The azure seawater shimmered under the sunlight. Su Yaoyao stood on the terrace of the Pearl Palace, watching the schools of colorful fish swim by in the distance, lost in thought. She would be leaving the Sea Clan to return to the Empire the day after tomorrow, and this underwater journey had given her so many unforgettable memories.
"What are you thinking about?" Noah wrapped his arms around her from behind, his cool fingers gently caressing her cheek.
Su Yaoyao leaned against his chest, breathing in the unique scent of the ocean that clung to him. "I was thinking about when we first met. You were just a whimpering little thing, but it turned out you were tricking me."
Noah chuckled, and she felt the vibration rumble through her back. "Yaoyao, I was wrong. But if you like it, I can shrink down into a child again."
"You're teasing me again!" Su Yaoyao turned and pounded on his chest, but Noah caught her wrists and pulled her into his embrace.
