Chapter 645 – I Plead The Fifth
Lux exhaled softly through his nose. His hand slid up her back, resting lightly between her shoulder blades. She was soft. So soft it made his pulse throb with things he didn't want to think about too hard. Not here. Not now.
Behind them, the butler cleared his throat with polite timing.
"Shall I prepare some tea and snacks, Mr. Vaelthorn?"
Lux looked up, still cradling Ariel in his arms. "Yes, please. Nothing too heavy."
"Of course, sir."
The man bowed and turned to leave.
Lux added, "I won't be here too long."
He tilted his head down, whispering near Ariel's ear.
"But yeah… I guess I need to stay a little longer for this lil mermaid."
Ariel's blush deepened.
She bit her lip, smiling against his chest like she couldn't decide if she was flustered or just stupidly happy. Her fingers curled tighter against the back of his blazer, like she was afraid he'd vanish if she let go too soon.
"You talk like you're leaving already," she mumbled.
