When he finished, he rinsed the towel and turned his attention to Takoda, cleaning the little girl's face, hands, and legs with the same gentleness before settling her comfortably beside her mother.
Once both of them were clean, Kade pulled the blankets higher over their bodies, making sure they were properly covered and warm.
He adjusted the edges around Dakota and Takoda before standing there for a moment, watching their peaceful faces. The sight was comforting, but the thought of Cooper waiting in the medical wing quickly returned to his mind.
Before leaving, Kade walked to the bedside table and lit a small sleeping incense, allowing its gentle fragrance to begin spreading through the room. He then lowered the main lights until only the soft, dim lighting remained, leaving the bedroom calm and peaceful rather than completely dark.
