Samantha offered, "I'll help you pack later."

***

After lunch, Samantha went to the room to pack Adrian's luggage. Songton was more than a thousand kilometers away and he was going to be there for a few days, so she packed more clothes.

Just as she was packing, Adrian walked in and hugged her from behind.

After a slight startle, Samantha nuzzled Adrian's face. "What's the matter?"

He nibbled on her ear and held her tightly in his arms. "The new legate will represent our future, so I can't