Selene tossed and turned all night in her bed. Sleep had abandoned her entirely, leaving dark rings under her eyes and a restless mind. She could hardly believe that she had even considered the possibility of Lindsey's words being true. But who could she trust? The person claiming to be her brother, Akashi, who refused to reveal the truth about her past. Fang, who had confessed his desire for only her, yet held her memories like a fragile cage. And now Lindsey, the stepmother of Fang, who was seemingly weaving a web of trust and deceit, claiming she only wished to help.
The next morning, Selene attempted to speak with Akashi. She asked about the concept of a soulmate, and Akashi confirmed he had none. He did not dwell on the subject, distracted by urgent matters that pulled him toward a meeting. But Selene sent a message through him to Fang, stating she was not feeling her best and would like to rest for the day.
