Seraphyne woke up late. It was already half past nine in the morning. 'Huh? I am back in our bedroom. Did he carry me back? Last night we...'
A deep blush appeared on Seraphyne's face. Her hands clenched on the white blanket as she covered half of her face. 'He was so aggressive last night that I feel sore all over. I don't even remember when we completed the mating bond.'
Seraphyne lay in bed for a moment, the previous night's memories rushing back to her. She blushed even more intensely as the vivid recollection of their passionate night filled her thoughts. Then, Seraphyne stared at the empty space beside her. She thought, 'He must have run away...'
Rising from the bed, she noticed a note on the nightstand. Her trembling fingers picked it up, and she read Xavierre's words:
"Honey,