'Fuck, that was intense,' he grinned, wiping his face with a cloth, his mind already racing ahead. The soul-binding wasn't complete, not yet. The real work was in his chamber, where he could cultivate in private, fully process her rich Yin energy, and lock in the bond without giving himself over completely.
'Gotta keep control,' he thought, tossing the cloth aside and grabbing his robe, pulling it on quick over his naked body.
"I'm heading to my chamber," he said, glancing back at her, her eyes still closed, her face serene as she cultivated.
"Gotta finish the process there." She didn't respond, too deep in her focus, her body glowing faintly with the energy she was channeling.
He turned and headed for the door, his steps quick but quiet on the floor.
Lucas turned to leave, his hand resting lightly on the wooden door of her chamber. He was halfway through opening the door when her voice called out, gentle but firm.
"Xavier."
He paused and turned back to look at her.
