Visit to Altermor: Part IX

Dylan was sitting writing something and suddenly someone entered his bedchamber.

Dylan looked at the door and saw Lizha enter.

"I really needed you… I thought you weren't coming so soon," Dylan said seeing Lizha approaching, "you with the castle steward?"

"None of that," Lizha replied, all flustered.

"So?" Dylan asked, all curious.

"Ah…" Lizha ran a hand over her head, looking away.

"Huh! What's that around your neck?"  Dylan asked, already getting up.

Dylan saw a hickey on Lizha's neck

"What?" Lizha took a step back, looking at Dylan.

Dylan saw Lizha's lips a little redder than usual and a little swollen.

Dylan took a step back, all taken aback.

"I can't believe it…" he covered his mouth with his hand.

"What Dylan? You're scaring me..."

"Who's the lucky one... and how long have you been dating together?"

"What are you talking about Dylan?"  asked Lizha, playing dumb.

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