Leon's eyes squeezed shut, his breath hitching, and he came, his release spilling across her fingers, hot and sudden, his groan quiet but raw.
A gust of wind surged outward, the forest's whispers faltering, the trees falling silent for a moment, as if the Crimson Veil had paused to listen.
Terya rose smoothly, licking one finger with a sly glance, her green eyes sparkling.
"See? You're not broken. Just… recharging," she said, her smirk wide but warm.
Leon exhaled, breathless, his face flushed. "That was…"
"Effective?" she teased, leaning in to kiss his lips, slow and soft, her breath mingling with his.
"Yeah," he said, his grin shaky but genuine.
"You don't need fire to be a hero," she said, brushing his cheek, her voice soft, free of its usual tease. "You just need to keep moving."
Leon nodded, his heart still racing, the wind bond pulsing strong in his chest.
"Thank you," he said, his voice quiet but earnest.
"Anytime, hero," she said, winking.
