Simultaneously, he resolved in his heart that the architects of this tragedy would not escape justice.

Their shared confession led to a peaceful reconciliation.

Sarah nestled against Aziel's chest, her tumultuous emotions slowly subsiding.

However, Aziel found himself plagued with regret.

He was oblivious to the profound psychological trauma Sarah had been wrestling with, and yet, he had lost control of himself the previous night.

“What's the matter?" Spotting Aziel's unusual expression, Sarah gently squeezed his hand.

"I..." Reflecting on the prior night, Aziel's cheeks colored slightly.

"I didn't realize why you were so... resistant... I may have crossed a line last night."

Sarah's response was a soft chuckle; she craned her neck to meet his gaze and said, "It's fine; I'm not bothered by it now."

Truth be told, she felt a tad awkward herself, considering she had intentionally enticed him the previous night.

Yet, here she was, so intimately close to Aziel, tuned into his heartbeat, his body heat seeping through their clothes and setting her pulse racing.

Aziel sensed her feigned indifference, complicating his reading of Sarah's thoughts.

Gathering his courage, he ventured to ask, "So... were you pleased with my performance last night?"

Sarah was momentarily stunned by Aziel's candid inquiry, but quickly composed herself and nodded in affirmation.

His breath brushed her skin, intensifying the warmth coloring her cheeks.

Aziel's gaze dropped to her flushed face, his heart pounding in sync with hers, and he gingerly caressed her cheek, drinking in the sight of her.

“If that's the case, I promise to strive for improvement. However... I lack experience, so you might need to grant me more opportunities to learn."

Sarah met his earnest gaze and couldn't help but burst into Laughter.

Even his provocative words were delivered with such sincerity, her boyfriend was truly endearing.

Unable to resist, she opened her arms to envelop him in an embrace; their lips grazed, sparking a jolt of sensation.