Even when Riley instructed him to head to the bathroom for clean-up, he followed without question. He did say he could use magic for it, but the human actually said, "You might want to try the mortal method first."
Hmm… and what a curious experience that was.
Apparently, in that regard, humans were on to something. Because even in that vast lagoon that served as the enchanted bath of the dragon estate, Kael still had a very naked Riley in his arms.
The twig lay against his chest, perched on his lap, head tucked under Kael's chin, while the dragon lord supported him with a firm hand on his waist. Warm water rippled on Riley's skin as Kael washed him slowly, carefully, as if the slightest excess pressure might bruise him.
And Riley allowed it. All of it.
