Chapter 174: Sunstone (1)

Ophelia stood there, her emotions a swirling storm inside her, making it hard to find the right words. Her breath caught in her throat, her hands instinctively rising to cover her face, as if shielding herself from the intensity of the moment. She lowered her head, her heart racing, and her voice faltered as she tried to respond. Nikolai’s eyes softened, shifting from the intense, wolf-like red back to their usual shade, though the passion within them still simmered. He leaned closer, his voice a velvet whisper that sent shivers down her spine. "Shall we have our wedding night right now?" The unexpected suggestion took Ophelia by surprise. She managed to pull her hands away from her face, her cheeks flushed with a shy warmth that made her heart flutter. "I...," she began, her voice barely audible, "not in the cave, Lai Lai." Nikolai’s lips curved into a knowing smile, his nose brushing against hers as he whispered, "You want a nice, comfortable bed, don't you? Or is it because we ar