Mikhail and Azalea, despite having sort of begun their relationship…
They seemed to have grown farther apart, in a way.
And there was a new depth to their conversations that had reassured Azalea about the reality of their relationship. They were together now. They were… They were a couple now. And although she wished the circumstances were better, she felt happy when Mikhail let her hold his hand.
Azalea would try to get more intimate than that, but Mikhail just didn't have the heart for it.
Apologies flew left and right. But at the very least, Azalea got to enjoy the warmth of his big, strong hands...
And, after two days, Sharyl finished recovering from the month-long travel. The miraculous speed of which likely had to do with the small pile of bones that had surrounded him before.
