The moment those words fell, his tone had already shifted into unmistakable ambiguity.
A faint warmth crept up Zora's cheeks. Even if she had lived two lifetimes, she naturally understood what ordinary newlyweds would do on a night like this.
"Yes," she nodded calmly after a moment, "if it's this late, it is indeed time to rest."
A glitter flashed instantly through Prince Kael's eyes. He looked at her with clear anticipation, already turning toward the bed with clear intent.
"The lady is right," he said seriously. "A proper rest tonight is indeed very important."
He deliberately emphasized the words "proper rest," the meaning behind them impossible to miss.
However, in the very next moment, two soft quilts flew straight at him without warning.
Prince Kael instinctively caught them, momentarily stunned.
