My Beloved Has Risen from Death’s Embrace

Her ears turned red, her heart trembled, and she softly replied, “Okay” 

At the mention of holiday, Orion suddenly remembered something, something he had been longing for, craving for the longest time. 

Now, he could finally have it. 

“Xannie, your birthday present from last time, I haven’t received it from you yet.” 

“Present?” 

Xanthea paused for a moment, then remembered the sexy kitten cosplay lingerie that was a gift once promised but never delivered. 

“Why bring that up now?” 

Orion stared at her like a predator eyeing its next meal, his gaze narrowing slightly, a dark gleam shining through, “I want to get it now.” © 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

Heart skipping a beat, Xanthea sensed danger. Recalling the way he looked at her the other day when she wore the dress, and his aggressive kisses, she feared if she wore it now, she wouldn’t be able to spend a peaceful day. 

“No way 

She immediately shook her head, standing her ground, “Your birthday’s gone, so the gift’s expired! If you still want it, wait for the next birthday!” 

“You promised to wear it for me, no going back on your word.” 

“Im not going back on my word.” Xanthea found a loophole, her expression sly like a little fox, “Later is a broad term, it could mean next month, next year, or the year after just not now! 

“Alright then.” 

Orion’s gaze fell, his voice filled with a hint of sadness, his bright eyes dimming gradually, looking like a little wolf abandoned by its pack, his ears drooping, stirring a feeling of compassion in Xanthea. 

“I thought I would get your birthday gift when I tumed twenty.” 

That statement hit Xanthea hard. Feeling guilty for forgetting and hurting him over the years, she wanted to make amends, and hearing such words. 

Wearing a cosplay costume didn’t seem like such a big deal after all. 

“Fine!” She bit her lip, making up her mind. 

“Really?” Orion looked up. 

Xanthea saw a flare of intense desire in his eyes an 

eyes and internally cursed herself for being fooled by his excellent acting skills! 

This guy wasn’t a fluffy little wolf at all but a cunning SlyFox! And she had fallen for it again! 

“I haven’t finished. There’s a condition! You’re just allowed to look, don’t touch!” 

“Okay.” 

He agreed instantly, surprising Xanthea. Was he actually being obedient? 

“But today, at the award ceremony. I learned a way to express love from fans, Can I say it to you, Xannie?” 

Xanthea asked, “What is it?” 

Orion’s lips curved slightly, a mischievous and somewhat fierce light in his eyes, “You are my main squeeze” 

Before she could react she was swept off her feet and carried into the mansion by the man… 

“Orion, what are you doing? Put me down, people are watching!” 

“You’ll find out soon.” 

Once home, Xanthea, determined to keep her word, donned the birthday gift but learned a hard lesson about what it truly meant to go back on one’s word. 

All through the night, the mansion echoed with moans like a cat’s yowls, one after another, in every comer