Seduction and Betrayal

Maria's heart was racing as she entered the apartment, her mind still reeling from the message she received from Steve. But she was not prepared for what she saw when she stepped inside. There, sitting on the couch, was Nikolai. She gasped, feeling a knot form in her stomach.

"Nikolai? Wha - Where is Steve?" Maria asked, her voice quivering.

Nikolai turned to look at her, his dark eyes seeming to pierce her soul. "He left. I wanted to talk to him alone and that is why I had you wait for me in the club. Sorry about that," he said calmly.

Maria was taken aback by his response. "Why would you do that? Where did Steve go? Did you do anything to him?"

Nikolai stood up and walked towards her, slowly and deliberately. "I needed to speak with him in peace," he said. "To make him see that he has no place in your life anymore. You are worthy of so much more. You can become something else, not bound to ordinary mortal as Steve is. In the end, I came through and he understood. He left. "

Maria shook her head in disbelief. It seemed out of character for Steve to just abandon her, not to mention leaving without saying anything. But as Nikolai's corruption took hold in her, she didn't want to offend him by questioning his explanation directly. Either way, with Nikolai in front of her, Steve was again out her focus.

They both sat down on the couch, and Maria couldn't help but feel a strong attraction towards Nikolai. She needed answers from him, she started assaulting him with question after question - what exactly was happening to her, what were his true intentions, what was their future?

Nikolai listened to her, smiling sympathetically, letting her vent. When she finally stopped he kissed her gently, saying, "All you need to know is this is the night of decision for you, Maria."

Maria felt a shiver run down her spine. She had a nagging feeling something was off, that Steve and her were maybe in deep trouble, but her desire for Nikolai was just too strong. She started returning the kisses, their tongues soon intertwined. Maria surrendered to his embrace, unable to resist the intense desire she felt for him. Her mind was filled with questions, but in that moment, she didn't care about the answers.

As they kissed, Maria was unaware that Steve was in the same room, bound and paralyzed by a ****, hidden behind the curtain. He could only watch helplessly as the woman he loved gave in to Nikolai's seduction.