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The Prey

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I was hyperventilating. Never in my twenty-two years of life had I imagined blushing just because a boy decided to sit next to me. I'm not trying to be dramatic, but when Ivan's friends called him over, he ditched them and plopped down in front of me, digging into his lunch like it was the last meal on Earth. I didn't know if I should stare at him, eat, or remember how to breathe. Spoiler alert: I chose hyperventilating.

"Are you okay, Fina? Your face is all red," I swallowed realising my panic was showing on my face. I shook my head, hiding my burning cheeks with my hair I thankfully decided to keep losing today. My hands were clumpy and all sweaty in this cold weather. I hope he didn't find me awkward or weird. Moreover, I could feel piercing gazes slicing through me. The girls sitting behind me had been glaring at me ever since Ivan and I stepped into the cafeteria. Ivan mentioned they were from our class. How come I never saw them?

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  • Serpentine Desires    The Preadator

    The expressions etched on her face brought up memories of that small bird Mama gifted me when I was twelve. Her wide eyes, filled with terror, mirrored the frightened gaze of that helpless creature. I recalled the sickening thrill coursing through me as I held the small blade, the bird's frantic heartbeat pulsating against my palm.And I had felt nothing. No guilt. No regret. Just a deep, insatiable satisfaction that settled in my bones, a hunger that never quite left.Mama knew then—knew I wasn’t meant for the dull, sanitised world the rest of them lived in. And maybe, for a time, she mourned the sweet, innocent child she thought she had. But in the end, she saw the truth. She saw the monster lurking beneath my skin, the wildfire that couldn’t be tamed.Because I wasn’t born to be good. I was born to ruinPapa said I was born to reign it. No doubts or questions.When I confessed to him that the shadows no longer danced in my mind, that the whispers had quieted to a mere murmur, it w

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  • Serpentine Desires    The Prey

    He was looking at me. At least that’s what it seemed like.Unshielded hunter’s eyes, staring right through my soul and piercing me as if he could demolish me whole. Finish me whole. Shifting unconsciously, trying to ignore the sensation of my wet jeans clinging to my legs and the damp sweater plastered against my skin. The cold I felt seeped deeper than the fabric or the snow that had snuck into my jacket. It was his gaze that truly chilled me to the bone.That unbothered, unfocused, hollow gaze.I wondered what was happening in his head, and the icy draft slipping in from the slightly open window didn’t help either. I had forced myself to shut it, sealing out the storm outside—but I could still feel it. Just like I could still feel his stare.And wasn't he cold? He was only wearing a robe, like yesterday. At least this time, he had the modesty to tie it up.I, on the other hand, had to jump the wall and eat the snow. Just great. He didn’t even have the damn modesty to hire a gatekeep

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  • Serpentine Desires    The Prey

    cleared my throat and called out, not realising how timid I sounded. "S-sir..."His jaw twitched, and he tilted his head to the side, his eyes narrowing with an intensity that made my pulse quicken. I thought he was glaring at me for a moment, but then a slow, predatory smile spread across his face. He opened his mouth and I swallowed hard, my throat dry. He clasped his hand firmly around my wrist, guiding the fork to his mouth with a controlled strength that sent a shiver down my spine.His lips wrapped around the fork, his gaze never leaving mine, and he pulled away with deliberate slowness, making me forget how cold it was in the room. His eyes dark and unwavering,g seemed to burn into me as if challenging me.I ignored the sensations and pulled my hand away to focus on the task at hand. Feed him and maintain a twenty-foot distance. I could tell my cheeks were burning, either from embarrassment or the way his touch left a lingering sensation behind. Gathering my strength, I cut th

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  • Serpentine Desires    The Prey

