The moment the words left Nix's mouth, he spotted Yuel and Rory walking back.
Yuel's arm was draped comfortably around Rory's waist as they walked in intimate sync. Rory's cheeks bore a faint, rosy flush, looking like an apple kissed by the evening twilight.
Nix pressed his lips into a tight line. He was absolutely furious. Looking at Rory now, it was glaringly obvious that Yuel had just snuck a taste of the forbidden fruit.
"Mother!"
Terry, who had been sitting quietly in Lian's arms, practically glowed the second he saw Rory. He immediately held out his chubby little arms and called out, "Mother, huggies!"
Hearing her cub call for her, Rory was just about to step forward to take him when Yuel reached out with his long arm. He cut right in front of her, scooping Terry out of Lian's embrace and tucking the boy securely into his own.
Terry: "..."
He blinked his deep blue eyes at Yuel in confusion, his little lips pouting in dissatisfaction at being denied his mother's embrace.
