Chapter 51 Honeymoon Heaven

• *Max*
• The doors to our bedchamber close behind us with a soft thud. The air here is warmer, heavy with the scent of lavender and the subtle burn of dragonfire incense. Soft tapestries of deep greens and golds drape the walls, shimmering like liquid flame beneath the flicker of candlelight.
• Kael stands close, his gaze dark and steady, holding me in the quiet gravity of the moment. There’s no need for words; everything between us hums with the promise of what’s to come. My pulse quickens beneath his touch, a steady thrum that matches the rhythm of his breath.