Chapter 44

Sean grabbed a fresh set of clothes, a towel, and toiletries, and headed to the communal washroom for a quick shower. Although he lived in a single dormitory room, there wasn't a private bathroom, so he had to share the facility with other soldiers. A few soldiers were already in the bathroom when he arrived. When they noticed Sean, they greeted him politely and picked up their pace. Sean nodded in acknowledgment, showing no signs of superiority despite his rank. He removed his clothes and stepped under the shower. He closed his eyes as the water ran down his sculpted body, and an unexpected memory of what he'd seen at the Sadler residence this afternoon flooded his mind. He recalled the way Wendy's shirt had hung slightly open, revealing her gentle curves and smooth skin. Her eyes, still hazy from sleep, had looked up at him with a blend of innocence and confusion, making her seem even more pure and vulnerable. Sean's eyes snapped open as his hands happened to reach a more