>>Amber (While she was still in Aurelia. 1 year into their marriage)
I stood in the doorway of the bathroom connected to our room, my fingers lightly tracing the edge of the door frame as I watched Hael. He was absorbed in one of his books, his brow slightly furrowed. He always looked so serious when he was focused like that, and the sight made me smile. His silver hair, still tied in that loose ponytail, caught the glow of the nearby mana lamp, and I couldn't help but admire how handsome he looked, even while sitting there, completely unaware of my mischievous intentions.
"Ahem,"I cleared my throat softly, catching his attention. "Hael," I called out, my voice soft yet teasing as I shifted my weight against the doorframe.
