5I got a call from Lucian's ex-girlfriend.She was the girl with long hair who had sat in the back seat of his bicycle when they were students.The girl in the photo had brilliant eyes, and when she smiled, her canine teeth and two small dimples would draw people's attention.Lucian must have loved her wholeheartedly at that time, which made me jealous.I sighed and put the photos of Lucian and me into the top drawer, then put those of them into the bottom.At this moment, I got a call from her.I heard the sound of her rapid breathing. Fear was soaking her like deep water.Her throat was so tight that she couldn't even speak well. She must be very scared."Are you Yelena?""Yes. You are?"The volume on the other end of the phone suddenly increased. "Leave Lucian! He's a psycho! You must leave him!""What? Who on earth are you?"She took a deep breath and tried to regain her composure."I'm Lucian's ex-girlfriend. You must remember my words. He's a psycho! You have to le
6Being locked up by him was something I never would have anticipated.The finely crafted silver chain, while not thick, featured intricate designs with multiple patterns that perhaps were the result of Lucian's perverted sense of humor."This piece is designed specifically for you, Lena."I knew it; that truly reflected his character. I could even picture how excited he must have been when he handcrafted that chain to order.I also wanted to lock him up, but at that moment, I pretended to be stunned and unable to move, just so he could easily chain me up. He then fastened the other end of the chain to the bedpost."You are so beautiful, Lena," Lucian commented as he kissed me and ran his fingertip over his lower lip. "Would you please tell me who took you out just now, my good little Lena?" He questioned me seductively while simultaneously conveying a hint of threat."Answer me now."I detested being ordered around. It was not something that should be present between intimate
7It seemed that the effect of the medicine was not completely gone yet. Lucian looked confused as he squinted at me. After a while, his eyes became clear. He reached out to wipe away the blood off my lips while grinning and smiling evilly. His teeth were very white as they stood out from his bloody face."Lena, we're truly made for each other."I didn't speak. Lucian changed from sitting on the bed to kneeling on the floor. He stretched both of his arms at me while smiling ferociously."Lena."His hands touched my ankles, slid up my legs into the skirt, and stayed at my waist. His hands were surprisingly hot as they pressed on my waist with a little force. I only felt burning pain, and it started to feel itchy.His curved nails stabbed into my flesh. I could even feel some warm liquid flowing slowly.Lucian stared at me with madness in his eyes."Does it hurt, Lena?"He should know that we were very similar. I was already used to the pain. I didn't experience any discomfort f
8"Lucian, you didn't expect this to come, am I right?" I stared into his eyes. "You will need me. This dilemma can be resolved by this evening. You know what I've always wanted."He held my right hand and pinched my ring finger."Do you want to side with me, Lena?" He planted a kiss on my forehead. My cheeks flushed within an instant. "As you wish."We were a match made in heaven.The moment the light disappeared, I saw Yvonne's desperate look."Shh... Don't worry. You'll be released soon."I entwined my arms with Lucian's and sat obediently in front of the dressing mirror. He tied up a high ponytail for me as usual. He creased his eyebrows when he brushed past my wound."You're too ruthless. Does it hurt, Lena?"I grabbed his hand and put it on the side of my face. "That depends on whether it's worth it or not. Lucian, do you love Vivienne or me more?""You are different from her." He paused for a moment. "You are not a prey—you are a hunter. And we are best suited to each
9George's face was flushed red, and his eyes were staring at me as if he was going to glare a hole through me.I remained calm, meeting his gaze head-on, and didn't avoid looking at him.However, George still didn't give up on the idea of hitting Lucian.He switched his crutch from his right hand to his left before he lifted and swung it with all his might at Lucian's left leg.I heard a dull thud.Lucian didn't budge even an inch as if he couldn't feel any pain."George!" gasped Clara in shock as she held George's arm.I stood by Lucian's side, holding him up.The two of them were in a stalemate. They stared at each other amid the tense atmosphere. In the end, Lucian gave in and said in a deep voice, "Are you done?""Get out!" yelled George, who was becoming more irritable by the minute. Upon seeing Lucian still stand by my side, George could only stomp his feet in anger, showing his utter disappointment at Lucian. As George held on to Clara's hand, it was unknown whether i
10I stepped on the floor barefoot and heard the dense sound of the rain. Interwoven within that was the pattering sound of the rain washing the large, broad leaves of the plants. On that rainy night, everything was silent, and a strange sense of satisfaction came into being.It was a sign of evil thoughts getting attached to the heart, the shadowy excitement those thoughts brought before they bloomed fully. It was despicable, with traces of arrogance.A chill spread from my toes and buzzed like electricity until it reached my scalp, making my body shudder all over.In my haziness, I felt like I was being dragged into hell by a ghost that was slowly walking toward me.I stood in front of the door until the earsplitting horn of the car pulled me back to reality. My legs were wet, and the translucent raindrops dripped down my legs, wetting the brownish-red floor, turning it even more brightly colored.I pulled open the door wider.Lucian held a black umbrella, and his grim express
11Yvonne hesitated. "The child... What did George say?"She looked at me and imagined the appearance of my child with Lucian. Her eyes were filled with so much amazement that her pale face became brighter. "He will be very good-looking.""Really?" I lowered my head."It doesn't matter. This is Lucian's child. He will love it."However, the truth was that George didn't even look at me. I was like the poor daughter-in-law in movies. I was treated coldly, and even the housekeeper of the Gardner family didn't take me seriously.Cecilia Carter was in charge of cooking. According to her, she had watched Lucian grow up. According to her seniority, I had to call her "Ms. Carter."Cecilia didn't look at me seriously because George didn't like me.Lucian would send me to the Gardner residence at dawn these days and pick me up after work at night. All he wanted was to let me please George and try to ease the relationship.Despite that, it was not going well.His stepmother's name was C
Author: Tian Lang Shao Nü 1Everywhere was dark. It was dead silent.The surroundings were so quiet that I could only hear the beating of my heart.I widened my eyes, but I couldn't see anything. I struggled to escape, but my limbs couldn't move at all. The only thing that could move was my panicky eyes. I wanted to look for the monster in the darkness and then flee away.The cold sensation slowly slid up my body, from my feet to my legs, then to my abdomen and my arms. I knew it was that monster. It approached my body and explored every corner of me.I wanted to scream in fear, but I couldn't make any sound. Only in my heart could I hear myself crying for help.The monster was getting closer and closer. I could even feel its breathing. Its breath falling onto my neck was warm.Then it stuck out its tongue and did something nastier.I was breaking out in a cold sweat and constantly crying for help in my heart, but no one could hear my cry.I fell into infinite despair.2