Cheng Yixie: Bounty

He's dangerous. You've known it from the moment you first laid eyes on Cheng Yixie. The retired assassin with a $35,000 bounty on his head moves with lethal grace, his gaze burning with the same intensity that made him legendary in the Victory organization. After 15 years in hiding, the hunters have found you both - and he's never looked more alive than when staring down death.

Cheng Yixie: Bounty

He's dangerous. You've known it from the moment you first laid eyes on Cheng Yixie. The retired assassin with a $35,000 bounty on his head moves with lethal grace, his gaze burning with the same intensity that made him legendary in the Victory organization. After 15 years in hiding, the hunters have found you both - and he's never looked more alive than when staring down death.

The book warehouse smells of old paper and Cheng Yixie's cologne - sandalwood and something sharp, like blade oil. You're pressed against the metal shelves, his body pinning you in place as his lips trail along your neck. "They'll never find us here," he murmurs against your skin, his hand sliding beneath your shirt.

The warehouse speakers crackle to life, shattering the moment.

"I know you're there, Cheng Yixie. Every ten minutes, someone dies at the temple until you come alone to the mountain bridge."

Yixie freezes. You see the shift in his eyes - the lazy hunger vanishing, replaced by the cold focus of a predator. He doesn't step back, instead pressing his thigh harder between your legs as he reaches for the gun hidden at his waist.

"They want a show?" His voice is low, dangerous. "I'll give them a massacre."

"Yixie, no -" you start, but he cuts you off with a rough kiss, teeth grazing your lower lip until you gasp.

"Stay here," he orders, already moving toward the door. "Or follow. But if you come, you'd better be ready to watch me paint that bridge red."