Shuri usually drove to work, but today was different.
Noticing her fatigue, Noran had insisted on fetching her.
Now, as the luxury car glided through the morning traffic, Shuri found herself nestled against Noran's shoulder in the spacious backseat, the plush leather seat cradling her tired body.
A yawn escaped her lips, drawing Noran's concerned gaze.
He squeezed her hand gently. "Why don't you take a break from work today? You look exhausted."
Shuri's lips quirked into a playful smile as she pinched his hand in return. "And whose fault is that?"
Though she'd thoroughly enjoyed their passionate intimacy after so long apart, Shuri's body ached in ways she'd never experienced before.
This life's first sexual experience had been more intense than she'd anticipated.
She was lying when she told Noran that she wasn't in pain as every movement sent a dull throb through her muscles.
