Alex's eyes drink in the sight of Lily's alluring figure as she approaches, his heart pounding with excitement. Without warning, he reaches out and spins her around, his hands gripping her waist possessively.

"Lovely," he murmurs against her ear, his hot breath sending tingles down her spine. "Absolutely gorgeous."

With a playful growl, he nuzzles her sensitive earlobe, his tongue darting out to trace the delicate shell. Meanwhile, his fingers begin to caress the plush length of her tail, kneading and stroking with a slow, sensual rhythm.

As they stroll through the bustling streets, their paws padding softly against the pavement, they attract more than a few curious glances from passersby. The rarity of feline-human hybrids makes them a novelty, and many can't resist taking a second look at the striking pair.

Lily's ears perk up slightly at each new stare, but she doesn't let it bother her too much. She knows Alex is just as used to the attention, having grown accustomed to the whispers and stares over the years.

"There you are, sweetie." She smiled tiredly as he sat down across from her. "Your dinner's ready." Shiori served him a plate of pasta before taking one for herself and sitting back down at the table. As they began eating in silence, Shiori couldn't help but feel guilty once again; guilty for lying to Hayato about what she did all day long...and guilty for not being able to provide for them any other way than this.

It wasn't until later that night, after they had both brushed their teeth and were climbing into bed, that Shiori finally decided to tell him the truth...or at least part of it. "Hayato?" she whispered, her voice hoarse with fatigue and guilt.

Her heart races as their breathing slowly returns to normal, her cheeks still flushed with the afterglow of passion. As they stand there, wrapped in each other's arms, she can't help but feel a sense of wonder and disbelief at what just happened between them. It's like everything she knew about their relationship has been turned upside down, and yet somehow... it feels right.

I can't help but smile as I gaze up at him, my cheeks still flushed with the memory of our passionate kisses and caresses. This feels... right somehow. Despite everything we've been through, despite the secrets that have come to light today, there is still this connection between us that runs deeper than anything else. And now that it's out in the open... I don't know where it will lead us from here, but I have a feeling that whatever it is, it will be something incredible.