Kael sat at the large oak desk in his study, the morning sunlight streaming through the tall windows and warming the room.
Though the reports in front of him demanded his attention, his mind remained clouded by the events of the previous night.
Lady Calista had returned to her chambers after their shared intimacy, but her presence lingered in his thoughts.
A knock at the door snapped him out of his thoughts. He composed himself before calling, "Enter."
The door opened slowly, and Calista stepped in, her posture as poised as ever.
She was dressed in an emerald gown that highlighted her elegance, though Kael noticed the faint flush of her cheeks and the way her eyes avoided his.
She hesitated briefly before walking forward, her steps quieter than usual.
"Good morning, Baron," she said, her voice calm but softer than her usual tone.