Reading Update: 26%

Neither of them said anything until he walked up to the edge of the pool, dropped his pack, unbuckled his sword and began unbuttoning his shirt.

"How's the water?" he asked.

I am absolutely feral for scenes like this. 

Quickly, Persephone is traveling, not by complete choice with Azriel, a guy she barely knows but the inklings are there for trust and attraction, and took the chance in the morning to escape him. He's spent the whole day searching for her and dealing with her goofy animal friends, dog, horse, and hawk, and covered in mud. Thinking she escaped him, Persephone relaxes in a hot pool, with her shift on the bank. Only to have her separation anxiety horse crash through the trees and find her, leading Azriel to her. 

This tense moment of him saying "How's the water?" and undressing like he's going to join her, gah! LIVE for this type of tension. The scene continues on and gah! But also, we're only 26% in, so don't get too excited, lol.