Rena nodded, her intent to have a serious conversation lingering in her gaze.

But before she could utter a word, Waylen pulled her into his embrace, pressing her gently against the door.

His strength caused a slight discomfort in Rena's back, but sensing his troubled state, she suppressed her pain and said with gentleness, “We need to talk."

Absentmindedly, Waylen responded, “Okay.”

Slowly, he lowered his head, burying his face in Rena's neck.

Time seemed to stand still as their bodies melded together, an intimate connection reigniting between them.

Rena's neck felt a moist warmth that initially unsettled her, yet she refrained from pushing him away.

In that moment, she realized that Waylen was not invincible.

Just as she had carried the weight of her own emotional battles, he, too, had endured his share of tribulations during the past three years.

Perhaps it was this shared understanding or the responsibility they now shared as parents that softened Rena's heart. She gently cupped the back of his neck, her touch offering solace amidst the darkness.

Waylen's body tensed.

Slowly, his gaze met hers in the dimly lit room.

Though their features were obscured, the atmosphere that enveloped them felt ethereal, their connection palpable.

Yielding to the overwhelming emotions, he couldn't resist lowering his lips to hers, initiating a soft and tender kiss that transported them back to the days of newfound love.

Their breaths mingled, growing ragged with each passing second.

Rena's body remained pressed against the door, confusion etched across her face. She had intended to discuss about Alexis, yet Waylen's kisses stole away her focus.

Waylen's lips found hers once more, the taste of tobacco lingering as he kissed her with a delicate and deliberate pace.

His intentions were far from carnal.

Instead, he sought to please and comfort her, to remind her of the depth of his love.

His heart raced within his chest, rediscovering that yearning.

He had that urge to kiss her without any sexual agenda.

For a long while, he continued to kiss her, savoring the intimate connection they shared.