Chapter 37 Kyzen #2
“Seduction in its deepest sense isn’t only about sex or lust. It’s also attraction, influence, drawing others in, and the exchange of desires. The Plentiful Designation comes from Seduction because its power is so versatile and can be prosperous.”
“Wait, really?” Her head snaps toward Riven and he begrudgingly tilts his head. To my utter shock, he cuts in.
“The ability to grow crops, plants, poisons, build structures, carriages, whatever, feeds the body, provides us with physical comforts that help people thrive. Seduction feeds our very being, our souls, with intimacy, attraction of any kind, and union. Like o wise one said, it isn’t just sexy feelings.
It provides connections, vitality, and inspiration.
Invisible attributes, sure, but essential.
If we all hated one another, what would we have? ”
“Huh. I never thought about it like that. So it’s kind of split. There definitely is a sexual side to the power but also not. Right? Oh, like Rose. So her domain is under the Goddess of Affection, but she’s a Domain God directly under the Goddess of Seduction, right?”
“Correct. Rose’s abilities are to incite rest and relaxation, which isn’t sexual.
It’s almost healing. It provides you with the opportunity to reset your mind.
The sexual side to the power is the easiest to wield because it’s the most natural.
Sexual desire is and will always be present in our instincts.
Seduction produces some obvious abilities at a greater level such as intense allure and heightened sensuality.
“While the nonsexual side is a tad trickier. You don’t want to fulfil sexual desire but emotional, social, and even hierarchical wants.
Like Riven said, the invisible attributes range greatly, such as sparking collaboration and conversation that leads to a new development or discovery.
Or manipulate emotion during a heated argument to a calm discussion.
Pushing too much or too little won’t get you the results you want.
Rose being a good example, if she pushed too much of her ability out, instead of resting, she’d put someone to sleep. ”
She blows out a harsh breath and runs her palms down her thighs. “This is a lot more layered than I thought. I figured you all would be walking me through how to turn you on faster.”
I snort. “You don’t have to use any power to do that.”
“Put all that to the side. I wanted to inform you of that because you need to know the distinctions. Now I want you to try to locate the Seduction in your body. It’s going to be particular and it’s going to have a place.
All the powers have a place in you, and I can guarantee that’s why your whole body vibrates or tingles when it’s getting ready to come out,” Amick says.
“Okay. Where should I try to sense it?”
“Your lower belly.”
Her head turns to Riven. “Really?”
“Yep.”
He doesn’t elaborate on anything more and she takes his one-word response for what it is. She moves her mug to the side and gets to her knees, resting her hands on her lower belly.
“Now do I just talk to it or…?”
“Don’t talk. Imagine.” Creed grunts and she glares at him.
“That’s not very specific. What do I imagine?”
“Do you feel more comfortable trying to tap into the sexual side or nonsexual side?” Amick asks.
“Honestly?”
“Of course.”
“With all of you around me…sexual. That’s pretty easy and natural.”
Hell yeah, it is.
A cocky smirk crosses my lips, and I shoot her a wink when she peers at me. This is my time to guide. This is a conversation I’d have a thousand times without complaint.
“Close your eyes and take a deep breath, little goddess.”
She obliges, and I lower my voice.
“Now focus on your lower belly, right where your hands are resting. I don’t want you to imagine having sex with any of us. I want you to think of the emotions, the tension, the buildup that comes before we actually become intimate.
“And I don’t want you to think about yourself but us.
What are we doing? Our breathing is growing more ragged, our muscles and fingers are flexing from the restraint it’s taking not to touch you, heat’s starting to crawl up our spines.
As our eyes trace down your body, they cloud with desire by the second.
Now imagine intensifying those sensations in us. Imagine pushing—”
I grunt as heat flares through every inch of me. My dick instantly hardens in my pants and my mouth waters for a taste of her.
Before my hand can grab her and pull her to me, someone beats me to it.
“Whoa, little burden, I got you. You damn near just found yourself in the middle of a game of tug-of-war and you were the prize.”
Riven’s harmony rushes through our circle and Amick, Creed, and I release harsh breaths as we each sit back down.
Fuck, I didn’t even realize I moved closer to her.
I thought I just reached for her.
I adjust myself, not discreetly at all, because holy shit, I don’t think I’ve ever been so painfully hard in my life.
