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Xiao Zhan's POV

"What are you doing?" I asked confused when Yibo took a bite from each of the plates. "Didn't you eat enough earlier?"

"Were you too busy watching me than eating something yourself?" Yibo asked back and I bit my lips.

"No! I was just not hungry!" I answered. "But you seem to have an insatiable hunger."

"I am proving to you that the food is not poisoned."

"What for?"

Yibo put down the fork. "Isn't it because you think the food is poisoned that you did not eat?

I widened my eyes in shock. 'How in the-'

"No answer is also an answer." Yibo frowned. "Why would you think that? The Queen made sure only food she believes you like will be on the table."

I pressed my lips together. It was already embarrassing enough that I was found out. I surely won't add more to it.

Yibo got up and stood in front of me. It was slightly intimidating as he was half a head bigger than I was.

"Do you really believe the Queen poisoned the food?"

'What the hell?' I tried to not look like someone who was caught doing something bad but with the way Yibo looked at me, it wasn't easy.

"Xiao Zhan, stop thinking nonsense. You are the crown prince. You are the son His and Her Majesty always wanted. They are the last persons ever who would want you dead."

"Yeah, I am sure they wanted a son but I am also sure he should have been born by the Queen instead of by my mom," I mumbled and bit my lips when my stomach started growling.

"I would like to get the facts straight with you but that is not my job. Her Majesty would like to speak to you once you made yourself at home so please prevent yourself from having these stupid thoughts. Until then, eat as much as you want. No one will kill you."

"That is not what you said before," I answered. "Moreover, this is not my home. I don't have a home. Not anymore." I stated while massaging my forehead. This was too stressful that I started to have a headache again.

"Yes, you do. If you would only accept it. But if you think you have no home, fine, then why not start to make this your home from now on." Yibo said and pointed at the several plates with different food on them.

"I did say that there are people who would probably want to kill you but no one from your family. I was talking about the enemies of this kingdom. Her Majesty is not your enemy but your family."

I was about to say something but Yibo raised his hand and got up. "Eat up. You will feel better. As you just saw, nothing is poisoned."

"I never ask you to play the food tester..." I whispered annoyed and grabbed the fork Yibo left behind.

"I doubt you would have eaten something if I didn't," Yibo answered and I frowned at him.

"Stop listening to everything I say!"

"Then stop talking." With that Yibo left for his room.

"There is no way I am the crown prince or else he would treat me with more respect," I told myself.

"You did nothing yet to earn my respect so I ain't going to treat you like a crown prince." Yibo was in his room and the door was closed, yet I heard his answer loud and clear.

"I told you to not spy on me!!" I yelled.

"How can you know that I said something if you weren't spying on me as well?" I gaped at the amusement I heard in his voice. I stopped myself from arguing with him and almost inhaled the food out of frustration. And of hunger, of course. My frustration rose when I thought I heard his chuckle through the walls.

After I was done eating, I got up and walked to the door leading to the hall. I wasn't even close to it when I heard Yibo's voice. He stepped out of his room as if he was just waiting for me to move.

"Where to?" He asked me.

"Running away." He looked at me up and down before he let out a chuckle.

"You can try but I doubt you would come far. You are too weak to even escape my dog."

"Are you trying to pick a fight with me?"

"I am not. I am just stating facts." He answered and turned to return to his room. "You can go to Haoxuan's room if you want. But you are not allowed to go farther."

"So you bring me here just to lock me up? That is inhuman and ridiculous. I could have stayed in my world and no one would have ever found out who I was. No one would even think about killing an unimportant boy like me."

"You think you would have been able to run around unpunished after drinking the blood of a human against his will? If you weren't the crown prince, you would have been punished by our laws."

"How would you even have found out that it was against her will? No one would have told you. Min-Ah is dead and I don't remember. Also, you said yourself drinking blood is normal during intercourse. So why would you think it was against her will that I drank it?" I asked and glared at him challenging.

