Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) 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."

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