Nightmare

The moonlight flowed like water, gently spreading like gauze, casting a hazy atmosphere over the land. In the late summer turning to early autumn, outside the window, a somewhat desolate cold wind rustled through the air, accompanied by leaves already withered and fallen.

Yet, in a bedroom within a castle, two naked bodies entwined on a large bed, their passionate warmth sharply contrasting with the coldness outside the window. Despite the intimate actions, the man's gaze, covering the woman beneath him, remained exceptionally icy. His eyes, a pair that could captivate anyone, sparkled with a dazzling and ominous light in the vast night.

With a hiss, he mercilessly tore away the last barrier on the woman's body, lowering his head to kiss the already swollen lips with ruthless bites, plundering until they bled.

"Liqian You, do you remember your identity?! You should know the consequences of resisting me!" His voice, deep and sensual, echoed, but the woman's body trembled even more violently.

Once again, he lowered his head, using his mouth and long, powerful fingers to tease the seeds of desire on the woman's body. His voice, husky and commanding, ordered, "Liqian You, beg me."

The woman turned her head away, and moonlight instantly spilled onto her face. It turned out she was extremely beautiful, with delicate and smooth skin tinged with a thin layer of transparent sweat. Though slightly sickly pale, it added a touch of charm. Arched delicate brows, a petite and refined nose, and even though her eyes were tightly shut, her feathery eyelashes trembled weakly.

She bit her lower lip tightly, leaving behind a row of white crescents. The man, with a cold smile, said, "What's this? You won't say it? It seems you still haven't learned your lesson!"

Suddenly, his gaze darkened, and then a sudden movement...

"Ring..." Suddenly, a piercing alarm clock rang through the previously quiet space.

The person on the bed sat up rapidly, the silk slipping down to her waist, revealing a slender yet well-shaped body, the silk pajamas already soaked with sweat.

At this moment, her eyes showed no signs of sleep but were filled with a disturbing unease, like a frightened fawn. Her pale face was covered in sweat beads, and the disheveled hair stuck to her cheeks. Just looking at her made people feel sorry for her.

After a while, Li Qian You finally regained her composure. It turned out to be just a dream...

She forced a bitter smile, then opened the drawer next to the bed, took out a stomach medicine, and swallowed it with water.

It had been a year, and every time she had a nightmare, her stomach would feel uncomfortable. The bitterness of the stomach medicine, melting in her mouth, was extremely unpleasant but far less noticeable than the bitterness in her chest.

Without any desire to sleep, she lifted the covers and walked toward the bathroom.

It had been a year since she left there. Although life was no longer luxurious and affluent, and her living quarters were not as spacious, she felt content.

In fact, she hoped this peaceful life would never end...

Coming out of the bathroom, feeling refreshed, it was still early. Li Qian You sat at the dressing table, picked up a box of slightly dark-colored powder, and began the routine she did every morning before going to work.