Elaria's eyes were slightly misty. Not being able to have children-it still cut deep.
The tension in the room slowly faded.
Sebastian tilted forward, his nose nearly brushing hers, his voice low and teasing. "We've barely started, and you're already getting teary?"
Elaria pulled away and sat upright. She grabbed a hair tie and neatly pulled her long hair into a low bun. As her slender fingers tucked away the stray strands, they revealed the delicate curve of her neck-the sight instantly stirred something in Sebastian's memory.
Back then, whenever he lost control, he'd bite that soft spot behind her neck, forcing her to call out his name.
"Sebastian... Sebastian..."
Sebastian casually ran his fingers through the dog's fur, lips curling into a lazy smile. "So... were you
