Strength, Power, and Desire

Chapter 4: Strength, Power, and Desire

Lucian sat at the edge of the massive bed in his penthouse, the city lights casting a faint glow over the silk sheets. Next to him, Irene lay with her bare back exposed, her long raven hair cascading over the pillows.

She had fought him.

Not with fists or weapons, but with her pride, her arrogance, and her refusal to submit.

And she had lost.

Lucian smirked as he traced a finger down the curve of her smooth, toned spine, reveling in the way her body shuddered beneath his touch.

"You're staring," Irene murmured, her voice still laced with exhaustion.

Lucian leaned down, his breath hot against her sensitive skin. "I like to admire my victories."

Her emerald eyes flickered open, amusement and defiance dancing within them. "Is that what I am? A conquest?"

Lucian chuckled. "No, Irene. You're my first queen."

She didn't argue. Not this time.

Because the truth was undeniable.

She had never been with a man like him.

Lucian didn't just take—he consumed.

His touch had burned her, ruined her, and left her craving more.

She was addicted.

And Lucian?

He was only getting started.

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Awakening Power

Lucian's gaze flickered toward the glowing text before him.

[System Notification]

[First Claim Bonus: +5% Strength Boost]

[New Trait Unlocked: King's Lust – The More Women He Conquers, The Stronger He Becomes]

Lucian smirked.

His power was growing.

The system wasn't just a tool for survival—it was a weapon, one that rewarded pleasure with strength.

And in this new world, strength was everything.

Lucian clenched his fist, feeling the raw energy pulsing through his veins. His muscles tightened, his senses sharpened. He could hear Irene's heartbeat, feel the way her body still trembled from their heated night together.

He turned to her, his crimson eyes gleaming. "The apocalypse is coming, Irene. And when it does, I'll be unstoppable."

She smirked, rolling onto her side, her curves accentuated in the dim light. "Then take me with you."

Lucian's smirk widened. "Oh, I plan to."

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Building the Empire

Lucian had one month left before the world crumbled into chaos.

And he wouldn't waste a second.

He had the most dangerous woman in Seoul on his side.

Now, he needed more.

The world was filled with beauty, power, and chaos—and Lucian intended to own it all.

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To Be Continued…

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