Xia Sang walked to the bedside and gently placed the teaware down. However, the delicate porcelain still clinked against each other, and the crisp sound echoed in the empty bedroom, making the atmosphere seem eerie.
As she bent down, she caught a glimpse of the kiss marks on Ivina's collar.
The corners of her mouth twitched involuntarily.
"Leave here, now... just leave!" With her hands hanging at her sides, Xia Sang's golden curls clung dryly to her cheeks.
"What did you say?" Ivina was completely startled by this sudden "command."
"Staying here is just a waste of time; you won't get anything." Xia Sang's expression darkened.
"I don't understand what you're saying. Why suddenly..."
Thud!
Xia Sang suddenly knelt down, one hand resting on the edge of the bed, the other abruptly grabbing Ivina's sleeve.
"Master, this is all for your own good!" She looked sincere, but Ivina was even more confused.
It was just a moment ago, why did Xia Sang's attitude change so quickly?
"Go out first… I'm feeling restless right now. Wait a while…" Ivina waved her hand.
She truly wanted to be alone and didn't want to deal with the strange Xia Sang in front of her.
"No!… The contract! Don't you want to fulfill the contract anymore?" Xia Sang's eyes widened in terror, her pupils contracting, her expression terrifying.
Ivina's gentle expression suddenly tensed upon hearing the word "contract."
"Have you forgotten? The contract with Niditla!?" She clung to Ivina's arm like a lifeline, shaking it violently.
"You... how do you know...?" Ivina's eyes were vacant as she stared blankly at Xia Sang.
Yes, being threatened again? How ridiculous. No matter where she was, she couldn't escape the bonds of that agreement...
She had come here because of the contract, and she was bound by it.
"I also know that you have your own goals to achieve, don't you? Though I don't know what they are, they must be important to the master." Before arriving here, the impatient Niditara had told Ivina everything about herself and instructed her to assist her master diligently. What a joke!
Ivina thought of her own goals and couldn't help but feel sad. How she wished to see her father in heaven... Why had she forgotten? Was it because she was blinded by love?
She closed her eyes tightly and breathed painfully. The helpless contradiction finally surfaced at this moment.
"I won't leave here." The words almost slipped out, and she said them so firmly!
Xia Sang was somewhat surprised; this wasn't the weak woman she had imagined.
"It's because of that man, isn't it..." The voice was low and terrifying.
"Perhaps... perhaps he is the one I'm looking for in the contract, perhaps he is the ruler." Ivina was making a desperate struggle; she was afraid that Xia Sang's next words would shake her resolve.
"No, he isn't!" Xia Sang slowly stood up and took a few steps back.
"You don't understand him at all—his identity, his status, his past, his life. You've never truly understood him!" Realizing the intensity of her tone, Xia Sang turned away, her face bathed in the cold moonlight.
The room was so quiet you could only hear their breathing. After calming her breath, Xia Sang continued speaking without turning around.
"Staying here is only because you might be in love with him. But have you ever considered that he might abandon you, neglect you?"
"Don't say anymore…"
"To vampires, women are merely tools for entertainment. Vampires do not know true love."
"No, stop talking!" She couldn't bear to hear anymore. Yes, she had felt uneasy, but she had never doubted Luo's love for her.
Doubt is the enemy of true love, isn't it?
"I'll take you away from here, and you might meet the true ruler. You can use his favor to achieve your goals. But staying here wasting time won't bring any great achievements or rewards!" Xia Sang turned around, her words sounding like a tempting spell.
"Master, no, Ivina. Since you consider me a friend, I would never harm you. Don't you want to fulfill the contract and achieve your original wish? If you're willing, I can help you."
She covered her ears, overwhelmed by chaos.
Would it be as she said? Do vampires not have true love?
They're all cold-blooded, aren't they…