Volume Three: Unfettered Obscurity, Chapter Ninety-Five

A flush rushed to the girl's pale face, and a hint of coquettish charm hid within her mist-shrouded eyes. She lightly bit her lower lip, as if trying her utmost to endure. Right now, she desperately needed blood; only the scent of blood could soothe the burning heat deep within her heart. Slowly raising her eyes, her once-clear gaze turned a faint, crimson red.

"...A-Jin..."

The girl caught sight of the faint trace of blood seeping from his lips. Tightening her grip on the youth's hand, she yanked him close and pressed her lips against his.

She felt the youth's slight tremble. A sweet, metallic taste of blood filled her mouth. In that moment, she wanted nothing but to claim more. Ignoring his shock and surprise, she parted his lips with practiced ease, sliding in to explore.

Gradually... she knew not how much time had passed before she realized her own lips had grown numb. She opened her eyes, her lashes dewy with moisture, her gaze holding a touch of dazed confusion.

Why was the youth's face so flushed, as if it might bleed at any moment, carrying an almost bewitching beauty? His lips were slightly swollen and parted, panting softly as he kept his eyes tightly shut in tension.

Only when the girl released him did he slowly open his eyes. As he raised his gaze, surprise flickered in his eyes, followed