Seraphina bit her lip, lowered her head, and softly said, "You... you should go take a shower."
After saying that, she gathered her courage, like she was making a big decision, and gave Zachary, who had already turned around, a flirty glance.
That look spoke volumes, and Zachary was instantly taken aback.
Seeing his lack of reaction, Seraphina bravely spoke again, "Zachary, I don't want to wait anymore. I've been thinking about this since we were at the base."
Zachary always thought he had strong willpower, at least until he met Seraphina.
He had been trying to hold back, hoping to just be with Seraphina. But it seemed Seraphina had other plans.
Her words became bolder and more direct.
If another woman had said something like "Are you not capable?" Zachary might have laughed it off or even ignored it.
But Seraphina wasn't about to give up.
She kept pushing his buttons until finally, Zachary's eyes darkened. He stared deeply into Seraphina's eyes, then suddenly leaned down and kissed her passionately.
Zachary's kiss had a magical power, making it impossible for her to resist.
Gradually, she stopped struggling, closed her eyes, and let herself get lost in the fervent kiss.
The atmosphere became intimate and heated.
Their hearts seemed to beat faster, like they were playing a beautiful symphony. Their emotions grew stronger with each interaction, and their relationship moved towards a more intimate direction...
When the first rays of morning sunlight streamed in, Seraphina was still lost in a sweet dream.
The warm sunlight fell on her face, and she frowned, lazily turning over like a sleepy kitten.
To avoid the glaring sunlight, she instinctively turned and snuggled into Zachary's arms.
Feeling the familiar embrace and scent, a small smile crept onto her lips as she continued to sleep soundly.
Zachary opened his eyes and looked at the sleeping Seraphina in his arms.
He gazed at her with tender eyes, a loving smile playing on his lips.
At that moment, he felt an immense sense of satisfaction and happiness.
A stray lock of hair fell across Seraphina's forehead, and Zachary gently tucked it behind her ear, faintly hearing her mumble, "Last night was really something..."
Zachary stifled a laugh and responded in a husky voice, "Yeah, sleep now."
Seraphina slowly opened her long lashes, and the first thing she saw was Zachary's incredibly handsome face and the satisfied smile in his eyes. She blushed instantly and quickly covered her face with her hands.
Fully awake, she couldn't help but regret saying Zachary "wasn't capable" last night, feeling that he had tried to prove himself, leading to a "wild" night.
She remembered her pleas from the night before, and thinking back, her face turned even redder.
Zachary, however, chuckled deeply, teasing her about her bravery last night, and planted a kiss on her forehead. Seraphina, both embarrassed and annoyed, buried her face in his chest and complained, "You're still laughing, it's all your fault."
Zachary, both helpless and gentle, said, "I've waited almost twenty-nine years; you were my first."
Hearing this, Seraphina was initially delighted, feeling like she had "won." After receiving Zachary's sincere and firm response, her heart was filled with sweetness. She wrapped her arms around his neck, snuggled into his embrace, and demanded that he be responsible for her for life.
Zachary held her tightly, promising a lifetime together and agreeing to hold her every night.
As the blanket slipped, he noticed a few red marks on Seraphina's skin and kissed them tenderly. Seraphina blushed and playfully scolded him for not being gentle enough last night. Zachary quickly apologized, "I'm sorry, it's my fault for hurting you."
Seraphina then expressed her thirst, showing a bit of a spoiled demeanor.
Zachary smiled, gently running his finger over Seraphina's nose, causing a slight tickle.
She wrinkled her nose, but a smile tugged at her lips.
Seeing her adorable expression, Zachary's smile deepened, and he got up to fetch some water.
His muscular back was now fully visible to Seraphina.
She stared in shock, almost unable to believe her eyes.
His once smooth back was now covered in scratches, some even slightly bleeding.
Seraphina blinked guiltily, her mind quickly flashing back to the events of the previous night.
Thinking about it, her face flushed with embarrassment.
Those scratches were her "handiwork" from last night.
She couldn't help but blush.
Zachary brought over a glass of water and carefully helped Seraphina drink it. Then he said, "Let's get some breakfast, and I'll take you home."
Seraphina asked, "Are you in a hurry to go home? Or are you worried I won't be comfortable staying at the hotel alone?"
After hearing his response, Seraphina said, "If you're not in a hurry, I'd like to stay another day and cherish the time with you."
Her voice carried a hint of shy affection, "After all, you're about to go on a dangerous mission, and I want to spend as much time with you as possible."
"Okay," Zachary nodded.
After breakfast, they spent some more time together, and soon, Seraphina felt sleepy again.
Seraphina clung to Zachary, but her restless nature led her to deliberately tease the man who was already yearning for her, and once again, Zachary flipped her over, pinning her beneath him.
Just as she was about to protest, he silenced her with a deep kiss, filling the room with an intimate atmosphere. In the midst of their passion, Zachary hoarsely confessed, "I love you."
Seraphina's smile widened with joy, and she willingly embraced him, sinking into the depths of their love...
After spending three days and nights together by the sea, Zachary took Seraphina home.
On the way, Seraphina gradually fell silent. Those three days had been wonderful, but reality was harsh, and they had to face separation.
After receiving a phone call, Zachary's expression turned serious, and Seraphina knew he was likely about to go on a mission.
As they entered the city center and the car approached Seraphina's house, her heart tightened. Zachary was about to tell her the truth about his mission.
Seraphina seemed to sense something, her eyes slowly reddening. She softly said, "Zachary, no matter what, I support you, but you must come back safely."
Zachary's heart warmed. He pulled the car over and hugged Seraphina tightly, whispering in her ear, "When I come back, we'll get married."
Seraphina nodded firmly, tears welling up in her eyes, and choked out, "Okay, I'll wait for you."
The car started again, slowly heading towards Seraphina's house. Their tightly clasped hands were reluctant to part, as if holding on to each other could capture this final moment together, the reluctance and longing spreading between them.
Seraphina had actually known about this all along; Indigo had told her in advance.
She didn't try to stop him, but her eyes slowly reddened. She looked at Zachary with determination and tenderness, and requested, "Zachary, no matter what, you have to come back to me safely."
Zachary stopped the car, looking at Seraphina's expectant face. He couldn't help but reach out, gently stroking the back of her head, and said in a deep voice, "Don't worry, I will come back safe and sound."
Seraphina's eyes reddened, tears welling up. She still felt it wasn't enough and, with a sob, said, "Swear to me, if you don't come back, I'll... I'll die with you."
Hearing this, Zachary's heart pounded. He quickly covered her mouth, his voice trembling slightly, "Don't say that. I will come back."
Then, Seraphina looked down at her own belly, turned to Zachary with a smile, and said, "When you come back, you might be a dad."