The moment the spatial barrier closed behind them, isolating them from the rest of the world, the heavy tension in the air vanished completely.
Inside this small, secluded space, away from the prying eyes of the Vespera family and the annoying presence of Armin, Evelyn didn't hesitate for even a single second.
She threw herself directly into Vritra's arms with reckless abandon, her pristine and untouchable image shattering instantly.
"My love, I missed you so, so, so much!" she cried out, her voice trembling with an overwhelming mix of relief, desperation, and deep affection.
She buried her beautiful face into his chest, her slender arms wrapping around his torso tightly, as if terrified that he might disappear into thin air if she let go.
Vritra didn't push her away, nor did he stand there passively like he might have in the distant past.
