But just as Skadi surrendered to the bliss, a faint rumble broke through her haze, the sound of wheels rolling, a cart approaching. Her eyes then immediately snapped open at the sound, her heart lurching as she realized Lucius was returning with the crate.
Panic surged through her, and with a flustered squeak, she broke the kiss, her lips tingling as she jumped off Cassius's lap, landing in front of the desk with a soft thud.
Her cheeks burned, her tail drooping as she smoothed her clothes, her gaze darting nervously to the door, praying no one had seen.
At that exact moment, Lucius entered, his face slick with sweat as he carefully maneuvered a cart that a massive wooden crate on top, its surface weathered and heavy, rolling it to a stop before Cassius's desk.
