hold onto 16 as long as you can

For the first time he was allowing himself to slip. Venom savored the moment as her sunset gaze caught his own bright silver eyes roving her slender form. Hattori would remain as polite as ever, and settled his wandering gaze as easily as his expression. Venom wasn’t allowed much of a window into his thoughts, just the subtle movements in that precious metal gaze. When he spoke the young Empress would look far more pleased with herself than intended.

”Don’t forget that, Hattori” The Abraxas royal warned him, though a grin played on her lips and amusement danced in her eyes. He was quiet, reserved, and more secretive than any other wolf she knew, and cracking him would keep her mind more sharp than any language lesson. His handsome features were hard to ignore, and though their location was no longer so intimate the proximity to him was a constant distraction.

Thankfully it seemed their meal would soon be served as her attention was drawn to the provider of their first meal.