Chapter 75

As the dust settled, the two men stood, glaring at each other.

Sheng Fei was calm, holding Hua Ren protectively in his arms while the Emperor was enraged. His pheromones spread over the area, choking and oppressive. Even the smaller animals stayed far away, afraid of his anger.

He stepped forward, unsheathing his blade with a sharp, metallic hiss. He pointed the tip directly at Sheng Fei, his voice low. “Give him to me if you value your life.”

Hua Ren tensed in Sheng Fei’s arms, his fingers clutching tightly at Sheng Fei’s robes as a slight tremble coursed through him. He didn't want to leave Sheng Fei’s arms at all. Even if he did then certainly not to the Emperor.

Sheng Fei glanced down, his expression softening instantly as he saw the fear in Hua Ren’s beautiful pale eyes. Without a word, he leaned down and pressed a tender kiss to Hua Ren’s forehead, his lips lingering for a moment as he inhaled the scent of peach and white jasmine that was uniquely Hua Ren’s.