CODENAME: ANASTASIA

Kwon Taek Joo asked while eating breakfast. Actually, it's not a question out of curiosity. Zhenya was drinking coffee and turned his head to look at Kwon Taek Joo's arm. He could see a few trees in the distance outside the window and beyond that a birch forest.

Zhenya shrugged as if he didn't care. It's difficult. Kwon Taek Joo had to check the terrain of that place to find the optimal spot for skydiving.

But Zhenya shows no signs of going out. If Kwon Taek Joo said he would walk alone, he would definitely be suspicious. There is no other way.

"There's nothing to do, how about we go hunting together?"

Zhenya raised his eyes again at the unexpected proposal and looked at Kwon Taek Joo. You constantly proactively suggesting to do this or that thing like this must be extremely strange to him. As if trying to guess what his real intentions were, Zhenya stared intently at Kwon Taek Joo.

"If I don't have a way to kill time, I'll die of boredom."

Only that is sincere. There wasn't a single book in the house. There is no sound, let alone an internet-connected computer or TV. Furthermore, the only conversation partner, Zhenya, spoke very little and Kwon Taek Joo didn't even have anything to share with that guy. One day feels like a year. No prison could be more desolate than that.

Despite his best efforts, Zhenya did not show much interest. He is someone who likes to be alone, so how can he know the suffering of abandoned people?

Kwon Taek Joo decided to change methods. To deal with an insolent animal, you must gently scratch its belly.

"Tiger skins are everywhere in the house, don't tell me you caught them all."

The compliment was a bit vague, but it was enough to make Zhenya's chin quietly tilt up. Those words can be understood as compliments even though Kwon Taek Joo did not intend to be compliments. Zhenya tilted her head as if wanting him to say more. "How many are there? Aren't you going to continue?" His chest opened up, his silent mouth drawing an arc.

"Do you want this body to play with you that much?

What?

Kwon Taek Joo's face immediately turned red at the cheeky voice. If Kwon Taek Joo really wanted to, all he had to do was lift himself up.

"Is this also a bet?"

Zhenya asked again before leaving the kitchen. Last night's embarrassment suddenly came back to Kwon Taek Joo's mind. He swallowed his tears and nodded. Instead of being angry, you will win. Even if Kwon Taek Joo cannot defeat Zhenya with strength, he is still very confident that he will not lose to him in accuracy and speed.

Gunshots rang out across the quiet snowfield. The birds flew away in surprise. Even small animals quickly disappeared. Snow accumulated on tree branches then fell to the ground as if the sleeping forest suddenly woke up.

Kwon Taek Joo ran through the forest. He was chasing a reindeer that was peeling and eating tree bark. That was also the first time he saw it in real life. Kwon Taek Joo knew that the reindeer's size was huge, but he was still stunned by its 2m tall body. The reindeer galloped and kicked the ground with its long, strong legs in a risky way as if its giant horns were about to get caught in the branches.

The forest has not been affected by human hands so it is still pristine, with only animal footprints across the snowfields. Trees naturally fall down and then grow back up on their own. If you carelessly place your foot on the wrong foot in a place like this, it's easy to get injured by tripping over gaps in wood that have been buried under snow. It's not easy to climb over a fallen tree, the wild forest seems to be wary of strangers and places traps everywhere.

The reindeer disappeared among the dense forest and occasionally jumped up to show off its presence. Just when it seemed like it would soon be caught, it quickly got out of range. Those flickering movements made Kwon Taek Joo impatient. He recklessly ran after it for a while then suddenly bent one knee and sat down, it seemed faster to shoot it from afar than to continue the never-ending pursuit.

With the gun pointed forward, Kwon Taek Joo held his breath and waited for the reindeer to jump again. He focused his attention on the target, the noise around him seemed to temporarily subside. Kwon Taek Joo narrowed his eyes and pulled the trigger halfway.

The reindeer that had disappeared behind the tree suddenly appeared. Kwon Taek Joo without hesitation aimed at its head and pulled the trigger.

The bullets returned with a bang, but the reindeer quickly changed direction and Kwon Taek Joo only hit one horn.

"…Damn it."

He sighed. Meanwhile, Zhenya overtook Kwon Taek Joo and chased the reindeer.

Kwon Taek Joo was about to run after him when he suddenly stopped. Meanwhile, the distance between him and Zhenya became increasingly distant. He suddenly remembered the mission he had forgotten because he was engrossed in hunting. This was not simply to kill time, but he also had to learn about the terrain characteristics and wind direction of the forest to escape.

But now it seems that is not necessary. The two of them were quite far away from the villa. Zhenya was excited about the hunt and was busy chasing the reindeer, leaving Kwon Taek Joo alone. In terms of distance, he is closer to the villa than he is.

