The thud of knees kneeling on the side of the bed awakened Shey's consciousness. After a while, the convulsions got worse. Luckily, Barlie sped up and immediately drank the potion. Shey's muscles relaxed while Ruby's grip strengthened.“What happened to her? What happened to Baskerville?” Ruby wondered, looking at her friends one by one.Everyone threw gloom: Haris, Barlie, and finally, Glenn.Wait. Ruby was stunned. No wonder their situation was utterly shrouded in silence. She lost one friend, who should be the most noisy now."Where's Thomas?"Shey's pale lips trembled, letting out a thin sob. She pulled one arm up, covering both eyes.“We'd better talk outside. Soon, the influence of the drug will make her fall asleep," said Barlie.Ruby's heart sank, and her feet tripped. She wanted to wait for Shey's crying to subside, to hear the complaints and problems that seemed to center on her—feelings of guilt creep in. Ruby should have postponed her date, finalized her plans longer, and
Jay's warning raises two presumptions. Either he prevented Ruby from moving because of his pride, or Jay was good at guessing Haris' strategy, who could attack at any time. Therefore, keeping the distance is the best step.As expected, the target changed. The tip of Haris' shoe kicked Jay's stomach before finally holding Ruby in his arms. Even though she struggled as if she wanted to be free, Haris knew that what Ruby was asking for was the opposite. The veins in Haris' arms popped out, pressing on Ruby's chest, leaving almost no room for breathing."Good work. Now, throw my body on the table. As hard as possible until it breaks.""What?"Their telepathy is suspended in doubt.“I managed to get the key we needed. Eliminate my traces."Jay stood up, rattling his bones."You better let her go, or I'm calling a mental hospital," Jay threatened.“So your date continues? That's good; it gives me an idea of what to do.” Haris laughed.“Stop playing around! I still have a lot to do! What do
"If that woman is an only child, then who is the man who went with Ruby?"Jay's index finger skinned the dry skin of his thumb. His thighs shook up and down as fast as thoughts formed strange conclusions.Jay felt like he was missing something.Ruby.Would he have been fooled from the start? Jay memorized every word the woman said."He must be someone sent by a gang of attackers and trying to make us scapegoats."The male wrestler never revealed his identity as part of the gang; Ruby made Jay believe so. Even if Ruby was guessing because of her cleverness in piecing together the clues of the poison gas, the strange man, and the attacker—Jay felt awkward.It was as if he was being dragged into someone else's scenario. Moreover, the short fight just now was started by a deceptive lie. How stupid Jay was not to check the truth in the first second, as soon as the story began, precisely when Ruby rushed towards him in fear.It was a too-contrasting change. Ruby, who was initially afraid, s
"Jayden Gavian, what are you actually thinking?"The mini wheels that supported the chair shook, lifting one side due to the passenger's kneeling. Jay's feet strengthened his footing so he wouldn't topple over. The white sclera of his eyes was almost too late to return the pupil to the center. Luckily, the sunshine helped wake up the nerves.As Jay remembers, a dark blue sky enveloped the city when he returned to the office. Suddenly, a new day has begun."Wait, don't tell me you didn't take the anti-drowsiness pill?""Give me one." Jay turned his palms up.Jay swallowed the orange pill that James had swallowed, then staggered to the cupboard, drinking a bottle of blood. "Ah, so fresh.""Jay?""We're at the office." Jay warned James about his attitude."Yes, I mean, Mr Director. Tell me the whole chronology. I missed a lot of things, especially the reason you allowed the laboratory to be broken into, you were drunk, right?""No," Jay dismissed, packing his things, "who cares about a l
The police investigation produced somewhat dull results. An armed gang robbed a villa. Based on the feathers found, a wolf played a role in paralyzing the perpetrators.The case was declared administratively closed, and Jay agreed. With the conclusion, the perpetrators were all killed by wild animals. Another strong reason is that they found no trace of escape outside the area.The official organization restricted Jay's movements. They are rigid, holding on to rules, often defeated by the cunning of reason. Jay came to the villa with James a week after completing the investigation. He removed the police line and briefly looked at the main room, which was the crime scene."Wow, you are really lucky. How can the wolf find the right time?" James pinched a piece of black feather that accidentally appeared on the mattress."Well, he's always with me.""What? Don't tell me you keep animals? Not a dog, but a wolf?""It's no use keeping dogs, in the end I make them into snacks."Jay casually
"It turns out it wasn't me," Luna whispered, "the one you should be biting.""Anna, he's drunk. Should-""None of your business!" Anna snapped. Unable to hold back her tears, her legs spun, and she walked quickly.Ruby sighed, looking at Anna and Glenn alternately. She felt trapped between Alpha and Luna's stories. On average, their stories are intimate and warm in romance stories created by humans' dreams. The Alphas honourably bite into the figure they wish to become Luna; the companion figure reflects graceful strength.Glenn had bitten Anna. The bite mark was black in a circle at the back of his neck. To make the sign visible, Anna maintained blonde hair, often parted in two. He showed it on purpose, especially to Ruby.It's a shame that Ruby can't figure out where the romance lies between them.Alpha, who was silent, was confined, and Luna, who was crying."Glenn, come on. Don't change your cool story like a loser." Ruby nuzzled against the nodding man.***"Are you sure this is
Two violinists with beautiful buns stroked the bow gracefully. Their long fingers circled the neck of the viola while one relaxed finger pressed on the second string. The Bes' central tone echoed dramatically, signalling the start of the dating party.Jayden joined the two beautiful women on the inner balcony.“Dear guests, I am Jayden Gavian as Master House say, welcome to Victorian Love Night!”Jay held up a glass of wine and was immediately greeted with applause.“First of all, I want to thank you for your efforts in finding true love. What's more, entrusting Vousme as a bridge of destiny. In this fast-paced era, I understand the concerns of those of you who feel you have to compete, even for matters of the heart. But tonight, in this warm place, I hope you enjoy the time with your chosen one. Let's pretend time has stopped until midnight.”A glass of wine was raised a second time, facing the side of the room, precisely next to the water fountain decoration with a statue of the god
As if reading what would happen, Jay bet on zero point one second after the bullet was fired. He dedicated his entire body to holding Ruby, pulling her even though she was rolling on the tiles.For a moment, the party reached the peak of chaos. Some guests were in disarray at the sound of the farthest glass partition breaking—small-bodied vampires who consider armed humans a threat. Not a few vampires survived. Each person has a choice, but there is one worst choice.The catalyst in the form of thirst overflows due to the shadow of their first death. They learn that death should at least be covered by something of value, so they decide to bite their mate.The door banged loudly—a crowd of people charged in with bright flashes of light and camera lenses. The reporter raised the microphone to mouth level and started talking nonsense, complete with hyperbole. They were protected by dozens of Riot Squad personnel who turned their backs to the media. The heavy guns locked onto targets but