Warmth- Part 1

When Heidi reached the mansion, she was a mess, both physically and mentally. Even with the cloak Nicholas had given her she felt cold. Seeing both the lord and the lady soaking wet, the butler instructed the maids to prepare the baths for both of them. Seeing the maid close the doors of the bath on her way out, she removed her clothes before immersing herself in the warm water. The tremor in her body stopped, the water soothed her sore muscles and in the absolute silence she felt good. Too tired to move her arms, she sat still in the wide tub staring at her palms of her hands.