What will happen if Kwon Taek Joo comes back like this? If only he could return to the villa before Zhenya caught up with him and boarded his helicopter like that.

Kwon Taek Joo raised his head again to check Zhenya's position. He had run so far away that his figure had faded away. If he runs at full speed, Kwon Taek Joo wonders if he has a chance to win.

Kwon Taek Joo opened his eyes wide and ran away even before he was sure. He desperately flailed his limbs while cutting through the rising wind as fast as he was running. Just the fact that Kwon Taek Joo turned his back on Zhenya was enough to make his vision waver uneasily and his heart beat even faster, his legs felt like they would twist and fall at any moment. Kwon Taek Joo is now no different from a reindeer being chased.

He ran away unconsciously. Kwon Taek Joo really didn't think and just ran blindly. The back of his thighs and calves quickly ached, but he didn't have time to stop. He must escape after failing once. Kwon Taek Joo must run farther, faster, before Zhenya can notice his absence.

The next moment, a gunshot rang out in the distance. Kwon Taek Joo suddenly stopped in surprise. He turned to look, but Zhenya was nowhere to be seen. However, he was certain that the reindeer was killed by that shot.

Kwon Taek Joo hesitantly took a step back, then gritted his teeth and ran away faster. Now the person who just finished hunting will notice your absence. Just imagining Zhenya coming to him was enough to send chills down Kwon Taek Joo's spine.

Soon a snowfield opened before him. It is both an entrance to the forest and an escape route. Kwon Taek Joo ran for a long time but he still had to cross that distance. The trees have protected his body until now, but now Kwon Taek Joo will have nowhere to hide. No matter how fast he ran, it was difficult to avoid the flying bullets, so he had to quickly get out of range.

Just a little more, just a little more.

Kwon Taek Joo cheered himself on non-stop. Suddenly a sign reached his ears. Maybe it was the sound of the wind, but it was different. Something was penetrating and damaging the dense birch trees. Is it a reindeer? No, it's bigger and more agile than that.

Kwon Taek Joo felt a deep sense of deja vu. It seems like a similar situation happened in the past. Immediately, the first day he arrived in Russia appeared in his mind, similar feelings when he wandered through dark alleys after being kidnapped by strangers.

It's him.

Kwon Taek Joo could clearly hear Zhenya's collar rubbing against the bushes. It was even scarier than the previous gunfire. The trees swayed gently, warning of his approach. Damn it, he was quickly leaving the forest.

The snow field reflected sunlight, making it impossible for Kwon Taek Joo to open his eyes. All he could hear with his ears was his own panting. His heart raced and nausea rose to his throat. Even when his feet sank into the snow, Kwon Taek Joo still ran as if he was crawling on all fours.

Even when he was in the special forces, Kwon Taek Joo did not run that hard in the special forces physical test, or even when chasing enemies or being chased back. Because your life is not threatened in those situations.

But the situation is different now. Kwon Taek Joo doesn't know how the days will pass if he continues to be detained by Zhenya. His whole body exerted superhuman strength like never before, stirring up the freezing air and trampling on the slippery snow surface.

Even so, the back of his head kept tensing up. Kwon Taek Joo did not dare look back, the thick snow secretly hid the presence of the pursuer.

His right foot accidentally stepped deeper than expected, causing him to stagger. In that moment, something passed over his shoulder and ear at the same time

Kwon Taek Joo's whole body froze. If he had staggered a beat later, his ears would have blown off and his head would have exploded.

"Next time I won't let it go."

A warning from someone running towards me. Zhenya must have run a considerable distance without stopping but his cold voice did not waver in the slightest.

What to do? How to do this?

Kwon Taek Joo still couldn't hear his footsteps so he couldn't feel how far away he was. He couldn't move in a hurry. The arm holding the shotgun tightened, sweat formed in his palm, his heart beat so fast it made him dizzy. Kwon Taek Joo didn't have the confidence to try anything, but there was nothing more desperate than standing here waiting for him.

Kwon Taek Joo tried to the end as if meeting a tiger on a deserted road. Ignoring Zhenya's warning, he ran away again. It was a risky decision. His limbs instantly went numb, cold sweat poured from his pores, he gritted his teeth with desperation to become whatever he wanted to be.

Soon, three or four gunshots rang out from behind. Kwon Taek Joo closed his eyes tightly because he thought he was going to die. But he didn't feel any pain for a while, Kwon Taek Joo ran with both feet again with eyes wide open. Did he aim wrong again? An unusual sound rang out somewhere while Kwon Taek Joo was still skeptical. Is it an illusion or the ground also seems to be shaking little by little.

