The Kiss that Sparked it All

Theo burst into laughter at Ellinor’s response, “Are you really that tough? Then I’ve got a bodyguard from now on!”

Ellinor stared at him angrily, “What’s so funny? I’m serious! You’re my man, only I can bully you!”

Theo paused for a moment, looking at Ellinor’s protective expression. He was touched, and he couldn’t help but lean in and give her a gentle kiss. Then he whispered, “It’s okay, don’t worry. That was all a long time ago. I’ll take care of myself and won’t leave you alone.

Ellinor blushed when she was kissed suddenly and shyly buried her head in his chest, I’m serious, don’t just kiss people like that. It’s not fair!”

Theo chuckled and ruffled her hair, “Sorry, I’ll try to control myself”

Ellinor leaned against him, her mood gradually calming as she started to recall the small village of West Water Ridge that Theo had mentioned.

She had been there before.

When she was a kid, she went with Karan from the monastery to find a rare herb, and they stayed in one of the villagers‘ houses.

she’d lose track of him because she

separated from Karan and ran into an

been bitten by a

that could neutralize the venom. So she sucked the venomous blood out of

1. it.

the man thought she was a bad person and was rather unfriendly. But

man of few words and didn’t

would bring him some food. He didn’t say much, but he always said thank

then one day, he was just…

remembered this memory that was deeply buried in her heart, Ellinor’s heart skipped a

Could it be…

grabbed Theo’s arm, and pointed at a spot on his

of surprise flashed in Theo’s eyes, “How did you

and