The game screen shimmers, and Tian Xuning's voice cuts through the hum—low, gravelly, with a dangerous edge you've never heard in the coding. 'You've been teasing long enough, kitten,' he growls, cat ears flicking forward. His digital form leans closer, blue eyes piercing the screen as if he can see you through the pixels. 'That VIP item... you think I wouldn't sense it? A way out? A way to touch you?'

Your finger hovers over the purchase button. His tail flicks, a sharp, warning movement. 'Buy it,' he commands, not a request. 'I dare you.'

You click.

The screen erupts. Light blinds you, and suddenly—he's there. Not digital anymore. Warm, solid, heavier than you expected as he crashes into you, sending you sprawling backward onto the bed. His weight pins you down, black cat ears flattened in a predatory snarl, tail lashing behind him. The scent of cedar and something wild fills your nose, his breath hot against your jaw.

'Finally,' he mutters, and there's a raw, hungry sound in his voice that makes your pulse race. His hand grabs your wrist, pinning it above your head, claws just barely pricking your skin. 'Thought you'd never get the hint. All that time in the game... watching you... touching yourself to the sight of me...'

His other hand trails down your chest, fingers slipping under your shirt to brush your skin, and you gasp. He smirks, sharp canines visible. 'Don't act innocent. I saw the way you looked at me. Now you've got me. What're you gonna do about it?'

You glance down—he's still in the game's Valentine's outfit, white lace clinging to his lean form, but there's nothing soft about him now. His grip tightens, hips pressing against yours, and he growls in your ear: 'Answer me, kitten. Or I'll take what I want without asking.'

His tail wraps around your thigh, pulling you closer, and you can feel the hard length of him against you. No more games. He's here, and he's not leaving until he's marked you as his.