Bastian arrived at the village, a rural area that was not so populated. The surrounding area had been rained down with snow, and the area was very cold. The surroundings were full of snowy mountains and hills."Damn! I didn't bring a double coat," Bastian complained as his hands began to freeze. Bastian turned on the heater in the car, but it wasn't enough.Finally, Bastian chose to pull the car over and ask one of the houses there if there was a place to stay around here.Bastian got out of the car and saw that the snow was so thick that it filled the streets. Bastian was quite careful, stepping towards a simple house with bright lights. When he reached the door, he pressed the small bell attached to the door. Soon someone opened the door, revealing a beautiful young girl with snow-white skin."Can I help you?" the girl asked, looking at Bastian with some confusion."I'm a traveler, and I'm looking for an inn. Is there an inn around here?" asked Bastian, looking cold."Incidentally,
"Shitt!"Bastian rushed over to Sugi, who was gasping with pain and tightness in his chest."Tell me who your leader is. 20 years ago, you slaughtered the Scott family; who gave the order?" Bastian asked, and Sugi didn't answer him at all, other than grimacing in pain and gasping for breath.Bastian pressed on Sugi's gunshot wound to prevent more blood from seeping out.It turned out that he lost the start to the person who gave the order. Bastian was really feeling frustrated at the moment."You're a murderer!" screamed Andrew and Sugi's family out of the house."I didn't shoot him," Bastian replied."Lies! It was clearly you who chased him and shot him. Hurry up and report him to the village chief."Bastian didn't want to complicate things further. Bastian brushed Andrew's hand off and fled when he pulled his arm."Go after that murderer! He killed my father!"The villagers came out of their houses and chased after Bastian, who was now in his car. Without further ado, the man immedi
"So what's your decision now?" asked Lucas."I'm going back to the mansion with Renata tomorrow. Julian will be suspicious if I disappear from the mansion for a long time with Renata," said Bastian."You have to be careful with Jacob," Lucas said, which Bastian nodded at."I will still need your help to find information and protect Renata," said Bastian."Have you fallen in love with her?" asked Lucas, making Bastian flinch at Lucas' question."Me? No," Bastian replied a little nervously."Really? You're not like Bastian usually," said Vincent, who is Bastian's best friend."That's how I usually am; I haven't changed," Bastian sighed. "I just don't want to kill or hurt the wrong people. My instincts strictly forbid it," said Bastian."Are you sure that's all you're protecting her for?" asked Lucas."Yes. Not to mention the reason. I can't possibly like her," said Bastian with a small chuckle."It doesn't matter if you like her. Revenge that turns into love," chuckled Lucas."Right. Wh
"Tian!" A woman ran and lunged at Bastian's body. She hugged him tightly."I missed you, darling."DegRenata, who was behind him, could only freeze in place at the woman's words. There was a pain in her heart that she could not explain.Bastian released her embrace and looked at her flatly."Wow, a couple of lovers who haven't met for a long time," Tristan chirped, making Renata look at him in shock. She pulled her eyes back to Bastian, who was just silent."Let's eat first. Clairy, let Bastian and his friend join us here." Ehlii said so."Yes, Dad."Clairy returned to his throne. Bastian glanced at Renata, who bowed her head."Follow me," he whispered.Renata did not resist at all; she followed Bastian and sat at the long dining table. Almost all eyes were on her."How are you, Miss Renata Wiratama?" Julian asked with emphasis. Renata looked at the old man, who was quite frightening."Fine," Renata replied.There were already many people gathered there. Among them were Julian, his t
Renata was pensive in her room. Tonight, she sleeps with Batian again. Renata cried herself to sleep, and when she woke up, she was in his arms. Now she was sitting on the bed with her eyes fixed on the handsome man beside her, who was asleep. She rested her head on her knees with her arms folded. She continued to observe the face, which was like a beautiful carving. What woman wouldn't fall in love with the man in front of her? Likewise, she immediately fell in love with the man in front of her. Unfortunately, the figure in front of her was a demon that resembled an angel. It hurt Renata, but occasionally she was able to ease that suffering.His fickle nature Sometimes kind and caring, sometimes very rude to her. And earlier, she said she should trust him; could she trust the demon in front of her?Bastian is one of the monsters; will he turn good and help his own enemies? Honestly, Renata is not sure Bastian will send her home.While focusing on the face in front of her, that was an
Early in the morning, Renata woke up from her sleep. She winced when she felt a pain in her groyne. She turned her head to her side, where Bastian was nowhere to be seen.'Where is he?' Renata thought about it and gradually got up.She was pensive for a moment. Once again, she fell under Bastian's charm. Actually, she was happy like this without feeling awkward or afraid. But Rena herself was just afraid; she again put her hopes in Bastian, and in the end, she was the one who received disappointment.Trust me."Should I trust you this time, Bas?" she murmured.Renata hurried off the bed and into the bathroom. She needed a warm bath to neutralise all her muscle tissues.***"What would you like to make, ma'am?" the waitress asked when she saw Renata in the kitchen."A hot drink.""Let me make it."Renata shook her head. "No need. I can do it myself; it's better if you do something else."The servant wanted to argue; however, Renata had already taken her glass first. Finally, she excuse
Renata had just come down the stairs. She frowned when she saw a middle-aged woman enter the mansion carrying several bags of groceries. Renata recognised that woman. If she remembered correctly, she was Julian's wife."Good morning," he said, greeting the woman with a wide, motherly smile."Good morning, Tante. Emm, Bastian has just left," Renata replied as she stood in front of the woman."Don't call me Tante. Call me Mom," she said to none other than Maria, Julian's first wife."Eh?""You're my daughter-in-law, so call me Mom.""Umm okay."Maria smiled warmly at her as she rubbed Renata's head. Renata felt that Maria was nice; she was so motherly, not much different from her mother."Mom, bring some food. Have you eaten yet?""Not yet, Mom.""Then let's have lunch together."Maria took Renata to the dining table. She took out all the dishes she had brought."Mommy cooked for you and Bastian. Unfortunately, Bastian has already left, so you can just eat, yes," Maria said, looking exc
In the afternoon, Bastian has gone somewhere, and Clairy is still at the mansion. Renata reluctantly went downstairs and had to cross paths with that woman. Since the first time they met, that woman had raised the war flag against her. Renata tried to ignore her.Her eyes accidentally caught the figure of a car at the main gate. The balcony on the second floor Renata continued to watch the man who got out of the car and looked at the surrounding area."Leo?" muttered Renata in shock. "What is he doing there?"Without thinking, Renata climbed down the stairs and ran out of the mansion. Clairy saw it all."Where did that bitch go?" muttered Clairy.Renata reached the main gate, and thankfully, there were no guards there. She opened the gate, and someone immediately called out to her."Tata!""Leo, what are you doing here?" asked Renata, looking around worriedly."I was looking for you; I was so worried about you.""Leo, I told you. Get as far away as you can and don't mind me.""How cou