Guardian: Zhen Hun (Novel) Vol. 1

by Priest

His expression held both a sort of restrained yearning and an affection that was almost palpable…but at the same time, there was deep, crushing pain.

Then he was being held tightly in Shen Wei’s arms as they both collapsed on the roof—tightly enough that his bones creaked in protest, as though Shen Wei were hugging something he’d lost long ago.

“When we’re in pain, we have to think carefully to keep from repeating the same mistakes. But when we’re happy, we need to think less, not risk ruining our joy by overthinking things.

Shen Wei’s expression had been calm and content, something complex but gentle simmering in his gaze. Just seeing it made the heart clench.

The Soul-Executing Emissary’s coldness was said to spring from his innate ruthlessness and cruelty, but it was comfort spreading through Zhao Yunlan now, the churning in his chest slowly calming.

“So your dad was a total piece of shit.”

His heart skipped a beat as he thought about the look in Shen Wei’s eyes the night before, when he’d awakened to find the professor watching him. It made him feel as if someone had pinched the tip of his heart, leaving it feeling tender in more ways than one.