With the sudden change in the atmosphere, everyone was recalled and put on an indefinite lockdown.

The city was covered in snow but the snow was different. If any ordinary human stood in the snow for a few minutes, their thoughts would slow and freeze after a couple of minutes.

Standing by the window, Justin had a pensive gaze all over his face. It had been a couple of minutes since he dismissed the meeting. He needs to think and plan.

'That voice told me to prepare. But I don't know what to prepare. Is it for the beast and zombies or what?'

'I can't think like that. If it was the beasts and zombies, she wouldn't ask me to prepare. Besides, how did the hordes appear on earth? If the hordes could appear. Perhaps, there are more dangerous races that will appear on earth.' He rubbed his temples as he exhaled.

'With the suppression of our abilities, how the hell should we fight against the unknown.' He lamented.

'I thought about it but I can't find a proper solution. With the change in weather, we can't venture for resources any more. How should we escape if we are under siege.'

The more he thought deeply about the situation the more furious he was. Everything was bleak. His instinct had been screening for danger since they ventured deep into the city. But he couldn't do anything against it.

'I hope what the voice said was true about Eden. But how do I find Eden? This was just a mythical place inside the Bible. Is it the same Eden or another place? Sigh.'

'I should think about that for now. I should think of a way to survive this tribulation.' He exhaled a turbid cold air as he averted his gaze from the window.

Knock!

'Come in.'

He said through their soul link as he detected the appearance of Kira outside the door.

Creak!

The door opened and Kira entered the room. She fixed her gaze on Justin for a moment before she went beside him.

She held his hand and looked deeply into his eyes. "Stop thinking about it. Everything will be fine." She said slowly.

Justin didn't avert his gaze from hers as they both share an intimate connection. Staring deeply into her eyes, he could feel all the emotion and worry she had toward him and this made him happy.

It's been a long time since a lady worried about him. Being an orphan and living with his grandfather, he had to do everything for him. His grandfather was too old to help and the only help he received from him was shelter.

When he turned 12, he left the village and came to the city for a better life and to fulfill his dream. However, the reality of city life struck him in the face.

There were many times in the past when he blamed his parents for giving birth to him. However, as he grew older, he learned the way of life and forgave his parents.

The betrayal and backstabbing of human nature taught a wonderful lesson. No one likes you if you have nothing to offer. And most times, if you have things to offer, the people around you would pretend to like you.

When he was in high school, he had a best friend but he was naive then. He thought he was his best friend, not knowing his friend was using him to solve his assignment.

Later, when he got a girlfriend he was elated and hoped for a better life together with her. But who would have thought everything was a scheme with his best friend to use him and leave him for dead?

It was during their graduation he realized everything and he was devastated, wanting to end his life. But with the help of their homeroom teacher, he manages to scale through the bitter experience and turn reclusive after high school.

When he gained admission into the university, he met another lady but the lady left him for rich guys after six months of dating.

Since then, he shut his heart and forgot about love as he tried to survive in the ocean of life. But now, seeing the genuine sincerity in Kira's eyes, filled with love.

It would be a lie If he said he wasn't happy and looking forward to the journey together. Sometimes, when you have people to care about your burden. The heavy burden won't feel heavy at all.

Justin didn't realize when he kissed her. Her sweet cherry lips melt into his mouth. He savored the pleasant taste slowly wrapping his hand around her waist.

Kira and Justin didn't care as they enjoyed the rare beautiful moment. Though the situation was dire, nevertheless, they won't miss the rare moment to share each other's burden.

Justin knew all about Kira's life experience. Though her life experience couldn't be compared to his, it was tragic.

Both her parents were veterinary doctors while his finance was working as an intern in her parent's office.

Unfortunately, the three died in an auto car accident. Every close friend of our parents turned a blind eye to her when she needed their help while her friend ignored them.

However, with the foresight of his parents, they made all the preparations in the Will for their only daughter. This gives her leverage in the dog-eat-dog world.

Kira followed the path of her parents and chose to become a vet. With the short lesson, she learned after the death of her loved ones. She sealed her heart and focused on her work until the apocalypse began.

In one way or the other, they complement each other perfectly.

Hmm!!

A light moan escaped from Kira's mouth as she wrapped her hand around his neck. She sucked Justin's lips and bit his lips lightly.

Hmm!

Justin separated his lips and widened his eyes.

"Why did you do that?" he asked, drawing her closer to his body.

Kira's soft breast roasted on his chest as it sent a wild current through his body. She licked his collarbone and chuckled.

"Your lips are too delicious and I can't have enough of it." She said coquettishly as she licked his ear.

Justin shuddered as he tried to control his raging breathing. He looked at her, not knowing what to say as a smile appeared on his face.

Kira heard Justin's fast-pacing heart as she lay her head on his chest, smiling with her face turning red.

"Are you not scared?" Justin out of the blue.

"Of what?" Kira raised her head.

"Of everything. I'm scared.. I don't want to lose you and.."

Ssh!

She placed a finger on his lips and stared directly into his eyes.

"Don't say that. I'm already prepared for anything that may happen. To be frank, I didn't expect to live this long during this dangerous time not to talk of finding ...." Her voice trailed as her ear reddened.

"Finding what.. can't you say it. Perhaps, it is something that you can't say." Justin chuckled.

Hearing his teasing voice, she bit her lips and punched his chest lightly.

"You know what I mean. Bully." She punched his chest.

"I know." He raised her chin and kissed her.

Hmm!

After a couple of seconds, the two separated and Kira said seriously.

"I don't want you to carry an unnecessary burden because of me. Although the soul-sharing thing forcefully bonded us together. However, if I didn't like you. I won't develop feelings for you in this short time. Moreso, the soul-link makes me trust you with all my heart ...." She paused and ceased her brow.

Seeing the sudden change in her expression. Justin asked.

"What?"

"When are you going to tell me about Susan?" She asked, staring intently into his eyes as if to discern any lie that may come out of his mouth.

"I'm going to tell you when I have the chance. Besides, I knew you already knew. So, that makes It easy for me." Justin smiled.

Hearing this, she leaned her head back in surprise. "How do you know?"

"You were connected to me, not the other way round. When I have the soul bond with her, I received a notification about you, asking if I wanted you to know." He paused as he brought his head closer to her head.

Their heads met as they rubbed each other's heads. Kira's heart skipped a beat as her belly arched butterflies. Her mind was full of bliss.

'I didn't make the wrong choice.' She thought deeply in her heart.

She kissed him lightly and whispered.historical

"Thank you."

"What do you say? I didn't hear you." He giggled.

"Forget that I say something. You bully." She pinched his waist.

Ahhhhh!

Justin cried as he pretended to be in pain. Although she knew he was pretending. She stopped pinching him and she asked with worry.

"Is it that painful?"

"Hmm! Hmm!" Justin nodded with agony.

"Sorry. Sorry. What should I do to alleviate the pain." She blinked her eyes with guilt.

Seeing the sudden guilt in her caught Justin by surprise. Quickly, he kissed her and laughed.

"With that kiss, I'm ok."

"Really."

Hmm, Hymn! Justin nodded. He held her hand and led her to the couch before he asked.

"When will you tell me about the discussion you had with Susan? I know it about me."

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