“Wait!” Lina’s small hand pushed against Zuko’s sturdy chest, her clever eyes blinking as she spoke softly. “Isn’t His Majesty known for being hospitable? It doesn’t make sense that we’re given such a small room. Besides, the palace is so big—”

“His Majesty said there’s only this room!” Zuko replied seriously. “Lina, it’s not good to bother His Majesty over such a trivial matter…”

He coughed lightly and smirked. “Let’s make do with it tonight, okay?”

“But…” Before Lina could argue further, her lips were sealed by Zuko’s eager kiss.

It had been a long time since he had kissed her like this…

Zuko held her tightly, content as if he had obtained the whole world. His hand gently traced along her delicate back, lightly resting on her soft nape as if caressing a kitten’s neck. His other hand around her waist gradually gained a mind of its own.

Lina’s heart raced, feeling both confused and infatuated. She didn’t know what to do next…

Zuko began to take advantage of the situation, guiding her toward the small bed. In a low, hoarse voice that ignited a fire within her, he whispered next to her ear, “Let’s go to sleep early.”

“Zuko…”

on his lips, while his eyes were filled with tender affection

as red as ripe cherries. She sat

I want… to

not look at Zuko. Her breath was bated. All she could hear

Zuko’s hand was about to undo

suddenly

was startled, almost screaming, and Zuko quickly shielded her behind him,

shocked, his face turning pale. “Why are you… Why are you here in my

stunned, poking her head out from

study.” Remus smiled awkwardly. “Usually, I handle some documents for His Majesty here, and

Remus seemed to understand something

between being flushed and pale, wishing

time. He had never personally searched for a room.

He never expected…

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