“Healing takes time.” Galo agrees as he keeps washing Lio. He runs his fingers through his hair. His lips brush Lio’s neck.

Then his hands finally slide down his back as he says in his ear. “Lean into me, gotta clean you out.”

He follows the line of his neck with his mouth as he gently slips two fingers back into him. Maybe they’ll have a round two if they get worked up again.