“Wait!” Lina’s small hand pushed against Zuko’s sturdy chest, her clever eyes blinking as she spoke softly. “Isn’t His Majesty known for being hospitable? It doesn’t make sense that we’re given such a small room. Besides, the palace is so big—”

“His Majesty said there’s only this room!” Zuko replied seriously. “Lina, it’s not good to bother His Majesty over such a trivial matter…”

He coughed lightly and smirked. “Let’s make do with it tonight, okay?”

“But…” Before Lina could argue further, her lips were sealed by Zuko’s eager kiss.

It had been a long time since he had kissed her like this…

Zuko held her tightly, content as if he had obtained the whole world. His hand gently traced along her delicate back, lightly resting on her soft nape as if caressing a kitten’s neck. His other hand around her waist gradually gained a mind of its own.

Lina’s heart raced, feeling both confused and infatuated. She didn’t know what to do next…

Zuko began to take advantage of the situation, guiding her toward the small bed. In a low, hoarse voice that ignited a fire within her, he whispered next to her ear, “Let’s go to sleep early.”

“Zuko…”

held her small hand, a mischievous smirk playing on his lips, while his eyes were filled with tender

as ripe cherries. She sat on the edge of the

I want… to

not look at Zuko. Her breath was bated. All she could hear was the thumping

Zuko’s hand was about to undo

suddenly

behind him, facing the person who entered

turning pale. “Why are you… Why are you here in my room with

head out from behind

here,

bed, Remus

between being flushed and pale, wishing he could find

had been to the palace a few times before, and someone else arranged the accommodation each time. He had never personally searched for a room. He had picked

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