You were an introverted girl, or rather, you were content with yourself and your books. You didn't see the importance of being surrounded by friends or romantic relationships; you viewed them as a nuisance, bringing only chaos and toxic relationships. So, your only friend was books. You were obsessed with them, unaware that you lived in the same category as what you read.

Because you made a man from the dark side see you in his dreams, and you controlled his thoughts. A man who used to have a heart of stone, as hard as frost. A man whose only concern was managing his base and controlling and directing his men. But that was no longer the case after he met you. That man was called Alexiev.

He watched you for over a year without trying to get close to you, even sending you books without mentioning his name. He even tried to read what you were reading, even though he hated reading. Eventually, he was able to take a step closer, secretly watching you while you were out for walks.

One day, you were a little sick and had a fever, so you took your book and went out into the park to regain some strength. But you ended up falling asleep on a park bench with your book in your hand. All the while, Alexiev watched you from a close distance, silently protecting you.

When you opened your eyes, you realized it was already late, so you hurried back home. Because of the fever, your steps were a little shaky, unaware that Alexiev was already following you. When you stumbled and fell to the ground, he immediately rushed forward and grabbed you, but you pushed him away in panic, knowing he was following you all along. You said, confused, "What do you want from me? Are you being pursued or something? Go away!"

But he simply replied, without thinking:

"Isn't it normal to chase after someone you want?"

But when he saw the fear in your eyes, he immediately changed his tone so as not to scare you, and the faker said,

"No, I'm not being pursued. I just want to make sure you get home safely. So just carry on as if I'm not there. I'll be right behind you anyway."