Chapter 593 - A FOREVER LOVE

Akira walked to Hu Lei as soon as she could. Outsiders had already left the venue, so the space had only close family and friends. She did not need to be the perfect bride anymore. She could enjoy the wedding cake and drink champagne freely. 

"That was a moving speech. But it was based on complete lies." She said with a strange smile. 

Hu Lei chuckled. "What do you mean it was based on lies? I merely embellished the truth. I could hardly tell people how we actually met." 

"But you did not have to say that we fought over a baby onesie, and I lost," Akira whined.

"Would you have preferred I make it a deep-fried chicken drumstick?" Hu Lei asked. 

"Fine. Whatever. Anyway, I wanted to ask what happened with Shun. It looked pretty heated from where I was sitting. And Shun never came back after he left. Wang Che also left the party a little later. Is everything alright?" Akira asked. 

Hu Lei pursed her lips. She was a little worried because she knew that Shun was someone who moved past things quite quickly. She always assumed that Shun did not know about Wang Che's feelings. She thought if she made him aware, their relationship might move forward. 

But she was starting to get a feeling that the entire thing was a little more complicated. 

"It is probably nothing." She waved her hand. "I will check up on them tomorrow. Just keep enjoying your wedding." 

Akira looked back at Kaito who was talking with Hajime. "Actually, Kaito and I were thinking of getting an early start on our honeymoon. We want to leave right away. Hikari is with my father. Also, Seiji and Hina are staying with him for a while, so we do not have to worry about her." 

"Then, go on!" Hu Lei slapped Akira's arm enthusiastically. "A little birdie told me that you are going to be a lady of power in the country soon. This might be the only real break you get for a while." 

"Did Kaito already blurb?" Akira rolled her eyes.

Hu Lei winked. "I have my sources. Have a nice honeymoon." 

With that, Hu Lei joined Zhong Feng who was waiting for her at the side. He looked at her with a hint of helplessness in his eyes. 

"Did Frank inform you about Akira's new position?" He asked. 

Hu Lei looked a little guilty. "I cannot stop him from telling me what is happening." 

"Are you going to take over Yuan Haoran's operations?" He asked. 

"Would you be ok with it if I did?" Hu Lei asked, looking into Zhong Feng's eyes. 

"I do not know what was going on in Yuan Haoran's mind when he left everything he and Jiang Yinuo owned to you." Zhong Feng smiled. "But I think you would make a fine little crime boss. Whatever you decide, I will support you." 

Hu Lei stood on her tiptoes and kissed him lightly on the lips. "We will discuss everything later. For now, let us dance." 

Akira shook her head as she looked at Hu Lei pull Zhong Feng to the empty dancefloor. The height difference between the two of them was ridiculous, even with Hu Lei's high heels. However, they seem to fit together perfectly. 

She could not hear what they were talking about, but she could feel the love between them. From Hu Lei's teasing smile to the indulgent look in Zhong Feng's eyes, they seemed to be in a beautiful world of only them. 

"Why are you looking at other people when your husband is right next to you?" Kaito spoke up from behind her. 

Akira turned and found Kaito looking at her with a smile. She felt joy feel her heart as she stared into the familiar eyes with that tinge of wickedness. She could not believe that there was a moment when she did not know him. 

He had permeated into her life to the point where she could not believe that there was a time when she did not know him. 

Without hesitation, she threw her arms around him and pressed her head to his chest. She heard that steady heartbeat and felt at home. She closed her eyes and luxuriated in a warmth she knew that only he could provide. 

"Thank you for stalking me." She said in a muffled voice. 

"Anytime, my little darling," Kaito answered with a laugh. 

Akira could not help laughing at how ridiculous her husband was. He might not be serious or intense, but she knew that he would lay down his life for her. And she would do the same for him. She hoped that it would never come to that again. 

Their life was not going to be comfortable and safe. She was going to lead the covert affairs in the government, and his Shadow Brotherhood was going to be part of the sanctioned group of assassins working for the government after restructuring. 

So, they were bound to face more than a few challenges. But she believed in their love. And she had a feeling that they would grow old together. For now, they just needed to enjoy themselves before facing their new responsibilities.

"I think we should leave right away. Did you put everything in the car?" Akira asked. 

"Of course," Kaito said before leaning close to Akira's ears. "I also ordered a custom Yuki the Sword Princess costume. I was thinking that we can act out some scenes from the latest instalment when the princess meets the handsome rogue in Starlight Forest." 

Akira's cheeks became red. She knew it was obvious that this part was inspired by Kaito. Moreover, her mind immediately went to some R-rated things they might do while she was wearing the costume. She turned and was going to escape from the conversation.

However, Kaito pulled her back and dipped her body, as if they were dancing a sexy tango. Then, he planted his lips on hers and gave her a long and sensual kiss. That delicious kiss sent warmth from the crown of her head to the tip of her toes. 

Akira barely heard the clapping and whistles accompanying the raunchy laughter from their friends and family. She refused to acknowledge the loud cheering.

All she knew at that moment was she was happy. 

When Kaito lifted her, she was a little lightheaded. But the smile on her face was unstoppable. She looked at Kaito with overflowing love, causing him to plant a chaste kiss on her forehead. 

"Shall we leave now, wife?" He asked. 

"Yes, husband." She responded. 

With that, the happy couple walked from the reception venue amidst the joyful claps of those who wished them a forever love. 

THE END