    A week had passed since I stumbled out of his bathroom, breathless and shaken. My head was a mess, my body barely holding itself together. I could hardly recall the next half hour—only that Judas had dismissed me without a glance, his presence colder than ever.Kyle drove me back to the dorm in suffocating silence. As soon as we arrived, I bolted to my room, collapsing onto my bed in damp jeans and a flimsy sweater, too drained to care. That’s when I realized—I’d left my sweater at his place.Guilt twisted in my gut. I had doubted his blindness. As if his strength somehow erased his vulnerability. But no one wanted to feel helpless, especially not a man like him.I stared at the ceiling, willing my thoughts away from him. But they refused to listen.His hunter’s eyes. The way they speared through me—like he was looking and yet wasn’t. A man who sounded like sin and danger wrapped in silk. My heart pounded. His face. His jaw. His sinful body.What was I thinking?Why was I thinking abo

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  • Serpentine Desires    The Prey

    Ivan: See you in a few hours. 'grinning emoji.'Grinning, I quickly typed.Seraphina: Waiting. 'Blushing'. After finishing my assignments, I cleared the table and reached for my clothes. My gaze landed on the sweater I had been looking forward to wearing—a chunky, knitted beige cardigan with delicate red bows scattered across the front. The V-neckline was simple, fastened down the centre with matching red buttons. It was a gift from my father, and after two years, slipping it on felt like wrapping myself in a memory. A quiet, bittersweet kind of nostalgia settled over me.I paired it with my favourite boot-cut jeans, layering a red turtleneck underneath for warmth. The fabric hugged me in all the right places.Standing before the mirror, I ran my fingers through my freshly washed hair. For once, it didn’t resemble a bird’s nest. Still, indecision gnawed at me as I debated how to style it.After a moment, I sighed, surrendering to simplicity. I braided small sections, tying them off w

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  • Serpentine Desires    The Predator

    I was raised by monsters, built around the edges and perfectly aligned voids. I believed in reasons, reasons behind reasons. Nothing was fateful. Everything was pre-planned. I was taught to see life as a grand chessboard, where every move was calculated and every outcome was inevitable.Emotions were mere equations, and relationships were strategic puzzles.I was a man of games, violence, and control, though that was slipping through my hands nowadays. Some might call me apathetic. Ruining and destroying everything in my path to get what I want without feeling an ounce of remorse or empathy.And that's how I preferred it. That's how this world preferred me. A mystery. A secret. A sinful and handsome disaster. A storm.There hadn't been a thing I wanted and hadn't got it. Though I get easily bored, the joy, the power of getting things done my way, was beyond the feeling of blood rushing through my veins.Women dropped to their knees, worshipping the ground I walked on if I as much look

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  • Serpentine Desires    The Predator

    I echoed the word dripping with sarcasm, as I rose to my height. She flinched. I took a step closer. "If you're so inclined to offer your... services, Ptichka." I stopped till her neck craned to look at me. Fear and what looked like defiance danced in her eyes amusing me to the point I desired to play with her and she hooked her trembling hands under my arm.She was small, barely reached my chest, and she thought she could assist me. Laughable.I let her have the power for a while, helping me up and become my cane. But I had other plans. I was in the mood for something fun.She stiffened when I reached and draped my arm over her shoulder, her tiny body shivering for a second as she swallowed again, red tinted the back of her neck and I looked at her hair. Again glittery bows decorated her head. Did she doll up to impress me? Nah, she thought I was blind.Then for whom?She opened the door with her other hand, and I draped my body over hers. She stumbled, then balanced herself to glare

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  • Serpentine Desires    The Prey

    "Your mouth," His thumb pressed against my lips as I sucked in a deep breath. "Around my cock."When I was thirteen, my mother taught me a thing or two about society. At that time it was just blabbers of hers and nothing more than that.Stay away from trouble.Do not bring boys home.No late night outs.Never associate yourself with people who view you as nothing more than just dust on their shoes.The first three I could understand.The man in front of me viewed me as nothing more than just dust under his shoes. Maybe I looked easy to him. Desperate for money he thought I would sell my dignity for his pleasure. I had been called worse in my life- Cheater, teacher's pet, desperate, poor, fat, but never a prostitute.Anger simmered like hot lava. "I'm sorry if I gave the wrong impression, sir. But I have to refuse." Defiance shone bright in my eyes.The maniac bit back a grin.And I held myself back from punching him in the face and knocking him down though I knew I'd hurt myself in th

