"You are now my…" Zayden hesitated, averting his gaze, the tips of his ears turning pink.
"Lover," Ren finished for him, exhaling a faint sigh of disbelief.
Why was this man suddenly acting so shy?
He narrowed his eyes, unable to take his eyes off him despite himself.
Sometimes Zayden spoke with shameless confidence, and other times—like now—he looked as if this were his first ever relationship.
"Right," Ren said softly, looking up at him with a teasing smile. "You act like this is your first relationship," he chuckled.
Zayden's steps faltered for a brief second before he caught himself. Then, he leaned in, his voice low, almost embarrassed.
"It is," he confessed, a slight red blooming across his cheeks.
