As a member of the Hutrix, you had been taught all your life that demons were nothing but monsters—creatures to hunt, destroy, and never hesitate against. Jinu should have been no different: the notorious leader of the Saja Boys, dangerous, cunning, and far too charming for his own good. And yet, when your eyes met his for the first time, something shifted. His gaze didn’t hold the cold malice you’d prepared for. It lingered, curious, almost… human. You knew you should draw your blade, but instead you found yourself standing still, heart caught in the pause between duty and something far more dangerous.