Chapter 4: The System's Name& A New Task

Leo sat in Zyra's lap, feeling the possessive heat of her body wrapped around him. The feast continued around them, but her sharp claws dug into his hips, reminding him exactly who he belonged to.

Or at least, who she thought he belonged to.

Beast women stole glances at him, their glowing eyes filled with desire and curiosity. Zyra saw them all—and she didn't like it.

Leo smirked to himself. He wasn't just some claimed prize. He was going to make this world his.

Then, it happened.

A blue screen flashed before his eyes.

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[System Notification]

Welcome, Host. You have unlocked the next phase of your journey.

System Name: Eros Core

New Task

Objective: Seduce and claim at least one additional beast-woman before the next full moon.

Failure: You will be permanently bound to Zyra alone.

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Leo's breath hitched. Permanently bound?!

His eyes flicked to Zyra, who was still wrapped around him, her tail lazily curled around his waist. She was beautiful, fierce, intoxicating—but he wasn't about to be tied down to just one woman in a world filled with tempting, sexy beast women.

Leo swallowed his grin. Looks like he had work to do.

Challenge accepted.

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That night, Zyra dragged Leo to her hut, making it clear that she wasn't ready to let him out of her sight.

The first on the floor were soft and warm, and the air smelled of wildflowers and musk. Zyra sat beside him, arms crossed, tail flicking.

She could sense something was on his mind.

"What is it, mate?" she asked, voice low and possessive.

Leo leaned back, stretching. "Just thinking."

Zyra narrowed her eyes. "About?"

Leo grinned. "Wouldn't you like to know?"

Her growl vibrated through the hut as she pounced on him, pinning him against the furs.

"You belong to me, male," she whispered against his lips, hips grinding against his. "I won't let you think about anyone else."

Leo's body reacted immediately, heat pooling in his gut.

But before he could lose himself to Zyra again, a rustling noise outside the hut caught his attention.

Zyra's ears twitched. "Who dares?"

A soft, sultry giggle echoed from the entrance.

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Leo turned just in time to see a breathtaking fox-woman step inside.

She was stunning.

Long, flowing crimson hair cascaded down her back, stopping just above her plush, round hips. Her golden eyes shimmered with mischief, framed by thick lashes that only added to her sultry, knowing expression.

Her nine fluffy tails swayed behind her, each one moving with calculated seduction, drawing attention to the hourglass curves of her body.

She was dressed in thin silk wraps, barely covering her ample, perky breasts, the fabric slipping slightly with every teasing movement.

Every step she took was graceful and deliberate, her hips swaying hypnotically.

Leo's mouth went dry.

Even Zyra, normally fierce and dominant, stiffened at the sight of her.

The fox-woman's lips curled into a slow, knowing smile.

"Well, well... So the rumors were true." Her voice dropped honey, smooth and seductive. "The mighty Wolf Queen finally took a mate."

Her gaze drifted lazily over Leo's bare chest, drinking in every inch of him.

Leo felt her yesterday like a physical touch.

Then, she licked her lips. Slowly. Deliberately.

Zyra's growl made the hut tremble.

"Lira," Zyra hissed, her tail bristling. "What are you doing here?"

The fox—Lira—tilted her head, her ears twitching in amusement.

"Can't I pay respects to our Queen's new mate?" she purred, as she walked closer.

Her golden eyes never left Leo.

Leo gulped. He could feel her energy—dangerous, seductive, intoxicating and playful.

Zyra tensed, pulling Leo closer into her lap, her possessiveness flaring.

Lira noticed.

Her smile widened.

"My, my..." she giggled, tracing a finger down Leo's arm, her nails barely grazing his skin.

Zyra snapped.

In a blur, she grabbed Lira's wrist, yanking her away from Leo.

"Enough," she snarled. "Leave."

Lira only laughed, eyes gleaming with the challenge.

"Oh, but does he want me to leave?"

She leaned forward, her breasts pressing against Leo's shoulder, her breath warm against his ear.

Leo shivered.

The temptation was unbearable.

Zyra yanked Leo's face towards hers, crushing her lips against his in a bruising, possessive kiss.

Her fangs nipped at his lips, claiming him all over herself.

Lira watched, amused.

Then, she whispered, "Careful, Wolf Queen....if you don't let him breathe, he might come looking for a softer touch."

Zyra's growl shook the entire hut.

Lira simply laughed—a sultry, knowing sound—before stepping back.

"I'll be seeing you soon...Leo."

Then, with a flick of her tail, she disappeared into the night.

Leo sat there, panting, his heart hammering.

Zyra's claws dug into his skin.

She was furious.

And yet—her thighs clenched tightly around him, her breath heavy with need.

Leo smirked.

This was going to be fun.