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Rui hesitated, then slowly rose from the crimson waters.
Droplets cascaded down her skin as she stood before Zou, her fingers finding the sash of her robe.
She untied it with deliberate grace, letting the silken fabric slide from her shoulders and pool around her feet.
The crimson light from the waters danced across her skin, highlighting the elegant curve of her neck, the gentle swell of her breasts, and the delicate line of her waist.
Zou's breath caught. His golden eyes traced every contour of her body with reverent appreciation.
"You have the perfect body that any man would want," he murmured, his voice low and thick with desire.
Rui felt a blush spread across her cheeks, warming her more than the steaming waters.
"I missed you," Zou continued, extending his hand to her.
"Every moment we were apart, I felt your absence like a physical ache."
She stepped back into the pool, the crimson liquid embracing her bare skin.
