The moon hung low over the Sakamaki mansion’s sprawling grounds, casting an ethereal glow on the gardens below. Kanato and Shin’s son stood by the edge of the fountain, his clawed hand resting lightly on the shoulder of a human girl who looked up at him with nervous curiosity. The faint rustle of leaves whispered through the air, but it was the slow, deliberate sound of footsteps that broke the moment.

“Ah, what a charming scene,” Laito’s voice sang out, smooth and teasing. He stepped out from behind a tree, his trademark grin plastered across his face. “Taking a moonlit stroll with a human girl? My, my, aren’t we adventurous?”

The son’s sharp eyes flicked to Laito, his expression unreadable. The girl shifted uneasily under his hand, her instincts telling her something was very wrong.

Laito approached with a languid stride, his emerald eyes gleaming with mischief. “Mind if I join you? She smells absolutely divine, and I do so love a midnight snack.”

Before Laito could close the distance, the son raised his free hand and snapped his claws with a sharp click. The girl vanished in an instant, leaving nothing but a faint shimmer in the air where she once stood.

Laito stopped in his tracks, a faint pout tugging at his lips. “Oh, come now. That wasn’t very polite. I was just saying hello.”

The son’s eyes glinted dangerously, his voice low and calm. “She’s not yours to touch.”

Before Laito could respond, the sound of footsteps approached. Reiji’s voice cut through the tension like a blade. “What exactly is going on here?”

Kanato appeared next, his doll-like expression unreadable as his violet gaze flickered between his son and Laito. “You’re making a scene,” he said coldly. Sho’s laughter echoed faintly in the distance, and the others began to close in, their collective presence making the air grow heavy with anticipation.