Duke's arm naturally wrapped around Vivian's waist, pulling her tighter into his embrace.
Through the thin Wizard Robe, they could clearly feel each other's body warmth and heartbeat.
Vivian's hair, carrying a faint fragrance, brushed against Duke's chin, slightly tickling him.
Duke tightened his arm, his palm feeling the curve of her slender waist through the fabric.
At times like this, one could not help but feel a bit agitated, yet more than that, there was a sense of peace in his heart.
Coupled with the day's exhaustion, a sense of sleepiness was inevitable at this moment.
For Duke and Vivian, as Level 1 Mages, resisting this drowsiness was naturally easy.
But at times like this, they both preferred to enjoy the feeling of sleepiness approaching, soon slipping into a light sleep state.
Of course, they wouldn't truly fall into a deep sleep, still maintaining alertness and attention to the outside world.
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