The dim lanternlight flickered faintly across the wooden interior as the elderly innkeeper, who had until now appeared half-asleep, suddenly straightened with surprising alertness, his tired eyes sharpening the moment they settled upon Seraphina.
She leaned even closer to Luca, her movements fluid and deliberate, pressing more of her weight lightly against him in a manner that appeared entirely natural to anyone watching. The subtle warmth of her presence and the confident ease with which she carried herself created a convincing illusion of intimacy that left little room for doubt.
"And it would be even better…" she continued softly, her tone laced with a gentle teasing warmth as her fingers lightly rested against Luca's arm, "…if the room is away from others… or perhaps has good soundproofing."
Her gaze shifted slightly toward Luca, the faint curve of her lips hinting at playful mischief as she added in a soft voice,
"We wouldn't want to disturb anyone now… would we, honey?"
