#Chapter 176: Create Together

Audrey After our little adventure in the basement, Edwin and I made our way upstairs. Over a hearty Christmas Eve breakfast of syrupy waffles, fresh fruit, and crispy bacon, Edwin looked at me curiously. “Not that I’m complaining, but... why did you do that?” he asked, a slight flush on his cheeks. He sipped his coffee, although I could tell that he was just trying to hide his red face. I grinned, taking a big bite of my waffle. Despite the flavor of the syrup and butter, I could still taste him on my tongue more than anything—that savory yet sweet flavor of his pleasure. Our mate bond still thrummed with the aftershocks of it all. “What can I say? I find it hot when you’re all sweaty and shirtless.” Then, more seriously, I added, “I hope I didn’t cross any boundaries, though. I know you have a complicated history with that room.” To my relief, Edwin shook his head, a small smile playing on his lips. “No, you didn’t cross any boundaries,” he replied