Chapter 422

Outside the window, the first light of dawn was breaking, but inside the room, desire was already burning like fire. Ruby had been careful with her alcohol intake at the banquet, yet a pleasant flush tinged her cheeks. She walked slowly toward her husband, leaning into his arms for a moment of comfort. Michael instinctively embraced her, pressing a soft kiss into her hair—a reward for all the effort she had put in that evening. “Let’s go back to our room and rest,” he murmured. A playful smile tugged at Ruby’s lips, her eyes gleaming with mischief as she whispered, “Aaron isn’t around tonight… I bet you’ve got something in mind, don’t you?” Michael looked down at his stunning wife, his voice low and thick with restraint. “Alright, tonight’s up to you. If you’re tired, I’ll let you rest.” Ruby laughed softly and pressed her forehead against his chest, stifling her giggles. She, too, was looking forward to what the night held. As the banquet wound down, the remaining guests would be take