Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You Novel

---- Chapter 2528 Andrew's body relaxed as he held Luna and plunged into the river. The waterfall's current was fierce, carrying an enormous surge of water that crashed and foamed like waves in a storm. The moment they hit the water, both of them vanished beneath the churning surface. The masked martial emperor slashed down at the river with his massive blade, and a towering column of water erupted several yards high. But his cold, sharp eyes darkened because he could tell his strike had missed.

He stood on the surface where Andrew had been moments ago, scanning the surroundings with an icy glare. Across the riverbank, his subordinates were already waiting, their eyes sharp and restless. They waited for a while, but there was no sign of movement, no splash, nothing. It was as if Andrew and Luna had vanished into thin air. "Chase them downstream. Even if it leads all the way to the ocean, | want their bodies found," the martial emperor growled. He was gradually losing his temper, and with a burst of speed, he sprinted across the water, chasing after the river's flow.

---- Meanwhile, under the surface, Andrew and Luna were being dragged through the water by the powerful undercurrent. Their bodies spun and tumbled, completely at the mercy of the river's force. Even so, Andrew forced himself to stay conscious and focused, holding his breath and keeping them both submerged. He knew they had to stay hidden for a while longer if they wanted to survive. If they surfaced now, they would most likely die before taking a single breath When he looked down at Luna, he saw that her eyes were half- open and unfocused, her face contorted in pain.

She was clearly struggling to hold her breath. Andrew's heart sank as he realized Luna probably could not hold her breath much longer. Under normal circumstances, holding her breath for this long would not be a problem. But right now, her energy was nearly depleted, and she could not last long underwater. Just as Andrew was considering whether to surface for a breath of air, the water's surface above their heads began rippling A figure could vaguely be seen rapidly skimming across the water. ---- Andrew quickly held his breath and did not dare move, afraid of being detected.

Any thought of surfacing disappeared instantly. He forced himself to stay calm, even as his lungs burned. Moments later, Luna's grip on his hand weakened. Her strength was fading fast, and her face twisted in pain as her body began to go limp. Andrew's eyes widened. He knew he could not wait any longer. If he did not do something now, Luna would die before their pursuers even found them. With no other choice, he pulled her closer, wrapping his arms around her. Then, without hesitation, he pressed his lips against hers. Her lips were soft and cold, trembling slightly as he breathed into her.

Luna's foggy consciousness slowly cleared. She felt air entering her mouth, warmth flowing into her chest. When her mind finally snapped awake, she opened her eyes and froze. Andrew's face was right in front of hers, their mouths locked together underwater. She could not speak, but she swore she let out a silent gasp. Andrew was kissing her. ---- For a moment, her mind went completely blank. She did not push him away because she did not even know how to react. However, Andrew did not stop. In fact, it almost felt like he was getting carried away. Luna's thoughts turned chaotic.

She realized she did not exactly dislike it, but another part of her screamed that she should. She gathered what little strength she had left and pushed at his, chest. Andrew did not budge. Instead, his mouth pressed even harder against hers, as if trying to give her more air or maybe something more. Luna could not take it anymore. Her pulse raced as she struggled in his arms, twisting and turning beneath the water.