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Third Person's POV

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"Do you like it?" Raeven asked, eyeing Jooheon warily, as he inspected the portrait. Rae drew him sitting on a throne, holding a dagger in his hand while he held an apple in the other. The background was covered with roses and he had radiating black wings.

"Is this how you see me as?" Jooheon asked.

"I just thought that..." Rae blushed when she wanted to explain. Jooheon smiled at that, showing his dimples.

"Oh, s**t. You're gonna think I'm weird" She place a hand on her forehead, pushing back her hair.

"Come on. Tell me. I want to know"

"I just thought that... your appearence look sweet like an angel, but your vibe is... intimidating, like a monster" Rae slowly explained.

"Wow, Juliette. Are you falling for me?" Jooheon asked, stepping closer and leaning his face towards her, with a sinister smile on his face. Rae narrowed his eyes on him.

"This is exactly what I thought about you when I drew you" Rae stated, smiling back at him. Jooheon's smile slowly fell and it was replaced with a genuine one.

"You should smile often, you actually have dimples" Jooheon stated.

"Really?" Rae cupped her cheek and she scrunched her eyebrows. She had dimples? She didn't know. Jooheon eyed her that was confused. Oh, how adorable she looks when she is not showing a tough facade.

"Thank you, Juliette. I love this painting" Jooheon said, giving her a peck on the cheek. She instantly turned stiff, surprised at his gesture, but she hide it. He winked at her, before he went to walk away to keep his gift. Rae watched his retreating back and she smiled slightly.

"I'm glad you like it" She said to herself. Valarie entered the kitchen to get a drink for herself. It's so weird how quick she got comfortable moving around Jooheon's home space. She stopped in her tracks, noticing Rae was standing still, cupping her cheek and looking like she was in a daze.

"Rae?" Valarie called.

"Hmm?" Rae replied. Valarie seeing that Rae was still in a daze, just left her in her own world.

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"Another ten days, mother" Hyungwon said, as he was focused on the road. Her mother pulled an annoyed face.

"That girl is too clingy, I dislike it. Don't you get sick of her clinging and sticking on you like that?"

"Hmm" Hyungwon was too lazy to even protest or agree, he truthfully doesn't mind Valarie being clingy, but he wasn't going against his mother.

"A month seems to be like eternity with her. It's simply torture, I'm sure. I understand you very well" Hyungwon kept silent, hearing his mother babble.

"I guess this is the outcome of having a handsome and beautiful son, all these girls are wanting to grab at you!"

"And don't you think you would want to get a new slave? Hera has been with you for almost two years. Go get a new slave"

"Why don't you pick for me, mother? Your choices are always the best" Hyungwon said.

"Only the best of the best for my only prince" His mother said, making Hyungwon chuckle.

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"Hey, Val" Rae turned to Valarie that was starring out at the scenery.

"What do you think of... Jooheon?" Rae asked. Valarie turned to look at Rae with a knowing look.

"I knew it. You are whipped by him" Valarie muttered, but was clearly heard by Rae.

"No! Valarie! What?!"

"Rae. It's not wrong to have feelings for someone. It's simply human nature" Valarie went silent when she realised her words. She just wished that Hyungwon had a human trait. He's too cold-blooded for his own good. Hyungwon seems to be an object that she can't freaking crack no matter how much she pressed. Valarie also realised that she never told the truth to Rae about her actual existence. That she was a vampire, the same as Hyungwon and Jooheon.

"Rae, you like Jooheon, don't you?"

"What kind of girl wouldn't?" Rae replied. They both fell in a comfortable silence, the soft night breeze blowing against their exposed skin. The strong scent of nature making their bodies to relax.

"I have only ten, wait, nine days left with Hyungwon and I want to be with him more if I could"

"I don't understand why you like him so much" Rae stated.

"He... is beautiful" Valarie replied.

"On the outside" Rae sarcastically mumbled, instantly Valarie snapped.

"Rae! What is wrong with you?! You have been against him since I started going out with him!"

"I'm just looking out for you! That guy is a little shady! As well as his mother! Don't you realise anything off?!" By this time they were both on edge, raising their voices.

"Yeah, it's because I just met them not more than two months ago! I want their opinion to change about me, that's why I don't plan on letting Hyungwon go! I love him!" Rae fell silent as she heard Valarie's words. Rae felt like the words hit her hard. She used to be like Valarie when she was a teenager. How naive and stupid, but her determination and love is strong, how she used to be.

"All the best with him" Rae said to Valarie. Valarie watched as Rae entered the room, leaving her out at the balcony. Valarie started to feel bad. She didn't mean to snap and get too offensive over Hyungwon. She decided to leave. Maybe it's best to let her calm down.

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Hera's mouth fell open, as Hyungwon's lips were tracing her neck. Hera gripped his hand that was cupping her face, kissing his palm. Hyungwon's fangs grazed Hera's neck, itching to pierce through her skin. Hera was eager to feel his fangs buried deep in her skin. Hera moaned in pain and pleasure as Hyungwon pierced her smooth skin and her blood seeped through. Hyungwon felt the blood flowing into his mouth and down his throat, soothing his thirst. After feeling full, he slowly pull away, retracting his fangs.

"Oh, master" Hera moaned. Hyungwon support himself on his arms, looking down at Hera. It wasn't satisfying. It didn't feel satisfying, or exciting, as usual. Hera was waiting for his next move, but after seeing him in a daze, she lean up and started kissing his neck.

"Ah!" Hera was taken aback when Hyungwon pushed her back and he quickly got up. Hera watched as Hyungwon went into his closet, putting on whatever clothing he could grab.

"Master! Master! Where are you going?!" She yelled, seeing Hyungwon running out of the room.

Hyungwon quickly got into his car, driving off. His mind is full with thoughts of her. He gripped the steering wheel harder as he sped up. His eyes slowly clouded with tears. He wanted something else. Something better. He knows no one could compare to her. No one!! But how exactly can he get someone like her?! Where can he find another replacement? He wiped his tears harshly, before he grabbed his phone and scroll through his contacts, before clicking on a name.

"Hello?"

"Get ready. I'm coming to pick you up" Hyungwon said quickly, before hanging up.

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"It's in the middle of the night. What do you expect?" Valarie asked, as Hyungwon eyed her that was only wearing a pair of silk pajamas, with a robe over it.

"I need to talk to you" Hyungwon opened the door for her. She started to feel worried, as she looked at his cold expression. She slipped into the car and he closed the door. He entered the driver's side and drove off, after putting on his seatbelt. She glanced at him occasionally, in the midst of the silence. Why does he look so agitated? She wondered.

"How many more days?" He asked, breaking the silence.

"Huh?" Her eyebrows scrunched. Hyungwon look at her with an annoyed expression.

"Nine. Nine more days" After she answered, he turned to look towards the front once again. He stepped on the accelerator and her breathing hitched at the speed he was going. She gripped the seat tightly, watching as he swerved past cars.

"Where are we going?" She asked, her voice shaking. But instead, she was only replied with silence.

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