"That's not a reason," Cass replied, rolling her eyes and watching him carefully and waiting for him to sit, to stay here with her for the moment. She turned before heading into her bedroom before tugging on an oversized sweater. It hung from her shoulders, exposing them before she padded barefooted out and placed spare, clothes for him on a table. "Didn't see you naked."

Her eyes glanced down at him, her hand reaching out for the twist of fabric where he had gathered the towel. She glanced at him before she nudged him with her foot teasing. Using his strength, she placed her hands on his shoulders and used him to climb over him. Sitting beside him, Cass settled beside him before repeating her question.

"Why the beard?"