Chapter 152: New Beginning New Danger
The morning light spilled gently through the curtains.
Ethan stirred, his eyes opening to the warmth pressed against both sides of him. Two naked bodies—soft and curled like kittens—were nestled in his arms. Lirael clung to him even in her sleep, while Sylvie's breath came in light, steady puffs against his chest.
He watched them for a moment, a faint smirk tugging at his lips. The chaos of last night's "strenuous activities" lingered in the air—warmth, the faint perfume of sweat and skin, and a satisfaction that reached deeper than the flesh.
Carefully, Ethan brushed his lips against each of their foreheads, lingering just long enough for them to stir but not wake. Then, easing himself free, he padded across the chamber. The sound of water splashing soon followed as he slipped into the bath.
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