“Even the blood that flows from your body tastes sweet to me.”... more>>

Guro Office – a secret hideout for mercenaries and killers.

To step inside, one must first get past the desk manager, Yoo Solip.

One day, Code Red–ranked mercenary Rowan Valentine requests a room.

At the same time, a suspicious new recruit, Do Jaekyung, joins the team.

Solip can’t help but doubt his true motives.

“Do you always pat down the rookies like this?”

“I never touched you.”

“Then why the special treatment? You’re making my heart race.”

Against her will, Solip finds herself caught up in his orbit—stirred in ways she never expected.

But once his identity and secrets come to light, the passion that nearly consumed her turns into burning hatred.

The only time she has a chance to kill the man she longs to destroy

is when he’s lost in the frenzy of pleasure.

Solip regrets it all. If she could go back to the moment they first met,

she would never have allowed someone like Do Jaekyung

to both save her… and ruin her. <<less

Do Jaehyuk, a third-year student in the Physical Education department, was dazzling and stood out more than anyone else. He was so noticeable that you could spot him from afar. That's why Daeun didn't even glance his way; she hated anything that drew attention.... more>>

"We see each other almost every day, at night, just the two of us."

"...You're talking weird. I was just buying ice cream at the convenience store."

"Yeah, to see you."

Yet, the man effortlessly tries to break down Daeun's defenses.

*

"Have you ever tried junk food?"

"I've never had it."

"Really?"

"I'm not interested."

Her soft voice fills the quiet room. Jaehyuk fiddle with her hair, his gaze fixed on the glimpses of her pale neck.

"You know what junk food tastes like. You've had it, don't pretend otherwise."

His hand slides to her neck, cupping her chin. He tilts her head and kisses her lips as if entranced.

"Don't you remember now?" <<less

A child was born on an ominous day, marked by the rare rise of two moons—a leap year day, steeped in dark forebodings. This peculiar child, who conquered an evil force at birth, had eyes of crimson capable of perceiving the energy of shadows. Tasked with a mission to the secluded mountains of Shanxi, plagued by supernatural creatures, Cheon-Yu begins to unravel whispers of a sinister tale. It is the story of maidens sacrificed as brides to the river god known as Habaek. Just as Dan-U faces the threat of being offered up as a sacrifice, Cheon-Yu appears, inexplicably drawn to her presence, as though recognizing something familiar, and extends his hand...... more>>

Cheon-Yu pressed his lips to hers with an unrelenting intensity, only breaking away slowly. The feel of her wet body, accentuating each curve, sent a taut sensation through him. He nibbled softly at her delicate nose and whispered, “Go ahead, laugh again. This time, you’ll need to hold your breath for quite a while.”

As he withdrew, Dan-U’s eyes, deep and defiant, met his—fearless, unwavering. What kind of life had you lived to look at me with eyes like those? The pounding of his heart roared in his ears. Stifling the surge of heat, Cheon-Yu encircled her slender waist and lowered his lips to her pale neck, moving slowly, deliberately.

“It seems we won’t be leaving until the clothes have dried,” he said, a steady smile curving his lips.

“Perfect.” <<less