That night, Dravon was filled with fear. He ran through the dark night like a demon pursued him. Why would the orphanage do such a thing to him? Dravon felt a real pain in his shoulders.He remembered running so far, desperately, until his pursuers were no longer visible or audible. Yet, Dravon found himself trapped in the residence of nobility.Lightning suddenly struck, and a cold wind chilled Dravon's shivering body. Nervously, he approached the manor gate and was about to press the doorbell. However, he witnessed an unsettling scene he shouldn't have seen— a father slapping his son so hard. Even though the son retaliated with furious screams, Dravon trembled instantly. He stepped back until his back hit the wall behind him. In an instant, everything he had ever experienced resurfaced.Unconsciously, Dravon crouched down, hiding his face between his arms. Whispering prayers, uttering mantras. Anything that could save him from all of this.***"Dravon!"Dravon opened his eyes in sur

Kieran woke up to the sound of the car door being opened and closed. He opened his eyes, observing the illuminated garage door by the car's light. A house cat with a collar equipped with a tracker suddenly leaped onto the car hood, licking one of his front paws. Groggily, he glanced to the back seat to find Lunabelle, who had just awakened as well. It was then that the sound of the trunk being opened reached his ears, and Kieran saw Julian pulling out his large and heavy suitcase."Wait, I can handle it myself," Kieran said, unfastening his seatbelt. Hurriedly, he exited the car, but Julian had already lifted the suitcase onto the porch of the house."Welcome to my home," Julian said after placing the suitcase in front of the door. He blew his bangs and then took out the garage keys from his pocket. For a moment, Kieran observed Julian's house and the surrounding yard—a cozy two-story home with neatly trimmed grass. Many other houses dotted the neighborhood, creating a serene atmosphe

"Will, can we talk?"After that self-deprecating sentence escaped his lips, Dravon closed his eyes. He moved away from Will's room door and leaned his back against the wall. Unconsciously, his soaked clothes from the rain had already dampened the thick carpet on the wall. "Your Highness..." A maid approached him with a concerned expression. Dravon glanced at the young girl and realized she held a neatly folded white towel in her hands. Wearily, Dravon accepted the towel immediately, though he didn't use it right away."Thank you," Dravon said to the young maid. She still stood patiently in the corridor of Duke Zephyr's manor, and it seemed the maid had no intention of leaving due to Dravon's stubborn attitude."Your Highness," the maid touched Dravon's wet shoulder. "Please understand that Master Will is grieving. He doesn't wish to see anyone today, including us servants.""If you're dismissing me, I don't care," Dravon replied heartlessly. He closed his weary eyes. "I want to witne

With his eyes closed, Kieran could feel the police flashlight directed at his face. However, he just slowed his breathing and continued pretending to be asleep with his arm leaning against the car door."That's Jules," Serena said wearily. "Julian Snowblur, remember? You once caught us when we went to Umbravale."For a moment, the police officer nodded, somewhat puzzled. "I didn't know he'd grow up this skinny," he said sympathetically. "Parents' divorce really changes everything. I'm lucky I never got married."Serena grinned and chuckled softly. "The right decision, Sir. We need less drama in our lives," she said confidently."Well then, have a safe trip, kids.""Thank you, sir." After that, the car drove on without any hindrance, and Serena sighed in relief. "Luckily, I could use Jules' name earlier," she muttered softly. "My dad could scold me to death if he heard I was fooling around with a fugitive, right?""Really?" Kieran grinned wryly. "Are you sure he won't kill me first bef

As Serena's sea-colored eyes stared at him, Kieran could feel sadness and disappointment mingling there. He swallowed. "It's okay, right?" he asked softly.Serena placed her car keys down and drew her knees to her chest. "I don't have any problem if you come along," Serena said. "But the problem lies with you. You said you're a fugitive, right? They could catch you."Kieran had been thinking about it since he left Valorthorn. Making him swear not to return there anytime soon. But circumstances were different now. "It's not a problem," Kieran said. Besides, he now knew how to use the revenant's power. He could protect himself. "Besides, you're right. We need crucial information on when and how Dravon will attack. I don't even know with who he'll do it with."They locked eyes for a moment, and suddenly Kieran felt Serena was too far. Even so, they shouldn't get any closer. He quickly stood from the single bed and walked to the door. "Arlo and I have cooked. Let's have lunch together," h