Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You Novel

---- Chapter 2529 Andrew finally realized that Luna had regained consciousness. He pulled away slightly and gestured toward the surface above them. Luna nodded, understanding that their pursuers were still nearby, so they both held their breath and stayed hidden underwater. Another two minutes passed, and Luna's head started spinning again. Andrew signaled that he could help her, but Luna quickly shook her head, refusing him. That tingling, breathless sensation from before still lingered in her chest, both uncomfortable and strangely intoxicating. However, her air was running out fast.

Her chest ached, and her body trembled from lack of oxygen. Just as her consciousness began to fade again, Andrew leaned forward and pressed his lips to hers once more. Underwater, Luna's eyes widened in shock. Embarrassment, anger, and confusion all flooded through her. She wanted to ask why he needed his tongue for a simple breath exchange, but she could not speak. All she felt was the heat in her face. Meanwhile, Andrew was not enjoying any of this. The freezing ---- water and the danger above kept his entire focus sharp.

As tempting as Luna's lips were, staying alive mattered far more to him than anything else. After a while, Andrew noticed the current slowing down. It meant they had entered a calmer stretch of the river. It was time to move before the water stopped helping them hide. If the current died out, they would be sitting ducks. Sensing that the coast above was clear, he tightened his hold on Luna and shot upward through the water. By now, both his strength and energy were nearly drained. Even for a fighter of his level, holding his breath underwater while carrying someone else was exhausting.

The moment they surfaced, Andrew staggered onto the muddy riverbank, nearly falling. However, he did not stop to rest and just kept running with Luna in his arms. He did not even care which direction he went, as long as it was away from the river. Luna gasped for air, her face pale but filled with relief. She was not afraid of dying, but now that she had a real chance to live, she desperately wanted to hold onto it. Suddenly, Andrew pushed her down into a patch of tall reeds and whispered, "Shh. Don't move.

Someone's coming." Luna instantly obeyed, curling up beside him as quietly as she ---- could. His body pressed lightly against hers, and the warmth of his skin calmed her nerves. She looked up at his sharp jawline and straight nose, her cheeks flushing red He really was handsome, especially when he looked that serious. The sound of footsteps rustled through the grass nearby. Then, they heard the martial emperor's roar. "Check the opposite shore! They couldn't have gotten far. Hurry!" Soon, the sounds faded into the distance.

Luna, pinned beneath him, felt somewhat uncomfortable and reminded him, "They're gone. Let's keep running." Andrew did not move. Instead, he pressed her down even more tightly. Luna stiffened in alarm. "What are you... doing?" "Don't make a sound. That guy's cautious. He's probably stil nearby," Andrew murmured They waited in tense silence for a few more seconds. Then, sure enough, the reeds rustled again. Luna peered through a small gap in the stalks and saw the black- clad martial emperor standing at the riverbank, scanning the surface with cold eyes.

He looked around for several long ---- moments before finally storming off in frustration. "That was close!" Luna breathed out, her heart still pounding. Then, she looked at Andrew, asking, "How did you know he'd come back?"