Lou Yunxiao's breathing grew heavier.
Darkness gathered in his eyes.
He wanted to push Ning Ke away, but when he reached out, his hand settled around the curve of Ning Ke's waist instead.
His large hand, lightly callused from years of sword practice, seemed to cling to that smooth skin, making it almost impossible to pull away.
He turned his face aside, his Adam's apple bobbing. But instead of saying he liked it, he answered, "Beautiful."
"If I'm beautiful, why won't you look a little longer?" Ning Ke was getting addicted to teasing him. He leaned closer again, urging Lou Yunxiao to look at him.
"I've seen you..." Terrified that he might do something improper, Lou Yunxiao forced himself to turn his grip into a push, putting some distance between them. "Put your clothes on first. Then I'll keep looking."
With that, he hurriedly climbed ashore.
His clumsy movements held none of the composure he had shown while sparring with Jiu Yuan.
Holding back his laughter, Ning Ke got dressed.
When he stood up, Lou Yunxiao still had his back to him. He stood so straight that his entire body was visibly rigid.
"I'm dressed now. Why aren't you looking at me?"
He circled around to face Lou Yunxiao, bending down to seek out his lowered eyes.
So when Lou Yunxiao looked up, their gazes met perfectly.
Those eyes were bright and mischievous.
Like flawless gems, they reflected Lou Yunxiao's figure.
This was A Ke.
The little fox who had shared his bed for so long.
The little fox he had once teased and seen completely naked...
At that thought, Lou Yunxiao felt his whole body heat up.
He was embarrassed.
And restless with longing.
And faintly happy, too.
Unfamiliar emotions filled his heart.
Lou Yunxiao took several deliberate, deep