Chapter 57: Shameless Tease
Naomi stirred slowly, her lashes fluttering as she slowly woke up, the gentle motion of the ship beneath her lulling her into a dazed state. Her eyes snapped open in surprise as she realized she had been asleep. The shock made her pulse quicken, and she felt the unfamiliar weight of her body being moved, as though someone was carrying her.
Turning her head, her eyes widened in shock when she saw Zylan. He was carrying her. His arms were securely wrapped around her, his large form steady and firm as he walked, his strides long and unhurried. Why was he... carrying her?
"Oh...my goodness!" Naomi’s cheeks flushed with heat. Her voice barely escaped her lips as she blurted out, "Z..Zylan!"
She lifted her head slightly to try to get a better view of her surroundings and saw several of the ship’s crew members nearby.
The ladies were all stealing glances at the scene unfolding before them, their eyes wide and filled with curiosity. As they caught sight of Naomi and Zylan, their faces flushed a deep red. Naomi could hardly believe it. Zylan had carried her, and what shocked her even more was that he had done so without waking her up.
Now, she felt utterly embarrassed.
Naomi couldn’t bring herself to meet anyone’s gaze. Her hands flew up to cover her face as she face-palmed herself in disbelief. How could he have done this? She felt mortified, utterly exposed in front of strangers. Zylan had carried her through the ship like some kind of princess, and now everyone knew.
"You’re awake," Zylan’s voice broke the silence, his tone light, almost teasing.
She simply muttered, "Please put me down."
Zylan looked at her, a playful smile tugging at the corners of his lips. "Who knows? Maybe you’ll fall asleep again."
The crew members nearby stood frozen for a moment, their expressions torn between admiration and curiosity. Naomi’s face flushed even deeper, her skin burning as she realized just how much attention they were drawing.