Deviant: No Longer Human

Chapter 186: Identity Compromised!

Wang Xiao's mind churned with thoughts, considering the myriad of possibilities. As he observed Luna, who seemed somewhat disoriented, a critical question formed. Given her ability to track him, who else might know his whereabouts?

"Luna, who else is aware of my location besides you?" he asked, eager to gauge the extent of her honesty.

Surprisingly, Luna was forthcoming. Her glossy red lips parted slightly as she answered, "No one."

"No one?" Wang Xiao echoed, his eyebrows arching in surprise.

Luna nodded affirmatively. "No one."

"But didn't you mention that you found me?" He probed further.

Luna's response came with a hint of complexity. "We did... But it wasn't easy."

"Not easy? So how difficult was it?" Wang Xiao pressed, his curiosity piqued.

In response, Luna shifted her position, kneeling over the bed, her hands bracing her as she moved forward on all fours. Despite her bleeding, she advanced towards him, her voice lowering. "Very hard..."

With each repetition, "Very... Very... Very hard..." her pupils dilated, emphasizing the intensity of her words and the challenge they faced in tracking him down.

Wang Xiao watched her approach, a mix of wariness and intrigue in his gaze. "That's quite a commitment for a mercenary," he remarked, his voice laced with a hint of skepticism.

Luna paused, just inches away from him, her eyes locked on his. "You don't understand," she began, her voice a whisper. "Tracking someone like you... it's not just about the money. It's about the challenge...the thrill of the hunt." Her body subtly trembled, each word infused with a quiver of excitement.

Wang Xiao leaned back slightly, absorbing her words. 'Thrill of the hunt...?' he thought.

"And now that you've found me?" Wang Xiao asked, his voice steady but his mind racing with possibilities.

Luna's expression softened, a tinge of vulnerability flickering in her eyes. "I... I haven't thought that far ahead," she admitted.

Her mind had been consumed with the pursuit, the legend of the mysterious eighth guardian, not the aftermath.

The proximity, the tension between them, it was all so overwhelming.

Wang Xiao pondered her response, a part of him intrigued by her honesty.

Luna, sensing the shift in his demeanor, added, "And what about you? What will you do now that I've found you?"

Wang Xiao's eyes narrowed thoughtfully. "That depends," he said slowly, "on whether I see you as a threat or an ally."

Luna held his gaze steadfastly, her eyes a maelstrom of determination and uncertainty. Slowly, she crawled a few steps closer, her movements deliberate. "So, could I... could I be your friend?" she ventured, her voice steady yet betraying a flicker of excitement in her eyes.

"..."

"..."

The silence that settled between them was thick, almost suffocating. They stared at each other, neither quite sure how to navigate the moment.

'Why is he looking at me like that? Did I say something wrong? ... Isn't this how humans normally interact?' Luna pondered, her mind a whirlpool of confusion.

Accustomed to solitude and the straightforward nature of her work, she was unversed in the nuances of normal human interaction.

She continued to fix her gaze on Wang Xiao, silently seeking some sort of guidance or response.

In a bold move, driven by her lack of conventional social boundaries, Luna continued to inch closer.

Her hands had already made their way over his legs, and she was leaning towards him.

Her fingers slowly began to creep towards a more intimate area above his pants.

Wang Xiao, who had been frozen in a mix of surprise and uncertainty, suddenly acted.

He thrust his hand forward, effectively halting her advance.

"Here, drink some water," he offered abruptly.

Luna blinked in confusion. "Huh?"

His hand held a glass of water that seemed to have appeared out of thin air, whisked directly from outside the window.

He wasn't even attempting to conceal his superpowers!

But then Luna's attention shifted. As she unconsciously accepted the glass, a strange odor wafted to her nose, causing her face to twitch in distaste. "I... Don't need it," she said, her smile awkward and forced.

Wang Xiao, with a hint of cunning, chose to ignore her reluctance. He maintained his gaze, countering her move with a subtle smile, turning her own strategy against her. It was a silent dare - if she wanted to continue this charade, she'd have to drink the water.

In his mind, he knew the stakes. If the poison in the water entered her bloodstream, it would be unstoppable, a perfect trap.

"..."

"..."

Their eyes locked in a silent battle of wills. Wang Xiao's smile remained unyielding, while Luna's was awkward, forced. She was playing the part of an ordinary person, but Wang Xiao had her cornered.

If Luna detected the poison, it would betray her as someone with extraordinary senses and capabilities, completely undermining her story of being just a normal individual.

Luna's fingers quivered slightly as she raised the glass to her lips.

Gulp...

A nervous swallow echoed in the room, and then, fueled by a sudden surge of resolve, she acted.

Whoosh!

In one swift motion, she downed the entire glass of water, catching even Wang Xiao off guard. He let out a deep sigh, a mixture of surprise and intrigue evident in his eyes.

"Is this enough?" Luna asked, her voice steady as she stared back at him, the empty glass in her hand. Her action had raised the stakes of their silent game, leaving Wang Xiao to ponder her true nature and intentions.

Nothenless, Wang Xiao's smile broadened mischievously. "This one, drink this one as well..." He handed her another glass, this time containing the antidote.

Luna's eyebrow arched in suspicion. 'He can't kill me twice, right?' she mused inwardly, a chuckle escaping her lips. Without further questioning, she downed the second glass, then provocatively licked her lips clean, her eyes flickering towards him with a seductive glance.

"Can we proceed to the main meal now?" she inquired flirtatiously.

"Not so fast..." Wang Xiao pushed her face gently away, a hint of annoyance in his tone. He was now beginning to wonder why every of these peculiar creature always stumble into his life. "First, tell me about the ghosts..."

!!!

Luna's reaction was immediate; she froze, her mouth agape in surprise. "Y-You knew about me already?"

Wang Xiao gave a small nod. "Well, you are one of the members of Ghosts... So, care to tell me more? By the way, the first glass had poison, and the second, the antidote, which you'll need every month from now on."

'S-So strategic...' Luna's eyes widened, her admiration for his strategic mind growing. Yet, a realization dawned upon her, 'So all my pretending was in vain? No... He still doesn't know everything...' A sly smile formed inside her, and she began to spill information about the Ghosts without any hint of guilt.