Chapter 169: Now it's Cassie's turn

Zafron emerged from the bathroom, toweling off the last droplets of water from his body. Behind him, Bobbles' voice rang out, "Wait for me to get dressed!" But Zafron was already closing the door, a mischievous grin playing on his lips.

As he pulled on his clothes, a barrage of system notifications pinged in his ear. Zafron winced, making a mental note to leave them untouched until he got home. He had a pretty good idea what they were about, and right now, he wanted to savor the moment without distractions.

Fully dressed, Zafron sprawled across the bed, his eyes drifting shut as a contented smile spread across his face. The softness of the mattress beckoned him towards sleep, the pings in his ear fading to a distant buzz.

He was on the brink of dozing off when the gentle clink of glass against glass jolted him awake. Zafron's eyes snapped open, immediately locking onto the figure standing by the bed.