Chapter 26: Fever Dream **
"Damn, it’s so fucking hot!" Lumien groaned, his head spinning and he felt his throat dry as a desert.
Even with the blankets tossed aside, letting the chilly wind of autumn penetrate through his body, he felt as though an unrelenting fire continued to scorch his body.
"Is my body finally reacting to the stress of today’s events? But I’m not as weak as I used to be." Lumien muttered to himself, unable to understand the sudden onset of fever. He had worked hard to strengthen his Vitality and Stamina precisely to avoid situations like this. Yet, despite his efforts, the illness had still found him.
As he tried to analyze his condition, he felt something was off. Instead of getting the burning sensation spreading evenly through his head and body, the heat seemed to be unnaturally concentrated—centered around his lower abdomen.
Why does the heat concentrate on my penis? What the hell is going on?
Feeling increasingly uneasy, he decided to check. Pulling down his pants, he discovered his penis standing fully erect, as if responding to the intense heat coursing through his body.
"What the...?"
Before he could make sense of it, another wave of dizziness and heat struck, forcing him to grip the nearest surface for support.
"Ugh... I need water...,"
The heat was so intense that Lumien couldn’t take it anymore. He tore off his clothes in desperation, trying to cool down. But no matter what he did, the searing heat refused to subside, continuing to flow through his body.
He staggered across the room, struggling to reach the glass of water. His steps were unsteady, and he stumbled several times, his mind clouded and unfocused. He let out a few primal groans, unable to hold them back as his body felt like it was overheating. His thoughts were scattered, and the burning sensation made it nearly impossible to think straight.
Knock!
Knock!
Lumien barely registered the knock on his door through the haze clouding his mind. Without thinking twice, he staggered to the door, unbothered by the fact he was half naked. He fumbled with the handle, yanked the door open, and blinked against the dim light spilling into the room.
In his blurry vision, a tall figure stood before him. She had striking red hair that seemed to glimmer like embers in the faint light. Though her features were hard to make out, he could confidently tell she must be a great beauty. Her voluptuous body was concealed just behind a simple white dress.
Her presence felt almost unreal, as if she had stepped out of a dream. Lumien couldn’t help but be drawn to her, even in his disoriented state. For some reason, he finds her to be somewhat familiar.
"You’re...?" he mumbled hoarsely, his throat parched and his body trembling from the unbearable heat.
"May I come in?" she asked, her voice low and sultry, carrying an odd sensation that sent a jolt through him.
Her voice seemed to ignite something deep within him, like a spark catching dry tinder. In an instant, it flared into an uncontrollable inferno, overwhelming his senses. A primal instinct surged through him, overriding any rational thought.
Before he realized what he was doing, Lumien lunged at her, driven by a wild, unrestrained impulse. It was as if he had become a feral beast, acting purely on instinct.
Strangely, the red-haired woman didn’t resist. Instead, she embraced him, her arms wrapping around him as though she had been expecting his reaction.
Though, in his fogged state, it didn’t matter whether she welcomed him or not. His instincts had fully taken over, leaving no room for reason or hesitation. The burning heat within him demanded release, and he was powerless to resist its call.
As the red-haired woman caught his searing body, Lumien instinctively leaned in, aiming to capture her soft, inviting pink lips with his own. But their height difference made it difficult for Lumien unless she willingly lowered herself to him.
She tapped his cheek lightly with a teasing smile. "Impatient, aren’t you, kid?"
A frustrated groan escaped Lumien as he instinctively shifted his focus, this time targeting her neck.
Yet once again, she avoided him with ease. Suddenly, she scooped him up, and stepped fully into the room. With a swift kick of her heel, she shut the door behind them, sealing them off from the world outside.
"Now, we’re finally alone," the red-haired woman said with a sly smile.
She carried Lumien toward the bedside before gently pushing him down onto the soft mattress.
Thump!
Lumien felt strangely weak against what seemed like a gentle push, landing on the bed without much resistance. Instinctively, he tried to sit up, but something stopped him.
His wrists were suddenly bound by glowing chains of fire, their heat making him wince in pain.
"What...?" he mumbled, the sting of the fiery chains snapping his mind into a brief moment of clarity.
"This is called Searing Chains. It’s excellent for restraining beasts and... people. Don’t take it personally, this is for your own good too."
