Abaddon climbed the stairs with a heart pounding in his chest, like the beat of a drum announcing an eagerly anticipated performance. The anticipation had been building ever since their first kiss, that magical night when he realized he wanted to claim this remarkable woman's heart for his own. Tonight, the culmination of his deepest desires was unfolding before him.
Reaching the bedroom door, he sensed a palpable hesitation in her step. The radiant smile she wore concealed a hint of doubt, and her eyes betrayed a well of apprehension. He couldn't fathom the source of her worries, but he knew he had to soothe her fears.
Gently, he asked, "What's troubling you?"
Aurelia released a sigh, her voice laced with uncertainty. "I just really hope you like what I've done."
Instinctively, he
