Music Recommendation: Unconditionally by Katy Perry
"Afternoon, Princess. I'm back..." Ethan's voice was low but steady, carrying a soft warmth as he bent to press a kiss on Shikera's forehead. His lips lingered for a moment longer than usual before he straightened, his eyes flickering with emotions that even he couldn't fully untangle.
He moved to the corner of the room, where an hanger was dangling from the wall. As he slipped his shirt off, he unfastened his cuffs, glancing briefly at the mirror mounted on the wall. His reflection stared back at him, a man who carried the weight of hope and grief in equal measure.
