Jin Yi reacted in a flash, striding into the river. His tall, sturdy frame formed a wall, swiftly shielding Bai Wanwan from the prying eyes.
Yan Lie arrived on her other side at almost the same moment. He swept his displeased, crimson eyes over the area with a clear warning, causing the spying males to guiltily avert their gazes.
The cubs continued to splash about, completely oblivious to the stern glares from their Father Beasts.
With the two males flanking her protectively, she could no longer interact with the cubs.
She instinctively reached out to push Yan Lie. "Move a bit, I'm playing with the cubs."
Yan Lie seized her slender wrist.
"Wanwan, your clothes are soaked through, and the river is cold. I'll go with you to change into something dry," Yan Lie said, lowering his head to speak to Bai Wanwan. His voice was a few shades deeper than usual.
Just then, two little tiger cubs, wild with play, pounced over. They giggled as they clung to Yan Lie's leg, wanting him to play.
