Semua Bab Serpentine Desires : Bab 11 - Bab 20

cleared my throat and called out, not realising how timid I sounded. "S-sir..."His jaw twitched, and he tilted his head to the side, his eyes narrowing with an intensity that made my pulse quicken. I thought he was glaring at me for a moment, but then a slow, predatory smile spread across his face. He opened his mouth and I swallowed hard, my throat dry. He clasped his hand firmly around my wrist, guiding the fork to his mouth with a controlled strength that sent a shiver down my spine.His lips wrapped around the fork, his gaze never leaving mine, and he pulled away with deliberate slowness, making me forget how cold it was in the room. His eyes dark and unwavering,g seemed to burn into me as if challenging me.I ignored the sensations and pulled my hand away to focus on the task at hand. Feed him and maintain a twenty-foot distance. I could tell my cheeks were burning, either from embarrassment or the way his touch left a lingering sensation behind. Gathering my strength, I cut th

Ivan: See you in a few hours. 'grinning emoji.'Grinning, I quickly typed.Seraphina: Waiting. 'Blushing'. After finishing my assignments, I cleared the table and reached for my clothes. My gaze landed on the sweater I had been looking forward to wearing—a chunky, knitted beige cardigan with delicate red bows scattered across the front. The V-neckline was simple, fastened down the centre with matching red buttons. It was a gift from my father, and after two years, slipping it on felt like wrapping myself in a memory. A quiet, bittersweet kind of nostalgia settled over me.I paired it with my favourite boot-cut jeans, layering a red turtleneck underneath for warmth. The fabric hugged me in all the right places.Standing before the mirror, I ran my fingers through my freshly washed hair. For once, it didn’t resemble a bird’s nest. Still, indecision gnawed at me as I debated how to style it.After a moment, I sighed, surrendering to simplicity. I braided small sections, tying them off w

I echoed the word dripping with sarcasm, as I rose to my height. She flinched. I took a step closer. "If you're so inclined to offer your... services, Ptichka." I stopped till her neck craned to look at me. Fear and what looked like defiance danced in her eyes amusing me to the point I desired to play with her and she hooked her trembling hands under my arm.She was small, barely reached my chest, and she thought she could assist me. Laughable.I let her have the power for a while, helping me up and become my cane. But I had other plans. I was in the mood for something fun.She stiffened when I reached and draped my arm over her shoulder, her tiny body shivering for a second as she swallowed again, red tinted the back of her neck and I looked at her hair. Again glittery bows decorated her head. Did she doll up to impress me? Nah, she thought I was blind.Then for whom?She opened the door with her other hand, and I draped my body over hers. She stumbled, then balanced herself to glare

Ivan nodded, and then his eyes raked over me again like earlier. Something flashed in them, and before I could fully process it, he stepped forward."Well," he leaned and kissed my cheek. "Have a good night."For a moment I stood there. Rooted to the ground. Staring at him without any of my senses working. And then butterflies in my stomach fluttered. And my forced smile turned into a genuine grin."Good night to you too, Ivan." I was sure my cheeks must be burning red. Ivan licked his lips and then waved."See ya'." He said and I turned around screaming and giggling in my head. Did he just kiss me? I walked forward, hoping Ivan didn't see the look on my face. Would he find me desperate too?Just like Judas said. Would I ever find the peace I desperately craved? Like dark clouds over delicate dawn. A life. I wanted to give it meaning, not to fade like a forgotten song. I didn't want it to end before I truly saw what happiness was. Before I saw what a real smile looked like on my mothe

"Hunters Evans was found dead in the alley. His insides were... found missing." I heard some girl muttering under her breath from across the table. Confused, I tried to ignore her, but something in me was curious, so I listened while pretending to flip through the pages of the heavy textbook in front of me.The library was almost empty since it was already near closing time. The dim lighting and the silence gave it a sombre, almost eerie atmosphere, perfect for focusing on studies, or in this case, eavesdropping on a disturbing conversation. Like this one. Just my luck. My brain was on strike, and everything was a chaotic mess. Perfect.And I could not concentrate at all. Double perfection."His organs?" The girl next to her yelled, drawing a few glares from the other students. She sheepishly apologized and turned back to the blonde sitting next to her.I swallowed hard, my curiosity piqued even more. "Nah, his intestines and his tongue. Oh lord, how could someone be so horrible? I d