Smiling, Lina held onto Zuko’s arm and rested her head on his shoulder. In truth, seeing fireflies wasn’t a priority for her as long as she had Zuko by her side.

“You’ve just arrived. You should rest,” Lina said, looking at him. “Hmm… Let me get you a hotel room.”

“No need!” Zuko replied, holding her hand and gently pressing his forehead against hers. “I can’t afford such an expensive hotel.”

“Don’t tell me you came here empty-handed!” Lina exclaimed.

“I didn’t,” Zuko reassured her, showing his bag. “I brought clothes!”

“You…” Lina’s eyes widened as realization dawned on her. “Don’t tell me you want to sleep in the same room with me?”

“Mm-hmm!” Zuko nodded earnestly. “That’s a great idea!”

“Zeke!” Lina exclaimed in disbelief.

“What? You don’t want to take me in?” Zuko whispered in her ear, his voice growing deeper. “Can you bear to… leave me on the streets in this unfamiliar place?”

Lina gave him a stern look.

“I’m here.” Zuko continued, using his persuasive charm. “I spent all the money I saved for the plane ticket. If you don’t let me stay with you, I’ll really have to sleep on the streets tonight…”

and chuckled, pursing her lips. “Come with

beamed happily, finally achieving his

split up later. We don’t want to draw

“Hmm, okay,” Zuko agreed.

me and run to

Zuko nodded. “Got it.”

Zeke. We don’t want to attract any

and complied

she passed the hotel front desk. She discreetly signaled to Zuko with her hand at her

Zuko purposely slowed down his pace, wanting to savor

were taken aback when they spotted Zuko. They questioned their eyesight before confirming that it was indeed the young Count of the

stay at the Irwin Manor, the general’s estate, or even the palace. When would a five-star hotel ever have the

But today…

his eyes, and

fierce glare halted him in his

Lina continued to hurry ahead of Zuko, oblivious to the commotion

up with her, having given the manager

when they entered their room, feeling more at

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