Bab 371: Soran

"Never been better." 

"Good." Her smile stretched in relief before shifting her attention to his wings. "Can I touch it?"

"Be my guest." He shrugged, coaxed enough to give her the world. 

Aries swallowed a mouthful of saliva before raising her trembling hand to touch it. She hesitated when her fingertip was an inch away from it, but mustered enough courage to touch it. As soon as she did, her heart clenched. It felt like she was touching his muscles without skin.

No doubt. They were painful to spread free, much more, expose in the sky where the wind was harsh. 

Her eyes softened before she leaned in and planted a soft and brief kiss. She didn't even mind the blood that clung to her lips when she drew away. 

"There's blood." He pointed at her with his chin. "Wipe it —"