Chapter 99: Visiting the Records
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Mikael stirred awake, feeling warm breaths against his neck. He kept his eyes closed, wondering what it was, still half-asleep, when he heard the soft rustling of the blanket and felt a warm, supple body pressing against his side.
Opening his eyes, he was met with Amelia's emerald gaze. For a moment, he was stunned by her beauty, the love in her eyes captivating him. Regaining his composure, he leaned in and kissed her.
The kiss was brief and chaste, ending as they pulled away.
"Good morning."
"Morning," he replied with a half-asleep yawn.
They remained in each other's embrace for a while, simply enjoying the warmth of the moment, basking in each other's presence.
But all good things must come to an end. Before long, they got out of bed and put on the clothes they had discarded in the heat of passion the night before.
Afterwards, they left Amelia's bedroom and headed to the kitchen, where they ate a simple breakfast of toast with jam.
Once they finished eating, they relaxed in the living room for a while until Lyra finally arrived. Mikael greeted her with a casual wave.
Her reaction, however, surprised him. Instead of greeting him back, she simply looked at the floor, her expression unmistakably shy. Without a word, she hurried past him and disappeared into the kitchen.