"I love you," she whispered, her voice breaking. "I love you so much… I can't breathe when you are not here… I....."
Her words were cut off as his lips crashed against hers.
He kissed her deeply, hungrily, pouring every unspoken word, every silent regret, every desperate yearning into that single, searing kiss. His hands slipped down to her waist, pulling her flush against his chest, feeling her small trembling body mould into his warmth.
Wan Ruyi whimpered softly against his mouth, her fingers curling into his coat lapels as she kissed him back with equal fervour, tears mingling with their breaths in the cool night air.
He broke the kiss only to press his forehead against hers, his breath ragged as his eyes burned into hers under the moonlight.
"You are mine," he whispered hoarsely. "Now… and always. No matter what happens… you belong to me."
