356 Past And Present Self

Azuric felt a warmth sensation spread throughout his body and felt a new source of energy running within him.

He got down on one knee and pledge. "Thank you for your graciousness. This humble servant will protect and serve you all its life."

**

Yu Sha opened her eyes, still hearing the lingering words, "this humble servant will protect and serve you all its life..." Slowly, her eyes scanned the surrounding and jolted from the bed once her mind became clear. 'This place looked unfamiliar!'

Yu Sha quickly glanced at herself. She was still wearing the same clothes. She remembered she was resting to avoid getting worked up with Hue Chi. She had been insomniac these last couple nights due to a pressing matter. She didn't want to deal with Hue Chi and closed her eyes to rest for a bit and was not expecting to make up for the loss of sleep!

"I have to get out!" She got out of bed and ran towards the door, but before she reached the door, it creaked open.

"Where are you running to?" Hue Chi asked.

She didn't know what to say and came up with the lamest excuse, "To find my shoes?"

"Heh…" He sounded unconvinced. Her shoes were on the ground next to the bed but she didn't even see.

"Where are we?" She asked. Her first thought was to escape the place. She didn't take time to look around closely.

"My secret place. To get out of here, you have to get out by plane." He replied with a smirk.

She ran towards the window and looked out. Deep, deep below was the ocean.

"Private Island? Damn."

For as long as this guy remained, she wouldn't be able to use her ability. She couldn't swim with physical strength alone if stranded far away from land.

He handed her a dress and spoke, "Change." It can get chilly at night time if she were to step outside. With her current clothing, it does not provide any warmth, and she was one that can't stand the cold.

Yu Sha didn't say anything but hurriedly agreed to change as she didn't want to entice the man in front of her. "Mm." She reached a hand to receive the dress. Before she told Hue Chi to get out, he had already turned around and stepped out, allowing her some privacy.

** Sometimes later…

Down the end of the corridor was a large window glass, and a figure stood still, staring at the night world outside. One side was of the sea view and one side was of the land view. A large moon hovered beyond the window, it's light seeped through the window illuminating the tall figure.

After a little while, the door slowly crept open and Yu Sha stepped out. She changed into a long white dress, draping down to the ground. The inner piece was a long nightgown. The outer piece was a cape robe, with multiple layers overlapping each other from high to low end.

She saw a familiar person's back standing in front of the large window. The familiar back that she saw countless time and each time, still gave her the same uneasy feeling. Slowly, she walked towards the direction of the familiar figure.

Looking out the window, thinking of all the events that had unfolded thus far, Hue Chi wondered what's next to come. The people of many lifetimes ago are hiding in the shadow. What's their purpose, how were they able to transcend time and space? Was someone controlling them?

His thought was soon interrupted by light footsteps approaching from behind. The soft and light footsteps that he was used to. In their distant past, hearing the sound always brought him assuring comfort.

He turned around to look behind, only to be overwhelmingly mesmerized by the petite figure. The glow of her entire being, from her glistening silver eyes, radiating skin and white dress, made the bright full moon pale in comparison. One wouldn't need the light of the moon to guide the path if one could have her next to them.

Looking at him with his back towards the light from the moon, most of his face were dark, but his eyes glowed a warmth of golden color, the color that she so loved. Was that why she loves sunflowers? Because they grow in the wild. They stood alone but tall and never lose their bright color.

Although she had everything in this life, great parents, sibling and friends, there was always a missing hole in her heart. A missing puzzle that sometimes left her mind wandering for answers, of something that felt so important to her, but she couldn't remember what it was. With each step closer to him, she loses herself more and more. As she stood before him, a hand reached out to gently touched his face.

Slowly, those soft petal lips moved and she whispered, "Your eyes are very beautiful. They had such a warm glow that brings me so much warmth."

Unable to contain himself, he cupped her hand and pulled it towards his lips for a kiss. This sudden action broke Yu Sha, and she came around, gasped, and pulled her hand away. "Ah.. What did I just do?"

This puzzled Hue Chi. 'Was she confused between her past and present?'

Yu Sha turned around and pulled her hands onto her chest. The warmth of his kiss lingered on her hand as she calmed down her heartbeat. 'I had to get away from him or I may lose my mind.' She quickened her steps and walked away.

Hue Chi soon followed and spoke, "Let's go eat dinner."

This slowed her down. Indeed, she hasn't had anything since the lunch with Benzo and Saveria. "Ah…" She turned around and asked, "What happened to my friends?"

"They were sent back to the cruise and instructed to wait."

After Hue Chi successfully took Yu Sha away, Saveria who was captured was used against Benzo to stop the fight. After the two calmed down, they were taken back to the cruise and wait for updates. Their person was in the royal's hand. They could only comply as they are also not in their own territory and couldn't act when they are being guarded closely. Saveria knew that Yu Sha's life was not in danger and demanded Benzo be docile for the time being.