Yu He flopped onto the sofa, showing none of the consideration a host ought to show his guest. Instead, Zion was the one bringing him tea and water.
He took a sip of water and asked softly, "Why haven't you left yet?"
Zion chuckled. "Of course I want to stay at my wife's place as long as possible."
Yu He's expression remained unchanged, but his ears flushed faintly.
Even though Zion had called him that countless times during his heat, he still hadn't quite gotten used to it.
Zion picked up his cup for a drink too. He and Yu He even had matching couple's cups.
Before he could swallow, Yu He said, "Hubby~ Do you prefer someone who talks to you like this~~ You touched his face as soon as he asked you to~"
A violent coughing fit broke out. Zion nearly spat out his water.
Rather than stopping, Yu He doubled down, sitting right beside Zion and saying at close range, "My face is smooth even without cosmetic treatments~ Zion~ Touch it and see~"
Despite the lilting sweetness of his voice, his face remained expressionless as he stared intently at Zion.
"I was wrong." Zion set down his cup and raised both hands in surrender, explaining, "I was only checking his skin condition so I'd know ahead of time which foundation would sit best on it."
"Oh," Yu He said.
Zion continued, "He's a married Alpha. Our relationship is strictly professional."
Yu He nodded without speaking.
Zion watched him for a while, then, still holding that pose, lowered his head to nuzzle Yu He's neck. "Wifey~ Love you~" he coaxed.
He had barely nuzzled him twice when Yu He suddenly reached out and tipped Zion's chin up with a little force. Once the Alpha raised his head, Yu