Ghost Apple

At an unofficial research facility created by the Association, Cha Han-gyeom was horrifically exploited.Five years ago, he escaped that place the moment he lost his Imprinter.One day, while scraping by at the very bottom of the pit—selling his guiding ability just to survive—someone appeared before him.Seo Won, whose entire body was veined with black streaks, on the verge of completely losing control.A man with cold blue eyes—and a heart burning like fire.“Cha Han-gyeom.”He spoke Han-gyeom’s name, which he hadn’t even been told, as if tasting it on his tongue.With both hands planted on the desk Han-gyeom was leaning against, he leaned in close.As the overhead light cast his shadow long and deep,it fell across Han-gyeom’s face like a dark veil.“Don’t forget what I said earlier.”Suddenly trapped in the man’s arms, Han-gyeom turned his head away,pretending to be unfazed, and exhaled a plume of cigarette smoke.“What are you talking about?”The man abruptly grabbed the hand holding the cigarette.Han-gyeom’s hand fit perfectly in that firm, commanding grip.“I said if you want… I can do even more than that.”