The forest breeze moved softly through the trees.
For a moment, neither June Astral nor Lucas de Hein spoke.
June was still standing close to him after their conversation.
Her brown eyes studied his face carefully, as if trying to understand what he had just admitted.
Lucas rarely showed emotions.
Yet now his silver eyes were fixed only on her.
June folded her arms lightly and smiled.
"So the cold Tower Master has feelings after all."
Lucas didn't argue.
He simply stepped closer.
June raised an eyebrow but didn't move away.
"Oh?"
Her voice carried its usual playful tone.
"Now what are you doing?"
Lucas said nothing.
Instead—
He leaned slightly forward.
Before June could react…
He placed a soft kiss on her cheek.
Just for a moment.
Then he pulled back.
The action was simple, but unexpected.
June froze for a second.
Her hand slowly moved to touch the place where he kissed her.
Her cheeks warmed slightly.
Then she looked up at him.
"You…"
Her rose-colored lips curved into a surprised smile.
"That was bold."
Lucas remained calm as always.
"…You told me not to fall too deeply."
June tilted her head.
"And?"
Lucas answered quietly.
"I already did."
June stared at him for another moment.
Then she laughed softly.
"Well, Tower Master…"
Her mischievous bangs moved as she leaned a little closer to him.
"If you keep doing things like that…"
Her eyes sparkled with playful challenge.
"You might make me fall too."