Chapter 887 – Unplanned
Lux smiled softly.
"I noticed."
That made it worse.
Way worse.
Because his smile wasn't mocking.
It was warm.
Comfortable.
Inviting.
And Fiera, poor Fiera.
Had spent enough of her life feeling unwanted that simple kindness from him hit like emotional critical damage.
She held the bottle out quickly before her nervous system exploded completely.
"It's expensive!"
Lux blinked.
Then laughed quietly.
Not mean laughter.
Soft laughter.
"Oh no," he said gravely. "Now we're obligated to drink it."
Naomi immediately stood up.
"I volunteer as tribute."
"Sit down," Lux said automatically.
Fiera's tails swayed nervously behind her.
Lux gently took the wine bottle from her hands.
Their fingers brushed.
Fiera froze again.
Tiny contact.
Barely anything.
But his skin was warm.
Real.
And suddenly she became hyperaware of literally everything.
His scent.
Expensive cologne mixed with wine and water and something darker beneath it.
His voice.
Low.
