Chapter 31

His body froze slightly but he did not resist. He lay his head on her shoulder and felt her smell enveloping him. The smell with its faint fragrance inexplicably gave him a feeling of contentment. It was as if being by her side allowed him to completely relax. "Jin, didn't you say that you would never abandon me? I'm the same, I will never abandon you. No matter what happens in the future, I will stay by your side." Her voice slowly resounded by his ear. "Would you really stay by my side no matter what happened?" he mumbled as he asked. "Of course," she replied matter-of-factly. "Won't you be scared of me?" he asked. She chuckled lightly. "Why would I be scared of you? My Jin is so obedient, I can hardly wait to get closer to you." "My Jin... Oh, this wording makes it sound like I belong to hers, and yet I am not averse to the expression. I might even... be happy about it." He raised his head and suddenly their faces were only inches apart. The tips of their noses were almost