The thirst for her had dried him out from the inside as if he had never known better. Nervous he became as if no other caress had ever existed between them before. But by far, Zeleskiaz felt more remorseful… for even as he wished to lose himself in the moment, his senses could still listen to every little oddity and noticed it was not only the two of them in the room anymore.
'… had I been more selfish… had I not cared for what she was to tell and stolen her ten seconds ago… if I had, that umbra's presence would not be an issue now…' — The crown prince thought. Cursing the lady's Father for being too protective by sending Theodore back to secretly watch the couple. — 'Being respectful… it couldn't be more annoying right now…'
"At this moment… it seems impossible for me to do something about it, my lady."
"… what? Why?"
"… I will take you back to your chambers. Yet could I borrow your stack for a second?"
"…"
"Please."
