Sally's POV
Sean moves with deliberate care as he helps me out of my clothes, treating each fastener like something precious. His reverent touch sends shivers through me as I step into the warm bathwater. Rose petals float around me, clinging to my skin as I sink deeper into the heat.
When Sean slides in behind me, every nerve in my body comes alive. He takes his time, dipping a soft cloth into the water before trailing it across my shoulders and down my arms. His hands tremble slightly, betraying the restraint he's desperately clinging to.
"Sean," I whisper, my voice catching as I reach for his fingers. "You don't have to hold back so much."
"I need to be gentle with you. I've dreamed of this moment for so long, and I want you to know how precious you are to me."
His raw honesty steals my breath. I turn in his arms, cupping his face with wet hands. "I already know. I've never doubted it."