Seeing him smirk made me step back in surprise. "W-what are you grinning for?"

"Nothing." He chuckled.

"There is no way I can make this prison my home," I mumbled and opened the door to leave.

"Tonight." I stopped and turned to Yibo who stood with his back to the door. "I can show you around tonight if you want. But during the day, you shouldn't run around. The Ministers are here and it's way too soon for them to meet you."

"Why?" I asked but he already closed the door to his room. I wanted an answer but then decided to continue interrogating him tonight. It did make me happy that I could leave this room. I was only here for one night but being locked up, even if it was only a few hours, was making me feel depressed.

I left the room and knocked on Haoxuan's door several times. When he didn't open the door, I thought he must have been sleeping. That was the main reason why I just entered his room. If he had been sleeping last night instead of walking around, he wouldn't have been so tired now.

"Haoxuan?" I called him as I closed the door behind me. When I saw the switch that I knew would activate that stuff that was inside the walls, I grinned.

"Now try spying on me again, Wang Yibo," I said and pressed it before turning around only to see an empty bed. I frowned and was about to complain that he was sneaking around without me again when I heard the shower in the bathroom.

I nodded satisfied and sat on the bed waiting for my friend. I felt like I didn't talk to him in weeks when it was just yesterday. I was feeling upset with my situation already so how must he be feeling? It did make me feel sorry but then I remembered that he decided to follow me. He had no reason to complain.

I knew he followed me not only for my sake but also to escape his father who might return soon from wherever he was right now. Moreover, I had the feeling that Haoxuan was quite upset with the way Ji Yang was treating him. It was understandable, Haoxuan knew that too, but it was also wrong because Haoxuan did nothing wrong. He too was punished for years.

I did meet that man a few times and therefore I knew fully well how scary he was. I also witnessed him beating Haoxuan a few times. Haoxuan forbid me to interfere but I did so once nevertheless which resulted in me getting pushed to the ground. That man did not apologize but at least he stopped beating Haoxuan and walked away.

Now what would happen if a scary man like him became a vampire? I shuddered imagining him robbing humans of their humanity.

When I heard the shower turn off, I waited for Haoxuan to come out which didn't take long. But the smile I wore was quickly replaced by a look of shock.

Haoxuan left the bathroom with only a towel around his waist. No, that wasn't what shocked me. It was the several marks on his upper body and neck that shocked me so much that I jumped up and gasped.

Haoxuan flinched when he saw me and widened his eyes when he caught me staring at his body.

"This... it's not what you think, okay?" He raised his hands as if to calm me down. And maybe that was what needed to be done because I was nowhere calm.

"WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK!?"

"Psst! Are you nuts? Why are you so loud? They hear us!" Haoxuan hissed and sprinted toward me. He covered my mouth with his hands but I just pushed them away.

"Haoxuan!! What the hell-"

"Pssst!" He looked panicked and I pushed him away when he tried to cover my mouth again.

"Stop it!" I demanded. "No one will hear you! Now tell me what the fuck happened!!"

"Xiao Zhan, those people are vampires and have good hearing. Did you forget? I can't-"

"They won't hear you! I made sure of that." I interrupted him and when was about to say something I raised my hands. "I will explain later. Now it's your time to explain what those are!" I pointed at his neck before my eyes fell on his chest.

"This... well... you know..."

"Shit!" I widened my eyes. "Did... did these monsters do this to you!?" I asked and suddenly felt a wave of pure anger welling up in me. I barely noticed a sharp pain in my bottom lip.

"No. No!" Haoxuan raised his hands. "Fuck, don't do that. Calm down!"

"Calm down!? CALM DOWN!!?" I roared and if I wasn't so furious right now, even I would get scared of myself. "They used you as their blood bank and you want me to calm down!?" My eyes fell on the door towards the hall and I marched towards it.

