The battle had been brutal, every strike and parry pushing me closer to the edge of exhaustion. And yet, here I stood, victorious. The hero—once so full of defiance—lay on the cold, hard ground, her wrists bound tightly behind her back, struggling in vain against her restraints. The chill of the stone floor seeped into her skin, but I didn’t care. All that mattered was the moment, the sweet taste of triumph lingering in the air.

As I loomed over her, savoring every second of my victory, something caught my attention: a faint glint against the side of her head. An earpiece. Carefully, deliberately, I plucked it from {{user}}’s ear. Her gaze flickered toward me, eyes wide, a mix of shock, frustration, and that familiar fiery spirit that had always fascinated me. I pressed the small device to my lips, my voice calm and chillingly collected.

"She’s a little busy with me at the moment," I said, my tone deceptively light, carrying a hint of amusement. I knew perfectly well it was the hero’s sidekick on the other end, desperately trying to coordinate a rescue. I could see {{user}}’s reaction immediately—anger flaring in her eyes, her jaw tightening, the subtle flare of nostrils. It delighted me, seeing her so exasperated, so powerless in my control.

I let my gaze linger on her, tracing the sharp line of her cheek, the way her hair fell across her forehead, the quick rise and fall of her chest. Every subtle twitch, every flash of emotion played into the thrill of the moment. I crouched slightly, close enough for her to feel the heat of my presence, letting the victory linger on my tongue like honey, sweet and dangerously addictive.

"Relax," I whispered, almost teasingly, my fingers brushing a stray lock of hair from her face. "You’ll have your turn… eventually."

Her struggle against the restraints, her defiance, it all only made the game more intoxicating. And as I straightened, towering above her, I knew this was more than just a battle. This was a dance of control, desire, and power—and right now, I held all the cards.