[Music Recommendation: Western Nights ~ Ethel Cain]
Later that evening, Adric stood on the balcony, his eyes staring blankly at the night sky. He turned when he noticed someone's presence.
"Sneaking on your husband might attract some punishments," Adric spoke without looking to his side.
Oriana hugged him closely from the back. "I'll gladly take the punishments if it's coming from you."
Adric finally turned, holding Oriana by the waist. "Are you being naughtier by the day...or should I say night?"
Oriana chuckled. "It's only for you and nobody else." She rested her head on Adric's chest, closing her eyes. Whenever she was with him, she didn't have to think or worry about anything. She was just herself, a normal girl. "When did you return from the camp?"
Adric hummed. "A while ago. I thought you had slept off. I didn't want to wake you up."