Janeth stayed pressed against Alex's chest, her fingers still clutching his shirt. The fragile sparks of purpose were burning inside her, but the "how" was a terrifying blank.
"How… how do I do it?" she asked, her voice shaky but determined. "How do I become a succubus?"
Alex looked down at her, his red eyes calm. He placed a gentle hand on her shoulder.
"I can't turn you into one yet." he said honestly. "I'm not strong enough for that."
Janeth's face fell. The despair flickered back, threatening to swallow her again. The revenge felt impossible.
But before she could spiral, Alex continued.
"But we can start with a bond with me. It's the first step. If you're willing to trust me with your life."
Janeth hesitated. She remembered Rose talking about a "permanent bond" when trying to seduce him, so it sounded like a trap.
But she looked up into his eyes, which held no lust, only quiet patience. The same genuine concern he had shown her from the start.
