Chapter One
Ryan Gregory picked up the photo from the ground; the girl in the picture had a pure smile.
That smile seemed like the only thing in this world untainted, inviting one to possess and to get close to.
Fortunately, the photo was not damaged, just the frame was shattered.
He placed her photo on the table, took out a cigarette from the box, put it in his mouth, and pulled out a lighter. His slender fingers gently slid the cover of the lighter, and a purplish-blue flame danced before his eyes.
The flame leapt in his eyes, yet Ryan hesitated, not lighting the cigarette.
It seemed as if he had lost interest…
"Smoking is bad for your health, look, look, it's written right on the cigarette box, 'Smoking is harmful to health,' and you still smoke! You're not allowed to smoke anymore!"
"Ryan, you're smoking behind my back again, aren't you? I can smell the smoke."
"Can't you quit this thing for me? Look at yourself, you've almost finished a whole pack in just an hour!"
