Yunfeng delicately held his pregnant lover and sat down slowly. His heart overflowed with joy, but beneath that happiness, a deep worry gnawed at him. The world had changed. The safety they once knew was gone, replaced by chaos, death, and creatures lurking in the shadows, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.
He pulled Muchen closer, his protective instincts surging. I need to protect him well… No matter what happens, I won't let anything touch him or our child.
Muchen gazed up at him, his sharp eyes softening. "You look worried."
Yunfeng gently brushed his thumb over Muchen's cheek, his touch lingering as if grounding himself in the reality of this moment. "I'm so sorry I let you deal with all of this alone. I… I was immature and extremely self-centered."
Muchen scoffed, rolling his eyes. "At least you know it yourself."