Some giant existence is turning around. Kwon Taek Joo unconsciously stopped and turned his head towards the direction where the noise originated. He was immediately startled by the snow peaks lined up like partially separated screens sliding down the slope. It's an avalanche.

Kwon Taek Joo had to run away. His mind was filled with that idea but his legs didn't move. He couldn't even think of raising his arms and covering his eyes. Then a wave of white snow hit Kwon Taek Joo.

The surrounding area was silent again after a period of commotion. All traces on the snowfield were completely erased. Zhenya walked over it. Bright red blood oozed from the neck of the reindeer that was draped over his shoulder. Drops of blood embroidered on the pure white snow field create a vivid color contrast.

Zhenya nonchalantly passed the point where Kwon Taek Joo disappeared and then he stopped for a while in a quite far place. How long has he been waiting? Suddenly a hand poked out through the snow. That hand was clawing at the thick snow, desperate to survive. Zhenya stood watching for a moment then reached out his hand, and the desperate hand grabbed his. Zhenya pulled with force. Soon, Kwon Taek Joo, which was covered in snow, was pulled up onto the snowfield.

"Ah… Ha… Cough, Cough."

Kwon Taek Joo exhaled the breath that had been choking for a while and his whole body trembled. He felt nauseous because he inhaled too much. Kwon Taek Joo shook his head and brushed the snow off his body. His head throbbed. This time he really almost died.

"Looks like I won again."

Zhenya whispered looking down at Kwon Taek Joo who was panting. His face suddenly stiffened.

Kwon Taek Joo's hand uncomfortably pushed his chin away and he fell onto the bed. Zhenya stopped moving and looked down at his grim face. There were dried tear stains on his wet eyes, deep wrinkles formed between his eyebrows, and even thick veins appeared on his forehead. Kwon Taek Joo's dry lips opened helplessly and let out a shallow breath. He relaxed his hand on his neck. His sweat-glistening chest moved hard and slowly, and his normally grim face relaxed slightly.

He slowly tilted his upper body towards Kwon Taek Joo. As he entered deeper, Kwon Taek Joo's body twisted slightly. Chest to chest, shoulder to shoulder tightly. His body temperature and pulse could be clearly felt through the skin touching each other.

He quietly licked Kwon Taek Joo's wet eyes and then used the tip of his tongue to trace her sharp eyelashes. Tastes salty. Then he gently licked Kwon Taek Joo's lower lip.

"Why is that?"

No matter how many times he asked himself, he still didn't know. It is nothing more than an interest in strange and difficult to grasp things. What if he did this? If he did it differently, what would happen? This is just an object of curiosity, he will not regret throwing it away when he runs out of inspiration.

Kwon Taek Joo is not the only object he is interested in until now. As soon as the short-term interest fades, he will look for a new joy. In his relationships with women, he had never felt interested in the same person more than twice.

The moment Kwon Taek Joo reappeared, he became an exception. As soon as he received the call that 'Anastasia' had been blown away by his hands, Zhenya got goosebumps. An uncontrollable shiver erupted from his head and spread throughout his body. He laughed because he was thinking about hunting him down.

He never let go of his prey. He will chase it relentlessly and slowly suffocate it. The object he is interested in will be conquered by any means and will be eliminated without hesitation if it does not submit. That's his way.

However, Kwon Taek Joo is still alive and well. He was an existence that should have died three more times. Why is he so comfortable with him?

If Kwon Taek Joo were to live, it would be a little troublesome but not unpleasant. Even though he constantly tries to escape, if he is caught he will be obedient for a while. He is quite pleasant when eating and knows how to say pleasant words. Kwon Taek Joo's biggest advantage is that he is so tough that he won't break even if he controls him to his liking. It was fun to hold him back even when he was fierce with pride. It's nice to see a body that seemed like no needle could pierce it finally become limp.

Is it like having a pet? That's right, it's no different than raising an animal that's not easy to tame. He only goes out when he can't avoid it, comes home early and hangs around grocery stores he's not interested in, it's all part of it. The more you look at something, the more attached you will be to it. What's new is that Zhenya himself has never raised anything before.

He put aside what he was thinking and moved his waist where it had stopped. Kwon Taek Joo's drooping body also swayed. A strong and sharp jawline, a prominent neckline, a straight collarbone with a busty chest underneath and abdominal muscles that vibrate with each breath. There wasn't a single corner that wasn't masculine, but for some reason, his mouth kept watering.

The deeper you penetrate, the more the thirst below increases. No matter how much he shook Kwon Taek Joo's unconscious body, his anger still could not be released. He placed his knees under Kwon Taek Joo's thighs and lifted him up and pulled him closer to the end of the bed. He stretched his body and pushed it into Kwon Taek Joo's weak body. As he inserted deeper, his body felt like it was crumpled. His penis was wrapped sweetly and warmly inside, writhing violently.

