We weren't at Mount Hua anymore, and I knew that Bai Ye couldn't set up the usual barrier around us—using spells against commoners was forbidden, since it would break their trust in cultivators and raise fear. But precisely because we weren't at Mount Hua, there was no more need to hide. Framed against the backdrop of a twinkling sky, we were just an ordinary couple pledging our love for each other on this very special night.
The lush summer grass was cool against my back when he lowered me onto the ground, their tiny fingers cuddling me like a fuzzy wool rug. I inhaled deeply, taking in the earthy tone mingled with his scent as his lips brushed over mine once more.
