The first ray of morning sunlight filtered through the window and fell upon the bed, awakening me from my deep sleep. I slowly opened my eyes, only to discover that I had transformed back into human form and was holding tightly onto Mufeng. A sudden flush dyed my cheeks crimson, and a surge of shyness and panic welled up in my heart.
Mufeng seemed to wake up at that moment as well. He looked at me in his arms, a flash of pleasant surprise crossing his eyes. "Xiaoxi, you..." His voice was somewhat hoarse, carrying the languor of just waking up. His body stiffened slightly, and his breathing grew somewhat hurried. That warm breath brushed against the nape of my neck, allowing me to clearly feel his heartbeat accelerating rapidly. His gaze grew increasingly ardent, as if a fire were burning within it.
I hurriedly loosened my grip, wanting to get up and leave, but Mufeng pulled me back by the arm. "Don't run." His gaze was gentle and firm. "A morning like this is wonderful." His voice trembled slightly, clearly struggling to restrain the surging emotions within his heart.
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