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  • Serpentine Desires    The Prey

    Thudding. I heard it in my ears. Felt it in my chest. The suffocating sensation worsened. Chills ran down my spine. I tried to look unfazed. Feigned ignorance. Glued to the door. His thigh brushed mine. Even through layers, I felt his warmth. Hated it. But in this biting Russian cold, I wished to move closer. The frost bit at my skin. His presence was a fire I couldn't ignore. My breath hitched. Heart raced. Desperation mixed with disdain. I was trapped in a cruel, silent dance. Where he was leading.The consequences were dangerous. So dangerous, I could see my life flashing before my eyes. Was my end near? I hadn't atoned for my sins yet.I jumped, startled when the phone rang, the sound piercing the silence of the car. I nearly clung to the window in shock. From my right, a low Russian grumble sent a shiver down my spine. Daring to glance his way, I saw him: a hulking figure with broad shoulders that seemed to dominate the space.Casually, he lifted his phone, not even looking at th

  • Serpentine Desires    The Prey

    Though there were moments I doubted him, there were those small moments too where I hated myself for doubting him. His gaze was often distant, like a foggy horizon. He needed assistance, always relying on his cane, a serpent's tongue feeling the way. He was a riddle wrapped in sins, a silent predator. I knew because there was no way he was a saint.I read in an article about him that he was not born blind but was met with an accident. There were few details about the incident, only a few loose ends, which fuelled my curiosity. What could have been so powerful to change a man like Judas Romanovski into this?He wasn't any less powerful, of course. He was a billionaire, a titan of industry. His mansion, gilded in gold and opulence, was evidence of his wealth and influence.There were some things I had naturally come to notice about him. The teasing smirk that never left his mouth. The dangerous glint in his eyes, even though his gaze appeared distant. His aura forced me to submit and bo

  • Serpentine Desires    The Prey

    "Apologies for being late. Had to run a small errand." The brooding man sauntered in, wearing a black leather jacket and matching jeans. His tattoos peeked through the sleeves, and several skull rings adorned his fingers, looking like they could summon a demon particularly the one he worked for.He looked everything but a billionaire's butler—or whatever he was supposed to be. His hair was slicked back with what appeared to be rebellion, and his face was contorted in a permanent scowl that suggested he had just eaten a particularly sour lemon.He looked anything but sorry.He opened the door of the car and bobbed his head in the passenger seat. "Get in." This was the second time in two hours a man I didn't trust was telling me to get in his car. This time I couldn't resist."It's alright," I muttered, making myself comfortable as he slammed the door shut, making me jump in my seat at his rudeness. "You didn't have to pick me up..." I whispered, watching him round the car and get into

  • Serpentine Desires    The Prey

    "Hunters Evans was found dead in the alley. His insides were... found missing." I heard some girl muttering under her breath from across the table. Confused, I tried to ignore her, but something in me was curious, so I listened while pretending to flip through the pages of the heavy textbook in front of me.The library was almost empty since it was already near closing time. The dim lighting and the silence gave it a sombre, almost eerie atmosphere, perfect for focusing on studies, or in this case, eavesdropping on a disturbing conversation. Like this one. Just my luck. My brain was on strike, and everything was a chaotic mess. Perfect.And I could not concentrate at all. Double perfection."His organs?" The girl next to her yelled, drawing a few glares from the other students. She sheepishly apologized and turned back to the blonde sitting next to her.I swallowed hard, my curiosity piqued even more. "Nah, his intestines and his tongue. Oh lord, how could someone be so horrible? I d

