Alex patiently waited for her response.
But regardless of whether she responded, they had grown much closer today.
That was enough.
The room was dark and silent. Gu Ning and Alex's soft breaths intertwined, imperceptibly creating a thick, humid tension.
The darkness amplified all of Gu Ning's senses. The sound of their breathing, the beat of her heart... With the slightest movement, she could hear a distinct rustling.
Sharing a bed with a male Beastman, every movement and sound created an atmosphere that was both intimate and awkward for Gu Ning.
A sliver of distance still separated her and Alex, yet she could feel the astonishing heat radiating from his body.
Gu Ning was used to sleeping curled up, holding something, and disliked sleeping with her body ramrod straight. The moment she bent her knees, they brushed against Alex's thigh. She quickly straightened her legs again.
This tense, sweltering atmosphere gave Gu Ning the urge to throw off the covers.
