Joy's POV

I was fvcking tired. Period.

I cleaned Lex's hut and did his laundry while the steaming pot singed over the fire.

Lex was fast asleep as always at this time and it was just past midnight, but I could hardly have 3 hours of sleep. I had to flee early in the morning before my mate woke up. However, I could not complain about the little time I spent with my mate. It was precious.

Putting in some soft Tofu chunks, I stirred the contents of the pot before pouring ...