Clive came out of the shower and saw Audrey rolling up her sleeves to wash the sheets.
Sunlight streamed through the window, casting a glow on her profile, and for a moment, he was mesmerized.
She had shed the mischievousness of her childhood and the playfulness of her youth...
The little girl had finally grown up and become his woman.
In that moment, memories of last night flashed through his mind again. He went up to her, embraced her from behind, and said, "Very elegant indeed."
"Get lost."
"Why not have the servants wash it?"
She retaliated by smearing the suds on her hands onto his face, saying, "You might feel comfortable, but I do not."
He looked at the sheets and chuckled with a 'ho ho'. No matter how stubborn she seemed, a part of her was always shy. He lowered his head and bit her earlobe.
In Ratin Country, it's customary to kiss earlobes during proposals and marriages. Her earlobes were adorable, small, and perfectly rounded, his absolute favorite.
