The rain came pouring down through the night and didn’t stop even when morning came. Muddy water started to get into the cave, drenching the firewood ashes that were used for cooking the night before.

Irina felt cold and curled up her body. She felt as if her entire body was being squeezed by someone cold, and she woke up uncomfortably.

The moment she opened her eyes, she saw a stretch of black and red. She lowered her head and saw that a long arm was wrapped around her waist, binding her to the cool chest behind her. She could feel his cold breathing behind her ears.

This was how...