"Shit! Xiao Zhan, no!" Haoxuan stepped in front of me but I just pushed him out of my way.

"No, Xiao Zhan, stop it. It isn't what you think, okay?" Haoxuan stepped in my way once more only to be pushed away again.

I reached the door and grabbed the handle when I was pulled away by Haoxuan. He pushed me away from the door and looked at me in shock and panic.

"Get. Out. Of. my. Way!" I growled and felt another wave of anger.

"No! Haoxuan raised his hands. "Listen first, Xiao Zhan."

"Listen!?" I glared at him. "These monsters-!" I wasn't able to finish my rant when I was interrupted by him.

"I DID THIS!" He yelled.

"You?" I snorted and felt even angrier than before. If that was even possible.

"Those..." I tried to find words that were not curses." Those marks are obviously from their fangs! HOW STUPID DO YOU THINK I AM!"

Haoxuan looked down at himself. "Yeah, well, these marks were not made by me but-"

"Who!?" I asked dangerously silent. It scared the shit out of me for reacting like this and not being able to calm down easily. "Who did this to you?"

"Xiao Zhan, listen-"

"WHO DID THIS TO YOU!?"

"Ji Yang. But-"

I sprinted towards the door but Haoxuan jumped in my way. I growled at him and he widened his eyes for a moment. Not in shock but rather in surprise.

"Haoxuan!" I warned him.

"SHUT UP AND LISTEN!" He yelled at me and this time it was me who was shocked. How dare he?

He took a deep breath. "Listen first, okay? These marks were indeed made by Ji Yang. But I kind of made him do so. I ... shit, I didn't think things through and went to talk to him while he was... "

"What?"

"How about we sit down and you hear what I have to say?" I squinted my eyes when I looked at him. "I mean it, Xiao Zhan. I will tell you what happened so please... can you calm down and put them away first?"

I tilted my head in confusion.

"Your teeth- I mean, fangs. I have nothing against them but seeing you like this is still... it takes time to get used to it." My tongue carefully probed around and soon I felt the sharp incisors of mine.

"I don't know how...." I answered. My anger vanished for the moment and was replaced by my worry about my teeth.

"Just... calm down."

I closed my eyes and took in a deep breath. Slowly calming down, I felt my teeth growing pack. Pretty soon I opened my eyes again and stared at Haoxuan.

"Explain!"

He looked towards the door. "Are you sure they won't hear us? I mean, he doesn't remember what happened last night and I would like to keep it that way until I figured out how to face him when his memories come back."

"He lost control over himself?" I asked but Haoxuan kept staring towards the door.

"I told you, they won't hear a thing. See the switch next to the door. It activates a special material within the walls so vampires can't hear what happens in a room."

Haoxuan raised his brows at me. "Seriously?"

"Yes! Now explain or I will go to Ji Yang and ask him!"

"No need to get mad! Jesus! I will tell you, okay!?" He started to chew on his lips showing he was nervous.

"Well... like I said, I didn't think things through and....." His cheeks turned red as he started his story.

Haoxuan's POV

I couldn't sleep and it had nothing to do with the new environment. I could sleep like a baby in any place but at home. That is one of the reasons why I often stay at someone else's house.

With that being said I should have been able to sleep peacefully here but I couldn't and I knew for sure what the reason for that was.

Song Ji Yang...

I wasn't stupid. I knew he hated me and I also knew why. It was understandable. But somehow it wasn't.

That he loathed my father is the right thing to do. I loathed him too. After being beaten almost to death by him several times now, why wouldn't I loathe him? That man kidnapped a so-called friend and locked him up in the basement for my whole life. I didn't know what happened down there but it didn't matter as being locked up for over 20 years was already downright evil. Although I didn't know the details of what happened down there all these years, it must have been the most cruel torture someone could undergo.

So, loathing my father was fine.

But why me? Why did he hate me so much? What did I do?

