"If you believe that this is all merely a result of exhaustion, why are you unable to look me directly in the eyes?" Kei was about to respond, "I'm sorry, it's just that I'm not anticipating—" when Relina abruptly seized him and kissed him on the lips. Kei did nothing more than close his eyes and enjoy the tender caress of Relina's lips. He was aware that moment was extremely audacious, but he was willing to take the chance to experience the warmth of the one and only woman who mattered to him. "Is something wrong, milady?" Kei had Relina by both arms when she abruptly collapsed into his chest, asking. Worry crossed his features as he caught sight of her pale lips. "Persisting will be bad for your health. Maybe it would be better if you rested," Kei urged. Relina merely nodded hesita

