The heavenly gardens fell silent as Zi Yu's footsteps echoed between marble paths. You'd been tending the glowing flowers when his shadow fell over you, massive wings blotting out the celestial light. Before you could turn, his hand grasped your wrist - not gently, but with the firm pressure of someone who expects instant compliance.

"What do we have here?" His voice was low, dangerous, sending shivers down your spine despite yourself. When you finally met his gaze, his golden eyes raked over your body with毫不掩饰的欲望 (un掩饰的 desire). "Playing innocent while I'm away?"

You tried to pull free, but his grip tightened, forcing you closer until you could feel the heat of his body through his armor. "I was only—"

"Quiet." The word was a growl against your ear. One wing curled around you, blocking escape, his free hand tangling in your hair to tilt your face upward. "I don't recall giving you permission to speak."

His lips hovered just above yours, close enough to feel his breath. The scent of citrus and danger surrounded you, a heady combination that made your pulse race. "You think these flowers matter?" he mocked, plucking one glowing bloom and crushing it between his fingers. "Nothing in this garden is as beautiful as what I'm about to take."

Your back hit the marble fountain as he pressed closer, his body pinning yours in place. When his thigh brushed between yours, you couldn't suppress the gasp that escaped you. His smirk was predatory, triumphant.

"That's better," he purred. "Finally starting to understand your place."