The early winter sun rose lazily, perched high above the peaks. Though it shone brightly in the sky, its warmth and radiance were diminished by the cold current, far less intense than in days past. Now, it merely cast its light upon the earth, illuminating the world, awakening those who slumbered, and heralding the arrival of a new day…
Arthur, already awake, gazed silently at the person in his arms, holding her tightly. His eyes brimmed with the intense, fiery emotion left from last night's passion.
The woman lying quietly in his embrace began to stir, first shifting slightly, then slowly opening her eyes. In her half-awake, drowsy state, her sleepy gaze met the sky-blue eyes that had been watching her all along.
"Mia, you're awake…" Arthur's captivating voice softly called to the woman just waking up.
"Mmm," Mia murmured as usual, still half-asleep, snuggling into his warm, comforting embrace. She nuzzled against him, instinctively seeking an even cozier spot to drift back to sleep.
But suddenly, she seemed to sense something different about today. Her body stiffened, and she shrank deeper into the warm covers…
"Mia!" Arthur chuckled, tightening his hold to keep her from burrowing further. "Why do you only get shy after the deed? Last night, you were bold enough to surprise me!"
Having failed to escape, Mia simply buried her face in the bedding, refusing to respond.
"Mia, you'll suffocate like that!" Arthur teased with a mischievous edge, pulling at the blanket she clung to tightly. As expected, her face was flushed crimson.
Arthur's gaze softened as he looked down, noticing the traces of their lovemaking left on her body from the night before, his eyes filled with even deeper tenderness.
Feeling Arthur's heated gaze lingering on her bare skin, Mia was overwhelmed with embarrassment, desperately wishing she could snatch the blanket back to cover herself, but her efforts were in vain.
"Arthur!" Mia pleaded, her voice laced with shame, unable to meet his eyes.
"What?" Arthur ignored her embarrassment, deliberately pressing their bare bodies closer together, making Mia so flustered she could barely stand it.
This time, Mia was utterly stunned, staring at him in shock.
After a long moment, she felt the smooth, unhindered contact of their skin, their limbs entwined without any barrier, their warmth mingling even more intimately. The thought of their scandalous position sent Mia into a spiral of embarrassment. Her entire body flushed red, and she struggled with all her might to break free from Arthur's firm grip.
"Mia!" Arthur called out, a hint of exasperation in his voice as he tried to stop her frantic movements.
But Mia was determined to escape the embrace that made her want to crawl into a hole, ignoring him completely.
"Mia, if you keep moving like that, I guarantee something big is going to happen!" His words were both a warning and a statement of fact.
Mia didn't fully catch his meaning, but she could increasingly feel the searing heat radiating from where their bodies pressed together. The desire stirring between her thighs—his desire, awakened by her—grew undeniable.
Mia froze, her body rigid, not daring to move an inch as Arthur held her tightly. She felt as though she might melt in his embrace.
"Mia, Mia! You truly are my greatest weakness—you can set me ablaze so easily!"
Locking her in his arms, Arthur poured all his desire into fervent kisses, showering them densely across her face, neck, and shoulders…