Zain held his breath as Rizi snuggled deeper into his embrace.
He couldn't help but whisper, "Rizelle, are you awake?"
"Mhm.."
Zain halted his footstep and looked down at her. Rizi's eyes slowly fluttered open.
Thump! Thump! Thump!
His heartbeat accelerated. He was startled for a minute like a thief getting caught; at the thought of her being mad at him for carrying her without her permission.
But her expression was normal. Zain sighed as he realised she was not mad at him.
Zain didn't want to put her down and Rizi didn't protest.
Taking her silence as confirmation, he slowly climb the stairs as wished for this moment to last longer.
His traitor heart!!
"Mission went well?" Rizi asked softly. She was already up when he carried her.
Based on his scent alone, she immediately recognised him and she was always a light sleeper to begin width.
