Chapter 84 - Until Our Last Breath

In the middle of this whirling storm, only you brought tranquility.

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Wish Upon the Star.

It was the name of the necklace dangling from her neck. It was the thing she was looking for. It was her mother's keepsake which she gave away.

There was a uniquely crafted blue sapphire-colored star, just like the color of her eyes. If you look at it close enough, you can find a moon shape in the middle of it and small stars scattered around it.

There was a special detail and that is, the color will change to purple amethyst if placed under the moonlight. This intricate design, if placed in an auction, surely its price would skyrocket and might even be considered as a family heirloom.

Ayami did not have plans to do that. The craftsman was unknown. It was amazing that her mother knew some of the hidden legendary figures.

Back to the point, she was looking for the person she gave it to. She wanted him to return it. Of course, that's not the only reason. She also wanted to meet him again.

"This… Why do you have it?"

The answer was obvious.

"You gave it to me years ago."

Ayami did not expect that the one who kept the necklace was him. To think that the chubby would turn into a slim man, people do change over the years.

But…

It's strange. Why did he appear in the previous and current life but not the first one? What does he know?

As if sensing her thought, Kayden smiled and nodded. "Are you confused? Don't worry I'm not an enemy. Trust me."

Wow. Very reassuring.

Kayden laughed at her obvious expression that didn't hide any doubt. "That's good, Ayami." He patted her head and praised her. Ayami pushed his hand away with face flushed.

"Ahem." Marie cleared her throat in hopes that they would notice that there was still another person in the room. She looked like she was about to throw up.

"Marie… What is it? Not feeling well?"

"Actually, I want to get away from this room as far as I can." Marie retorted. She looked at Ayami and then Kayden, scrutinizing the two before finally letting out a sigh. "Young man, you have a long way to go."

"I don't think so." Kayden let out a laugh. Ayami looked at the two of them alternately with furrowed brows. What are they talking about?

"Well Marie, right?" Marie nodded her head. "Since you want to get away from this room, I'll let you step out of the room." Kayden pointed at the door with a mischievous grin on his face. "You might not want to hear our 'talk'. Ah, but if you are fine with it, then I'll let you."

Marie scowled at him before leaving. Kayden turned around and faced Ayami.

"What do you want to talk about?" There was no need to beat around the bush and there was also no need to be cautious.

"Let's go save Celine."

Ayami pursed her lips. She stayed silent for a moment and opened her lips after a while. "Why?"

"You don't want to change her fate?"

Ayami shuddered, her eyes had a glint on them. Seriously, what does he know?

"This will also change your fate, our fate. Not everything is set in stone yet. There's still hope."

"We're in a hurry so I can't explain everything. There is a faster way for you to understand everything but…" Kayden paused and held her hand. He smiled bitterly, saying the words, "…As much as possible, I don't want you to remember painful memories."

Painful memories… The things she saw earlier, they were part of those painful memories.

You were trying to prevent me from remembering my painful memories. However, not once did I see you in those memories. Why? What's your relationship with me?

"Ayami, do you still have the ring?"

Ayami nodded her head and stood up, heading towards the drawer. She took out the exquisite ring box. She took it with her a month ago. Practically, she is living in this hotel room and treated it like an apartment.

"Do you remember our promise?"

When I come back you can return the ring, while I return your necklace.

"The truth is, I came back a while ago but… well, stuffs happened and I couldn't find you. Since I'm here now, we can fulfill our promise."

Ayami handed him the box. As she did so, she asked him a question that bothered her. "By the way, what do you mean when you said you'll definitely save me?"

The hand that was reaching out to the ring box, froze mid-air. That didn't last for long as Kayden took it back with the box on his hand.

"Curse and Fate." He opened the box and took the ring out. Then, he gently pulled her hand and put the ring on her left ring finger. Her delicate hand with the ring on it was so beautiful he couldn't help but kiss it. He looked at Ayami with a warm gaze.

He flashed a satisfied smiled while nodding. "Now, the promise has been fulfilled." Slowly, he intertwined their hands.

As for Ayami… she was standing still, processing what just happened. Kayden was not yet finished on his vicious attack.

"This ring is a family heirloom passed down through heirs for generations. The heir gives this to their spouse whom they choose to be with for the rest of their lives." He pulled Ayami closer to him and whispered to her reddened ears, "Do you understand what I mean?"

"Stop joking around."

She pushed his face that was too close, away. Kayden chuckled and pulled her into an embrace. Ayami didn't choose to struggle, instead she lay stiffly on his embrace. He hugged her tightly, but no too much to let her breath. He buried his face on her neck.

"You may not remember me, everyone else and the past. Even so… this time, I'll be by your side until we reach our end."