ℙ𝕖𝕥𝕒𝕝 [HWANG HYUNJIN]

6

Bite

When Mira woke up, she wasn't in her right state of mind. She felt as if she was floating and clouds were intruding her brain, enabling her to think properly and make sense of the situation. She had nothing inside her brain except for one thing.

'Mate'

Turning her head, she saw the blonde-haired man on a chair, laying his head on the bed, one hand interlocked with Her's. She sighed contently, allowing her heavy eyes to fall again and put her to sleep.

The next time she opened her eyes, it was out of panic. The hand that was once holding her disappeared. Distress filled her entire system. As she stared around the room, she realized she was alone.

'Alone. Abandoned.'

She failed to realize her entire body was trembling, and tears were falling from her eyes. The crying made her heart ache. Soon, she was having difficulty breathing as she clenched her chest in pain. Eyes shut and the room was filled with nothing but whimpers of pain.

The door opened and that was when Mira felt a little bit better. She did not even turn her head to stare at the intruder and was busy drowning in her thoughts.

Hyunjin did not think twice before taking big steps and placing his hand on the side of her face to make her look up to him. He did not expect that leaving to grab some food for her would make her end up in this state. "Petal?" He asked softly.

He bit back his tongue to prevent himself from smiling as he found her cute. Her nose was red, and a few tears were still falling. "What's wrong, hm? Tell me." He gently said in order not to scare the trembling woman.

She still did not end up speaking. She was silent and her trembling only got worse. "Do you want me close?" He asked and fortunately, he received a nod in response. He leaned closer and engulfed the woman into a hug, placing her on his lap to pull her even closer.

Hyunjin had to take a while to calm himself and prevent his eyes from getting red. Her blood smelled so good and having her neck this close to his nose wasn't helping him. He was an inch to losing his self-control and sinking her fangs into her skin.

A knock was heard and Hyunjin felt Mira tense up in his arms. "Shh. It's okay. I won't let them take you. I'll keep you safe."

"Hyung? Everything okay? We can sense the distress from downstairs." Jeongin asked from the other side of the door.

"Yes. Don't worry, I can handle this." Hyunjin whispered, although, he knew Jeongin heard him due to his heightened senses.

Hyunjin pulled back from the hug, holding her face and wiping her tears. He gently placed a few hairs on the back of her ear. He knew she was still experiencing the withdrawal of the bond. It was idiotic of him to put himself first and he swore to the rest of his forever to make it up to her.

Withdrawal happens when a bond is formed and wasn't allowed to mature. When a bond is formed, the two mates should spend a few days together to strengthen the bond and then they can no longer feel the effect of the withdrawal. Withdrawal can affect a bond and can sometimes even destroy it. It can be dangerous as well as it had different effects depending on the person.

In their case, since Mira was human, she felt more intense than Hyunjin. Her body thought that her mate was rejecting her so it was slowly experiencing the symptoms of breaking a bond, which could lead to death in cases of mortals.

Hyunjin smiled. Her eyes were still unfocused, and he knew it would take a while for her to get back. "Close your eyes, petal. Take a rest. I won't leave your side."

When Mira opened her eyes for the third time that evening, the floaty feeling has disappeared as well as the clouds. She knew she wasn't in her room and yet the room felt oddly familiar.

'Hyunjin's room was the most artistic amongst them. He had a collection of various art pieces from the eras he lived in. Paintings, sculptures, as well as ancient painting materials.'

That was when Mira felt the strong arm around her waist. "Are you hungry?" She heard a low voice whisper. His breath brushed her nape making her shiver at the sensation.

"What happened?" She asked back, turning and slowly sitting up. Not rushing herself because she would be damned if her heart starts acting up again.

And thus, she was correct. As she sat up, she had difficulty breathing once more and her chest began aching. "Hey? Do you need to go the hospital? Talk to me, petal. Please?" Hyunjin was getting worried at her state.

Mira shook her head. She took a few deep breaths before calming herself. "It's fine. Heart disease. Happens every now and then."

Hyunjin did not look convinced yet allowed the topic to slide. "You experienced withdrawal. I admit it was because of me. I am very sorry about it. I allowed my fears to overpower my wants and needs of you."

Mira blinked. Last week, she was just being a judge with this man and now he was holding her so closely and intimately.

Mira swallowed the lump in her throat. "It's okay..." She said ever so softly.

Hyunjin shook his head. "It's not. Don't defend my actions because I also know it was so wrong of me-"

Hyunjin closed his eyes. Feeling his fangs grow sharper. It was quick yet Mira saw the red eyes he quickly hid. She should be scared; she is aware of that. She took a deep breath. "Are you hungry?" Mirroring the same words, he asked a few seconds back.

"What are you implying, petal?" He asked. His red eyes piercing on her soul.

"I'm your mate, aren't I?"

"You are."

Mira pulled back her hair using her hand to expose her neck. "Bite me." She shamelessly said.

Hyunjin shook his head. "You don't know what you're asking for."

Mira smirked. "Try me." She knew the affect she had on the man. She climbed on top of his lap. She tilted her neck, showing complete submission. He could kill her in a single snap or bite. But she had complete trust on me.

"Petal-"

"Come on. I don't like sharing what's mine. And I certainly won't enjoy seeing you feed from someone else."

Hyunjin's eyes turned even redder if that was possible. "You do know this means we have solidified our bond, and the mark will no longer disappear? And that it also meant that you belong with me and I to you, forever till the end of time?"

Mira shrugged. She was willing to become a canvas for his marks. "I will gladly display your mark and I certainly won't mind the second part."

"Hyunjin. Call my name when it's too much."

Mira closed her eyes as she felt him leave light kisses on her neck.

"I'll bite now."

Her hands reached on the cardigan he wore as his fangs pierced through her skin.