With a sudden burst of energy, she picked Aron up effortlessly and tossed him onto the bed. Before he could react, she sprang onto him, a playful glint in her eyes.
She leaned down, pressing her lips against his in a tight, fervent kiss, her laughter mingling with the surprise on his face. The tension from outside faded away, replaced by the warmth of their moment, as if the world beyond the door no longer existed.
On the other side, Esme was playing with the child, a soft smile on her face. Aron and his brothers watched, slightly surprised by the scene.
Kai, with a somewhat troubled yet amused tone, asked, "Do you like children?"
Esme glanced up at him, her smile lingering. "No."
Aron's brothers exchanged confused glances. Ray, still perplexed, asked, "If you don't like children, why do you look so happy playing with one?"
