If the Imperial Crown Prince had thought Luca's face had already reached peak redness, he'd clearly underestimated the little chipmunk's embarrassment.
Luca's cheeks and ears were now blazing and could likely rival some top-grade rubies.
All because of a very unexpected development neither of them had anticipated.
The little guide stared up at Xavier, eyes wide, entirely mortified at himself and at the sensation that he couldn't hide.
He had tried his best. But as someone who had just discovered these strange and uncontrollable feelings, he was not as adept at hiding anything.
For a moment, silence reigned.
Then, Xavier's gaze softened into a teasing yet incredibly tender smile. The corner of his mouth curled upward, and Luca felt like he would be devoured alive!
The prince, who looked even more wolfish, tilted Luca's chin upward with his thumb, smiling warmly as he savored this reaction.
