Chapter 282: Love and Lust (R 18+)

Rose Pov

I got up and found myself in bed. Why was I here?

My drowsy mind tried to piece together what had happened. I vaguely remembered Saffron carrying me... had I fallen asleep on the way back? I sat up, rubbing my eyes. The room was filled with afternoon light, casting a warm glow on everything.

I heard a distant clanging noise. Curious, I got out of bed and quietly tiptoed towards the source of the sound. As I neared one of the rooms, I realized it was the sound of weights clanging against each other.

Peeking inside, I saw Saffron. He was shirtless, his skin glistening with sweat under the harsh lights of the room. His muscles strained with each lift of the weights, his face set in a deep concentration.

I watched as he worked out, his movements fluid and controlled. He was like a well-oiled machine, each part of him working in perfect sync to lift the heavy weights. His dedication and discipline were awe-inspiring.