Chapter 45

"You'd help me?" Lex sat up straighter.

"Yeah, I guess I will. First, though, I need some dry clothes then some sleep," she said, hiding a yawn behind a hand. "I worked all night. So let me grab a couple of hours' sleep, and I'll help you find this Amanda person."

"Thank you," he said, standing when she did. Her cheeks blossomed with color, and Lex had to fight an urge to cup her face and kiss her 'til that bloom spread all over her body. Taking a deep breath to dispel his thoughts, he caught an acrid whiff. Sniffing, he realized the smell came from him.

"Do you have cleansing facilities that I might dispel the aroma of that pool?" he asked with clear disgust. It still appalled him how they squandered water.

"Sure. Just go through that door," she said, pointing with a finger and stifling another yawn.