The Alchemy Elder had seen all kinds of things in his life, experiencing plenty of what the world had to offer, but even he froze at the scene that unfolded in his vision.
When the boulder finished opening, the Elder stepped inside, ready to shout an order, only for the words to remain stuck in his throat.
There, at the cave's center, Liam slept deeply, unaffected by the boulder's rumblings, fully immersed in the soft thighs under his head and the hands caressing him fondly.
Of course, Melissa added quite an amusing reaction to the scene.
Melissa had a strong sense of hierarchy and decorum. She would never be inappropriate when someone was watching, and the arrival of an Elder would always make her jump to her feet to comply with customary greetings.
However, Melissa was now stuck between two pressing, paramount duties. One wanted her to greet the Elder and leave, while the other kept her on her knees to continue watching over her man and let him enjoy that much-needed rest.
