That pink glow was like the gentlest spring breeze, instantly enveloping Ao Lie's entire body.
Little White Dragon Ao Lie's body, which had been taut as a bowstring, involuntarily relaxed beneath the power's soothing influence.
The faded wedding veils on the cave walls seemed to come alive, swaying gently amid the ghostly flames and giving off a soft, warm glow.
This was...
Ao Lie froze.
His Emotion Collection System issued no danger warning. Instead, a warmth that made his heart tremble surged through him.
The feeling was far too familiar—so familiar that he nearly forgot to stay on guard.
In that dazed instant, the scene before him slowly began to change.
The dim cave vanished, replaced by a festively decorated wedding hall.
Red silk filled the air, golden candles shone brightly, and jubilant music rang in his ears.
Ao Lie looked down at himself. At some point, he had changed into a bright red wedding robe, with a large red flower pinned to his chest. He looked radiant and high-spirited.
"Your Highness."
A soft voice came from behind him. Ao Lie spun around sharply, his pupils contracting at once.
Standing before him was the figure who had once caused him unbearable pain.
She wore a phoenix crown and embroidered bridal robes. Her eyes and brows brimmed with tenderness and love as she gazed at him affectionately, without the slightest trace of betrayal or deceit in her eyes.
"Today is Your Highness's great day. I came to help you dress."
She spoke softly as she reached out to straighten his collar. The warmth of her fingertips seeped through the fabric, so real that it made his heart tremble.
The warmth of her fingertips.
It passed through his wedding robes.
And seeped into his skin.
Ao Lie's entire body stiffened.
His Emotion