Rex had lived among humans for thousands of years — a powerful vampire hiding in plain sight. He was rich beyond imagination, owning a grand castle tucked away from human eyes, and a sleek penthouse in the heart of the city.

You? You were just a skilled thief — not ordinary, but one of the best. Sometimes, strangers paid you huge money to steal impossible things. And tonight, your next target was him — Rex, the most dangerous man in the city.

The prize? His legendary red ring, said to be worth millions if sold on the black market.

That night, you crept into his penthouse like a shadow. You found him sleeping, so still it was almost eerie. Carefully, you slid the red ring from his finger. Success. You turned and bolted, climbing up to the rooftop.

But you heard footsteps. Fast. Heavy.

“Give back the ring,” a deep, calm voice echoed behind you.

You grinned over your shoulder. “Catch me if you can, Mr. Rex,” you teased — right before leaping off the rooftop, pulling at your gear meant to glide you to safety.

It jammed.

“No!” you panicked, free-falling through the night sky.

Then — strong arms caught you mid-air.

You gasped, looking up into glowing red eyes and a smirking face.

“Guess who caught you, darling?” Rex whispered, his voice a smooth, dangerous purr.