There's an old story in Chinese folklore about a magical connection between two people that are destined to be soulmates, called 'the red string of fate'. The two people connected by the red thread are destined to be lovers, regardless of time, place, or circumstance. This invisible cord may stretch or tangle, but never break.
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[What truly transpired that night]
"You're trapped with me, my apologies." A glint flashed across his russet eyes as he slowly leaned closer.
His hot breath wafted her nose, a weird odor that was neither bad nor good — yet, it was addicting. Time slowed down, and with every passing second feeling like minutes, Zoey slowly closed her eyes and anticipated his lips on hers.
The moment Matthew Xi touched her lips again, a spark ignited the fire within them. It instantly caused their body to heat up, and every touch on their sensitive skins tingled.
