In the Shadows

Chapter 02

As Xiao Zhan and the pack of wolves approached the forest's edge, a sudden change in atmosphere enveloped them. The wolves, once steadfast in their guiding presence, submitted submissively, their tails tucked between their legs and soft whimpers escaping their muzzles. Something ominous was about to unfold.

Before Xiao Zhan had a chance to comprehend the situation, a figure emerged from the darkness, commanding attention with his striking presence. It was Wang Yibo, a vampire whose tall and pale form stood in stark contrast to the surrounding shadows. His long black hair cascaded down his back, a single red ribbon wrapped around a random lock of hair that danced in the night breeze. Clad in a combination of red and black, he exuded an air of allure and danger. His lips, as red as blood, and his moon-pale skin enhanced his ethereal beauty. The faint redness in his eyes hinted at his supernatural nature.

With a voice that sent shivers down Xiao Zhan's spine, Wang Yibo bellowed a demand, calling out to someone named Liu Haikuan. In that moment, the alpha wolf, the very one who had guided Xiao Zhan through the forest, transformed into his human form and hastily bowed before the vampire, acknowledging him as his master.

Xiao Zhan's heart pounded in his chest as fear gripped him. The realization dawned upon him that he had stumbled upon a supernatural encounter far beyond his wildest imagination. Listening to their conversation with a mix of fear and marvel, he understood that Wang Yibo referred to him as prey—a vulnerable creature that had unknowingly trespassed into their world.

Liu Haikuan, the transformed alpha, tried to plead for Xiao Zhan's mercy, explaining that he was injured and needed to return to his sick sister. But his master's words struck like a chilling gust of wind. Wang Yibo accused Liu Haikuan of growing weak, berating him for allowing their prey to know about their existence.

Xiao Zhan's fear intensified as he realized the dire consequences that awaited him. The realization that he had stumbled upon creatures far more powerful and dangerous than he could fathom sent a shiver down his spine. The conversation unfolding before him painted a vivid picture of the supernatural forces at play, and the precarious position he now found himself in.

Liu Haikuan, desperate to defend his actions, pleaded with his master, asserting that Xiao Zhan's blindness rendered him unlikely to expose their secret. But Wang Yibo's words carried a harsh truth. "He's blind, not a fool," he stated, crushing any hopes of leniency.

Xiao Zhan's mind raced; his senses heightened by the gravity of the situation. He had inadvertently stumbled upon a world where vampires and shapeshifters existed, where shadows held untold secrets and danger lurked at every turn. With a mixture of fear and determination, he realized that escaping this encounter unharmed would require all the courage he could muster.

As the conversation between the supernatural beings continued, Xiao Zhan prepared himself for what lay ahead. With his injured leg throbbing and his heart pounding, he braced himself for the unknown, knowing that his survival and the safety of his loved ones now hung in the balance.

The world around Xiao Zhan dissolved into silence, leaving him disoriented and unaware of the events unfolding before him. The weight of his injury combined with the loss of blood caused a sudden wave of lightheadedness to wash over him. In his weakened state, he could no longer resist the pull of unconsciousness that beckoned him.

A sudden chill danced across his skin as he felt cold arms wrap around him, lifting him effortlessly. Before he could grasp what was happening, darkness consumed him once more, and he succumbed to unconsciousness.

During his slumber, fragmented snippets of conversation drifted through his mind, subtle and puzzling. He caught glimpses of a conversation between Wang Yibo and Liu Haikuan, their voices echoing in his subconscious.