#Chapter 188 – Long Shower

“I thought you said a shower wasn’t going to change the way I smell now?” I say, frowning at Rafe. “It’s going to help,” he says, turning back to me and raising his eyebrows. “Seriously, Ariel, you…you smell like you took a bath in eau d’Jackson. It’s not a bad thing but it is…a statement cologne.” I laugh a little and he nods to me, stepping out the door, clearly letting me know he’ll give me a minute. Rafe pulls the door after him, but doesn’t let it completely shut. Quietly, I cross the room to Jackson, who holds my gaze as I do. “Hi,” I say quietly – the same thing I said last night when I showed up at his door. But this time I say it with…a little less verve. Jackson just smirks at me, reaching to cup my cheek in his palm. “I’m really sorry, Jacks,” I whisper. “It shouldn’t have happened like that.” “Not your fault,” he murmurs. “Still,” I say, my voice low. “You’re the one who had to deal with it.” “I’d put up with a lot worse for you,” he says, his smile growing a littl