“I could use a minute to decompress first, though. It’s been a hell of a day.” “Okay, well, if you wanted to relax . . . I, um, I ran a bath for you.” He stops in his tracks, brows lifting. “Wait, what?” “Yeah, I got the bath going right before you got here. I bought some bubbles and this, like, manly soap. And a candle—peach scented because I know you like that.” “Harper.” “Luca,” I echo his stunned tone. “I’m forcing you to relax tonight whether you want to or not. It’s not a big deal.” “It is a big deal.” He flashes me a rare, heart-stopping smile. “Baby, you are so fucking perfect that it
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