Chapter 18 — Claim & Conquer
Evelyn's apartment smelled like soft perfume, velvet, and danger.
She opened the door herself — in silk, eyes sharp, lips slightly parted when she saw me.
"Didn't think you'd come this fast," she murmured.
I stepped inside, closing the door behind me with a soft click.
"I don't wait for invitations… or permission."
Evelyn's lips curved.
"That so?"
I moved in — hands finding her waist — and before she could retort, I pulled her flush against me.
Her sharp intake of breath hit my ear as I leaned down, voice low.
"You wanted me here, Evelyn… You asked for this."
Her hands slid up my chest — nails teasing, lips close.
"I might've… but I wasn't expecting you to be this…"
Her eyes flicked down as my body pressed firm against hers.
Her breath caught.
"…This much."
I smirked, letting her feel exactly how much.
Evelyn blinked — lips parting in genuine surprise.
"Shit… That's… That's not standard issue."
I chuckled darkly.
"I'm full of surprises."
Evelyn met my eyes — flush blooming across her perfect skin.
"You're gonna wreck me, aren't you?"
I leaned in — brushing my lips against her ear.
"Count on it."
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[System Notice: Evelyn Parker — Desire Spike +25 — Dominance Accepted]
[Harem Progress: Evelyn Parker — Stage 4: Physical Bond Secured]
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Evelyn's back hit the wall with a soft thud, silk pressing tight to her skin as my hands claimed her waist — firm, unyielding.
Her breath caught, nails curling into my chest as I leaned in, lips brushing her jaw.
"You wanted this," I whispered, voice low, dangerous. "Now you've got me."
A soft sound escaped her — half gasp, half moan.
"I didn't know what I was asking for…"
I smirked, lips grazing her throat as I pressed my body flush to hers — making damn sure she felt every inch of what she'd awakened.
"You're about to find out."
Evelyn shivered, eyes fluttering shut as I traced my fingers down, hooking the slit of her silk robe.
With a slow, deliberate pull, I parted it — revealing soft skin, lace, the faintest hitch of breath when my knuckles skimmed her inner thigh.
"You're trembling," I murmured against her neck.
Her voice came soft, ragged.
"I like dangerous things."
"Good," I growled. "Because I don't play gentle."
My mouth crashed over hers — a claiming, punishing kiss.
Evelyn melted, lips parting to me as my hand slid up, cupping her breast through lace, thumb brushing a hardened peak.
She gasped into my mouth, hips arching as I pressed her tighter to the wall, one hand tangling in her hair, tugging just enough to make her moan.
"You're going to beg before I'm done," I warned, voice a low rasp.
Evelyn's eyes flared — half defiance, half raw desire.
"Prove it."
Challenge accepted.
I dropped to my knees, dragging the lace down with a slow, deliberate stroke — eyes locked on hers as I bared her inch by sinful inch.
Her breath hitched, hands bracing against the wall as I dipped in, tasting her — slow, deep, relentless.
Her moan broke free, fingers tangling in my hair as her legs trembled.
I didn't stop.
I didn't slow.
I claimed her with my mouth, with my hands, until she writhed against me — all sharp gasps and whispered curses.
When I rose again, lifting her effortlessly into my arms, Evelyn clung to me — breathless, eyes glazed.
I carried her to the bed, laying her out like a work of art I was about to ruin.
And I did.
I wrecked her — over and over — until her voice was hoarse, her body spent, and her heart pounded in sync with mine.
And when I finally collapsed beside her, she turned — eyes soft, lips swollen — and whispered…
"You don't play gentle… but you play for keeps."
I met her gaze, smirking.
"Damn right I do."
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[System Notice: Synchronization Achieved — Hidden Trait Unlocked]
[Trait Gained: Fatebreaker — You can now alter pre-set outcomes]
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As Evelyn lay beside me, tracing lines on my chest, her voice soft, raw…
"You're… not like anyone I've ever met."
I met her gaze — calm, sure.
"Good. Because I'm done playing anyone else's game."
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[System Notice: Fatebreaker Active — Game Rules Nullified]
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Romance & Loyalty Recap After Chapter 18:
Evelyn Parker — Interest: +195 — Stage 4 Complete — Physical Bond Established
Judy Alvarez — Interest: +60 — Stage 3 — Emotional Connection Awaiting
Jackie Welles — Loyalty: +70 — Trusted Ally, Life Bonded
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System Update:
Fatebreaker Unlocked — Alaric can now resist scripted deaths, betrayals, and key events
Dominance Perk Boost — Charm & Seduction Success Increased on All Future Targets