Han Jue stood frozen solid, his entire body rigid. The two wolf ears atop his head twitched furiously, signaling his extreme distress. He looked like a magnificently sculpted statue suddenly brought to life, only to be overwhelmed by a simple kiss.
Su Qinglan was practically bursting with amusement. She had been right! He was hilariously shy.
"Aww, Han Jue is so sweet when he blushes!" she cooed, reaching up to gently pat the soft fur of his newly sprouted ears.
The touch sent a visible shudder down Han Jue's spine. His blush deepened further, spreading down his neck. He wanted to say something, anything, but only a small, choked sound escaped his throat.
Hu Yan, the tiger, watched the scene with a genuine, warm smile. He was happy for his friend. Lan Lan was back, safe, and clearly in a good mood.
He had received his peck, and now he was watching his normally stern and stoic friend turn into a giant, embarrassed beastman.
