Mika still had his arms wrapped around Yelena when he thought to himself that everything was going perfectly, smoother than even he had expected.
But then, out of nowhere, Yelena pulled back from his embrace, her lips curving into a smile.
"It's my turn now." She said suddenly.
Mika blinked in surprise. "Your turn?"
"Yes..." She nodded, lifting her chin with a teasing little pride. "You already tied that lace around Charlotte's waist. Now it's my turn. My waist feels empty, Mika, and it's about time you put this on me."
She held out the glittering artifact belly chain, the one she had fought so hard to obtain, her eyes glimmering with anticipation.
Mika chuckled softly, shaking his head as though amused by her eagerness. "So impatient...But yes, you're right. It is about time."
He took the artifact into his hands, stretching it apart slightly to measure its length. The cold weight of metal and jewels glinted against his palms.
