Clark had envisioned a peaceful vacation with Jade—perhaps even a future where they settled down together, building a life beyond the chaos that had long dictated his existence.
The thought of having children with her had even crossed his mind, a rare glimpse of normalcy in a life where power and conflict reigned supreme.
But fate was a cruel storyteller, never content to let happy endings come without a price.
All good plans, no matter how carefully crafted, were bound to face obstacles.
That night, as Clark drifted into a deep slumber, the sensation of warmth and security surrounding him, a voice slithered into his dreams, seductive yet laced with undeniable malice.
"Well, well, well… I finally sensed a ripple in reality, and look what I found—new food."
His subconscious jolted in warning. The voice was feminine, rich with amusement, but behind its playful tone lurked something ancient and insatiable.
Before Clark could react—
Bang!
The world shattered around him.
