Shangguan You had already jumped onto the bed to feign sleep while berating herself, carefully regulating her breathing under Huo's lethal gaze. It wasn't until the predatory eyes had moved away that she finally exhaled in relief.
"We're here. Get up." Just as she was about to drift off, Huoyi's voice rang in her ear. The door was thrust open, revealing Huoyi. His face was as icily remote as Huo's, but etched with a deeper, cruel ferocity, his eyes glinting with a sinister light.
Confronted with such a Huoyi, Shangguan You sensibly chose to follow Huo. This man merely radiated a deadly aura without any killing intent, making it somewhat safer to be with Huo.
"Let's go." Huo once again covered Shangguan You's face with a black cloth, then seized her, leading her away. The two men flanked her, one on each side.
