Chapter 129

Sylvia's POV I turned off the shower and reached for my towel, feeling the warm water droplets roll down my skin. The steam had fogged the mirror, creating a dreamlike haze in the bathroom. As I reached for my clothes, I realized with frustration that the basket where I'd normally place them was completely empty. I pinched the bridge of my nose, feeling a headache forming. How could I have forgotten something so basic? The stress of the past few days was clearly affecting me more than I wanted to admit. With no other choice, I wrapped a towel around myself, tucking the edge securely between my breasts. The soft material barely covered the essentials, stopping mid-thigh and clinging to my damp skin. Taking a deep breath, I pulled the bathroom door open. I nearly jumped out of my skin when I found Caesar standing directly outside, his powerful frame blocking my path to the closet. "What are you doing here?" I gasped, instinctively crossing my arms over my chest. I had expected him to be