The package in Aeolus's hands had been gift wrapped by the saleswoman at the lingerie store; he had no input on what wrapping she would choose, so it was decorated all in red with a rather large pink bow in the middle. He absolutely hated it. A small part of him just hoped Helena wouldn't.
She had been reading something in the study. Aeolus brought him to her attention by giving a soft tap on the shoulder; she acted as if he had shocked her with a hot wire.
“I have a gift for you madam.” Aeolus offered, bringing up the small package so she could take it. Helena only glared at it as if it were going to hurt her. Reluctantly, she di