  • Serpentine Desires    The Prey

    I didn't sleep last night. I couldn't bring myself to. Even within the confined walls and under security, I couldn't shake the feeling of being watched. This wasn't how I imagined starting the week. Looking like a sleep-deprived zombie and dark circles. Everything felt mechanical: brush, shower, dress.And to add pain to my misery, I had to walk to and forth from classes all day. Pulling my hair in a high ponytail, I wrapped a red scarf around my neck. The clothes I wore did nothing to stop the chills running down my spine and strangely it had nothing to do with the weather.I took a deep breath and reminded myself it was day. Not night. Not last night when I was being chased. It was a bright, crowded, and harmless day. At least that's what I made myself believe, because the alternative was as terrifying.It was just a normal day. People all around. Sun shining. No shadows lurking. I was safe. I had to be. But the fear was still there, whispering it was not over. I had to keep going a

  • Serpentine Desires    The Prey

    Ivan nodded, and then his eyes raked over me again like earlier. Something flashed in them, and before I could fully process it, he stepped forward."Well," he leaned and kissed my cheek. "Have a good night."For a moment I stood there. Rooted to the ground. Staring at him without any of my senses working. And then butterflies in my stomach fluttered. And my forced smile turned into a genuine grin."Good night to you too, Ivan." I was sure my cheeks must be burning red. Ivan licked his lips and then waved."See ya'." He said and I turned around screaming and giggling in my head. Did he just kiss me? I walked forward, hoping Ivan didn't see the look on my face. Would he find me desperate too?Just like Judas said. Would I ever find the peace I desperately craved? Like dark clouds over delicate dawn. A life. I wanted to give it meaning, not to fade like a forgotten song. I didn't want it to end before I truly saw what happiness was. Before I saw what a real smile looked like on my mothe

  • Serpentine Desires    The Prey

    "Your mouth," His thumb pressed against my lips as I sucked in a deep breath. "Around my cock."When I was thirteen, my mother taught me a thing or two about society. At that time it was just blabbers of hers and nothing more than that.Stay away from trouble.Do not bring boys home.No late night outs.Never associate yourself with people who view you as nothing more than just dust on their shoes.The first three I could understand.The man in front of me viewed me as nothing more than just dust under his shoes. Maybe I looked easy to him. Desperate for money he thought I would sell my dignity for his pleasure. I had been called worse in my life- Cheater, teacher's pet, desperate, poor, fat, but never a prostitute.Anger simmered like hot lava. "I'm sorry if I gave the wrong impression, sir. But I have to refuse." Defiance shone bright in my eyes.The maniac bit back a grin.And I held myself back from punching him in the face and knocking him down though I knew I'd hurt myself in th

  • Serpentine Desires    The Predator

    I echoed the word dripping with sarcasm, as I rose to my height. She flinched. I took a step closer. "If you're so inclined to offer your... services, Ptichka." I stopped till her neck craned to look at me. Fear and what looked like defiance danced in her eyes amusing me to the point I desired to play with her and she hooked her trembling hands under my arm.She was small, barely reached my chest, and she thought she could assist me. Laughable.I let her have the power for a while, helping me up and become my cane. But I had other plans. I was in the mood for something fun.She stiffened when I reached and draped my arm over her shoulder, her tiny body shivering for a second as she swallowed again, red tinted the back of her neck and I looked at her hair. Again glittery bows decorated her head. Did she doll up to impress me? Nah, she thought I was blind.Then for whom?She opened the door with her other hand, and I draped my body over hers. She stumbled, then balanced herself to glare

  • Serpentine Desires    The Predator

    I was raised by monsters, built around the edges and perfectly aligned voids. I believed in reasons, reasons behind reasons. Nothing was fateful. Everything was pre-planned. I was taught to see life as a grand chessboard, where every move was calculated and every outcome was inevitable.Emotions were mere equations, and relationships were strategic puzzles.I was a man of games, violence, and control, though that was slipping through my hands nowadays. Some might call me apathetic. Ruining and destroying everything in my path to get what I want without feeling an ounce of remorse or empathy.And that's how I preferred it. That's how this world preferred me. A mystery. A secret. A sinful and handsome disaster. A storm.There hadn't been a thing I wanted and hadn't got it. Though I get easily bored, the joy, the power of getting things done my way, was beyond the feeling of blood rushing through my veins.Women dropped to their knees, worshipping the ground I walked on if I as much look

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