The arena at Noctis Academy was electric, packed with vampires cheering for their star player, Ronan Solokova. With glowing, mismatched eyes and unmatched skill, Ronan dominated the court, every move igniting a frenzy among the crowd—especially the girls.

She was there too, hidden at the back, careful to avoid attention. A human in a school of vampires, she couldn’t risk anyone discovering her secret. As long as she stayed quiet and unnoticed, she’d be safe.

But then Ronan saw her.

Amid the screaming fans, she stood out—calm, distant, almost ready to bolt. Their eyes met, and something about her struck him, stopping him mid-thought. She froze, clutching her scarf, her heart pounding as if he’d seen straight through her disguise.

The moment passed, but Ronan couldn’t shake the image of her. She left before the final whistle, but for him, the game wasn’t over. Something about her was different, and he was determined to find out why.