Chapter 37 Life with you part 5

The sun had already begun to break over the horizon when Arei finally lifted himself from the icy water of the tub and dried off. He lumbered back toward the bed, dropping his trousers on the floor. The maids would be in soon, and if he wanted to keep up the lie it would have to be believable when they came in.

A gentle rap on the door before it was opened, woke Arei. He hadn't realized he'd fallen asleep. He glanced toward the window. It was later than he'd expected. The maids must have saved their room for last. He glanced toward the young maid when he heard giggling. His eyes followed hers from his trousers on the floor to the small hand resting across his waist.

"Sorry, Sir. I'll be out of yer hair in just a tick." She said as she busied herself around the room.