Changing Fates: The Second Chance [under editing]

Special Chapter

The sun was beginning to set, casting a soft orange glow over the Cloud Recesses. The air was cool and calm, just as it always was in this peaceful sanctuary. Wei Wuxian looked around the serene surroundings, feeling a sense of calm wash over him. He and Lan Wangji had finally arrived at Jingshi, Lan Wangji’s private home within the Cloud Recesses, for their honeymoon.

They had just been married in a beautiful ceremony surrounded by family and friends. Wei Wuxian still felt the warmth of the moment, the joy in his heart overwhelming. After everything they had been through—the battles, the losses, the struggles—they were finally together, without any obstacles between them.

Jingshi was quiet, with only the soft rustle of the wind in the trees and the faint sound of water from the nearby stream. Inside, the room was simple, like Lan Wangji himself—clean, organized, and filled with a sense of calm. There was a bed in the corner, draped in white, and a small table set with a tea pot and cups. Wei Wuxian smiled, appreciating the quiet beauty of the space.

Lan Wangji stood beside him, his usually stoic expression softened. There was a light in his eyes that Wei Wuxian had come to recognize—the same light that had been there on their wedding day when Lan Wangji had looked at him and whispered, "Wei Ying, I love you."

Now, standing in the quiet of Jingshi, Wei Wuxian reached for Lan Wangji’s hand. He didn’t need to say anything. The silence between them was comfortable, filled with the understanding that came from years of knowing each other.

Lan Wangji, always the gentle one, pulled Wei Wuxian closer, wrapping his arms around him. Wei Wuxian leaned into the embrace, feeling the steady heartbeat of the man he loved against his chest. It was moments like these that made everything worth it—the calm after the storm, the quiet after the chaos.

"We made it, Lan Zhan," Wei Wuxian whispered, his voice filled with emotion. "We’re finally here."

Lan Wangji’s hold tightened slightly, as if he, too, was realizing the weight of those words. After so much pain and hardship, they were finally at peace.

"We are," Lan Wangji murmured, his deep voice sending a wave of warmth through Wei Wuxian.

Wei Wuxian pulled back just enough to look into Lan Wangji’s eyes. "I never thought I’d find this kind of happiness. But with you, it’s like everything makes sense."

Lan Wangji’s expression softened even more, and though he was never one for many words, his gaze spoke volumes. He leaned in, pressing a soft, tender kiss to Wei Wuxian’s lips. It wasn’t rushed or filled with urgency, but slow and filled with the love that had grown between them over the years.

Wei Wuxian responded in kind, his heart swelling with love. The kiss deepened, and for a moment, the world outside of Jingshi seemed to fade away. There was only Lan Wangji, only the love they shared.

As they pulled away, Wei Wuxian laughed softly, his face flushed. "You know, Lan Zhan, I don’t think I’ll ever get used to how much I love you."

Lan Wangji smiled—one of his rare, genuine smiles that made Wei Wuxian’s heart skip a beat. "You don’t have to get used to it, Wei Ying," Lan Wangji replied. "Just be with me. Always."

Wei Wuxian’s heart swelled with joy. He leaned in for another kiss, this one deeper, more passionate. Their love, once quiet and hidden, was now something they could express freely. And as they spent the night in each other’s arms, they knew that this was just the beginning of their life together—full of love, peace, and happiness.