Chapter 377: Flames of desire
"Venus wants me to go with her on the last day of the Ambermoon Festival," Alora said, her voice carrying a hint of curiosity. She tilted her head to study Magnus, who lay beside her with his eyes closed, seemingly deep in thought.
"Why didn’t you tell me there was a festival in town?" she asked with a slight reproach. She leaned in closer, trying to catch his attention.
Magnus slowly opened his eyes, the red hue of his irises catching the light as he turned his head to meet her gaze. "I thought you knew about it," he replied in his calm voice. After a brief pause, he added, "Do you want to go? We can go together. Just the two of us." His hand reached out to her hair, his fingers gently threading through the soft strands as he tenderly caressed them.
Alora’s eyes lit up with excitement at the thought. "Today?" she asked, her voice filled with anticipation, her gaze searching his for confirmation.
Magnus nodded, a small smile playing on his lips as he watched her reaction. "Yes, tonight," he confirmed. "It’s the second day of the festival, and there will be a lot of exciting things to see and experience. I think you’ll enjoy it." His tone was reassuring that made her feel at ease.
Alora’s heart fluttered at the prospect of spending the evening with him at the festival. She was never a part of any festival before. So, it would be her first experienced to witness everything. "That sounds perfect," she murmured, already imagining what the night would bring.
Magnus continued to gently stroke her hair, his touch soothing and affectionate. "Then it’s settled. We’ll go together tonight," he said softly, his eyes never leaving hers.
As Alora began to move away, Magnus tightened his grip on her arm, gently pulling her back towards him. Her long eyelashes fluttered as she looked up at him, her eyes filled with curiosity. "What is it?" she asked, a slow smile spreading across her lips.
"I have no plans to leave the bed today," Magnus replied, his voice rich with a mix of playfulness and intent.