He pinned her in that small space for two rounds.
Chloe's face was flushed crimson. That jerk's behavior was simply… excessive. Yet, the waves of pleasure coursing through her body made her angry at her own lack of resistance. It was in this conflicting state that she failed to notice the change in her body.
"Chloe, how does it feel?" Alex tilted his head, asking.
Having just had a few rounds with Anya, and now two more with Chloe, his legs felt a bit weak. He sighed, thinking of the high-intensity energy expenditure over the past two days.
It's not easy to collect Affection Points to increase my strength.
"What?"
Chloe, her clothes open, snapped back to reality. Following his gaze, she looked down and immediately saw the pink, heart-shaped mark on her chest and lower abdomen, subtly glowing red—it was enchanting and alluring.
She was stunned.
"W-What is this?"
"A unique marking called a Succubus Mark. It's a special symbol that only a succubus would possess," Alex's finger stroked and slid over the mark on her lower abdomen.
The texture was as soft and smooth as the rest of her skin, seemingly nothing special.
But Chloe's body involuntarily shivered, a wave of heat washing over her taut abdomen. Whether it was the mark or his touch, she didn't know. A Succubus Mark? That sounds so indecent!
The girl panicked. "W-Why did you put this mark on me? What are you trying to do?"
"Nothing much. It's just a way to declare ownership," Alex lifted the girl's smooth chin, his thumb stroking her soft, cherry lips. "This mark means you are my property."
He leaned closer to her ear and whispered, "It will never disappear, Chloe."
"..."
The girl was speechless. His property? She hadn't fully grasped the reality before, but now... Seeing this strikingly obvious Succubus Mark located just below her abdomen, and also on her chest, she pressed her lips together, her heart heavy.
"You're with that Anya, so why are you looking for me? Why are you still declaring ownership like this?" You haven't looked for me all these days, so why are you suddenly calling me your property now?
"Hmm?"
Alex glanced at her, surprised. Chloe quickly turned her head, avoiding his gaze. "The way you're talking… you sound just like a jealous little girlfriend."
"I-I am not jealous!" Chloe shouted, embarrassed and angry.
"Not jealous?" Alex observed her, saw the girl's stubborn eyes glaring at him, and smiled slightly. He grabbed her toned butt with both hands and pinned her against the wall again. "To be honest, Chloe, your not being jealous actually makes me a little sad."
"..."
W-What? What does he mean by that?
"You, you sound as if you like me."
"Chloe, you're so cute. Why shouldn't I like you?" Seeing her eyes begin to dart away again, Alex rubbed his nose and mouth against her neck and collarbone, inhaling her scent.
"Chloe, I think I do like you a little."
Thump-thump—
Her heart raced. Chloe parted her red lips, slightly tilting her head back to expose the skin on her neck, letting him kiss and rub her there. Her breathing was frantic.
It wasn't just physical; it was psychological, too...
He, he actually said he liked me. This, this, is it true? I thought he only saw me as a means to an end. It was confusing, so confusing. Her feelings were a mess.
Why... is my body reacting again? She was craving his affection.
Chloe was aroused.
However, the next second—
"I was just saying that casually. You didn't take it seriously, did you?" Seeing the girl's pretty face flushed and her whole body in an aroused state, Alex suddenly released her and scoffed.
"You—"
Chloe's rosy, shy face instantly turned ghostly pale. Her heart, which had just soared, plummeted into an abyss. She looked at Alex in utter disbelief.
T-This bastard!
"Alright, since the testing is done, let's go out."
He now understood the power of the Succubus Mark. Besides the protection it provided, he could also use it to control the wearer's body. This wasn't particularly useful to him.
But more importantly, as the Master, he could sense the other person's emotions, thoughts, and location—all very convenient abilities.
No wonder it cost 20 Affection Points to learn. It was indeed a top-tier skill.
It was somewhat like a contract; this mark was essentially a slave contract.
For instance, right now, Alex could clearly sense Chloe's emotional turmoil. Even though she was looking down, her bangs obscuring her expression, standing there without a word.
Her emotions were brimming with fury.
As they walked out of the girls' restroom, Anya was waiting for him.
"You took too long!" The white-haired gyaru saw Chloe following Alex and raised an eyebrow. "You were just inside with her?"
Chloe looked up, and the two girls' eyes met.
The gyaru's intimidating aura was palpable, but Chloe was currently boiling with anger and didn't back down. Alex's eye twitched as he watched. You two are just my means to an end. Why do I feel like this is turning into a love triangle?
Know your place.
"Enough, enough. I've been starving for ages. Let's hurry to the cafeteria."
"...Oh," Anya looked at Alex, then at Chloe. She wanted to ask what their relationship was, but decided to ask him in private later.
They usually never interact in class.
Chloe watched Alex and Anya disappear around the corner. The girl quietly clenched her fist, then slowly released it. She lowered her head and turned back toward the classroom.
Her face was expressionless. No one could tell what she was thinking.
Until another girl stopped her.
"Chloe…"
"Mackenzie?" Seeing her best friend, the distracted Chloe finally turned around, forcing a smile. "You're here."
"Your eyes are red," Mackenzie looked intently at her friend, saying slowly.
"Eh?" Chloe quickly rubbed her eyes, trying to hide it by looking down. "Are they? Maybe, maybe I got sand in my eye."
"Where would sand come from here?" Mackenzie sounded exasperated. "Chloe, stop hiding things from me. I saw everything just now. That Alex, you have a relationship with him, don't you?"
"I—"
Faced with her friend's certainty, Chloe didn't know how to explain or even if she could.
She could only… remain silent.
"You've been distracted for days, and you keep sneaking glances at Alex. I've noticed it all, Chloe," Mackenzie's tone was serious. "You must like him, right?"
How could I possibly like him? He's a jerk, an asshole, a vicious and hateful guy! The person I like is Yuto-senpai!
Chloe silently screamed this, yet couldn't utter a single word. Thinking of how Alex had just toyed with her emotions, the feeling of grievance overwhelmed her.
"I don't!"
"No matter what, I'm going to help you, Chloe," Mackenzie patted her friend's shoulder. "That Alex is such a jerk. How could he reject a girl as great as Chloe? What's so good about that gyaru? Don't worry, I'm definitely on your side."
No, Mackenzie, you really have the wrong idea.
It's not like that at all!
Mackenzie had already made up her mind to find a chance to talk to Alex.
No matter what, I will help my best friend win him back!