A hint of guilt mixed with amusement dances across her face as she settles into Riven. “Too much?”
“Way too fucking much.” Creed huffs.
“Sorry. I felt it and focused really hard on it, but when Kyzen said to imagine intensifying those sensations, I kind of panicked and shoved it out of me.”
“Well, let’s try again, but this time instead of shoving, how about you—”
“Blow an easy, soft breath. Fuck.”
“Like I’m blowing on hot food?”
“Yes,” Creed grits out as his eyes narrow on her smile.
We’re in a realm of trouble.
She nods and crawls off Riven’s lap as she gets back to the center of our circle. I prepare myself better this time and sit on my hands. If she hits us like that again, by accident or not, I’m going to have to take her home for a break.
Her hands roam over her thighs again, then she settles them right back on her belly.
“Try it without me speaking, gorgeous.”
She rolls her shoulders out, closes her eyes, and her breath falls slowly from her lips. Power doesn’t release with that exhale, though it was more of her centering herself.
My brothers and I all exchange glances when the time passes the point it took her a moment ago, but then we look back at her when she takes a deep, audible inhale.
I prepare my body. I know it’s coming.
Everything inside of me heats once more. Not near the level we just experienced, but at the same time, it’s more.
My mental and emotional attention falls solely on her.
She’s all I see.
Her tan skin radiates from the early morning rays beaming down on her. A few loose strands of her rose gold hair frame her face and sweat from her workout has made them curl. I want to twirl them around my fingers as she lies on my chest and runs her hands across my heart.
She’s fucking stunning.
She’s time. Eternity.
A breathtaking smile crosses her face and as her eyes open, mine blink out of my intense staring and concentration.
“Better?” she asks.
All of us clear our throats.
I don’t know if I have any words.
I’m not sure which was better. The intense arousal she hit us with that made me want to lick her from head to toe. Or the soul-stopping emotion I just experienced.
“That was very good, Mysenta. How do you feel?”
“Good. I think I accidentally slipped some emotion in there.”
“You did, but that’s okay. You did it.”
“Are all of you okay?”
The four of us share looks that can’t quite be described. We’ve all, unfortunately, experienced the power of Seduction before, but it was never anything like that. Either time.
It’s a massive reality check about how much your intention behind how you wield your power plays in how it’ll respond.
“We’re okay,” I say.
She gets to her feet and stretches her arms above her head, showing off a little bit of skin on her stomach. I bite my lip to keep from groaning. I’m one hundred percent still feeling her first blast.
“I just need a second to stretch out.”
She takes a few steps out of our circle, striding over to V and our Veilatara as they get to their feet and greet her.
I turn my head to Amick. “That was really impressive. I think she’s going to—”
A deep groan falls from my lips as a wave of power washes over me. Sweat breaks out across my skin and my fingers dig into the dirt.
“Enjoy your boners.”
Thayla’s elated laugh echoes back to us as she takes off sprinting toward the trees. My brothers and I hop up and make it three strides before the Veilatara create a barrier to block us.
“Traitors!”
Despite Riven’s shout, a giggle still falls from his mouth and I pinch the bridge of my nose.
This is going to get wild.
“Traitor. Singular. I’m always on her side and this was a brilliant exercise of her power.” Seismet scoffs.
“True. Traitor.” Riven’s finger points at Verlet, who chuckles through our minds.
“We’re providing her with a celebratory head start. She deserves it after all that work she just put in.”
“How dare you take her side? Look at this.”
“I’d rather not.”
I can’t help but look over, then huff as Riven highlights the outline of his dick through his pants.
At least I’m not the only one affected.
“And here I was worried the little smart-ass was going to use our souls against us,” Creed says as he starts stomping—awkwardly, I might add—through the Veilatara as they split apart.
After he passes their tails, he takes off.
“To address your comment, Kyzen, yes, it was impressive. I believe she’s going to master this power quickly. Unfortunately and fortunately. I fear she’s going to be acting more like Riven than I please.”
“Hey. Never have I ever made you get a hard-on then ran away.”
“You would if you could.”
He thinks about that for a second before snorting, then skipping toward the tree line.
“She’s going to be phenomenal,” I breathe as we start jogging as well.
“Yes, yes, she is.”