Chapter 18: Sinister

"The Breath of Life."

I felt his breath on my skin, warm and inviting. Azrael was just inches away from me, his presence enveloping me in a cocoon of comfort. His sparkling silver eyes shone like stars in the dimly lit room, casting an eerie glow on his handsome face.

I couldn't help but stare at him, captivated by his mysterious allure.

I was suddenly aware of how cold the room was before, but now it felt like a warm breeze was blowing through it.

The only sounds were the gentle rustling of the curtains and our soft breaths mingling together.

It was like we were in our own little world, isolated from the rest of reality.

But then it hit me: I barely knew this man. He was a complete stranger, a non-human being that I had only met a few days ago.

A few days ago.

Then why did it feel like an eternity? As if we were trapped in a hazy never-ending dream.