"Xixi..."
His scorching breath washed over her neck, and Qiao Xixi's heart began to race.
"Xijing, just lie down. I'll get you some water."
But Xijing had no intention of letting go. He held her tight, deftly rolling over to pin her beneath him.
"Xixi, I want to become your beast-mate. Can I?"
"This... I'm not ready for this..."
'Host, could this be Xijing's deepest desire?'
'What?'
'To become your beast-mate.'
Qiao Xixi fell silent. Her memories of their time together in the illusion were still vivid. She wasn't made of wood; how could she not know of Xijing's feelings for her?
"Does... does it have to be the first beast-mate?"
Xijing's movements froze. In that instant, Qiao Xixi thought his pale blue eyes shone with a startling brilliance.
"As long as I can be by your side, anything is fine..."
Kisses fell like raindrops, until Qiao Xixi could no longer parry them.
"I... I think this is my first time... G-Go easy..."
"Me too..."
