Two hours later, Xuemiyya sat up and looked at Velin, who had already fallen asleep. Unable to resist, she reached out and pinched his cheek.
It was very soft, with an excellent feel.
Suddenly, Velin opened his eyes.
Meeting the teasing look in her husband's eyes, Xuemiyya calmly withdrew her hands without so much as a blush.
"You're awake."
"You rubbed my face again. This time, I'm going to rub yours properly in return."
Velin reached out, pulled Xuemiyya into his arms, then rolled over and pressed her beneath him again. His hands kneaded her cheeks with force.
A few minutes later, Velin released Xuemiyya and got up from atop her. Looking at her slightly flushed cheeks, he could not help teasing, "They really do feel nice."
Hearing Velin's words, Xuemiyya shot him an annoyed glare before sitting up and straightening her somewhat rumpled collar.
"Time's up. We should head back to the ice cave."
"Mm."
Velin went over and picked Xuemiyya up. After waving his hand to store the surrounding items in his Spatial Ring, he flew down along the cliff face.
Inside the ice cave, Astariah sat upon a branch of a blue-veined fruit tree, swinging her legs with a contented expression.
Zephirin sat in an ice chair beneath the tree, wearing a gentle smile as she listened to the little stories told by her newly found older sister.
Amid the harmonious atmosphere, the two forgot the time and place, enjoying the happiness they brought one another.
At the entrance to the ice cave, Velin looked at the two getting along so harmoniously in the distance. Lowering his head to Xuemiyya's ear, he softly said, "I have to admit, you're still the impressive one."
"I learned it all from you!" Xuemiyya replied quietly, the corners of her lips