Rin Yuang was at home, sitting at her desk, fiddling with her computer. Her fingers typed a website's URL, trying to access it. But there was no response.
"He deleted the site..."
She tried searching for information related to the site, an image, or anything else, but there was nothing. It was as if the murder website had never existed.
"Damn!"
She slammed her fist on the table in frustration.
***
In the library, at night, Ferinish crossed her arms over her chest.
"Is this necessary to test your 'taste for food'?"
She pointed to the vast feast before her eyes. Slady placed her hands on her hips, shrugging.
"I've never really tasted food, it was faint. But if my theory is correct..."
Slady looked at a board with various calculations, including sugar and salt content, and even the distance between the jaw and teeth. Returning to looking at the beautiful meal,
"I'll taste food, maybe like a normal person would."
"Okay..."
Ferinish sat at the table, and Slady did the same. It was clear that despite her controlled calm, the woman was very eager to eat.
"May I?"
"Let's wait for the girls."
"..."
A while later, the library door opened, and Shaphira and Elisa emerged, exhausted as they were. They leaned on each other, their legs trembling.
"That Forest Inferius was horrible! I got stuck in that tree with its hands and couldn't even escape!"
Shaphira commented. Elisa tried to stay on her feet, but she was equally exhausted.
"And those arrogant high-level hunters! I only didn't beat them up there because it would have given me more of a headache!"
But upon smelling the feast, the two lifted their heads, their eyes widening.
"Oh... my God!"
"I need to eat!"
The two women jump onto the table and immediately try to serve themselves.
"Thank you!"
They both thank her in unison. Ferinish glared at them angrily and stood up.
"Don't let you eat before me!"
She also began eating, brutally grabbing the meat and vegetables and devouring them. Elisa and Shaphira did the same, like a competition between the three women over who could eat the most food the fastest.
Slady watched the scene in silence, feeling small pieces of food being thrown at her face. Her nimble, skillful hands cut the meat, eating it with a... elegant style.
"No... it's still barely tasteless."
He muttered, disappointed.
After the small chaos, the girls found themselves on the couch, sleeping. Slady had been watching the scene in silence... then a small smile appeared on her lips.
"Ferinish is being good to them."
The next day, Ferinish woke up among the other girls. Her gaze fell on Slady, who was sleeping in the chair. She managed to move away from them without waking them, approached the man, and crouched down...
"His hair..."
She noticed the white strands growing, reaching the roots of his scalp. Her hand caressed the area, finding it beautiful.
"Could your theory be right?"
In her subconscious, or rather, in her inner sanctum, Slady found herself beside Truth.
"May I give my opinion?"
"Yes."
"You look really handsome with that hair."
She stroked Slady's hair, focusing on the white area.
"You could ask me to braid it."
"You just want to satisfy yourself with the sight."
"Please..."
"Okay."
Suddenly, Slady opened her eyes, in the real world. On a bed and feeling her face in a soft spot...
"Ferinish. Can you take my face off your breasts? You're making me breathless."
"Oh, sorry!"
Slady pulled away, looking at her companion, her gaze falling to her chest, feeling something she'd never felt before...
Excitement.
Ferinish was confused by her companion's behavior, placing her hands on Slady's shoulders.
"Are you okay?"
"I'm fine..."
Slady looked away, feeling... blush! This was already hell for him.
"It's just... I felt something. Something I shouldn't have felt."
"What is it?"
Ferinish fixed his hair. Slady looked at the scene, realizing she was more beautiful than before.
"Wait! Don't tell me I'm suddenly in love!"
"Hahaha!!"
Suddenly, the voice echoed in her mind.
"I forgot to tell you that you would start feeling emotions after sleeping!"
"I'm going to kill you, Truth!"
"Ferinish..."
"Yes?"
"Can I take a test?"
"Yes."
She moved closer, much closer to him, and Slady felt more nervous than before.
"Truth, what do I do?!"
"I don't know, she's your mate, you should show her how much you love her!"
She said with a mischievous tone, seeming to enjoy Slady's desperation. Ferinish just stared at her partner, confused.
"What did you want—"
Suddenly, Slady pulled her into a kiss. Her eyes widened, but she quickly returned it. The kiss was innocent, and Slady felt a greater satisfaction than the first time, her primal instincts starting to attack her.
"Slady, you better control yourself, your emotions and so many other things are coming like an avalanche!"
Truth replied, growing worried. Slady controlled herself, gently pulling away from her partner.
"Did you... like it?"
"Yes..."
She replied, small flames appearing on her cheek. Then she asked,
"Was kissing me part of the test? Which one?"
"Shit."
"I wanted to test... if the tongue had taste."
"Oh, I can't defend you, Slady,"
Truth commented in her mind. Ferinish made a strange expression, but then laughed.
"Okay, okay. But I don't want to be kissed just for test purposes. I want it to be real."
"Oh, right."
"Hehe..." (Truth chuckled softly)
Ferinish wrapped his arms around Slady, placing his lips on hers. He closed his eyes and let himself surrender, returning the gesture.
"That's good."
***
In the kitchen, Slady was already cooking, testing the flavors. Ferinish helped him, cutting meat and vegetables with extreme speed.
Elisa had already woken up, leaning against the wall and crossing her arms. A small smile lingered on her lips; she was getting used to a new family. Shaphira remained asleep; it was clear she was still tired.
At lunch, Slady ate elegantly; the three women... seemed quite rough.
"Definitely, if Ferinish were their real mother, I'd say Shaphira and Elisa take after her..."
Then his lips curved into a small but genuine smile.
"People desire many things in their lives: power, money, fame, or even fear..."
"I've never had a dream, but if I had to set one..."
"It would be to have a family. And today, I feel fulfilled."