His hand drops to caress that poor hip. He wants Xue Yang to feel his absolute best when they are alone together.

"As you are now, you cannot lose us. We would only distance ourselves from you if you changed." he falls silent at the next kiss, losing himself in the petal softness of his A-Yang's lips. Then they are tucked even closer and he pants for breath, flushed.

"Only a fool would throw away a treasure. I've been a fool and I won't make that mistake again."