Xiang had been laying in bed all night, sleeping with Mei snuggled close to him. It was early in the morning and he couldn't sleep, ever since Mei and him had united as one he had felt less lust and more deep down love in his stomach, ever since claiming her he had felt like something inside him had changed, Mei did say he'd slowly turn into a demon immortal, maybe that was the effect it was having on him.

Mei shuffled slightly and breathed lightly, Xiang admired the way she slept even though she didn't have to, it was their way of connecting, laying with one another, making each other feel wanted. He stroked her hair down to her back making her shiver in her sleep, he smiled and repositioned himself so that he was embracing her and keeping their warmth trapped. As the warmth crept into his system, he began to drift off as well.

...

The two soldiers had returned to their general, reporting on Xiang. The general wasn't pleased,

"So he has other plans...other than finding this witch child...who knows where she could be!" He exclaimed, the two soldiers were tense as the general let out his rage,

"Sir, he was with a girl but she seemed normal. But...something happened. Xiang said it was an epileptic fit but it seemed different..."

The general pricked his ears up, suddenly interested, "a fit?...how was she different?"

"Well before she passed out she kept saying something about her father and how it was all his fault, maybe she's from a broken family"

"I wouldn't usually ask you to jail an innocent girl in the mountains, but we can't take any risks...as long as Xiang is around her she is protected"

"You mean, she might be the devil child?"

"It's possible, but we need to interrogate her. The stories fit all too well with what you've said about her, fits, mountains, unusually beautiful. It all fits with the profile of the devil's daughter"

"So when should we go and find her?"

"Not now, we mustn't forget there's a war going on gentlemen, duties first"

The two men bowed to the general and left swiftly, the general turned and slammed his fist into the wooden table,

"...that...betrayer...Xiang, you've joined them...I can feel it"

...

It was morning and Xiang was still so tired from last night's activities, he sat up rubbing his eyes and getting out of bed. He pulled on some underwear and began making himself a beverage, his ruffled up hair added to his feeling of exhaustion as the activity last night had left him weary and spent. When he began drinking his beverage he looked over at the bed, seeing that Mei wasn't there. Thinking about it, he knew where she would be and he went outside and began climbing the vine.

When he got to the top he saw Mei having a nap on the wooden balcony, she was dressed in a white dress that ended at her knees, the skirt draped over the edge of the balcony and she looked beautiful as she slept. Xiang smiled and walked on the wooden surface to go and see his lover, when he knelt next to her, Mei somehow felt his presence and turned to see him. She saw how tired he looked and thought that he looked adorable, his hair was messy and looked like he would drop off at any time.

"Morning, Xiang..." She said, Xiang leaned in and cuddled her, burying his head into her chest and closing his eyes. They weren't thinking about anything sexual, Xiang admired her chest so he found it comfortable. Mei stroked his hair as he rested on her chest,

"Tired?" Mei asked, Xiang nodded his head and breathed steadily as if he was so tired, "I've never been so tired...you really took it put of me"

"Sorry...I knew it hurt you. But...do you think something's changed in us?"

"I thought that too...like we're not exactly lovers...but something more...meaningful"

"Yeah, I'm glad I think that way though. I do love you"

Mei gasped at that, looking down at Xiang. He felt her silence and looked up at her,

"Y-You?..." She stuttered, Xiang smiled and nodded,

"Yes, Mei. It's true...I did just say I loved you"

Mei looked shocked as if she wasn't expecting him to say it, Mei had watery eyes and she gave him a breath taking hug.

"Xiang...I-I don't know what to say...are you serious?"

Xiang laughed, "if I wasn't I wouldn't have said it"

Mei faced him and gave him a small kiss, "thank you, I love you too"

When they had embraced for a solid few minutes Mei suddenly remembered something, "Hey Xiang..."

"Yes?"

"What happened with the soldiers...I just blacked out"

"Oh! You began to turn but then you collapsed and I told them you had a fit and I had to take you home"

"Oh...I'm...sorry"

"I know it's not your fault, Mei"

"But Xiang, I'm dangerous, I-"

He silenced her with a kiss, a kiss that sealed their connection. Xiang placed a hand on her neck and one massaging her back, making her feel less tense. He had made the kiss last a long time, they felt more in love than before now that they were physically connected. When Xiang pulled away Mei stared at him lovingly, wanting more,

"I thought we talked about this, I know you're dangerous, I know the risk. But it's a risk I'm willing to take if I'm with you"

Xiang smiled and pulled her closer, "So stay with me, forever"

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