A Man Like None Other

Catalina screamed and, left with no choice, closed her eyes as tears streamed down her face.

Suddenly, a low hum filled the air, and her restraints abruptly vanished.

Even the grand hall around them disappeared into thin air.

As Jared lunged toward her, Catalina spun around and bolted, shouting over her shoulder, “If you dare lay a finger on me, my master and my father won’t let you off. They’ll torture you to death for sure!”

Before finishing her sentence, Catalina clutched the life-saving jade pendant in her hand, ready to shatter it.

“Hey, stop running. I’m not possessed…” Jared called out quickly, alarmed to see her in tears.

Catalina paused, her gaze narrowing as she studied him closely. Her hand remained tightly clenched around the jade pendant, prepared to use it at any moment.

“Are you sure that man didn’t possess you?” Catalina asked suspiciously.

“Of course not. Do you really think that insignificant soul remnant could take over me? I eradicated it in my consciousness field long ago. Didn’t you notice that your restraints and

have disappeared?” Jared explained, trying to dispel

as she glared at him. “How dare you fool me! If I hadn’t run away just now, would you

trailed off, too embarrassed

a monster, okay?” Jared reassured her with a wry smile before his tone turned curious. “Just now, you mentioned your father and master wouldn’t let me off. Who exactly are they? And that guy mentioned an

the moment to

were permitted to marry and have children. Back in his time

that Catalina’s

priest? Please. Don’t even think about prying into my affairs. I

After speaking, she turned on

was understandable given how terrified she had been moments

that critical moment, she had

chase after her, but as soon as he moved, sharp, searing pain surged

the

paused and glanced back skeptically. “Stop playing games! Get up, and

Jared coughed up a mouthful of fresh blood, his face turning

realized he wasn’t faking. Her expression shifted to