Chapter 272 - The Lecture After Passion (1)

Mikhailis lay sprawled on the soft forest floor, his back pressed against the cool, comforting earth while the silvery moonlight filtered gently through the dense canopy above. His shirt clung to his chest, damp with sweat from the exertions earlier, yet his body hummed with an energy so potent it bordered on unnatural. The sensation was a mix of exhilaration and absurdity, leaving him wide awake despite the late hour. Beside him, Cerys lay fast asleep, her crimson hair spilling like a fiery halo across the forest bed. Her face was serene, her breathing soft and even, a stark contrast to the intense, fervent moments they had shared not long ago.