That way, Cherry could tell herself Sophia's fate was simply the natural consequence of her actions and not be crushed by what they had done. If it had been only the five brothers acting alone, however, there would have been no mercy; they would have given Sophia the most brutal punishment to sate their anger.
「The Next Day…」
After the long day yesterday, Hera, Zhane, and Rafael slowly stirred awake, still curled up together on Hera's bed. The air conditioner had made the room a little too cold, and the two men instinctively huddled closer to Hera.
Surprisingly, the warmth of their bodies against hers was comforting, making her reluctant to get up even as sunlight filtered through the gaps in the curtains, casting a gentle glow on their faces.
"Hmmm…" Hera murmured softly, nuzzling her nose against Zhane's chest. The top two buttons of his pajama were undone, and when she pressed closer, her cheek brushed directly against his warm skin.
