It was already past sunset, the room lit by a warm glow from the lamps. And when someone like that looked at you with such gentle eyes while saying something like that, well, Li Shen's heart started pounding like mad.
The heat rushed up to his face before he could stop it. He tilted his head back and staring up at the ceiling as if it might save him from feeling embarrassed.
Somnus who is now seated beside him spoke again, his tone calm but softened by something that might almost be regret.
"It was a one sided love that lasted over a hundred and twenty years. Just being able to say your name now, Li Shen, and to sit beside you like this… it feels like a miracle. So… I've finally realized how twisted I've become because of it."
"Huh? Twisted? In what way?" Li Shen asked, blinking.
"…We'll talk about that later," Somnus said, brushing it off smoothly. "For now, let's eat."
