74 Drenched like a Rat

"Hey, where were you two? We were searching everywhere for you," Patrick inquired, concern evident in his voice. Lucas, with a sarcastic tone, quipped, "Oh, there you are! I was starting to think you both got lost in the wilderness forever. I even had the eulogy prepared in my head." The team, visibly relieved to see Damon and Lia back, bombarded them with questions about their disappearance. Damon and Lia chuckled, recounting the misadventures of their unplanned hike and the unexpected rainstorm. Elanor, with a smirk, chimed in, "Well, aren't you two the brave explorers? While you were away, we prepared some food. Go freshen up; dinner is waiting." Damon and Lia, feeling a mixture of gratitude and amusement, headed off to freshen up before joining the team for a well-deserved meal. In their room, Damon lay on the bed, fully soaked from the rain. Lia couldn't help but find the sight oddly endearing, considering Damon's usual composed and alpha image. "You should take a bath