Your touch

Nikolai gave the dragon king a murderous glare.

Ophelia, perceiving his murderous desire, glanced up at his face and saw those crimson wolf-like eyes morph into their thick, black demon form.

Rodion froze in place, his heart pounding in his chest. Was this his last moment?

Ophelia grabbed his collar and softly called out, "Nik," getting his attention back on her.

Nikolai's eyes glowed with mirth before returning to their crimson form, and he vanished with her from sight, leaving behind his unsettling dark mist.

The dragon king was left behind, his whole being overcome with fear as his rigid gaze shifted to the disfigured body on the ground.

"W...what?!" And he ran out of the dungeon, screaming.

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Song recommendation: Into It by Chase Atlantic.

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Appearing in Ophelia's room, which remained as immaculate as she had left it, Nikolai carefully leaned her on the bed and slowly pushed his cloak over her body.