บท 476: Took him long enough...

"I-Is something wrong?" Stella asked, her voice soft and uncertain as she noticed Aether staring at her with a frown after their kiss.

She shifted nervously under his gaze.

Aether snapped out of his thoughts, shaking his head as a grin tugged at the corners of his lips. He leaned down, his face inches from hers. "So?... Did you like it?"

Stella's cheeks flushed a deep red, and she quickly averted her eyes, her heart racing. She couldn't bring herself to respond, not with the way his intense gaze lingered on her.

Aether, sensing her hesitation, chuckled softly. He reached out and took her hand, pulling her closer until their bodies nearly touched, "You're avoiding my question, Stella."

"A-Aether..." Her voice trembled, her heart hammering in her chest as if it might explode at any moment.

"Should I book us a room?" he teased, his voice dripping with playful temptation.

[+10000 AP]