I really couldn't understand no matter how much I thought about it. Even if he hated me, witnessing me being abused should have been enough for him to forgive me.

No, actually, there wasn't anything that needed his forgiveness. I did nothing wrong, therefore I didn't need it.

Was it only because of my blood? Because I had the same blood as that man? But why did I need to be punished or hated because of that? It wasn't like it was my choice to be born into his family. I never asked for being born as that man's son. Or being born in general...

I shook my head, got up, and started walking up and down.

It annoyed me that I thought so much about this. It annoyed me that it affected me so much when I usually didn't care what other people thought of me. Why would I care if someone doesn't like me, why should I care that my presence is annoying someone else?

But with Ji Yang it's different and after thinking about the reason for that for a long time, I thought it must be because I felt guilty. I felt guilty for something my father did. But why should I? I never felt guilty when I was beaten up by him either. I never felt guilty when I saw my father cursing at someone for no good reason.

Yet, it affected me so much that Ji Yang loathed me.

After several minutes I figured out there was only one reason for that. It affected me so much because I thought it was unfair. Even if he thought that it was my fault too, didn't I make up for that by being abused for as long as he was locked up? What else did he want?

I ruffled through my hair in frustration and decided to go to bed and at least try to sleep a bit. But it didn't work at all.

'Fuck!' I thought and got up again. I stared at the door leading towards the hall for minutes before I made up my mind and left my room. I was mad at myself for coming up with the thought of talking to him when I knew he hated me. But what else could I do? This talk was needed and I wouldn't accept him treating me like a piece of shit for my father's wrongdoings.

It took me only 4 steps to stand in front of his door as his room was located opposite mine. Before I could get scared and change my mind I opened the door and entered the room without even bothering to knock as he must have heard me approaching already.

Or maybe he didn't because I happened to interrupt something I probably shouldn't have.

Ji Yang was wearing a bathrobe as he caged a young woman between himself and the wall. His eyes shone red and his teeth revealed his nature. I was sure he was about to bite her and I never felt so out of place as right now.

Before I could turn around and leave, Ji Yang turned his head and stared at me with those glowing eyes of his. It didn't need someone else to tell me that he was angry.

"You dare to step into my room without my permission?" He growled and stepped away from the woman.

Now would have been the best moment to either leave or tell him my reason for coming but I did neither of that. I wasn't able to move or think straight as he stared at me in a way that gave me goosebumps.

There was something else too. Something felt different than before. I wasn't quite sure what it was but I had the feeling it had something to do with me interrupting his ... dinner?

"First it was your father who prevented me from eating, now you are doing the same. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree, isn't it?" He growled and his eyes formed slits as he dangerously eyed me.

"I... sorry.... I didn't indent to-"

"Sorry?" He snorted. "The likes of you don't deserve my forgiveness. Now scram before I get really angry."

It would have been a wise decision to follow his words but I wasn't a wise person to begin with. No, instead of leaving like everyone else in my situation, I felt how I slowly got angry myself.

"The... what?" I asked and frowned at him. "The likes of me? What is wrong with me?" I asked angrily and then shook my head.

"No, what is even more important, why do I need your forgiveness? What did I do that I need your forgiveness for? I didn't even know about your existence until a few days ago. I never did something to you nor have offended you in any way, so why do I have to apologize and earn your forgiveness!?"

Song Ji Yang stared at me. "You seriously asking me that, you son of a bastard?"

"YES!" I yelled. "I am the son of a bastard. I am the son of the biggest and most abusive fucking asshole out there, so what? Just because that man is the reason for my existence, does that mean I have to amend for every mistake and fault of his? What does his wrongdoings have to do with me!?"

"You better not take it too far!" He warned me, his eyebrows twitching.

"I am not! I am seriously curious why I should feel sorry and amend for everything that man did! Did my father betray you and kidnap you? Yes, he did. Did he look you up for a long time? Yes, he did. Did he torture you? Maybe, I don't know but knowing this man, I am sure he did."

