"You know what? You really are interesting, Kael," Nyx said again. She leaned back, her gaze never leaving his. "I might just have something that can help you walk this path."
Kael's eyes immediately lit up with anticipation, his entire body leaning forward in excitement. "Tell me, tell me! I'm ready to do anything."
Nyx's smile grew, amusement dancing in her eyes as she observed his eagerness.
"But remember, Kael, you can't regret it later." She paused, letting the weight of her words hang in the air before continuing. "Do you know who I am?"
Kael tilted his head, furrowing his brow. "Goddess?" he replied, not knowing the weight of the word.
Nyx chuckled. "Yes, but goddess of what?" she asked, her tone now a little more teasing.
Kael's mind raced as he tried to guess. "Hmm… strength?" he answered, not quite sure.
Nyx shook her head, her smile widening. "That's cliché and boring," she said, a playful edge to her voice. "Try again."
Kael thought for a moment longer, his eyes narrowing as he considered his options. "Power?" he asked, though doubt flickered in his voice. Was that it?
"No," Nyx replied, shaking her head again, her smile turning sly and knowing. "Lust."
Kael blinked in surprise, Lust?
Nyx wasn't a goddess of power or strength as he had expected. Heck, he had even expected her to be a goddess of love or romance, like from the Greek mythology back on Earth. But lust?
He had no idea that there were some beings that controlled things like lust.
She was the embodiment of something far more dangerous, far more enticing.
Lust, as Kael was aware of, wasn't just about desire or temptation—it was more about control and domination. A force that could either drive someone to the point of madness or elevate them to far greater height.
And now, Nyx was offering him a glimpse into that world.
The atmosphere in the room shifted, as Nyx's voice took on a darker, more seductive tone.
"The force that corrupts everything, Kael," she began, her eyes glinting with a strange, dangerous light. "Lust. I rule over lust. I feed on lust."
Kael's breath froze, a cold shiver running down his spine. His gaze locked onto hers, and for the first time, he truly understood the depth of her power.
Her expression darkened, her face growing more intense, and Kael couldn't look away. She leaned in closer, her body almost pressing against his.
The air felt electric, the tension between them rising. Her lips were mere inches from his, and Kael could feel the pull of her presence.
She extended a finger toward his lips, her touch light but possessive as she circled them slowly. Kael's heart pounded faster, rush of heat spreading through his being with every second.
"Yes," Nyx whispered, her voice dripping with seduction. "The look in your eyes… the lust within you that wants to pin me down right now. To tame me with nothing but raw desire."
Her finger paused for a moment, pressing lightly against his lips. "I feed on that, Kael. The longing, the hunger. Every sin—greed, jealousy, envy—I feed on them all."
Her words were like a spell, effortlessly sinking deep into Kael's soul, stirring something inside him he hadn't known was there. He always had hunger for something, something for change and now he could feel that something taking a new shape.
Nyx's eyes never left his, watching him with a knowing gaze, as though she could see the very thoughts running through his mind. She knew what he wanted, what he desired, and she was offering it to him.
"Can you feel it?" she asked softly, her voice like silk. "The lust? The need? It's inside you, Kael. It's in your blood, in your soul. And I can give you everything you crave, if you're willing to embrace it."
Kael took a deep breath, trying to steady himself. Nyx's presence, her touch, her words—everything about her seemed designed to pull him into her web.
And part of him wanted to let go, to surrender to the lust. But another part of him fought against it, unsure if he could truly control the consequences of embracing such power.
Nyx, sensing his internal struggle, smiled knowingly. "Don't fight it, Kael," she whispered. "You want this. You want me."
Her lips were now so close to his, he could feel the warmth of her breath on his skin. He had a choice, but deep down, Kael knew that once he crossed this line, there would be no turning back.