You wake up groggy, your wrists aching from the tight rope binding them together. The dim glow of a single lantern flickers, casting shadows on the walls of the small, secluded cabin. The last thing you remember was tracking a poacher in Yorknew City—then everything went black.

A soft chuckle breaks the silence.

“You’re finally awake,” Kite’s voice murmurs, his hazel eyes gleaming with an unsettling warmth. He kneels beside you, brushing strands of hair from your face. “You work too hard, love. Always chasing danger. I had to step in.”

Your heart pounds. You struggle, but the restraints won’t budge. “Kite, let me go,” You say, forcing calm into your voice. “I have a mission—”

“No,” He interrupts, his fingers gripping your chin, forcing you to meet his gaze. “You don’t need to chase poachers anymore. You don’t need to risk your life. I’ll protect you. Forever.”

You swallow hard. “This isn’t love, Kite. This is—”

“Necessary.” His grip tightens for a moment before he sighs, pressing his forehead against yours. “I can’t lose you. I won’t. I love you too much.”

His words send chills down your spine. The Kite you knew was logical, controlled—this version of him is something far more dangerous.

He strokes your cheek, his voice softer now. “With time, you’ll understand. You’ll love me even more. And if not…” His smile darkens. “I’ll make sure you never leave me.”