"Wang.Hao.XUAN!"

"He did all these so think of him what you want. Loath him, torture him, kill him. Do what you think you have to but don't let your hate out on me! I did nothing wrong! It's not my fault for being born as his son! It's not my fault what he did to you!" I glared back at him.

"You think it's my fault? Do you think I need to be punished? Do you think my being abused for the last 20 years while you have the time of your imprisoned life in that cellar is not punishment enough? What do you want me to do? Die? Why? Why should I die for the likes of him!?"

I was a little out of breath after my rant but I had to be honest, I did feel pretty good now.

But Ji Yang looked even angrier than before. I didn't even have the time to blink before he was in front of me, pushed me against the wall, and started to strangle me.

"I warned you!" He hissed and squeezed harder. I glared back at him.

"No! Please, don't!" I forgot about the woman who was also in the room. She was next to us within seconds and grabbed Ji Yang's arm.

"Stop it. You will kill him!" She shouted and looked at me in shock.

"So what!?" Ji Yang used even more strength and I bit my lips in pain.

"Don't! You don't want to do that. You are losing control because of your need for blood. Let him go and drink from me, okay? Don't kill him!" She pleaded as she looked from him to me and back to him.

Her saying that made me remember what someone said before. Was it Yibo? Or the other guy? One of them said Ji Yang was weak because he didn't drink blood in a long time. Feeling the strength he used on me, I doubted he was weak but maybe that was considered weak under vampires.

"Don't ... worry..." I pressed out and looked at the woman who looked paler than before. "He won't... won't kill me."

Song Ji Yang growled but didn't use more strength.

"But he-"

"You know I ... am human, don't ... you?"

"Of course. I sensed it the moment you stepped inside but-"

"He is... someone who abides by ... the laws. So ... no matter what... he won't betray himself and kill a human...." It was fucking difficult to speak.

"I don't think-"

"Please... step out. I will handle this... myself." I managed to let out a smile but she didn't look convinced. After looking at Ji Yang for a split second, she left anyway.

"You are bold enough to be left alone with me?" He snorted. "I am not sure if you are careless or stupid."

I wasn't able to answer because slowly the pain grew and I could barely breathe. Yet I didn't stop looking at him as if I wasn't scared. Which was far from the truth. But my act seemed to have convinced him to let go of me. I had a coughing fit and it took me some time to recover from it.

"Leave!" He growled but I didn't move one inch.

"I won't!" I answered firmly. "Not until you stop projecting your hate toward my father at me!"

"Hate?" He laughed dangerously low. "You think I hate him? I don't. There is no word to describe what I feel for that animal!" He approached me again, his eyes were now dark red, his fangs grew bigger and I had the feeling if I wouldn't leave now, he would actually kill me.

Suddenly he stopped and fell to his knees. He was paler than before and seemed to gasp for air. He closed his eyes and seemed to fight against something. Soon he got up and his dark eyes fell on me.

"You still didn't leave? Do you have a death wish? Or...." He tilted his head and grinned at me. "Are you waiting for something?"

"W-what?"

He licked his lips and his eyes fell on my neck. I gulped. 'Shit!'

"D-don't even think about it!" I stepped back. "I might be my father's son but I have no interest in becoming one of you. I like being human!"

"Don't worry." He spat. "I won't ever even think about turning you into one of us. Biting a human won't turn one into a vampire anyway." I was pushed against the wall and Song Ji Yang licked the skin on my neck. I shivered.

Suddenly he let go of me and fell to the ground once more. His red eyes were unfocused and he seemed to be in a lot of pain.

"Hey! You- Are you okay?" I asked nervously as I watched him winding in pain. What was I asking? He was obviously not okay. Where was that woman? I shouldn't have sent her away. I kept my eyes on Ji Yang and decided to do the most stupid thing I have ever done in my life.

I held my shaking wrist against his lips. "Here. T-take some..."

