It took a while, and by the time Aria was done drying her hair and dressing up, she knew they were already late, even as she glared at Zyren's back.
Having tried to hide the many marks on the side of her neck, she was aware that she had done a terrible job since there were others she couldn't even see or reach.
She was also aware that Zyren would rather wipe off her handiwork than actually help her to stop people from noticing what had happened. Moreover, it didn't help that Zyren had finished inside her, and she had no time to wash it off.
Still glaring at him, even as he opened the door for her with a soft, clearly pleased expression on his face.
"I have a gift for you!" he whispered into her ear as they both stepped out and made their way toward the huge doors of the dining area.
