“Mmm,” was all Natasha answered. She knew he wouldn’t fall asleep until she was settled warmly in bed; he simply wouldn’t allow himself.

Moving her hands to his shoulders, she gave him one last quick kiss before gracefully swinging her leg over and dismounting from the bed. “I’ll get the water running while you clean up in here,” she said, giving her hips an extra little swivel as she walked out of the room. She didn’t need to look back to know he was watching.

Once in the washroom she mixed the water and stoppered the tub. After using the toilet she gathered up some fresh towels and wash cloths and stacked them beside the tub before selecting a subtly scented bubble bath and pouring a little under the running water.