♥ Chapter 7 ♥
Magnus Darkmore.
And it's not just out of a desire for power, it's out of a deeper pleasure, a sadistic pleasure that comes from the realization of seeing how someone bends before me and how their resistance gradually crumbles. Seeing the desperation in their eyes—the fear and submission—is what really satisfies me.
''What about you, Damien?'' I ask with a curious look on my face. ''What's your pleasure in all this?
Damien smiles, his gaze full of mischief.
''I, on the other hand, enjoy the medical side of the game. Understanding people's psychology and how they react to different stimuli and pressures. It's fascinating to see how the mind can be manipulated and how small changes in your environment can cause big changes in your behavior. And of course, there's something deeply satisfying about having a person completely under your control without them even realizing it.
Kael laughs again, shaking his head.
''I have two crazy, perverse brothers. '' He says, with an amused smile.
We look at him, curious.
''What about you, dear brother?'' I ask, curious. ''What's your role in this mess?
Kael leans forward, his eyes shining with a mixture of mischief and amusement.
''Oh, I'm the moderator. He is the one who keeps the balance between chaos and order. '' He says, laughing. ''And also the one who makes sure you two don't turn into complete psychopaths.
'' Is that a compliment or an insult? '' Damien asks, arching an eyebrow.
''A bit of both, I'd say. '' Kael replies, giving a satisfied smile. ''But seriously, you know that although I may seem the most rational of us, I also have my preferences.
'' And what exactly are your preferences? '' I ask, intrigued.
Kael gives a slight smile, as if considering his words.
''I like to keep things interesting. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy a good game of manipulation as much as the next guy. But for me, the fun is in watching the reactions and seeing how far I can take things without losing control. It's like a game of chess, but with more tangible consequences.
'' So you're saying you're the class strategist? '' Damien asks, leaning forward.
''Exactly. '' Kael confirms with a nod. ''I plan and execute with precision. And, of course, I have fun in the process.
'' It seems we all have our roles well-defined. '' I say thoughtfully. ''I take care of the most direct and sometimes cruel part. Damien, you maintain psychological control. And Kael, you plan and execute.
'' And all of us together make a formidable team. '' Kael says, with a gleam of satisfaction in his eyes.
Kael leans back in his chair, crossing his arms, and looks at us with a calculating glint in his eyes.
''So, we've decided we want her, right?'' He asks, almost challenging us.
''Absolutely.'' I reply, keeping my gaze steady. ''She's touched us in a way we didn't expect. It doesn't matter if she's married. What matters is how we feel about her.
'' I agree. '' Damien says, giving a slight smile. ''And since she attracted us, she has become our obsession. It's as simple as that.
Kael leans forward with an intense gaze.
'' Exactly. It doesn't matter what her status is. If it's caught our attention, it becomes a desire, and we won't stop until we have it. That's how things work here.
'' But what about the fact that she's married? '' I ask, doubt hanging in the air. '' Wouldn't that complicate things?
'' It would if we were worried about the consequences. '' Kael says, with a dismissive tone. ''But we're not. If she piques our interest, then she's ours. Nothing else matters.
Damien gives a low laugh, shaking his head.
''Exactly. If she's become our obsession, then it's only a matter of time before everything unravels. Let's treat her as a challenge. If she's attracted to us and gives in to our will, then she'll be ours.
'' And if she doesn't? '' I ask, curious.
''Then we'll intensify the approach. '' Kael replies with a cold smile. ''We use every available resource to ensure that she notices us and wants us. If someone, or something, gets in our way, we remove them.
''There's no room for weakness here,'' Damien says, with a determined tone. ''If she's what we want, then we'll make sure she becomes ours, no matter what it takes.
I lean back, crossing my arms, as I absorb my brothers' words. The desire to possess the new candidate, to turn the attraction into something tangible, is strong. The idea that she has become an obsession for us, that our attraction to her has transcended simple desire and become something deeper and more possessive, is something we all accept with cold enthusiasm.
''So we're all in agreement,'' I say, looking at them. ''She'll be ours, whatever the cost.
'' Exactly. '' Kael says with a satisfied smile. ''She'll be ours. No matter who stands in the way, if she has attracted us, then we are ready to devour her.
'' And so be it. '' I finish, with a resolute look on my face. ''The obsession with her will be what guides us, and we will ensure that she becomes a part of our lives, no matter what the cost.
The three of us exchange firm glances, a silent understanding passing between us. The decision is made. It will be ours. And nothing, and no one, will stop us from achieving it.