The Great Darkness.
As far as I was concerned, there was no ntion of the Great Darkness in any history book I'd ever co across. The Great Ones—those ancient, godlike beings that road this world before it was even fit for life—never ntioned it. I was sure it didn't exist. Yet, sohow, that na kept creeping into my mind, gnawing at like so forgotten truth.
Maybe I should ask Lilith. But how? There was no easy way to contact her. Hell, I didn't even know how to contact her. The only thing I could think of was dominating a woman—maybe that would bring close enough to reach her. But then again, what were the chances I'd find a woman I could dominate today?
I couldn't just walk up to soone, bend her to my will, and demand a conversation with Lilith. Things like that doesn't just happen on command.
So who was this Great Darkness?
I shoved the thoughts aside for now and pulled out my phone, dialing Gabrielle's number. If anyone knew anything, it'd be her. I rembered her complaining about being burnt out from school and all the professor stuff, so she'd gone on vacation. Still, she'd pick up the phone—she always did, right?
The phone rang, and almost instantly, the call connected.
"Master?"
"You busy?"
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"No, not really. Just resting. I hit the beach yesterday, but today I'm holed up in the inn. Why? Do you need sothing?"
"I've got a question."
"Sure, what is it?"
"You know about the Great Ones, right?" I asked.
"Yeah, those ancient dragons who shaped the world as it is now. Why?"
"Ever heard of the Great Darkness?"
There was a heavy silence before Gabrielle finally spoke. "There's no such thing as the Great Darkness."
"Right?" I said. "But I ca across a woman—she's part of the Eclipse—who claims their entire faith is centered around sothing called the Great Darkness."
"Soone pretending to be one of the Great Ones and becoming the center of a cult's devotion? And not just any cult, but one of the largest out there?" she replied, now clearly intrigued. I could almost see her through the phone—standing tall with one hand resting on her hip, her brow raised in that curious way she had when sothing caught her interest. Seed I'd hooked her.
"Where are you right now?"
"I'm in the village next to Rakkan," I said. "Though, calling it a village is a stretch. There's barely forty or fifty people living here."
"Got it. I know the place. I'll be there soon."
"Wait, you're actually coming?" I asked.
"I want to find out what these Eclipse fanatics are worshipping," she said, her voice carrying a sharpened edge of curiosity. "To see what's got them so devoted."
"Alright," I replied. "How soon can I expect you?"
"Luckily, you're not far. I'll be there by this afternoon. Oh, and I ca across soone... soone I think you'll be very interested in dominating. Trust , you're going to want her."
Gabrielle wasn't one to throw recomndations lightly, especially when it ca to soone I could dominate. If she was this confident, I was already getting excited. Hell, she had my attention before I'd even laid eyes on this woman.
"Okay, just get here fast," I told her.
With that, I ended the call.
***
I dozed off for a bit in Anna's room. Without even asking, Anna just slid into bed beside , curling up and falling asleep too. Village won might be the sweetest and most accommodating thing I've ever laid claim to. That bet with Erick was definitely worth it.
After a while, I felt Gabrielle's presence approaching. It was hard to miss. I woke up, and Anna stirred beside , waking up as well. We both got up from the bed and headed outside. A crowd had gathered around a car that had just arrived. Gabrielle stepped out, looking as nacing and pissed off as usual.
She stood there, arms crossed under her huge breasts, the tight white blouse she wore straining against them. Her pencil skirt hugged her hips and curves, while her legs were clad in sleek stockings. She looked every bit the seductive powerhouse in that outfit.
Erick was there too, holding a weapon in his hand, probably assuming Gabrielle was so kind of threat.
"Why are you here? And what's that... thing? What exactly is it?" Erick asked, eyeing the car suspiciously.
"This?" she said, rubbing the roof the car. "It's a car. Ever heard of one? Though, considering how primitive these villages are, I doubt any news from the outside world has reached your ears."Then, she fixed her gaze back on Erick, her expression sharpening. "And didn't I already tell you? I'm here to et my Master."
"I doubt you. I can't allow you inside the village," Erick said, his voice hardening as he gripped his weapon tighter. "Get out of here! Or I might just slash you…"
Things were about to get ugly if I didn't step in, so I moved closer.
"She's with ," I told him calmly.
Erick turned to , eyes wide. "Leon…? She's with you?"
"Yeah, I'm the 'Master' she's talking about. She's also one of my won," I said, without hesitation.
"S-She's…?" Erick stamred, clearly shocked. "W-Well, damn… I didn't think you'd have a woman like her. And she's older than you, too… and calling you Master?"
The mont I said she was mine, the whole crowd seed to freeze in place, their faces painted with disbelief. Of course, they had no idea Gabrielle was one of mine. The six-year age gap between us only added to the shock.
Anna, standing beside , processed my words, her eyes flicking over to Gabrielle's body—the full, seductive curves, the toned hourglass figure that practically oozed sex appeal—and then back to her own, comparing.
"W-Why is she calling you Master, if you don't mind asking?" Anna asked, her voice shaky. She had sighed in defeat after seeing Gabrielle, one of my won, standing there in all her glory.
"Because I'm his property," Gabrielle answered bluntly, without even flinching. The way she said it—so casually—was enough to make everyone around us tense up. "And Master also owns the largest company in the world. The sa company that made this." She pointed at the car with a small smirk.
The crowd's shock hit all over again, their jaws practically hitting the floor. The air was thick with disbelief as they processed the fact that not only was she mine, but I also held control over the biggest company on the planet.
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