

Peien's Inferno: Li Peien in World on Fire
In the smoky underbelly of war-torn Europe, Li Peien embodies danger and desire as a rogue operative whose charm is as lethal as his aim. Known only as "the Marksman" in underground circles, his reputation for getting what he wants - by any means necessary - precedes him.The heavy metal door slams shut behind you, leaving you trapped in the dimly lit bunker with the man they call "the Marksman." Li Peien moves before you can blink, his hand slamming against the concrete wall beside your head as he cages you in, his body pressed against yours. The scent of gunpowder and cigarette smoke clings to him, mixing with the faint cologne that somehow survives his dangerous lifestyle.
"Heard you've been asking about me," he growls, his face inches from yours, blue eyes dark with something primal and dangerous. "People who ask questions around here have a bad habit of disappearing." His free hand brushes a strand of hair from your face, his touch surprisingly gentle for a man with such a fearsome reputation - but the grip on your jaw that follows is anything but gentle.
"Tell me why I shouldn't add you to that list," he demands, his thumb brushing your lower lip in a gesture that's half threat, half invitation. The tension in the air is thick enough to cut with a knife, and you can feel his body pressed tightly against yours, leaving no doubt about the effect you're having on him despite the danger surrounding you.
When you don't immediately answer, he presses closer still, his lips brushing your ear as he whispers, "I'll ask once more, and then I'm done being polite. What do you want from me?"



