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And for the first time since his return, their home felt whole again. Meanwhile, two hours ago… When Luna and Kai were mating.
The hall outside Kai and Luna's private chamber was dimly lit by the warm flicker of torches. The stone walls glowed with a faint sheen, and the air carried the faint vibration of life and warmth that spread through the mountain at night.
Azhara was the first to slide down against the opposite wall, her long legs stretching out lazily as she leaned her head back. Her silky hair spilled over her shoulders in waves, and a sly grin played on her lips.
"Well," she said with a perverted face, her voice a purr that echoed softly in the hallway, "our dear king… our Ant Lord is busy claiming and satisfying his first wife. From the sound of moaning… it feels like sir Kai is going all out."
Vel sat beside her, arms crossed, cheeks faintly pink despite her attempt to look disinterested. "You do not have to say it like that."
