The Man’s Decree – Chapter 6016

He pressed a light kiss to her forehead. "It‘s late, I should be heading back..."

Before withdrawing, he caught her lips in a lingering brush that carried the rest of his sentence.

"Don't go to the Guest Reception Annex," she pleaded, cheeks flushing. "Stay in my quarters. We can study the scrolls together anytime."

Color flooded her face as the words tumbled out, but she held his eyes, determination shining through the pink.

Jared chuckled, voice low. "Scrolls, hm? Or are we planning to research something a bit more personal?"