A few hours and it would almost be daybreak when Luther sneakily entered the huge mansion.

He wanted to see his mesmerizing woman for one last time.

Even if one wishes for the world, sometimes life merely hands you rags.

Yesterday, they had all unanimously decided to go back into hiding. It was not worth sacrificing some of them so that others could live in peace.

Even if they had to live their entire life, hiding in forests and mountains, like mongrels, as long as they were all alive, it would still be a good life.

And Luther had defiantly opposed the idea of bringing Su Lin along with them.

How could he put her in more danger, than she already was? He should have never gotten so close to her in the first place.

He entered the huge empty villa and his eyes immediately fell on the frail woman, who had apparently fallen asleep on the couch in a seating pose.

She seemed to have waited for him the entire night.

Luther's heart ached as he leaned closer to her and planted a gentle kiss on her forehead.

"It looks like all I can give you is my money, my love..." He faintly murmured.

Luther sighed and clenched his fist tightly, as he looked at the peacefully sleeping woman on the couch.

He knew from the start that this was not going to last for long.

But, this was just too d.a.m.n short...

His heart ached.

However, they really didn't have any other choice.

Though Luther had been optimistic that it would at least take a certain amount of time for the Ninth gate to trace their presence, the reality was not that merciful.

The previous day Rabbit noticed something fishy. So, he notified the group and called for an emergency meeting immediately.

When it came to dealing with the powerful Ninth gate, any amount of delay could only mean death.

Luther took one last look at Su Lin, with his devilishly handsome eyes dipped in sorrow and melancholy.

His mind, heart and his entire soul was in turmoil. He felt like he was buried deep in the ocean with a bag of rocks unceremoniously tossed on top.

Braving himself, Luther was just about to withdraw and leave without a trace, when suddenly a soft hand reached out and grabbed him abruptly.

Completely surprised, he stumbled, losing his balance. And the next instant, as if it was pre-planned, he fell right on her lap.

Luther's heart rate quickened so much, that his heart was about to jump out of his body.

 He stared at her with fear and dread looming on his face.

What will I tell her now? His mind raced lethargically. He was already tired from running and hiding all these years.

"Leaving me so soon?"

Su Lin smirked and tightened her hold on that beautifully chiseled body, drawing him further closer to her.

She was so close to that G.o.dsend perfect face, she could even feel the hot ragged breath ruddying her cheeks.

The entire scene was almost picture-perfect, except that the beautiful prince was on the arrogant princess's lap.

Su Lin chuckled and pushed the dazed and confused man on the couch.

She then climbed up on top of him and carefully held him down with the full force she could muster, completely freezing his movements.

Who knows? This thug might even throw her down and run away from her grasp like a slippery eel, the first chance he gets.

She couldn't possibly let that happen!

She looked at Luther's frightened eyes and casually spoke, "So, I hear there is some sort of bounty on you guys."

The nervous fidgeting pair of eyes immediately froze in surprise and anger. She was not supposed to know this!!

Observing his changing expressions, Su Lin couldn't help but laugh some more, "You do know that I love money right?"

Luther was still in shock.

Was she not scared? Maybe she still hasn't quite grasped the gravity of the situation they were in?

Su Lin couldn't digest his frightened hopeless eyes anymore, so she stopped playing around and pulled Luther up.

"If I tell you something, will you trust me?"

"Hmm?"

Su Lin slowly spoke, enunciating each and every word carefully, "I am more powerful than anything you can ever imagine."

Luther's eyes immediately became a tinge more saddened. He knew she was going to say this.

Of course, she wouldn't desert them. She would put herself in danger as well. He absolutely did not want that to happen.

She might be an insanely talented herbalist, but when it came to fighting, he knew first hand how weak and vulnerable this woman was.

"I know dear." He painfully minced his words.

"But, I have to go. I am sorry. Maybe in another lifetime."

"Ughh... Bleh... You drama queen. Stop saying these cheesy f.u.c.king lines."

"...."

"I am telling you dammit. I am strong. I am stronger than the Nine Gates of h.e.l.l and their granddads put together. Now, would you please just trust me?"

Su Lin shook Luther like he was a fur doll, trying to physically shake some sense into him, while Luther didn't even know how to respond to her obviously fict.i.tious claim.

How was he supposed to believe this frail-looking woman, who he could finish in three moves if he went all out?

"Arghh... Fine... Looks like you still don't believe me." Su Lin got up, removing her hold on Luther.

"Come here." She commanded as she got up from the couch and sat down on the carpeted floor in a meditative pose.

Luther followed her instructions and decided to give her some time.

After all, this might be their last few minutes together.

He as well sat in a meditative pose and looked towards Su Lin for further instructions.