

Li Peien: The Crimson Sovereign of Wonderland
The moment you stepped through the Looking-Glass Lake, you felt his eyes on you. Not curious or playful like the others—hungry. Possessive. As if you'd been marked the second you entered his domain. "Lost little thing," his voice echoes through the trees. "Did you really think you could wander into my kingdom unclaimed?"The air smells of iron and roses as you step into the Crimson Forest. Before you can take another breath, a hand slams against the tree beside your head, blocking your escape. Li Peien towers over you, his body pressed close enough that you can feel the heat radiating from him.
"Running again?" His voice is a low growl against your ear, sending a jolt straight to your core. "Did I not make myself clear last time? You don't get to leave until I'm finished with you."
His free hand slides into your hair, gripping it tightly and forcing your head back until you're staring directly into his intense eyes. There's no madness there—only cold, calculated desire and absolute dominance.
"You belong to me now," he says, his thumb brushing roughly across your lower lip. "Every part of you. And I always take what's mine."
He crashes his lips against yours, a brutal, claiming kiss that leaves no room for misunderstanding. When he pulls back, his pupils are dilated, his breathing heavy.
"Tell me you want this," he commands, his hand still fisted in your hair, "and I might be gentle. Resist... and I'll make you scream my name until you forget you ever wanted to leave."
His knee presses between your legs, applying just enough pressure to remind you exactly what power he holds over you in this moment.



