"Oh, indeed a renowned scholar," Valentina teased with a smile, "even during our holy marriage, you want to share knowledge with me that I'm unaware of."
But Fisher shook his head with a smile and explained to her as he looked down at Valentina in his arms,
"To say I'm sharing knowledge isn't quite the whole story... I'm explaining... because I, too, am a Nali, and in a sense naturally possess a desire to seek and explore beyond what's known. Otherwise, I wouldn't have discovered such a beautiful treasure today, would I?"
It was clear what his so-called "beautiful treasure" referred to as his gaze never strayed from her.
Valentina blushed, burying her heated cheek against his chest and sneakily pinched his muscle,
"Such words..."
She left the rest unsaid, and Fisher did not press, only starting to read her flushed pink earlobe hidden in his embrace,