His eyes opened and he glared at me hatefully without accepting the offer.

"You said a bite won't turn me so drink! But don't think this will happen again because I sure as hell won't let it happen. Think of it as a piece offering. I am helping you and in return, you won't treat me like I was the one who locked you up."

But he refused vehemently and growled at me.

"Fine!" I got up. "I did try to help you. If something happens or you die, it's not my fault!" I told him and turned to leave. Honestly, I was relieved he didn't bite me. I didn't know why I even made that offer in the first place.

I was almost at the door when I was pulled around and pushed against it. I had no time to comprehend what was happening when I felt a sharp pain in my shoulder. I hissed and tried to push him away but he didn't butch.

I could feel his fangs digging deep into my skin and I widened my eyes when he started to suck. It might have been a hallucination but I could have sworn I felt how my blood left my veins.

I grabbed his shoulder and held onto them as if it was my lifeline. His drinking from me was painful and I felt my knees getting weak after not even a minute. Just when I thought I couldn't bear it anymore he pulled back and looked at me in shock.

"H-how!?" He licked over his fangs and lips. I thought he couldn't get any paler but I was wrong. Now he was as white as a piece of paper.

I held the spot where he bit me and hissed. 'Damn! That kind of hurts...'

A deep and dangerous growl was leaving Ji Yang's lips. "All this time ... I was...."

He held his neck and growled even deeper.

"Fucking... monster!!"

I had no time to ask what the fuck was going on when he grabbed my shoulder and I was pushed down on the bed where he hovered above me, ripped off my shirt, and dug his fang into my neck.

"Wait! Shit!" I grabbed his shoulder but he got a hold of my wrist and pressed them against the mattress while sucking with such strength that my body was leaning toward him on its own. But that wasn't even the worst part.

It was my body reacting to what was happening unusually.

Now I wasn't sure what was more painful, the spot where he bit me or my hard cock being trapped inside my trouser. Probably the first because the latter was slightly more embarrassing than painful. That was until he sucked even harder.

"Shit..." I hissed trying to ignore the pain down there and concentrate on the one on my neck. But when Ji Yang took out his fangs and leaned back, he happened to sit exactly at the worst spot ever. I couldn't prevent the moan from escaping my lips.

I wanted to glare and cuss him but when my eyes fell on him, I was at a loss for words. I gaped at Ji Yang with my mouth wide open.

His eyes were closed and he leaned back as he was relishing the taste of blood. There was a content smile on his blood-covered lips. He licked over them multiple times but wasn't able to stop some of my blood from rolling down his chin.

My eyes went further down his body that couldn't be hidden by the bathrobe he was wearing as it must have opened when he attacked me. Well, he jumped on rather than attacked me.

But only right now did I realize what a fine body he had. For someone who was locked up for years, he looked hotter than anyone who would hit the gym frequently. No bones could be seen, no excess fat, and no blemishes. But then again, since coming here I only saw beautiful people. That must lay in their vampire genes.

Anyway, with Ji Yang being sexy like this and sitting on top of me with that delighted expression, I almost forgot my sexuality. I seriously had to remind myself that I was a straight man.

I moaned when he moved his hips again, rubbing his ass on my already leaking cock. If I wouldn't free it from its prison soon, I might go crazy! So I reached for it only to meet the wet hardness of Ji Yang that peeked out from the almost fully open bathrobe.

I stared at it, stared at the liquid that was dropping from the top of it, and had to admit that I was surprised at how big he was. I honestly didn't expect that.

My sight on it was interrupted by Ji Yang's upper body that leaned down again and soon I felt his fangs dig into my chest. That feeling, the feeling of his dick pocking on my stomach, and the sounds he made dripped me over the edge. With a deep moan, I came into the tightness of my brief.

Usually, that would have been it but this time, as if nothing happened at all, my cock kept standing high. I tried to push Ji Yang away but his nails only dug into my shoulder and his sucking became stronger.

