Lin Fan slipped into his seat like a shadow, relief flooding him when the Dragon Lady's desk remained empty. His gaze drifted to the classroom's front row, where Xu Ling sat haloed in morning light. Sunbeams danced across her porcelain skin, transforming her into an ethereal painting—one that made his vampire-enhanced pulse quicken.
"Late again, eh?" His desk-mate Liu Man elbowed him, reeking of instant noodles and mischief. "Told Teacher you were taking a dump. You're welcome."
"You told them I spent class time on the toilet?!" Lin Fan hissed. "I'll dump you in the septic tank!"
Liu smirked, lowering his voice. "Relax. Trade secret—I've got Ms. Aoi's latest collection. Dinner at KFC, and it's yours."
"Keep your pixels." Lin Fan rolled his eyes. After living with a vampire goddess, 2D fantasies feel like cave paintings.
The bell rang, heralding the true nightmare: PE class.
Under the Scorching Sun
Coach Yang Wei—a man whose name ironically meant "Great Virility"—leered as girls peeled off sweat-drenched uniforms. Xu Ling's cotton blouse clung to her curves, drawing hungry gazes from every hormone-drunk boy.
Lin Fan's fangs tingled. Not from thirst, but fury. She's not meat at a market!
"Five laps, maggots!" Coach Yang barked.
Lin Fan lingered at the back, his supernatural stamina reduced to a sluggish trudge. Xu Ling's ponytail swayed ahead, each step releasing whispers of jasmine and salt—a fragrance that hijacked his senses.
His eyes traced the hypnotic swing of her hips.
Thump-thump.
Her heartbeat quickened. She glanced back, cheeks blooming crimson when their eyes locked.
Crunch!
A loose stone sent Xu Ling sprawling. Lin Fan moved faster than human eyes could track, catching her mid-fall.
Time froze.
Her body pressed against his, pulse thundering where their skin met. The scent of her neck—honeysuckle and fear—ignited something primal.
Bite… Claim…
"L-Lin Fan?" Xu Ling's whisper shattered the trance.
He set her down gently, fingers trembling. "You okay?"
She nodded, avoiding his gaze. But her racing heart betrayed the truth.
Unseen Eyes
From the gym roof, Ji Yemei licked her lips. Thrall… You've tasted her fear. Soon, you'll crave more than glances.