Chapter 1.
Haunted by the many pains of his past, Devin seeks fleeting pleasures to escape them. Yet in lonely moments, they return to torment him. Though he cannot feel physical pain, the sight of blood drags him back to his most traumatic memories and deepest losses.
Chapter 2.
Arguments are frequent in Talia's family, often escalating into violence. She struggles with fear and feelings of inferiority, seeing her future as hopeless. She often feels the urge to escape, but with nowhere to run, so she tries her best to endure.
Chapter 3.
Jev's reaction to Devin's assumption that they are jealous. For Devin, smoking is a way to imitate the sensation of soul-draining - a warm flow around his teeth. That’s why he occasionally lights up a cigarette, either to curb his hunger or simply to give himself pleasure in private moments...
Chapter 4.
Talia tries to go about her daily life, but she starts noticing strange changes in herself. Her heart doesn’t ache when she runs in P.E. class, and the bruises from family conflicts heal faster than they should. A growing sense of dread settles over her—something abnormal is happening to her…
Chapter 5.
As an energy vampire, Devin does not have a human digestive system. In his free time, he enjoys reading cookbooks, preparing meals, and watching others eat with fascination—it's something he can never truly understand.
Chapter 6.
Talia's father suffers from severe depression, which makes him withdrawn and passive at times, yet at other moments, he turns aggressive. She misses the happier periods, but nowadays, all she feels toward him is fear. Still, she tries to reach out to him…
Chapter 7.
Since Devin mustn't grow wings in the human world, he rides a motorcycle whenever he can—whether it's for everyday errands, road trips, or tracking down and eliminating his targets…