He flushes happily under those kisses and he keeps his face turned up to accept every one of them. He doesn't even mind his scars aching, not when they get his beloved A-Lan to give him such amazing massages!

Xue Yang gives him a squeeze around the waist in answer, knowing where those thoughts had gone. He rests his cheek against Zichen's chest, peering down at their sweet wolf as the question is asked of her, and laughs softly.

"A few more days to make sure we have everything. Then we'll give it a try."