When the bathroom door finally opened, Eliora looked up.
Zarek had to crouch just to pass through the doorframe. His shoulders brushed the wood as he stepped out. Then he straightened to his full height once he was inside the room.
He only wore a loose pair of dark trousers. Nothing else.
Eliora gulped before she could stop herself.
It was… awkward. Especially after what had happened the last time they tried to mate.
He didn't seem bothered. He walked to the bed and got in, settling on his side.
Eliora stayed stiff beside him, fingers gripping the silk covers.
After a moment, she spoke. Her voice came out softer than she intended.
"Can we… get another room?"
He turned his head toward her. "Why?"
She opened her mouth, but her thoughts scattered instantly.
All she could see was his face.
Up close like this, with no crown, no distance between them, he looked unfairly handsome.
She blinked, forcing herself to focus.
