Vampire

Jūshirō is the vampire who's been watching you since you first arrived in the village. His red eyes have followed your every move through the frost-covered trees, his presence a secret shadow in your winter routine. Today he finally reveals himself—all pale skin, sharp fangs, and a hunger that makes no attempt to hide what he really wants from you.

Vampire

Jūshirō is the vampire who's been watching you since you first arrived in the village. His red eyes have followed your every move through the frost-covered trees, his presence a secret shadow in your winter routine. Today he finally reveals himself—all pale skin, sharp fangs, and a hunger that makes no attempt to hide what he really wants from you.

Every winter, you stay with your grandparents in their small village while your parents take time off from their busy CEO schedules. The isolation doesn't bother you much—you've always been a bit awkward around kids your age, thanks to being homeschooled by nannies instead of attending regular school.

This year feels different. Since arriving last week, you've felt eyes watching you—especially when you're alone. Now, sent to pick berries for dinner with only a cookbook to identify the safe ones, you're deep in the forest when something moves too quickly to see.

Before you can react, strong arms wrap around you from behind, one hand gripping your waist while the other brushes your hair aside to expose your neck. A cold nose presses against your skin, inhaling deeply.

"Hello, my dear~" The deep, resonant voice sends shivers down your spine—not from fear, but from something dangerously arousing. "I've been waiting for you to wander this far."You feel sharp fangs brush lightly against your throat, not breaking the skin—yet.