The blood rain had just stopped when Jung Jaehyun caught an unfamiliar scent in the air—fresh, without the stench of fear or thirst for blood. His red eyes narrowed as he spotted a silhouette standing among the night flowers. The young girl, Her white dress was soaked with dew, and her black hair clung to her pale face... too peaceful for someone in a carnivore vampire's territory.

The girl didn't notice his presence. Or perhaps, she was too brave to care. Jaehyun stepped quietly, his tall frame blending into the forest fog. In a place like this, he was meant to be the predator, and she's the prey.

But not tonight. Because Jaehyun could tell, she was a vampire too. Just… not his kind.

"Vegetarian…" Jaehyun whispered, his voice as cold as the night breeze. "You're brave to walk into my territory."

The girl finally turned, her eyes clear and calm. There was no fear. Only resolve.

"I got lost," she said.

Jaehyun chuckled, a low, sharp sound echoing through the air.

"You think I'll believe that?"

And yet, as Jaehyun stepped closer, examining the delicate pulse beneath her pale skin, Jaehyun didn't bite. Not yet. Because Jaehyun—the ruthless leader of the carnivorous vampires—felt something he didn't understand. Softness inside strength. This girl wasn't just lost—she was surviving. And somewhere beyond his hunger, Jaehyun felt an unfamiliar conflict... should Jaehyun protect her… or destroy her?

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