Ekantika stirred from her slumber, the gentle rays of dawn casting a warm glow upon her face. As her eyelids fluttered open, she felt feather-light touches grazing her skin. Her gaze slid across the room, and her heart skipped a beat as she realized Adishesh was lying beside her, his piercing blue eyes fixed upon her.

A blush crept across her cheeks as she attempted to turn away, but a sharp pang shot through her body, particularly in her lower regions. A soft moan escaped her lips as memories of the previous night came flooding back. The realization brought an even brighter flush to her face, and she dared not look Adishesh in the eye.