Translator: Atlas Studios  Editor: Atlas Studios

Hearing Bai Yaoyao's words, Duan Yanhao's cold expression turned much gentler. His gaze also became softer, as though she had melted his icy heart. He smiled, brightening up the mood.

Seeing Duan Yanhao's expression, Bai Yaoyao raised her brows. She hadn't expected him to look so good when he smiled.

Duan Yanhao held Bai Yaoyao's hand and said, “Yaoyao, you're my source of strength.” Just a word from her could fill him with endless energy, recharging him to work continuously.

Bai Yaoyao pursed her lips lightly and smiled brightly. “You're my motivation too.”

After almost losing her life, she decided that she would just say everything that was on her mind. She didn't want to hide anymore, as she might not even have the chance to tell him what she felt in the future.

Since the person she loved was just by her side, she had to tell him what she truly felt deep down. There was no point in being reserved. Nothing mattered more than being in love with each other.

Having one's love reciprocated was the best feeling in the world.

Duan Yanhao's heart shuddered as a wonderful sensation swept over him. His heart felt bitter yet warm. He couldn't help but touch her lips and kiss her.

Bai Yaoyao's body turned stiff, and her eyes widened in shock. She missed him so much and couldn't hold herself back anymore. She took the initiative and hugged him around his neck, kissing him back.

Bai Yaoyao's body was tightly pressed against Duan Yanhao. Their kisses started gently as a breeze, but gradually became powerful like a storm.

Duan Yanhao was almost engulfing her with his desire, causing her mind to turn blank.

As the kiss deepened, he almost swallowed all of her.

Bai Yaoyao couldn't hold on any longer, and her body melted into a puddle. However, she didn't want to escape. She just wanted to experience this intimate moment with him now. She also wanted to tell him through this kiss that he mattered so much to her.

Duan Yanhao's eyes were clouded darkly, as though he was going to take all of Bai Yaoyao in.

When Bai Yaoyao couldn't catch her breath, Duan Yanhao finally held himself back and slowly let Bai Yaoyao go. Nevertheless, he still hugged her and leaned his face against hers. He continued kissing her as he called, “Yaoyao, Yaoyao…”

“I'm here. I'm by your side. We won't leave each other again.” Bai Yaoyao interlocked her fingers with Duan Yanhao.

Seeing their connected hands, Duan Yanhao's heart was full.

Bai Yaoyao panted softly and still felt light-headed. However, she still felt sweet and safe.

She only felt this way when she was with him.

It felt so nice looking at him, hugging and feeling him.

Back then, she was worried and scared when she couldn't find him. She didn't ask for much and just wanted him to be alive and well. She didn't mind what happened to her as long as she was able to find him.

When she was in his arms, she was no longer in pain. “Yanhao, are we going to continue staying here?”

 According to what Duan Yanhao said earlier, they couldn't leave the mountains for now. There were still enemy troops searching the area outside.

Duan Yanhao shook his head. “We won't. I've contacted someone, and they'll be looking for us soon.”

Bai Yaoyao was shocked. With her widened eyes, she looked at Duan Yanhao and asked, “All modes of communication had been broken. How did you do it?”

Duan Yanhao just smiled mysteriously in response. Without a word, he took out a necklace and showed it to her.

Bai Yaoyao reflexively touched the necklace that was formerly on her neck. “This is the necklace you've given me. Why is it with you again?”