“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…”

held her small hand, a mischievous smirk playing on his lips, while his eyes were filled

her ears turning as red as ripe cherries. She sat

want… to

bated. All she could hear was the thumping sound of her

hand was about to undo the fastening on her

door suddenly swung

was startled, almost screaming, and Zuko quickly shielded her behind him, facing the person who entered the room with

his face turning pale. “Why are you… Why are you here in my room with

her head out from behind Zuko. “This is your

awkwardly. “Usually, I handle some documents for His Majesty here, and I take

Remus seemed

and pale, wishing he could find a hole to

been to the palace a few times before, and someone else arranged the accommodation each time. He had never personally searched for a room. He had picked this place because it had a serene environment—and the key

He never expected…

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