Qiao Xixi closed her eyes, her fingers clenching unconsciously.
Xijing's lustrous skin instantly flushed crimson. He frantically pulled Qiao Xixi's hand away.
'Could it really be her?'
Qiao Xixi was woken by the sound of splashing water. She habitually reached out, her hand patting around beside her. After finding a fluffy little cub, she gave Xiya's small hand a gentle squeeze.
'Good, both cubs are sleeping soundly.'
She stretched, then got up and looked toward the pool behind her. The seawater churned, and a moment later, a flash of blue broke through the surface.
His eyes were covered with a strip of white Jue Sha, lending him an air of mystery. Specks of golden light dappled his pearlescent skin, which looked as silky and tempting as fresh cream.
Qiao Xixi had expected him to swim over to the reef and sit down as before. Instead, his body slowly rose from the water, his massive, pale blue fishtail gradually transforming into a pair of long, straight legs.
