They lay together in silence for a while longer, their bodies entwined as they savored the intimacy of their shared pleasure. Eventually, though, exhaustion claimed them both, and they drifted off into a peaceful slumber filled with dreams of love and happiness.

As dawn broke over the village, they woke up hand in hand, smiling at each other like fools. They made breakfast together, laughing and teasing as they prepared their morning meal. And as they sat down to eat, Xan Irelia felt something shift within her heart;

She closed her eyes, feeling his arms wrap around her waist as he pulled her close. His lips brushed against her neck, sending shivers down her spine. The warmth of his body pressed against her back was enough to make her weak in the knees, and she leaned into him, relishing the contact. "Good morning," she murmured softly, tilting her head to give him better access to her throat. He chuckled softly against her skin, the vibration traveling through her entire being.

"I don't think I'll ever get tired of hearing you say that,"

With shaking hands, Xan leads Abhi to a nearby medic, begging them to help him with every breath. She cannot bear the thought of losing him now, not after everything they've been through together. As the healers work tirelessly to save his life, she remains by Abhi's side, her fingers twined tightly in his blood-soaked hair.

"Please," she whispers hoarsely, her voice thick with emotion. "Please, just don't leave me...."

Time seems to stand still as the hours stretch into days with no sign of improvement in Abhi's condition. The medic shakes their head solemnly, unable to explain why their healing arts have no effect on him. Desperation claws at Xan's throat as she watches Abhi struggle to breathe, his beautiful eyes clouding over with fatigue and pain.

She spends every moment at his side, refusing to give up hope even when it feels like all is lost. "I love you,"