Reinhard picked Selene up and carried her back to the Magic Tower. Although he had never been granted permission to use the portal connected to Selene's pavilion, the tower's main entrance guided him directly there.
Meanwhile, Selene's contracted beast silently followed behind them.
The moment they entered the pavilion, they immediately realized that the entire area had been isolated. No one could enter, and no one could leave.
Reinhard carried Selene into her room and carefully laid her down on the bed.
Her face was flushed crimson, and her entire body radiated heat. Her breathing had become increasingly irregular, yet she showed no signs of waking up.
Slowly, Reinhard placed a hand against her cheek. "Selene... why do you keep rejecting me?" he whispered softly. "I never wanted to do this. But if I don't, you'll eventually slip beyond my reach."
