[IFITAOAMV] Chapter 5

I closed my eyes and tried to calm my anxious heart. After a brief moment, I parted my lips slightly and the chocolate slipped into my mouth.

I felt a sense of relief when the familiar sweetness hit my tongue. But then something firm pushed between my lips and pressed against my tongue. Soon after, a metallic taste filled my mouth.

“…..?”

Thinking that something was amiss, I opened my eyes and saw Edwin’s hand hovering near my mouth. I immediately realized that his finger was in my mouth and quickly pushed his hand away.

“Why did… What are you doing?!”

“You have to consume my blood so we can form a bond. What do you think? It doesn’t taste too bad with chocolate, right?”

His words sounded so absurd that I couldn’t do anything but stare at him in shock.

‘You maniac! Why are you forcing me to drink your blood?! You did the same thing to Lillian after you professed your love for her!’

Attempting to understand the thoughts of a madman would only lead to more confusion and a headache, so I didn’t even try.

Edwin just stared at me silently while I groaned inwardly.

“Fortunately, you seem fine. As expected of my bride,” he murmured while patting my head.

‘Did you really think I would faint after swallowing a few drops of blood?’

As he stared at me, his gaze grew more intense.

“Now, it’s your turn.”

“You said you wouldn’t use it on me!”

‘Liar!’

While Edwin was wiping his hands with the towel, I quickly escaped his arms and tried to run away. But before I managed to even reach the end of the sofa, I was caught and placed on his lap once again.

“Don’t run away from me. I want to treat you kindly since you’re my bride.”

When his expression became cold, I started hiccupping in fear.

“Hic.”

“Oh my.”

The narrowing of his eyes felt like a warning, so I quickly covered my mouth with my hands.

A cold sweat ran down my neck as I tried to hold in my breath to stop the persistent hiccups.

“You need to breathe. Are you trying to make me a widower?” Edwin smiled softly and gently pulled my hands away from my mouth.

“You only need to stay in my arms. I’ll keep you safe and happy.”

When he smiled and spoke with a soft voice, he didn’t seem to be angry anymore, so I relaxed a bit.

Then, I felt a sharp pain on the tip of my index finger.

While I was distracted, Edwin used the dagger to pierce the tip of my finger. I was startled by the sight of blood dripping from my finger.

Anticipating what would follow next, I struggled fiercely to keep my finger away from his mouth, but it was useless as his grip was strong.

In the end, my finger was sucked between his lips, and into the warm dampness of his mouth.

His soft tongue gently lapped at my finger like it was a piece of candy.

For a moment, I frowned at the unfamiliar sensation.

My face grew warmer as a strange heat radiated from my finger.

When I couldn’t stand it any longer, I tried to pull my hand away again, and Edwin finally released my finger.

I quickly grabbed the towel and wiped off my finger.

Edwin, who was watching my actions, laughed as if it was funny.

“Are you done now?”

“Yes.”

It was then that the tension left my stiff shoulders. Shortly afterwards, the hiccups stopped.

“Why are you doing this? What are you up to?”

Considering everything, his actions were beyond crazy.

And the dagger had a strange glow as well.

“We just made a blood pact.”

‘A blood pact?!’ Just hearing the words made me feel dizzy and faint.

“This dagger is enchanted. If you consume the blood of someone pierced by the blade, it will bind the two together in body and soul.”

As Edwin held the dagger in his hand, the blade started to glow again.

“Not only will I know where you are at all times, but I can tell when your life is in danger.”

I’m screwed.

I was caught in a trap that I had no hope of escaping.

“I killed everyone who knew about my prophecy, but I don’t regret it. I have to protect my bride.”

While Edwin’s expression seemed angry, his tone was calm.

“First, sign here.”

I let out a heavy sigh as the engagement certificate was placed in front of me.

‘Maybe I should try to run away?’

However, my courage quickly waned when Edwin handed me a pen and pressured me with his smile.

‘How do I sign it? I don’t know the written language here.’

With that in mind, I glanced at the marriage certificate, and fortunately, I was able to read the text.

‘Is this a buff? It would have been really bad if I couldn’t read the text in a situation where I didn’t possess the memories of the body.’

For a moment, I felt a sense of relief, but soon I was overwhelmed by a sense of resentment when I realized that the certificate of marriage had become my shackles.

When I glanced up, I met Edwin’s eyes immediately, probably because he was still looking at me.

Unable to withstand his intense gaze, I had no choice but to sign the marriage certificate.

“Once I add my signature, it’s done. Everyone will know now that you are my bride.”

Unlike my expression, which looked like dark clouds were hanging over me, Edwin was smiling brightly.

“Now that’s over, let’s go rest.”

Edwin held me close as he strode out of the room and into the next room.