Chapter 14: Submission and Power
The world burned, but Lucian was in control.
The woman knelt before him, her violet eyes blazing with fury and exhaustion. Her body trembled, coated in blood—some hers, some from the monsters she had slaughtered.
Lucian took his time, admiring her resilience.
She was strong. But strength alone wasn't enough. She needed to understand the new world order.
And in this world, Lucian ruled.
The Final Test
He crouched before her, gripping her chin between his fingers. "Tell me your name."
She hesitated, then spat blood onto the pavement. "Go to hell."
Lucian smirked. He liked her.
But defiance needed consequences.
He gestured toward the horde beyond the alley. Hundreds of zombies roamed, hunting for flesh.
"You have two choices." His voice was calm, almost lazy. "Join me… or fight your way through them alone."
Her jaw tightened. She wasn't stupid. She had barely survived the last wave.
Lucian saw the moment she realized she had no choice.
Her voice was hoarse when she answered.
"I'm Evelyn."
The Mark of Ownership
Lucian pulled her to her feet, his grip firm. "Good girl."
Evelyn flinched but didn't resist. Not anymore.
He brushed her bloodstained hair aside. "You're mine now."
Her breath hitched. "What do you mean?"
Lucian leaned in, his lips grazing her ear. "You'll see."
He didn't just want followers. He wanted devotion.
Evelyn had proved herself worthy. Now, she would belong to him.
The Walk to Salvation
Lucian led her through the burning streets. His villa awaited.
As they moved, survivors begged for help.
Evelyn stopped at the sight of a young girl crying for her mother. Her hands clenched. "We have to help her."
Lucian's red eyes glowed in the firelight. "No, we don't."
Evelyn looked horrified. "You're just going to leave her?"
Lucian turned to face her fully. "This is the apocalypse, Evelyn. The weak die. The strong survive."
She swallowed hard, watching as the child disappeared into the darkness.
Lucian smirked. "You're learning."
The Gates of the King
They reached the villa's massive gates.
Evelyn stared, stunned by its size and security.
Lucian walked ahead, and the steel doors opened for him like a king returning to his throne.
Inside, luxury awaited.
The apocalypse was hell for everyone else. But for Lucian?
It was paradise.
To Be Continued.....