Without another word, she turned and walked to the other side of the room. She picked up the glass of water Lumien had left unfinished before going to bed with only a quarter of the water remaining.
She inspected the glass with complex emotions before bringing it to her lips and drinking it. Setting the glass down with a clink, she proceeded to wipe her lips with the back of her hand, her cheeks flushed a deep crimson almost immediately.
"Damn it," she muttered under her breath, clearly annoyed. "That subordinate of mine, how much aphrodisiac did they actually put in your drink? Were they trying to knock out an elephant? And you’re still conscious? Huh. You’re tougher than I thought."
"Aphrodisiac?" Lumien managed to croak out, his voice laced with confusion and a lingering hoarseness.
"Do you know what it is?"
"Yeah... I read about it... in a book," Lumien mumbled, still dazed. He tried to explain what he remembered, speaking mechanically as if he were reading from a textbook.
"Pfft! You’re more interesting than I initially thought."
But after a minute, his thoughts scattered again, his breathing becoming ragged, and his eyes bloodshot. The clarity he had briefly gained faded away as the overwhelming sensation returned.
Now, driven by pure instinct, Lumien struggled desperately in the bed. Despite his hands being tied by the fiery chains, he ignored the pain and kept squirming, trying to free himself.
"Phew... as much as I want to delay things, it won’t do any good for both of us."
She gazed down at the writhing Lumien before pulling off the straps of her white dress, allowing it to slide smoothly down her curves and pool around her bare feet on the chilly floorboards. Her naked form was now fully exposed to Lumien’s hungry gaze.
Lumien’s bloodshot eyes grew wilder, his raspy breaths intensifying as he eyed the red-haired woman like a predator sizing up its prey, especially when he sized up her pink nipples and her pristine pussy.
Biting her lip, the red-haired woman hesitated for a moment before lifting her chin. "Boy, you better be glad that your first time will be taken by me,"
Without warning, the red-haired woman closed the distance between them. She climbed atop of his stomach, and without hesitation, grabbed Lumien’s face with both hands, pulling him into a deep, passionate kiss. Her lips crashed against his, hungry and demanding. Her tongue darted out, seeking entrance, as she pressed her body flush against him.
In response, Lumien’s hands found her waist, gripping tightly as he returned the kiss with equal fervor. The taste of her lips, the warmth of her body, and the intoxicating scent of her arousal overwhelmed his senses.
Their tongues danced in a passionate dance, exploring every crevice of each other’s mouths. For a moment, it seemed like they could go on forever. It wasn’t until the red-haired woman’s cheeks flushed a deep crimson that she finally tore herself away, gasping for air.
Panting heavily, she leaned back, her huge chest heaving with each labored breath. Her eyes, glazed with a mix of surprise and arousal, locked onto Lumien’s. "Are you... are you really a virgin?" she managed between breaths. "Or is it just the aphrodisiac? You kiss like an expert."
Lumien, consumed by an overwhelming desire, couldn’t be bothered to reply to her comment. His body burned with an insatiable need, every fiber of his being crying out for more. Without hesitation, he lunged forward, seeking her lips once more. To him, she was an oasis in a scorching desert - her lips, her saliva, her very essence offered sweet relief to his fevered state.
The red-haired woman cooperatively parted her lips, letting Lumien’s tongue delve deeper into her insides for the second time.
"Ah..."
A soft moan escaped her as Lumien skillfully manipulated her tongue, sending shivers down her spine.
Suddenly, she gasped sharply. Lumien’s wandering hand had found its way to her breast, kneading the soft flesh. The sensation sent jolts of pleasure through her body, causing her to arch into his touch.
"My, my..." she purred between kisses, her voice husky with desire."Aren’t you full of surprises?"
She pulled back slightly, her eyes dark with lust as they locked onto Lumien’s. A mischievous smirk played on her swollen lips. Without breaking eye contact, she reached down, guiding Lumien’s other hand to her unattended breast. "Don’t neglect this one," she whispered teasingly, encouraging him to explore further.
Lumien quickly squeezed his other hand, earning another moan of pleasure from the red-haired woman.
"Fuck... that feels good," she gasped, her head tilting back in pleasure. Her nipples hardened under his touch, pressing against his palms like little pebbles.
