Koala Reads

"The storm had just passed through the palace chamber. A slender arm slipped free from beneath the silk canopy and flopped softly against the bedrail. Yan Qingshu’s cheeks were flushed a delicate rose; her breaths came shallow and ragged."

"Emperor Yunjian drew her closer, then, with a quiet motion of internal energy, snuffed out the candle. In the dim hush, he tightened his hold and watched her with a fond, teasing half-smile at the sorrowful look in her eyes."

"“All right, don’t stare at me like that,” he murmured. “Or I won’t be so merciful.” He tapped her lightheartedly on the hip."