The stairs creaked as I walked down, pulled in by the smell of cooking meat. When I reached the bottom, I stopped and stared.
Lyralei was by the fireplace, but she'd changed clothes. Her white top hung loose, almost falling off one shoulder, and her skirt was much shorter—showing off those amazing elven legs.
"Hope you don't mind," she said, catching me staring. Her face went pink. "I get warm when I cook."
"I don't mind," I said, making my voice deeper. "You look amazing."
She wobbled a bit at the compliment, holding her spoon tighter. "That's sweet of you."
Sweet? I was just starting.
I walked closer, pretending to look at the food, but really testing how she'd react. As soon as I got close, her breathing got faster and shallower.
"What are you cooking?" I asked, close enough that she could feel my body heat.
"Deer stew," she said, her hands shaking a little as she stirred. "With herbs and..."
She forgot what she was saying when I reached around her for plates. My chest touched her back for a second, and her whole body went stiff.
[Getting better at intimate presence]
[Her resistance is dropping fast]
"Tell me about your husband," I said, staying close.
Her shoulders tensed up. "He's an A-Rank Knight. One of the best in the Empire. He fights monsters and bad guys on the borders."
"What kind of threat?"
"Bandits. Evil mages. Worse things sometimes." She looked back at me. "The Empire covers three whole continents. There's always trouble somewhere."
[New info: This empire is huge]
[Lots of politics to learn]
Three continents. This place was way bigger than I thought. If her husband was A-Rank, there had to be even stronger enemies out there.
"Must be lonely," I said, stepping right behind her. "Him always being away."
She turned around, and I could see everything in her silver eyes—want, need, the way her lips opened slightly, her face flushed.
[New info: Empire spans three continents]
[New quest available: Learn regional politics]
[Warning: Complex political situation detected]
"Raven..." she whispered, but didn't move away.
"I can see it," I said, touching her cheek softly. Her skin was so soft and warm. "How long since someone really wanted you?"
She broke down. "I... I shouldn't think about this. About you."
"But you are thinking about it." I touched her lip with my thumb, and she made a small whimpering sound. "Right?"
She didn't answer with words. She just leaned into my touch and closed her eyes. That gave me a rush.
[New skill unlocked: Irresistible Touch (B-Rank)]
[Effect: Physical contact makes attraction 300% stronger]
[Warning: Her emotional barriers are collapsing]
When I kissed her, she completely gave in.
Her lips hit mine like she was starving. Her hands grabbed my shirt, pulling me closer. I could feel how much she wanted this in every kiss. Her tongue played with mine, breathing hard.
I pushed her against the stone counter, holding her waist tight as she pressed against me.
Every time I touched her, she shivered—when my fingers touched her top, she gasped into my mouth, *"Mmph—fuck,"* which made my dick get hard.
"Please," she panted. "I need... fuck, I need you."
"I know what you want, you dirty slut," I growled, sliding my hand to her short skirt.
[Corruption going up: 25% → 45%]
[Getting better at seduction]
My fingers moved up her thigh, and she jumped, her big tits bouncing. She threw her head back, moaning *"Ahh... yes..."* She was so hot, and her wet panties showed how turned on she was.
"You've been dreaming about cheating on your boring husband, right?" I said. "My cock is exactly what you need."
"Yes," she whimpered without shame. "God, yes, Raven. I've wanted you since I first saw you."
[Achievement: She confessed]
[Relationship moving faster now]
I moved my hand higher between her legs.
"Someone's pussy is all wet for me," I teased. I pushed her panties aside and put two fingers deep inside her tight, wet hole. She squeezed around me right away.
"Ah—fuck, please," she gasped, head back, eyes closed, biting her lip as wet sounds filled the room. "Don't stop, Raven."
"Stop? When you're moaning like my little whore?" I smiled, kissing her hard while pushing my fingers deeper.
My cock was throbbing as she moved her hips against my hand—soft cries and wet sounds everywhere.
Her pussy squeezed my fingers tight, then she came with a loud cry, her whole body shaking.
Suddenly, someone knocked hard on the door. Lyralei's eyes went wide, and she ran inside, skirt still up, leaving me standing there with a hard-on.
"Shit," I said.