"…haaaaa."

Zhenya enjoyed the tightness and then let out a long breath, everything before his eyes seemed to spin for a moment. He rubbed hard where their bodies interlocked and dug deeper into it, Kwon Taek Joo groaned. He grabbed his arm, which was still reflexively waving chaotically, then pressed his own large, ferocious muscle mass into him mercilessly. Every time the swollen hole scratched his hot genitals, his blue eyes were engulfed in a fiery red.

Unable to control his own excitement, he pressed his lips to Kwon Taek Joo's face, ear, and chin. His mind was so chaotic that he couldn't bear to do nothing. His body, which was so hard that it caused him pain, now became tight and mesmerizingly soft. He reveled in having expanded and tamed a body that no one had ever touched.

He pushed his waist and devoured Kwon Taek Joo's inner meat. Looking down at Kwon Taek Joo who was being stabbed by him, the corner of his mouth curled up.

"It's a pity if I have to kill him."

Zhenya lit a cigar. The spicy scent spreads into the quiet space with each inhalation and exhalation. Kwon Taek Joo suddenly opened his eyes. His eyelids felt heavy as if a stone had been placed on them. His throat was so dry it hurt. Kwon Taek Joo screamed until he passed out so it's not surprising.

He tried to stand up but his body refused to obey. Kwon Taek Joo rolled his eyes and saw Zhenya sitting on the bed with his back turned. He tried calling him but no sound came out.

"…?"

Zhenya, who was lighting a cigar, suddenly glanced back, because Kwon Taek Joo had patted him on the back. His hand swayed in the air as if he was longing for something. He looked intently at Kwon Taek Joo's still moving hand and then handed over the half-smoked cigar. Kwon Taek Joo let out a shallow breath as if that wasn't what he wanted when Zhenya hesitantly stuffed the cigar between his lips. Kwon Taek Joo was not satisfied, but he also did not throw away the cigar from his lips.

He slowly raised his body while pressing the acupressure point on his throbbing head. Zhenya lit a new cigar. The bedroom was quickly filled with acrid cigarette smoke. A violent cough erupted from Kwon Taek Joo's dry throat.

I thought I was going to die last night. Kwon Taek Joo couldn't forget Zhenya's face when he pulled him out of the snow, a cold face he had never seen. He could even feel the anger in the hand gripping the back of his neck. Was he angry because he was lied to?

Kwon Taek Joo's still sleepy throat suddenly ached. There was no feeling from the waist down, but he knew he was still alive. The ferocious beast that appeared all night seemed to be trying to tame another spoiled mountain beast. It was not a demonstration of coaching ability but an act of unilaterally trying to create rank and superiority. Zhenya's rough and harsh gestures made Kwon Taek Joo realize the extent of his perception of people. It was clear that he considered people other than himself to be creatures to be subjugated.

Kwon Taek Joo's lower back hurt just because he turned a little. Can people get bruises during sex? Looking back at his body, there is no corner where Kwon Taek Joo is not determined enough to ask such a question. He groaned for a long time before sitting up straight, leaning his back against the headboard and letting out a sigh.

"I saw a lot of slopes yesterday so it would be great to go skiing."

Zhenya looked confused. Skiing with a pale, haggard appearance like this? Right now, even walking on my own feet seems impossible.

"Surely it's still worth living, right? It would be better than staying here and going crazy."

"Prison is better than here" Kwon Taek Joo muttered. Once again, Zhenya's eyes were still looking straight at him. The look in his eyes made it seem like Kwon Taek Joo's dark inner thoughts would be exposed immediately. He quietly averted his gaze and took a deep breath of his cigar. Kwon Taek Joo even scolded the arrogant guy who never responded obediently.

"Stop pretending to be upset, kid. I'm enjoying it too."

"Did you do the best you could?"

Zhenya laughed and provoked. The consecutive losses in the previous two bets were due to the impact of variables. This time will be different. It must be different.

"Just keep showing off. Looking at it like this, I still received dozens of business cards asking if I wanted to try becoming a skier."

"Ah ha?"

Zhenya seemed completely in disbelief, he really always looked down on others.

"This is a bet. Got it?"

Kwon Taek Joo seduced him again with his indifferent reaction. Zhenya let out a mischievous laugh.

"Do you keep begging because you want me to hug you?"

How did the other head come to such a lovely conclusion?

"Get your ass ready."

Kwon Taek Joo growled and raised his middle finger. After successfully provoking, Zhenya appeared satisfied. The back of him going to get ski equipment looked quite happy. For some reason, his gait seemed lighter than usual and his shoulders seemed to move comfortably. It must be just an illusion.