Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 519

York remained silent, his thoughts a whirlwind.

"Alright," he said, finally turning off the hairdryer.

Leda casually ran her fingers through her hair, impressed by its smoothness yet not overly dry texture. "Not bad," she admitted for the first time. York asked, "So, how is it?"

Leda, for once, gave him a positive response: "You should consider opening a salon. I'd sign up in a heartbeat."

Silence followed. "Just so you know, thank you..."

Yawning, she walked over to the bed, sat down, and with a fluid motion, lay back, rolling twice to wrap herself snugly in the blanket.

"I'm off to bed. Could you turn off the lights and close the door on your way out? Thanks, bye~"

York thought to himself, Am I your servant?!

Though internally fuming, he complied, turning off the lights and gently closing the door behind him.

Enjoying a slight buzz from the alcohol, Leda quickly fell into a comfortable sleep.

her room, York eyed the unfinished wine in the decanter, poured himself another glass,

and floaty, yet surprisingly clear-headed, he knew the wine's effects were kicking in. The quality of the drink made the sensation all the

couch to sober up a bit before leaving, he inadvertently drifted

door, she noticed the living room lights were still on. Blaming her own forgetfulness, she turned them off. After quenching her thirst, she walked past the couch on her way back

reflexively aimed a punch at the shadowy figure, but

"York-"

she could lash

en.kikistori that smelled

the hell?!" she exclaimed,

the next

were threading through her

gently caressing her

"You-"

finish, the world spun, and

of your mind?! I told you to

the dark

"You..." she began, confused.

repeated her

voice