"My bride, our wedding night will naturally take place in a specific, ceremonial bridal chamber."
Lanse finished speaking and gently placed an icy-cool kiss on her forehead.
A mysterious, glacial-blue rune flashed across his forehead.
The tips of Jiang Xinli's ears reddened slightly as she asked tentatively, "So, Sea Clan males must remain absolutely chaste before the wedding, is that right?"
"According to the traditions of the Deep Sea Territory, yes." The young noble's clear eyes grew dark and unreadable. "But there are a few Sea Clan males who choose to be exceptions by giving certain things up."
Jiang Xinli raised an eyebrow. "Oh? Give up what?"
"Some precious things. For example... a portion of their life."
The young man's cool, pale, slender hands cupped the girl's delicate, fair face. "Miss Xinli, will you fall in love with me?"
