Chapter 265 If I Disappear...

"I missed you…"

His voice was quiet, muffled against her skin as he hugged her from behind.

He buried his face in the curve of her neck, his arms wrapping around her tightly like if he let go, she might vanish.

He gently pulled her long black hair to one side and pressed a soft kiss on her neck, breathing her in slowly, like he needed her scent to calm the storm inside him.

Lilith closed her eyes and melted into him, letting his warmth cover her. She could feel something was off—his grip was tighter, more desperate.

She turned around, meeting his eyes, and wrapped her arms around his neck.

"You okay now?" she asked softly, rubbing the back of his head with her fingers, comforting him.

He didn't answer.

He just held her again, silently.

"Human doll…" she whispered, feeling the tension still sitting heavy in his chest. "What's wrong?"

He didn't speak.

Instead, he kissed her cheek.

Then her jaw.