Su Qinglan had already decided. She wouldn't wait anymore. They had already committed to mating for life, and this was going to happen today or tomorrow, so why not now?
Only this stupid snake would think he needed to hide himself away to suffer alone. She would never allow it.
With her anger now transformed into mischievous determination, she leaned up and began trailing small kisses across his neck and collarbone.
Xuan Long shuddered violently beneath her. His eyes were squeezed shut, his face contorted in a painful mask of resistance.
Ha! Look at him trying to be all noble and self-controlled. It's almost cute… almost. Su Qinglan thought with glee.
"Lan Lan," he gasped, his voice a pleading rasp. "Stop. You must stop now. I cannot..."
Su Qinglan kissed the throbbing pulse point on his neck, her breath hot against his scorching skin. "You cannot what, Xuan Long?" she whispered, her voice teasing.
