Evangeline's fingertips gently caressed Loras's face. "Are you Loras?"
The jagged wound on her waist gnawed at her Contract Mark, yet she remained still.
"I am Nix." He raised his gaze to meet Evangeline's, his deep violet eyes filled with a deathly stillness.
After a moment, his fingertips brushed over the hideous wound on Evangeline's waist, smearing a trail of viscous blood. Suddenly, he smiled.
"This time, there's no mistake..."
He pressed his forehead against Evangeline's. The rich floral scent from his body mingled with the thick smell of blood, tangling in the space between their breaths. Even his voice, like that of a demon from hell, held a trace of gentleness.
"I am your Beast Husband."
Evangeline's face was pale. Her lashes brushed against his eyes as she murmured, "Nix..."
'He's even changed his name. It seems this really isn't the same soul.'
