Just as they were about to leave the rift of The Endless Abyss, Kian Sterling suddenly stopped in his tracks.
He turned his head to look at his ten bare tails, which resembled ten red-hot iron rods, his expression full of helplessness.
He really looked awful like this. Someone always meticulous and fond of beauty like him simply couldn't stand it—he was also afraid Luna would despise him.
He instantly transformed back into human form and, gritting his teeth, broke his own right leg.
The pain made him break out into a cold sweat all over, but the corners of his mouth were still curved in a smile.
That wasn't enough…
Without hesitation, he struck his own chest.
"Cough, cough—"
Fresh blood spilled from the corner of his lips. He staggered and braced himself against the rock wall, his face as pale as paper.
His ten tails hung down weakly, mottled with blood.
