The room had become completely silent except for their breathing.
Warm lantern light flickered softly across the flower-covered bed while ocean wind drifted through the slightly open windows. Outside, Azure Heaven Sect still celebrated quietly beneath the night sky.
Inside the room, only the two of them existed now.
Zero gently kissed Mo Wan again.
This time longer.
Slower.
Their lips remained together while her fingers instinctively tightened against his shirt. The warmth between them deepened naturally, making both of them lose track of time little by little.
Mo Wan's breathing became uneven first.
When the kiss finally broke, she stayed close enough that their foreheads still touched.
"…Zero…"
Her voice came out soft and shaky.
He smiled faintly before sliding one arm beneath her carefully.
Then lifted her effortlessly into his arms.
Mo Wan let out a small surprised sound.
"…You're really doing this?"
"Mhm."
"…You look too calm."
"I'm not calm."
