Candlelight flickered, casting dappled shadows. The dancing flames gilded the contours of his profile. Shen Qingyan leaned forward, offering him her kiss.
She was assertive; her lips brushed lightly over his earlobe, moving slowly downward. The scent of sandalwood mingled with the sweet fragrance of a young girl, washing over him. She saw Chi Yan’s jawline tighten abruptly, his Adam's apple bobbing unnaturally—all signs of his intense restraint. Her hand moved downward, finally unfastening his sash.
"A-Yan..." Her voice murmured by his ear like a bewitching siren.
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