Haera answered with feigned boldness, her eyes wide with fear, and Huigeon stared at her intently. That gaze, like the gaping maw of an anglerfish poised to swallow her whole, sent a chill down her spine. But she barely managed not to flinch.
"You keep defying expectations."
"…"
"You do."
The corners of his mouth curved upward in an arc. There was no telling what that smile meant, yet something about it felt unmistakably ominous. Haera’s light brown eyes wavered faintly.
"I thought you’d run the moment you saw me."
He laced his fingers together and rested his hands elegantly atop his crossed legs, locking eyes with her. Like a deer caught in a snare, she sat frozen, her gaze filled with panic.
"Like that time."
***
The woman inside the cage was the perfect bait to satisfy the animalistic lust of the men around her.
Her small face and delicate features formed a poppy-like beauty. Those deep, lake-like eyes were especially captivating, so much so that one could easily be tempted to fall right into them. Even dressed simply in a white T-shirt and jeans, her allure was undeniable. But now, with her cleavage and long, bare legs exposed, eyes brimming with terror, trapped in a cage, what man could resist such a tempting sight?
As showtime began, the beasts, faces flushed red, started to roar. Each one tried to outdo the other, flaunting his wealth for a chance at one night with the woman. Watching them, Huigeon felt an inexplicable surge of rage rise within him.
