"We need to go outside the water," Eren said, his voice firm, his eyes fixed on hers. "To perform this well. Kiran won't tolerate any error."
Yuki looked at Eren, her eyes, usually so fierce with desire, now held a flicker of understanding. The mention of Kiran had shifted the atmosphere, reminding them both of the larger game at play. Her face, still flushed with pleasure, slowly settled into a more focused expression. She nodded, a subtle agreement.
"As you wish, Veilwalker," she said, her voice regaining its calm, commanding tone. "It seems we're playing by your rules now."
She stepped out of the pool first, her body glistening wet in the soft light. The water streamed off her, pooling around her feet on the marble. Eren followed, feeling the cool air against his skin as he left the warm embrace of the water. They stood facing each other for a moment, both naked, both wet, the earlier raw passion now tempered by a different kind of intensity.
