Kapitel 96: Scene XCVI — Unthought Feast.

Kind in her tone and gaze, her thumbs caressed his ears and cheeks as he also glared at her pause.

"... My energy should be guarded."

"I won't touch as much."

"... I cannot let you. Our people cannot meet their Leader's wife with a weaker appearance."

"Ewelina."

"I am not allowing our share of waters. Husband's glare will not change my mind."

"... Darn woman." — Relasing her waist, Aslak rolled to lay on the bed, scowling at her decision.

"! Excuse me?"

"I'm annoyed. Why can't I touch you or bathe with you? It's annoying."

Watching him from her place with wide eyes, Ewelina stayed silent as she kept herself covered. Feeling conflicted by how even when his words were brutish, the man beside her appeared adorable to her sight.

"Husband…" — Turning to place her hand on his abdomen, Ewelina spoke softly. — "You are always allowed… Yet not today."

"It's not always then."