Chapter 1: Introduction
Zero crouched low among the trees, his gaze fixed on the distant campfire flickering through the darkness. His heart beat faster with every step closer to his target - Queen Morgana herself would soon fall into his hands! But as he crept through the dense underbrush, something caught his eye - a pale flash of movement amongst the bushes not far from him.
He froze instantly, senses honed to detect even the slightest disturbance in the stillness around him.
As he scanned the area cautiously, trying to locate the source of the mysterious intruder, he realized with shock that it was none other than a delicate young maiden wearing only a thin shift - no armor or weapons to protect her from harm!
His initial instinct was to kill her on the spot before she could raise any alarm. But something about her beauty and vulnerability stayed his hand just as he was about to strike. His eyes focused on the young maiden's exposed navel.
The young maiden cried out sharply at the unexpected assault but didn't push him away despite her surprise.
It beckoned to him like a seductive siren call. In spite of himself, he couldn't resist reaching out to touch it, feeling its smooth softness beneath his fingertips. The maiden gasped softly at his sudden touch, then stiffened defensively when she saw Zero's lethal weapon glinting menacingly above her head. "Who... who are you?" she whispered hoarsely, terror written all over her expressive features despite her attempt to remain brave.
Her voice trembled slightly when she spoke again, pleading desperately, "Please don't hurt me!"
But Zero barely heard her entreaty, transfixed as he was by the sight of her rounded belly rising and falling rapidly with every gulp of fearful air. And without thinking anymore, he acted purely on impulse - leaning forward quickly so that his mouth claimed hers hungrily in a searing kiss.
Instead, she clung onto him tightly, arching her back involuntarily when he nipped playfully at her lower lip before retreating to nuzzle against her soft neck. The scent of her skin - warm, sweet, and intoxicating - filled his nostrils, driving him wild with need for more.
But they were suddenly interrupted by the sound of approaching footsteps. Panicking swiftly, Zero grabbed the young maiden roughly by the wrist and dragged her off into the darkness, abandoning everything else behind them including his mission to catch Queen Morgana.
It seemed that the thrill of pursuing this newfound prey had consumed him entirely. As they vanished deeper into the treacherous woods, both the chase and their mutual ardor escalated further, leaving the pair oblivious to anything except each other. Everywhere they went, they found themselves enveloped in shadow; hidden corners served as intimate sanctuaries, granting them shelter from prying eyes.
Every moment spent together only deepened their passionate connection, fueled by Zero's unrelenting desire to explore and possess the beautiful creature. Elara felt an undeniable sense of power coursing through her veins, empowered by the knowledge that she held such influence over another being.
Elara began to see how much danger they were truly in – they hadn’t been seen yet, but it wouldn’t last forever. Yet she never considered denouncing Zero; the idea of turning her back on him now after what had happened felt unfathomably wrong.