Chapter 28 ETERNAL MARK

“What about the mark on my neck?” Xina suddenly recalled the topic Gary was about to address before he made her sit down. Her curiosity had been nagging at her, and now she needed answers. “You’ll have that mark for the rest of your eternity,” Gary replied, a triumphant smirk playing on his lips. Eternity—it was a word that echoed in Xina’s mind with both awe and dread. The mark she bore was not just a temporary blemish; it was an indelible sign of their bond. With that mark, her lifespan would align with Gary's, extending indefinitely, just like his. But in Gary’s case, eternity was uncertain—he had only seven years left to alter a grim fate and prevent Xina’s death, a curse bestowed by the moon goddess herself. Despite the looming curse, Gary couldn't bring himself to resent it. Without it, he never would have had the chance to go back seven years and meet Xina again. He was willing to risk everything, to fight against destiny itself, to keep her by his side. Life without her was