Thankfully my hands were free and I reached down and opened my pants. With much difficulty, I managed to pull both, pants and briefs halfway down and let my cock breathe in fresh air. Of course, I moaned in satisfaction.

When I tried to retract my hands, I accidentally brushed them against his hardness. Without thinking much, I decided to give him a helping hand and grabbed it to give him a little relief. He withdrew his fangs and growled deeply before he released into my hands. He let out one hell of a deep moan and I felt rather satisfied that I could make him sound like that.

He hissed before grabbing my hands, pressing them against the mattress next to my head, and pressing himself against me so that both of our cocks were trapped between our stomachs before he found a new spot on my chest he could suck on.

I didn't even feel the pain of his bites anymore for all I could think of was the loss of friction. I tried to free my hands and after a little struggle, I was able to free my right one which soon disappeared into Ji Yang's bathrobe. I reached down for the roundness of his ass and grabbed it hard. Ji Yang let go of my other hand, took out his fangs, and growled before he grabbed my cheeks tightly with both his hands and he dug his teeth into my neck once more.

That made me let my left hand join where my right one was and when I had a full grip on his behind, I pressed him deeper into my lower body, giving both of us the needed friction. I continued moving his body up and down on my own, letting our stomachs do the work of pleasuring our tightly trapped cocks. It felt so good that I soon was at my limit, coming for the second time.

I was out of breath and tired but Ji Yang didn't seem to want to let go all too soon and even though I was tired, I felt the excitement, when I felt his cock twitching and his seeds joining mine on our stomachs.

Were we done? Not at all.

Both our bodies did what they wanted and just like that the night continued with me hoping that once we were done, I would still have enough blood to continue living. But even if not, I would at least die after having the most amazing night ever. I could do without the excessive biting, though...

Xiao Zhan's POV

I listened to his story and the more he said the more did I stare at him in disbelief.

"I woke up this morning and my whole body felt on fire! I mean, I felt good. More than good, actually. But I was dead tired and I have never felt as weak as I did then. Ji Yang was still sleeping so I sneaked out and quickly went back to my room to take a shower. That is when you knocked on my door." He grinned in embarrassment.

I didn't know what else to do but to stare at him. He just told me all that I couldn't comprehend it.

"You see? It was my fault. I kind of ... volunteered."

"I am pretty sure it was only about the drinking part!" I frowned and then massaged my head trying to suppress the headache from getting stronger.

"Haoxuan, may I remind you that he is your enemy! And he is a man! You are straight, you forgot!?"

"I didn't. I know that but... I don't know... it wasn't that bad, you know? I mean, we are both men, and ... well, we kind of helped each other out. It's better than doing it alone." Haoxuan shrugged his shoulders and I gaped at him.

"And just like that, you slept with your enemy? Haoxuan, Ji Yang hates you. He wants to kill you if possible! How can you sleep with him knowing that? And what!? You let him drink your blood? Are you crazy!? Do you know what he will do once he wakes up!?" I was seriously worried about my friend. Not because of what he did, I knew he was crazy and loved making trouble, but this time he chose the wrong opponent.

"I didn't sleep with him. I already said we helped each other out. It wasn't sex."

I thought I didn't see it right when I was sure to have seen the hint of disappointment on his face. But maybe that was only my imagination because I knew that he was straight.

"As for the blood... I don't know. I did so because I wanted to help him. He didn't look good, you know? And honestly, I expected him to refuse because he hates my father-"

"He hates you too," I remarked.

"He doesn't hate me. He has no reason nor right to hate me. I did nothing wrong. Me being born as my father's son wasn't something I could control!" He frowned.

"Anyway, I knew he would refuse and was shocked when he suddenly bit me for real. I didn't expect him to do that."

I nodded. "He hungered for some time. I think he lost control. Yibo said that can happen when someone is weak. Ji Yang was at his limits, I guess."

