ANNE

“ Put me down.” I sigh as we get close to my room.

My hands move to my cheeks to wipe the tears. It’s so weird to cry all the time.

“ Are you already done pretending? ” He turns his head at me, giving me a knowing look.

I gulp, staring at his face from so close. It’s strange that he, sometimes, figures things out without me having to tell him about what’s going on.

“ Did I pretend to be weak enough? ” I wonder if the Vampire King could see right through my dramatic crying as Zero can.

He doesn’t answer.

My eyes move towards his neck, the vein pulsing in it as he moves his head back. I know I will feel the pain again when he finally puts me down. It might take a lot of time for me to heal on my own given that my healing process is shitty due to the low—born hereditary traits.

I lean in and place my lips over his neck. He hisses as my lips meet his cold skin. A jolt of electricity rushes down my spine as I open my mouth and start trying to nibble on it. My heartbeat skyrock