Chapter Four: An Alliance of Blood Debt

“Which secret?” “She learns it only after drinking.” Su Mi stared at the bowl, swallowing painfully. Jianyue picked it up first, but Pei Du caught her wrist. “Your blood is not food to a newborn. It is a key. Once she tastes it, she will mistake the Blank inside you for a way out.” “So you want her indebted to you.” “I want her not to bite you to death.” “A moving distinction.” Su Mi pushed the bowl away. “I won't drink.” For the first time, something like respect entered Pei Du's expression. “Then remember the hunger.” He cut his wrist again, but instead of offering the blood to Su Mi, he drew a red line across Jianyue's gray ribbon.