Yiyi had completely lost all her strength, collapsing limply onto Lilia’s shoulder, her cheek buried in the crook of the other’s neck, her burning breath turning the cool skin beneath rosy.
Her whole body was as soft as if she’d lost all her bones.
Her lower back unconsciously arched, skirt hem clinging to her thighs from the running water, exposing a stretch of pale, rounded waist.
Her upturned hips still held their passive curve, glowing with a delicate sheen in the misty steam.
Lilia’s kisses trailed downwards, landing at the hollow of her neck and along her collarbone, leaving behind faint red marks.
Her voice, hoarse and bewitching from those kisses, whispered low by her ear: “How about coming to my room tonight?”
“N-no, I don’t want to…”
Yiyi’s voice was barely above a whisper, thick with a stuffy nose and embarrassment.
The tip of her tail tensed and trembled uncontrollably in Lilia’s palm, like a frightened little animal.
She burrowed her cheek deeper, her hot breath nearly scorching Lilia’s neck hollow.
Her heart was flustered, tinged with an inexplicable anticipation, and her refusal was anything but firm.
Lilia chuckled softly and let go of her tail, her fingers gliding down Yiyi’s spine before finally stopping beneath her chin, lifting it gently but firmly.
Yiyi was forced to tilt her head back, wet lashes trembling, her eyes full of panic and helplessness, like a small prey caught in a trap.
The next second, Lilia’s fingertip slipped between her lips, pinching that soft little tongue precisely and rubbing it lightly.
“We’ve kissed, so isn’t it time to feed me now, little Yibao?”
Her voice brimmed with seductive intent, possessiveness swirling deep in her eyes.
The warm breath brushing Yiyi’s lips made her shudder, her cheeks flushing so red they almost seemed to bleed.
“If Yibao won’t answer, then I’ll just go ahead.”
As she spoke, Lilia bit down on Yiyi’s neck.
Warm blood, carrying Yiyi’s unique sweetness, slid along her tongue and down her throat.
Lilia’s pupils contracted slightly, and as her Adam’s apple bobbed, she let out a satisfied sigh.
Yiyi’s whole body tensed.
The sensation on the side of her neck was both numb and ticklish, mixed with the faint tingling from the blood being drawn, making her shiver uncontrollably.
Her tail wound itself around Lilia’s wrist, the tip rubbing against her skin, instinctively seeking comfort.
Her cheek was still pressed into Lilia’s neck, her rapid, burning breath spilling out, the steady, powerful heartbeat in her ears blending with her own pounding pulse until she could no longer tell them apart.
“Mm…”
She tried to raise her hand to push away, but as soon as her fingers touched Lilia’s shoulder, all strength fled.
She could only let her hand rest there weakly, her whole body collapsing into Lilia’s embrace as if her bones had been completely drained away.
The lightheadedness from blood loss made her gaze unfocused, the blush on her cheeks spreading to her ears, even her neck tinged with a soft red.
…
After a long while, Lilia finally released her lips and teeth, her tongue gently licking away the remaining blood on the side of Yiyi’s neck, leaving a glistening, pale red mark.
Her breath still carried the sweetness of Yiyi’s blood, her eyes filled with inextricable satisfaction and possessiveness.
Her arms remained firmly wrapped around Yiyi’s waist, not allowing her the slightest chance to break free.
“As expected of Yibao, truly delicious.”
Yiyi’s body was still trembling, dizziness from blood loss making her limp all over.
She could only lean helplessly in Lilia’s arms, her cheek still buried in the other’s neck, hot breath heavy with nasal sound, spilling onto the cool skin.
The tip of her tail was still wrapped around Lilia’s wrist, occasionally quivering slightly, as if she still hadn’t recovered from the tingling and excitement just now.
“We should go back. The wound shouldn’t stay in the water too long.”
Lilia’s voice, still carrying a trace of huskiness, was laced with warmth as she breathed softly past Yiyi’s ear, offering comfort.
She bent down to press a gentle kiss to Yiyi’s forehead, her fingers softly brushing aside her sweat-damp bangs, revealing her smooth forehead.
Yiyi nodded obediently, letting Lilia help her up.
The moment her bathrobe slipped, she hurried to clutch it tightly, her cheeks flushing an even deeper red.
Seeing her so shy, the tenderness in Lilia’s eyes only grew stronger.
She bent down and lifted Yiyi up horizontally, movements gentle as if cradling a rare treasure.
“Put me down… I’ll go comfort Yao Yao to sleep first… Can we do it a little later?”
Lilia paused mid-movement, the possessiveness in her eyes overlaid with a gentle smile.
She lightly traced Yiyi’s flushed cheek with her fingertip.
“All right, I’ll listen to Yibao.”
She didn’t put her down right away, instead pecking her on the lips.
“But you can’t go back on your word later, okay?”
Yiyi’s cheeks reddened even more.
She hurriedly buried her head deeper, voice thin as a mosquito’s: “O-okay, I got it…”
The tip of her tail softly brushed Lilia’s wrist, carrying a touch of spoiled reliance.
Lilia chuckled, the vibration of her chest making the person in her arms tremble lightly as well.
Only then did she gently set Yiyi down, helping to straighten her bathrobe and cover the conspicuous red mark on her neck.
“Go on, I’ll wait for you in the room.”
Her fingertips grazed Yiyi’s wrist, deliberately giving a light squeeze, leaving behind a fleeting but clear sensation.
…
In the next bath, the steam was even thicker than here.
Warm water rose to Yao Yao’s chest.
The little one wore two fluffy pigtails, her dress-like swimsuit floating atop the water like a pink lotus blossom.
Her small hands splashed through the water, little legs kicking merrily, droplets pattering crisply onto the bluestone at the pool’s edge.
“When is Elder Sister coming?”
Yao Yao puffed her cheeks, brushing water from her face, round eyes glancing toward the door.
In her arms she cradled a small wooden duck toy, freshly carved for her by Aze yesterday.
At this moment, she was pressing it under the water to “swim.”
“Little duck, let’s wait a bit longer. Elder Sister must’ve been held up by something.”
She was still thinking about Yiyi, paddling closer to the edge of the pool.
Her tiny hand gripped the stone step as she tried to climb out, but her foot slipped, and with a splash, she tumbled back into the water, swallowing a mouthful of warm water and coughing uncontrollably: “Cough, cough…”
“Ugh… I can’t get up… Elder Sister… help… ugh…”
Yao Yao’s cries for help, tinged with sobs and interrupted by her coughing, sounded especially piercing.
Yiyi had just reached the door when her heart suddenly clenched.
Almost on reflex, she dashed inside: “Yao Yao! Don’t be scared, Sister’s here!”
The little one flailed even harder in the water, small hands waving about desperately, searching for something to grasp.
Her eyes were rimmed red, the tip of her nose flushed too.
The moment she saw Yiyi, tears of grievance spilled down her cheeks: “Elder Sister! I can’t get out… wu wu…”
Yiyi hurried to the poolside, bending down and reaching out to hold Yao Yao’s tiny hand.
The little one clutched her finger like a lifeline, gripping so tightly her knuckles turned white: “Sister, pull me up quick!”
“Don’t rush, Sister will pull you up slowly.”
Yiyi soothed her gently, carefully exerting force for fear of hurting her.
But Yao Yao’s feet slipped, and her body kept sliding down, dragging Yiyi forward a few steps.
The hem of her bathrobe instantly soaked in the water, the icy touch making her shiver.