After last night's frenzy on one side and cooperation on the other, I had no idea when the gauze around Neil's neck had fallen off. As soon as I opened my eyes, I saw that dry wound on his fair skin. It was a bit unusual; leaning in for a closer look, I could clearly see two round puncture marks, accompanied by minor bite marks and abrasions. Those two puncture wounds were unmistakably vampire bites. Could that brat Harry be a vampire?The more I thought about it, the more unsettling it seemed. I immediately shook Neil awake. He was groggy and wanted to go back to sleep, considering I had finished my activities well into the night, and it was almost dawn when I was done. He had barely slept four hours before I woke him up. Seeing him still squinting, I shook him again, harder this time. I felt it necessary to get to the bottom of this."Neil, wake up.""Huh? Ryan? Is it time?""Just wake up first, I have something to ask you." His tone became cautious upon seeing my serious expression
I returned to the hotel room, and Neil seemed to have just finished grooming, changing clothes, with breakfast untouched on the table. He looked puzzled when he saw me, freezing midway through dressing, one shoulder still unclad. He was adorable like that. Remembering Harry's remark about Neil's emotions being rooted in fear, I approached and hugged his slender waist."Awake now?""Yeah, Ryan, where did you go so early?""I went to see Harry.""Did you... did you guys argue?" He looked tense, so I quickly patted his head."No, don't worry. He checked out this morning, we just talked briefly.""Good, that's a relief. Have you had breakfast? Mine's untouched, want to have it together?" With emotions settled, I once again felt his tenderness."Don't bother with this breakfast; let's go out for your favorite Chinese breakfast.""But won't this be a waste?""Who cares about waste? Your happiness matters most to me." I playfully pinched his nose, like teasing a child."Haha, okay, let me fr
Early in the morning, I found myself bustling about, much like I did on Neil's birthday, sorting through his clothes, toiletries, and whatnot. This time around, heading back home, I had no clue about the duration of my stay. I'd take whatever time I could get. After all, there were still three weeks left before the start of classes. If Neil took a liking to the place, we could extend our stay; if not, we could find another spot to enjoy a few more days before returning. However, before heading home, I had a small plan in mind. Despite my efforts, I couldn't shake off the feeling of guilt towards Neil. If it were anyone else caught in the crossfire of my charm, they wouldn't stand a chance. This was my trump card in the hole, a surefire way to win him over.I heard Neil stirring awake and immediately rushed back to the room to check on him. I proudly informed him that everything was packed and all he needed to do was get up and freshen up before we could leave. However, his subsequent
After I cleaned Neil up and tucked him back into bed for a good sleep, I assumed the role of a mover. I gathered all the luggage, backpacks, bags, and whatnot, and loaded them into the car, followed by Neil's favorite snacks, and lastly, Neil himself. It seemed my dear Neil was truly exhausted. From the moment I lifted him up in the room to the moment I placed him in the passenger seat of the car, he didn't stir. After securing his seatbelt, I set off.We arrived at the camper rental shop, part of the little plan I had arranged. Since we had three days to spare, I intended to take Neil for a relaxing getaway before returning home. Of course, I chose a seaside trip, which Neil loves. Leaving Neil in the car, I handled the paperwork myself. The staff were friendly and assisted us in loading everything onto the ultra-luxurious camper I had selected. However, there was one item they dared not touch, let alone disturb him. Every action was delicate and hushed.After signing the papers, I g
After watching the sunset together, we ran towards the sea, playing in the water like children. Neil's swimming skills were quite good, earning my wolf's approval. Perhaps it was because of the water activities in the previous trip so I hadn't noticed before, but now I've noticed his swimming level during this special event. We swam out to the sea, starting out fully clothed, but of course, I ended up taking everything off especially his, piece by piece. By the end, he was even without his underwear, which I had lost track of where it floated away to.We floated in the sea, naked, occasionally splashing water at each other, wiping each other's faces, and sometimes embracing and kissing. That was what made this place great – it was not crowded, and by the evening, there was hardly anyone around. We could do whatever we want, and no one would bat an eye, even if we were not wearing any clothes. Maybe next time, I might plan a trip to a deserted island, where we won't even need to bring
As we agreed, Neil woke me up right on time, half an hour before sunrise. It was our first time witnessing the sunrise together, and Neil was filled with excitement. However, I struggled to open my eyes, resting my head on his shoulder and wrapping my arms around his waist, leaning against his back to steal a few more moments of sleep. When the sun finally peeked over the horizon, Neil gently roused me, marking another first for us — our first sunrise together. Although it was a seemingly ordinary natural phenomenon, sharing that moment with him, nestled in his embrace, infused it with a warmth that made it extraordinary.After lingering a while longer to catch up on sleep, we finally got up to prepare for the day, enjoying a leisurely breakfast before setting off for our next destination. While still by the seaside, this day promised more than just beachside lounging or camper van relaxation. I had arranged for a yacht excursion, intending to take Neil out to sea for some adventure.
I'm concerned he might repeat the incident of being punished last time, falling asleep from exhaustion and missing one of the meals. As it approached the time between lunch and dinner, and he still hadn't awakened, I felt it was time to take action. I walked into the yacht's kitchen to see what I could manage, but found myself at a loss. Fortunately, before complete disappointment set in, my eyes fell upon the microwave quietly sitting in the corner.Although ingredients were prepared before boarding, I had also inadvertently punished him to sleep in bed—the only person capable of turning those ingredients into a meal. As someone with little connection to the kitchen, I could only scavenge for items that could be heated in the microwave, cobbling together a dish from whatever could be warmed up. Indeed, fortune favors the determined, as I stumbled upon a few suitable items. The rest of the fresh ingredients would serve as companions for our little voyage.I approached the bed with the
Beforehand, I arranged for someone to bring my car over on this day. After returning the camper, we hopped into my sports car and headed back to Lucas Castle. On the way, I shared some childhood memories and stories about my family with Neil. When he heard about my lonely childhood, he showed great empathy, comforting me warmly as he grasped the hand that was stroking his hair.When I mentioned our butler, Ethan, his eyes practically lit up. He found Ethan remarkable, especially when he learned that Ethan had managed to turn a non-existent house into a place he agreed to stay in after just one dinner visit. I was initially worried he might be upset, but Ethan's abilities seemed to overwhelm Neil's emotions; he was just intrigued by the prospect of meeting this person.However, when I spoke about my parents, I could sense his hand stiffen slightly, as if no matter how much I tried to reassure him, he still had some concerns. Since he had already promised to stay with me, locked to my s