Chapter: CHAPTER 11CHAPTER 11Elias had barely moved in a week.Lucian stayed by his side. Always watching. Always waiting.The once vibrant human now lay pale and frail, his body fighting an unseen battle. His breaths were shallow, his fingers barely twitching when Lucian reached out to brush against them.And the worst part?Gabriel had not returned.Lucian clenched his jaw as he wrung out a damp cloth, running it gently over Elias’ forehead. The fever refused to break. His body refused to heal.And Lucian…He was starving.The hunger gnawed at his insides, an ever-present torment that worsened by the day.But he refused.Refused to drink from Elias again.He had already taken too much before.And now, as he looked down at the human—his fragile, shaking form—Lucian felt something foreign. Something dangerous.Fear.A deep, clawing fear that he had not felt in centuries.Elias was dying.Lucian could feel it.And he was powerless.He exhaled slowly, forcing the thought away.Not yet.Not now.He adjust
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Chapter: CHAPTER 10CHAPTER 10Lucian didn’t hesitate.Gabriel’s words still echoed in his mind: Blood for blood.He rolled up his sleeve, revealing the pale skin of his wrist, and with a swift motion, he bit down. Dark, rich blood welled up instantly, thick and glistening under the candlelight. Without a second thought, he pressed it to Elias’ lips.“Drink,” Lucian murmured. His voice was low, commanding. “Take it, Elias.”Elias’ lips were barely parted, his breath shallow. For a moment, nothing happened. Then—his body twitched. A weak, involuntary reaction.Lucian tilted his wrist, letting the blood drip onto his tongue.Another twitch.Then—A violent jerk.Elias’ eyes flew open, wild and unfocused. A choked sound tore from his throat as his body convulsed.Lucian’s grip tightened. “Elias—”The reaction was instant.Elias wretched. His back arched sharply before blood spewed from his mouth, dark and unnatural. It splattered onto the sheets, his body trembling with raw agony. His fingers clawed weakly
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-04-06
Chapter: CHAPTER 9CHAPTER 9Elias jolted awake with a gasp, his chest heaving like he had just surfaced from drowning. His body was slick with cold sweat, breath ragged. The room was dimly lit, the heavy curtains blocking out the moonlight, but the oppressive darkness of the dream still clung to him. His hands trembled as he wiped his face, trying to steady himself.Then, the door swung open.Lucian.The vampire strode inside with urgency, his sharp eyes immediately locking onto Elias. His usually composed face was tight with concern, and in his hands was a tray of food. A deep scowl tugged at his lips.“What happened?” His voice was calm, but the underlying tension was unmistakable. “I could hear your heartbeat from the hallway.”Elias swallowed hard, still disoriented. He opened his mouth, then closed it, pressing his fingers against his temples as if trying to force the memory away. But her voice, her eyes—they lingered.“I saw someone,” he finally whispered.Lucian’s expression didn’t change, but h
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-04-05
Chapter: CHAPTER 8CHAPTER 8Elias woke up feeling like his body had been wrung out and left to dry in the sun. His limbs were heavy, his head thick with a sluggish haze. The room was dim, but even the soft candlelight made his eyes ache. He swallowed against the dryness in his throat, wincing as he pushed himself up.“Still alive, I see.”Lucian’s voice came from the doorway. Elias turned his head too quickly, and the room tilted. He groaned, pressing a hand to his forehead.Lucian was beside him in an instant, kneeling on the bed as he pressed the back of his hand to Elias’ forehead. His touch was cold—too cold.“You’re burning up,” Lucian muttered, his expression darkening.Elias swatted his hand away, leaning back against the pillows. “It’s just exhaustion. I’m fine.”Lucian didn’t look convinced. He stood and disappeared into the adjoining room, only to return moments later with a tray. A bowl of steaming broth sat in the center, alongside a slice of bread and a cup of tea.Elias blinked at it. “Se
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-04-04
Chapter: CHAPTER 7CHAPTER 7Elias lay in bed, his body still heavy with exhaustion. His mind, however, refused to quiet.Lucian.His touch. His voice. The way he looked at him, like Elias was something forbidden yet irresistible.Why wasn’t he scared of him?He should be. He should be terrified. Lucian wasn’t human—he was a predator, a creature that fed on blood, and yet… Elias felt no fear. Instead, there was a gnawing curiosity, a pull that made his stomach twist in ways he didn’t understand.I’m not afraid of him at all, Elias thought drowsily, his heavy eyelids finally slipping shut.The next time he woke, the room was bathed in the golden hues of late afternoon. His limbs were still sore, but the dizziness had faded.Beside the bed, a tray of food sat waiting for him.Elias hesitated for a moment, staring at the neatly arranged plate. Did Lucian leave this?He swallowed, pushing the thought aside before hunger won over. He picked up the silverware and began eating, though each bite felt like a dis
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-04-04
Chapter: CHAPTER 6CHAPTER 6Elias stirred awake, his body sluggish and uncooperative. A deep, aching soreness weighed on him, spreading from his neck down to his very bones. His mind fogged with half-formed memories, but the undeniable heat still pulsed under his skin. He gritted his teeth. What the hell had happened to him?His fingers drifted to his neck. The wound was already healing, but the moment his fingertips brushed the sensitive skin, a strange shiver rolled down his spine. His thighs clenched involuntarily. He hated this feeling.Elias threw the silk sheets off his body and tried to sit up. The room spun instantly, and his vision blurred at the edges. He let out a sharp breath and steadied himself on the mattress.“No,” he muttered under his breath. “I won’t be some weak little—”The door creaked open.Lucian stood in the doorway, arms crossed, his gaze predatory and far too satisfied for Elias’ liking. He was already dressed in a crisp black shirt, buttoned just enough to show a teasing gli
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