Yu Zhen was the first to awaken. It was late in the afternoon, and the world outside was calm. He could see the setting horizon in the distance. A beautiful palette of rosy pink, pearl white, and vibrant orange.
He shifted his head and glanced down, noticing their position had shifted in their sleep. She was curled on her side, her head resting on his bicep whilst she placed a palm on his chest. Coincidentally, it was where his heart beat for no one but her.
Li Xueyue was sound asleep, her eyelids were softly closed shut. Throughout the entire morning, she did not toss and turn in his arms, but he was not relieved.
The nightmares would come to haunt her again. But Yu Zhen would not let her experience it alone. No matter how many times she'd wake up in tears—screaming, and crying—he would be with her. Even if his sleep had to be sacrificed, he would comfort her. They swore to each on their wedding day that they would stay together through thick and thin.
