The Number One Star in the Interstellar Era

Chapter 697: SCRUMPTIOUS BREAKFAST

ASTRID woke up in a good mood. It wasn't just because of his successful runway show—it was mostly due to last night's conversation with Wulfric. Even as he'd tried to sleep, he couldn't stop imagining Wulfric's reaction to his 'reward'. He was certain he'd fallen asleep with a grin on his face because of that.

After brushing his teeth and completing his morning skincare routine, he changed into comfortable clothes. Though he had no work schedule today, he still needed to attend school, so staying at the mansion all day wasn't an option. As he finger-combed his hair, he opened his Terminal to check for messages.

There were messages from Reas and their parents, which he replied to quickly. He was mildly surprised to see one from his grandfather:

[You were amazing at your first runway show. Congratulations.]

It was a simple message—he could practically hear his grandfather's flat tone as he read it. With a quiet chuckle, he typed back a quick "Thank you".

After scrolling through more messages, the last one was from Wulfric. Astrid smiled and opened it.

[You're such a tease, Aster. Do you have any idea how much blood I lost over that photo? I nearly needed medical attention. I think it's fair I give you some payback.]

Attached to the message were several photos—each one showing Wulfric in various states of undress.

The photos captured Wulfric's bare upper body in all its powerful glory. His shoulders were broad and thickly muscled, the kind that could easily lift a person without strain. His chest was sculpted with well-defined pectorals that flexed subtly even at rest. The eight-pack abs were impossible to ignore - each ridge sharply delineated, the deep cuts between them shadowed in the dim light.

His arms were a testament to years of combat training; the biceps full and rounded, the forearms roped with thick veins running along dense muscle. A light sheen of sweat, or perhaps water from a recent shower, made his skin glisten, highlighting every contour of his battle-honed physique.