SYNOPSIS
Smithen was an anonymous online stalker who loved a man who never loved him back—a swift, cold marriage to Viran, his elusive dream husband: a mafia king, a ruthless CEO feared by all. He gave everything to Viran, only to be left broken, drowning in regret and unanswered questions.
But fate offers a second chance. When Smithen opens his eyes again, he's back—two months before that ill-fated marriage. Determined to protect his heart, he vows never to fall for Viran again.
Yet this new life is different. Something unseen stalks him—a shadowy presence that watches silently, lingering dangerously close, its gaze filled with insatiable hunger. This mysterious beast is possessive, at times obsessed, lusting over Smithen with a fierce intensity.
In fleeting moments, the presence brushes against him—too intimate, too electric—like a breath not his own, like lips that haunt his dreams with kisses both tender and fierce.
Bound by a truth neither fully understands, Smithen is caught in a perilous dance of obsession, desire, and possession. The beast's craving grows stronger with every heartbeat, consuming him wholly—body, mind, and soul.
This time, Smithen is no longer alone in loving too deeply. Somewhere in the shadows, the beast learns to love him, to obsess over him, to make Smithen irresistible to its touch—and it will not let go.
Who is this mysterious beast? Why was it absent in Smithen's first life? Why has he been granted this rare second chance? And who is the entity that invades his nights, awakening desires he cannot resist? What is the unknown variable that shifts everything, leaving Smithen vulnerable to touches that unravel all his defenses?
CHARACTER INTRODUCTION
Main Characters
Smithen
A young man in his early twenties, Smithen is shaped by quiet loneliness and emotional restraint. After losing his father at a young age, he was raised by his elder brother, while their mother remained distant due to her demanding career. In his first life, Smithen loved deeply and without hesitation, giving everything to someone who never returned his feelings. That love became his greatest regret. Reborn two months before his marriage, he is now more guarded, determined not to repeat the same mistake. Yet despite his resolve, something in this new life begins to disturb his sense of control—an unseen force that he cannot ignore.
Viran Ardent
The powerful and influential mafia CEO, Viran is known for his authority, discipline, and emotional detachment. He is unshakable, rarely influenced, and stays clear of unnecessary relationships. To the outside world, he is composed, controlled, and untouchable. But beneath his cold exterior, something begins to shift. Brief lapses, unfamiliar thoughts, and an inexplicable pull unsettle him. Though outwardly unchanged, a hidden transformation starts to take root—one even he does not yet fully understand.
The Unseen Presence
A mysterious entity without a name, this presence lingers where it should not. It appears when it should not exist. Silent and invisible, it watches Smithen closely and follows him without being seen. Slowly, it draws nearer, guided by something deeper than awareness. It never speaks or reveals itself, yet it never leaves. Over time, this distant presence grows into something far more dangerous—something that begins to want Smithen with an insatiable hunger.