As they rested, Ling'er shared a fear she had hidden. "What if we fail? What if I'm not strong enough for you, Xiao Tian?"
Xiao Tian took her hands in his, his voice soothing. "You're more than enough, Ling'er. Your strength lies not only in power but in your heart."
Her icy resolve melted under his warmth, their bond reaching new heights.