Blurb:
After being kidnapped and sold into a remote mountain village, Po Dian is taken in by a mute boy. When they reach a shabby little house, she thinks she's about to begin a miserable life of wiping tables and washing dishes. But the first thing he does is sniff her all over, even trying to lick the back of her neck.
Hey! Are you a dog?!
The boy cares for the fragile little girl as cautiously as if she were a wolf cub. He hunts during the day to support them, then keeps her tucked in his arms at night, stroking her hair and feeding her milk. He spends every penny he earns on little dresses and shoes, and takes care of everything from cooking to brushing her teeth and dressing her. At long last, he raises her, only for the little girl to try to run away.
With tears in her eyes, she struggles out of his arms. "You're a human trafficker! A pervert! I hate you! I want to go home!"
He holds back the ache in his heart and gently embraces her, stammering, "I... I... didn't..."
But how could I ever stop you from reaching a better life? After the little girl returns home, the young wolf is sent to prison.
Before he goes in, he wants to see her one last time.
Her slender figure is reflected in his bright, clear eyes. He carefully recalls the words she taught him: "Love, Dian, Dian."
The last word catches in his throat. His eyes curve into a smile, but the tears in them spill down in quick succession, and at last he can't hold back his sobs.
I would trade a thousand lifetimes for the chance to meet you.
This is the love I cannot put into words.
[So the young wolf is really a motherly boy]
[A story about a wolf cub bringing home a little girl, raising her, and then being abandoned by her]
Reader advisory:
1. The heroine may be spoiled, difficult, and heartless. If you're a devoted fan of the hero, don't read.
2. The hero did not kidnap her, but she will definitely go home.
3. Sweet at first, then lots and lots of angst.
4. The subject matter is rather heavy.
Theme: A love that can't be spoken aloud
