming, but now everything was real.
"Celia, are you okay?" Caius asked as I snapped out of my temporary daze.
"You want to help me," I squeaked.
Caius laughed harder. "I'm your mate, Celia. You are safe with me, and I'll just help you wash off," he said with a soft smile.
"Okay," I said. I swallowed as he lifted a hospital gown over my head. Oh my God, I was naked underneath. No undergarment.
Caius gently lifted me into the warm water as my body relaxed.
"Thanks," I squeaked.
He grabbed a washcloth and poured a floral soap on it. He was going to wash me. Caius leaned into the tub; he slid the cloth all ove
