Seeing the person in his arms nearly fainting, Dominic Vance finally relented and let him off the hook. The man carefully scooped the youth up and carried him into the bathroom. Dominic was exceedingly gentle today, meticulously washing Lucien clean from head to toe.
The warm water was at the perfect temperature, accompanied by the faintly scented shower gel. A soft cotton towel tenderly wiped away every lingering drop of water on the youth's shoulders and back. He dried Lucien's hair, strand by delicate strand, as gently as if he were tending to a priceless treasure. Afterward, the man even dressed him in a fresh set of pajamas, roomy, warm, and carrying the soothing fragrance of fabric softener.
Lucien slept incredibly soundly, not waking up in the slightest.
