Lucas Walker tightened his arms, once again pulling Ivana Bennett into his embrace, almost wishing he could merge her into his own flesh and bones, becoming bone of his bone, flesh of his flesh... so they would never part again.
Held so tightly that her bones ached and breathing became difficult, Ivana did not struggle at all. She simply turned her head, resting her face against his chest, listening to his familiar and strong heartbeat.
In the vast world, only his embrace was the warmest, the most reassuring.
Knock, knock, knock!
The assistant gently knocked on the door, "Ma'am, are you okay?"
He was reminding Ivana of the time.
Apart from this speech, she also needed to attend a banquet at City Hall, and if she stayed in the restroom for too long, it might arouse suspicion.
Inside the restroom, both heard the knock, and Ivana immediately straightened up from Lucas Walker's embrace.
"I have to go."
Reluctant as she was, she had to leave.
