Feelings

It's been a few days since Alessia was attacked, and she was finally up and walking around.

Zagreus watched as Alessia made her way toward him. She was different from any human he had encountered. Her eyes held a fierce determination, and her movements were purposeful. He could sense the power radiating from her, which intrigued him.

As she approached him, Zagreus could feel the heat of her body and smell the sweet scent of her skin. He had never felt such attraction before, which excited and confused him. He was a God, and she was a mere mortal, yet he felt drawn to her in a way he couldn't explain.

"Alessia," he said, his voice low and husky.

"Zagreus," she replied, her voice strong and steady.

"How do you feel?

She shrugs her shoulders. "I feel better. Knowing I'm out of bed, the healers will probably throw a fit. But I couldn't lay there anymore and needed to stretch my legs."

Zagreus smiled at her determination, admiring her will to endure the pain. He stepped closer to her, reaching out to touch her cheek.

"You are strong, Alessia. Stronger than most mortals I have encountered," he said, his fingers brushing against her skin.

She leaned into his touch, her eyes closing briefly before she opened them again to look back at him.

"I have to be," she replied. "Life hasn't exactly been kind to me."

Zagreus tilted his head, his gaze searching hers for any sign of weakness. But all he saw was a fierce determination, a fire that burned within her.

"I want to help you, Alessia. Let me show you what I can offer," he said, his voice low and enticing.

She looked at him with a mixture of curiosity and caution. "What can you offer me, Zagreus?"

"Power. Immortality. Anything you desire," he states.

Alessia smiles at him, "You are treating me differently than when we first met. You used to hold this blood lust and anger towards me."

Zagreus leans closer to her, his lips hovering just inches away from hers. "That was because I didn't understand you. But now, I see the fire within you and want to ignite it even more. Will you let me?"

Alessia's heart raced as she felt his breath on her skin. She knew she should be cautious, but Alessia couldn't resist her desire for him. She closed the distance between them, pressing her lips to his in a passionate kiss.

Zagreus felt a surge of power as he tasted her lips. He pulled her closer, his hands roaming over her body as he deepened the kiss. He could feel her surrendering to him, her body melting into his as they continued to explore each other.

"Alessia?" Snapping open her eyes, her heart races, and she can feel the heat spreading over her body. She slowly sits up in bed and looks around the room.

It was a dream.

She spots Zagreus sitting on a black chair, looking at her with an amused look.

"Bad dream?" he asks, his voice silky smooth.

Alessia looks at him. Her cheeks flush with embarrassment. "Yes. Sorry, I must have dozed off."

Zagreus smiles at her, a glint of mischief in his eyes. "No need to apologize. It was quite entertaining watching you."

Alessia feels a shiver run down her spine at his words, but she can't deny her attraction towards him. "What are you doing here?"

Zagreus stands up, his tall frame towering over her. "I came to check on you. How are you feeling?"

"Better," she replies, grateful for the change of subject.

"That's good to hear," he says, his eyes raking over her form. "You know, Alessia, you are quite the human. I can't seem to figure you out."

Alessia raises an eyebrow at him. "Is that a bad thing?" She questions. She can still feel the heat on her skin if he comes any closer. There is no telling what might happen. Zagreus steps closer to her, his eyes locked on hers. "No, it's not a bad thing at all. It's quite intriguing."

Alessia feels a flutter in her stomach as his gaze intensifies. She can feel their tension, the desire that simmers below the surface.

"What do you want, Zagreus?" she asks, her voice barely above a whisper.

He leans in closer, his lips brushing against her ear. "I want you, Alessia. I want to show you what true power feels like. Will you let me?"

Alessia feels a rush of excitement and fear at his words. She knows the danger of being involved with a god, but she can't deny the pull she feels toward him.

"Yes," she says, her voice shaking slightly. "I'll let you show me."

Zagreus smiles at her, a hunger in his eyes. "Good. We'll start with more sword training after you are fully rested." He moves away from Alessia, leaving her speechless, with her heart racing. As he turns to leave, Alessia takes a deep breath, trying to steady her racing heart. She knows that training with Zagreus means pushing herself to her limits, but she can't deny the thrill of it. She will be able to get closer to him.

She watches as he disappears through the door, her mind wandering about what he might have in store for her. Despite her reservations, she feels a strong pull toward him, a desire she can't ignore.

Alessia knows she is playing with fire by getting involved with him, but she can't resist the allure of power and passion surrounding Zagreus. She can feel the heat rising within her, a primal impulse that makes her want to surrender completely to him.

As she lies back in bed, she closes her eyes and drifts into a deep sleep, her dreams filled with images of Zagreus.

* * *

Zagreus needs to find out what is getting into him. He needs some clarification. Is it because Alessia holds Mania's power, causing him to think differently? If he didn't stop himself, he was going to kiss her.

He shakes his head, trying to clear his thoughts. He couldn't afford to get distracted, not with the looming threat of Cronus and the impending war. He needed to focus on defeating him and protecting so many realms.

But as he walks through the halls of his palace, his mind keeps drifting back to Alessia. He can't deny his attraction towards her, and the power radiating from her only makes her more alluring.

He couldn't help but wonder what it would feel like to rule the realms together with her by his side. It was a dangerous thought, but one that he couldn't shake.

Zagreus makes his way to his throne room, where his council of gods awaits him. He tries to clear his mind and focus on the task as he sits.

But as his council begins discussing strategies for how to deal with Cronus, Zagreus can feel his mind wandering again. He couldn't help but wonder what human lips would feel like.

This is dangerous territory for Zagreus, and he isn't sure what to do about this feeling coming over him.