Initiated by my Alpha Stepbrother's Mark
So I made my way silently to the bedroom area, found the attached bathroom, and turned on the shower.
The hot water felt like heaven against my tense muscles and I stood under the spray for longer than necessary, washing my hair with the expensive shampoo I found on the shelf that smelled like cedar and mint, scrubbing my skin until it was pink and clean, trying to quiet the nervous energy that was making my hands shake. When I finally turned off the water and wrapped myself in one of the fluffy towels hanging on the rack, I felt more centered, more sure of my decision.