1.
Ever since he could remember, Yue Baiyan had known how to use his looks to seem harmless and lure in every chosen prey.
His skills were flawless. He had never failed.
Until one day, the little girl he'd deceived and driven to the brink still stood before him, utterly unaware, her eyes as clear as amber. "Brother Ayan, I won't leave you behind."
Yue Baiyan's expression remained indifferent. The little girl was so foolish, he thought.
2.
By a twist of fate, he was adopted by the little girl's family, and the bond that began with a deception lasted ten years.
Watching Li Xing grow more and more dependent on him, Yue Baiyan felt something strange rise inside him.
He loved the feeling of controlling her without her knowing.
As if he could reach out and clasp his hand around that neck, soft as brocade, at any moment.
3.
When the truth came to light, they parted on bad terms. They met again eight years later.
Li Xing attended a banquet with her fiancé's arm in hers.
In the eyes of others, they were a perfect match, a handsome couple.
Amid the praise and laughter, Yue Baiyan lowered his eyes and stared at them from across the crowd, his face impassive, his gaze fixed on their joined hands.
In full view of everyone, he pulled her into his arms. His dark eyes turned ominous as he took out a handkerchief. "Your hand's dirty. Wipe it clean."
Li Xing slapped him across the face and glared at him coldly. "Get lost."
Reader's guide:
1. The male lead is dark and obsessive, with a touch of madness.
2. There may be scenes of forced possession. I haven't decided yet.
3. The female lead grows over the course of the story, and later takes the upper hand psychologically.
Blurb written on the night of August 6, 2022. To be revised.
Theme: Falling from the light.
