Chapter 395: Inner Demons? Be Gone!
It felt as if Bruno had not had a proper rest in over twenty-four hours by the time he returned to Berlin for the second time in a single day. And he might very well have been right in that regard. Nevertheless, as tired as he was, Bruno intended to fulfill his promise to Heidi.
He arrived home, swearing he would keep his vow even if it was the last thing he did in this life. However, he also professed the need to bathe and change his attire. As a result, it was some time before both Bruno and Heidi were ready for their night out in the city.
Of course, Heidi took even longer to prepare, and when she finally emerged, she looked like the living embodiment of a heavenly angel. Her usually elegantly tied silky blonde hair was long and flowing, cascading down her left side like a river of molten gold.
Its sheen and luster were caught in the light, as her sky-blue eyes flickered beneath the brilliance of the chandelier. The finely crafted sequined dress, which matched the pristine, gemstone-like irises in color, twinkled as if each sequin contained its own spiral galaxy of stars.
Long, flowing hair was an unusual choice for the time, but Heidi was well aware that her husband was not originally of this era. She had styled her hair based on a few words Bruno had once said about the fashion trends of his past life, something she had inquired about the night he revealed his secrets to her.
The look was visually stunning, especially when considering that despite being in her mid-thirties and having over half a dozen children, Heidi still maintained the youthful appearance of a woman a decade younger.
It required all of Bruno’s strength of mind not to drop his jaw at such a perfect fusion of past and present. A flawless mixture of beauty and elegance. He reached forward, gently grasping her delicate hand, which looked as if it had been sculpted from ivory.
He kissed the top of it before pulling the love of his life close against his chest, whispering in her ear the sweet poison that would consume her mind and soul before continuing his assault on her lips.
"Are you sure you’re not an angel sent from our Heavenly Father to guide me to salvation?"
Such an absurd and blasphemous compliment, followed by the almost voracious romantic display, caused Heidi to scoff. She subtly pushed her overeager husband away, reminding him that they were still in the middle of their grand estate’s foyer, where the staff could clearly see their inappropriate yet loving display.