Chapter 64

After dinner, we returned to the hotel. My fingers brushed against his as we walked through the lobby toward our room. He glanced at me and intertwined his fingers with mine, lifting my hand to his mouth and pressing a soft kiss on my knuckles. I didn't push him away this time. My heart had already softened, and I was determined to give him a chance to prove himself. I believed his love for me was genuine. I met his gaze, blushing. "You are blushing," he said teasingly. "I haven't even started yet." The implication of his words made me blush even more. I turned my head aside to avoid his gaze. "I'm not. It's… a bit hot tonight." "I see. Maybe our proximity has raised the temperature." He nudged my arm. "Don't worry. I'll help you cool down." With a teasing smile, he opened the door and led me into the room. The dim lighting cast a golden hue across the space, creating a warm cocoon around us. Lucian closed the door, and for a moment, we stood in silence, simply looking at each other. "