"Honestly I don't regret last night be-"

"Haoxuan!" I looked at him in shock.

"What? I really didn't. It was fun, I enjoyed it a lot. But next time I would like it if he wouldn't bite me so much. My blood is precious to me. I don't mind biting, but what he did was way too much. I get it, he is a vampire but ... I am a human and am not used to that. Nor do I have enough blood for that.... "

"N-next time!?" I gasped and jumped up. "Haoxuan! Don't even think about it! This is not right! And you are straight!"

Haoxuan blushed. "What? I know! I didn't mean it that way! I mean.... You know..."

"Yeah, I know that I am sure you meant it that way. Shit, Haoxuan!"

Haoxuan looked confused. "No, really. I am straight. I didn't mean I would do it again. I was just relishing in what happened. I felt fucking good, okay!? I can't help feeling like this! But don't worry, I won't let him bite me again."

"There won't be a next time anyway, because the moment he wakes up, you are done for." I shook my head. "I will ask Yibo to allow you to sleep in the room next to mine. I think that will be safer for you."

"He won't remember." He said and I raised my brows. "At least not now. Earlier I asked that woman who was also in that room. She said that although she didn't know what happened for sure when she left the room Ji Yang was already about to lose control. The fact that I was still alive and well, meant that Ji Yang didn't completely lose it which means that he probably won't remember right away about what happened between the two of us but the memories will come back within a few days."

"I can't believe she really left..." I growled. "You could have died!"

'Shit!' I thought when the pain in my head became stronger.

"But I didn't. And I won't." He said confidently but I wasn't ready to believe that. Ji Yang's hate was deep. Maybe not for Haoxuan but for his father. If he can't find Haoxuan's father, he might use Haoxuan as a substitute. He seemed to be a good guy and followed the laws but if he loses himself who knew what could happen?

"It wasn't supposed to be you donating your blood but that woman. How could she just leave!?"

"Although she volunteered she was kinda scared when she saw the condition Ji Yang was-" He stopped and frowned. "So that means that it was supposed to be her that would have done all these things with Ji Yang?"

I nodded. "Of course. That was why she was there. Albeit I think the two of them would have done a lot more than just helping each other. But how can she just leave when she came for solely that reason!? Because she as scared? What kind of excuse is that!?"

Haoxuan was quiet and kept frowning.

"What is wrong?"

"Nothing." He mumbled and shook his head. "Anyway, I guess I will have to think of something before his memories come back. Maybe I should start to stay away from him so that when he remembered he won't kill me. But enough of that." Haoxuan got up.

"I will eat something and go to bed. I am dead tired."

"How strange...." I mumbled rolling my eyes and glared at the door. "Once he woke up I will-"

"Nothing! You won't do anything! I told you it was my fault! Stop being like this."

"But he bit you! Just look at you! All these bite marks! You look pale too! How much of your blood did he take!? How dare he!?"

"By far not enough to kill me. I am just tired." He escorted me to the door.

"Don't worry about me, okay? Go back and take a break. Oh, and make sure to tell me if Yibo looks at you like a Five-course menu." He frowned and I shook my head.

"He won't, okay? I am the crown prince, remember?"

"That doesn't mean anything if he loses control. I dare him to touch you. I swear I will kill him."

"Make sure you won't get killed yourself." I shook my head. "Go get some sleep. And stay away from Ji Yang. If something happens, come to me."

He nodded and opened the door.

"I mean it, Haoxuan!"

"Yes, and I meant what I said too. Now off you go. Don't worry about me." He smiled and closed the door.

'Easier said than done...'

to be continued...

I also worry about you, Haoxuan. I hope you can face the aftermath...  *shake my head*

Let's just hope you won't be a bad influence on Xiao Zhan...

Has anyone realized that Xiao Zhan has been more open about the vampire thing? He kind of seems to have accepted at least a little bit ^^

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