Zuko’s spirits lifted with just a bit of sunshine, and he let go of his inhibitions, acting childishly. But before Lina could object, Zuko impatiently wrapped his arms around her slender waist and kissed her passionately as if he were a wild beast.

Lina melted in his embrace, succumbing to his deep kiss.

When he felt that her resistance was waning, he reluctantly released her, gently tidying her disheveled hair. He caught a hint of surprise and sweet affection in her eyes.

Feeling a bit weak, Lina allowed Zuko to carry her like a princess as they continued their walk in the moonlight.

“Zuko.”

“Yes?”

“Can I ask you something?”

Zuko lowered his head, gazing at her, and replied softly, “Ask me anything.”

“Why did you suddenly reveal your true identity to me?”

Zuko paused, his expression becoming complex. He didn’t respond immediately.

park and sat on a stone bench. He looked at her and spoke softly. “Would you

smiled curiously and leaned against his shoulder, eager to hear the

concealed his identity from my

met by chance, with my father assuming someone else’s identity. Initially, he believed their

and only revealed his true identity to my mother when

eyes widened, her breath held in

thankfully, they reconciled, and

turned to her, his gaze serious. “Lina, I shared this with you because I don’t want to follow in my father’s footsteps. When

“Zuko…”

locked eyes with her. “I will do everything in my power to

Lina smiled. “I will also protect

“You silly girl!”

Who says only men can protect

protect me, then when your mother scolds me in the future, you must

was taken aback but couldn’t help

twinkling fireflies surrounding them like shimmering stars, the two embraced in the Southeast Aciatic night. Their eyes were illuminated,

suddenly said, “Lina, for now, please don’t tell your parents about my true identity,

“Why?” she asked.

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