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The Blossom surrounded by Fire - Ch. 33 (Warrior AU- HBO MAX)

I sat in my tub hair pinned up, staring into space as I contemplated on if I should go see Zing now or wait until tomorrow. No, I needed to get this over with. Whatever he wants, I wanted it out of the way before the tournament. I ran the water over my shoulders before looking up at the ceiling.

“God give me strength.” I replied.

As the moon was hitting the sky, I made my way onto the silent streets making sure to keep my head down, but my eyes scanning everywhere. Although I did not fear the dark, I feared only man. I was in one of my nicer cloaks I had gotten from Chao. It was darker than any cloak I had ever worn, and as I saw the lights of the Fung Hai casino, I merely stood there for a moment listening to the drunken men inside.

I could hear cheering and shouting from the many men inside. I opened the door and was hit hard by the smell of alcohol and sweat. I gently lifted my head looking around at the many tables that were filled with men throwing dice and roaring with glee or groaning from their loss. Women clung to their arms laughing and pouring lord knows what down their throats to keep the men wanting to gamble more. I looked around the room, stepping to the side and looking for anyone I could see belonging to the Fung Hai. But I didn’t need to look long as I could see many Fung Hai off in the corner smoking and drinking and laughing.

Amongst them was their tong leader, sitting down with a bare breasted woman on his knee. My still form was catching attention of the lethal gang. One of the men hit Zing’s shoulder and in response, he looked at him with annoyance before that man pointed his head in my direction. Zing looked over and finally our eyes meet. I pull my hood off my head, and I could see the initial shock on his face. He stands up immediately, the woman on his lap stumbling over from his quick movement.

He made a straight line toward me, and I tensed as his gaze fell upon me and transitioned to its usual sinister and feral look. He smirked.

“Well, well, if it isn’t sweet Amaka. I never took you for the gambling type.” he said with a purr. I gave a gentle nod.

“Hello Zing. Have I caught you at a bad time?” I asked. He grinned leaning his upper body to the side some.

“You could never catch me at a bad time.” he said. I nodded slowly recoiling a bit when some drunk men stumbled past us to leave the casino.

“I need to speak with you privately. It won’t take long. I know I didn’t have an appointment.” I said lowly, all the while Zing is just watching me as if completely entertained by my discomfort.

“Of course! Follow me.” he said and turned and moved toward the back of the casino through a door and down a small hallway. Surprisingly it wasn’t as sleezy as I expected like the casino area. Zing opened a door and smiled at me, holding his hand up for me to enter first. I quickly did so, and he casually followed closing the door behind me.

I took note of the large room with a bed and dresser and a few weapons on said dresser. The layout of this room matched the same layout of his bedroom at his headquarters. Of course, a tong leader may need to stay in different areas within his territory.

“So, what do I owe this unexpected visit?” he asked with a cross of his arms. I said a quick, and I mean very quick and silent prayer, before turning to him.

“Your tong fought with the Hop Wei earlier today. I was somewhat cornered between your men and a Hop Wei hatchet man… your men allowed me to leave unharmed and this pleased Long Zii, so after a brief discussion, I have agreed to help your men with a one-time service on behalf of my tong, helping your men with anything they need medical wise.” I replied. He was watching my mouth as I spoke, but I knew other thoughts were moving around in his head.

“Medical wise?” he asked.

“Yes.” I replied all too quickly of which he caught. He smirked.

“You came all the way down here under the full moon just to tell me that?” he asked. My jaw clenched some and I shook my head.

“I apologize for wasting your time then.” I replied making a move to leave, however his arm moved up to place his hand flat on the door to keep it shut.

“I didn’t say I was denying your generous form of gratitude.” he said. I didn’t move from my spot in front of him and he just looked me over. “You think I’d accept a onetime medical service when a different service would be way more appreciated for my men’s efforts of letting you live?”

I scoffed.

“They didn’t have a choice but to let me live.” I said lowly and he went whew.

“Well don’t you have a mouth on you now. It seems the Long Zii has sparked a new fire in you.” he said.

“It’s more than what I would ever have in other tongs.” I said lowly. Now I noticed the slight frown on his face before he smirked again.

“I think you just didn’t give my little tong a chance.” he said with a pout. I looked down some for a moment before looking up at him.

“I can either help you before the tournament or after.” I replied. He laughed now.

“You’re going to that?” he asked. I shrugged.

“I was told to go. If you would like I could help your men after their fights.” I said. He shook his head.

“Oh no you will not be granting a service to anyone but me.” he said. Now a brief look of suspicion played on his face before he smirked even wider. “Is that why you came tonight? You wanted to thank me now?”

“I came to merely pass on the message from Long Zii is all. Now whether you want my thanks now or later is entirely on you. If I was you, I would take it now because after your tong loses, the little deal you tried to push on Long Zii will be long forgotten.” I replied. He barked out another laugh backing me up some until I was in the middle of the room.

“You think I’ll lose?” he asked more amusement laced in his tone. I kept my stance firm.

“I think what will be will be, I don’t think about the future and the events I cannot control. I can only think about now.” I replied looking him over some letting an invisible wave of confidence fall over me as I openly looked him over. It was time to put Ah Toy’s lesson to the test. I slowly leaned into him, and he was unmoved by my actions, but his eyes did wander down to my mouth as I let my lips move inches to his. Before he could move toward me, I leaned back and walked a few steps from him, my back to him.

“You once said if Long Zii agreed to give me to you for one night, you’d continue to show me exactly what turns you on.” I said now moving my hands to the strings of the cloak. I began to untie them, gently moving to face him. As he caught the sight of my fingers in the strings, I watched the wave of darkness flood over his eyes. Once the cloak was loose, I let it fall off my shoulders immediately revealing my bare body, covered by a leather body harness. Zing’s eyes flexed immediately, a different- darker gaze appearing in his eyes now.

This was something my late master had me wear beneath my dresses back on the plantation. It aroused him to know a sacred temple that only he could control. I had it on when Chao found me. I kept it in case… I ever found myself back in bondage again.

And I could tell now it aroused Zing, his body was tight, a quick shudder flowed over him.

His eyes drank me in like a predator stalking its prey. He slowly approached me, and I looked up at him, showing no fear. Tonight, I was someone else entirely. I was someone who would not be afraid of the man before me. He raised his hand confidently and pressed his calloused fingers against my left breast sliding his hand down my stomach and stopping above my pubic area. He now bridged the space between us, looming over me and I just stared up at him with seductive eyes.

“Will you show me what turns you on?” I asked innocently, my eyes showing a glimpse of submission.

He crashed his lips into mine and it was possessive yet passionate, which was definitely a reflection of his dominate personality. I feel his arms wrapping around my back to bring me into his body almost in desperation. He’s never done that before. I felt a whirlwind of emotions arise in me as my hands came up to wrap around his neck to pull him into me. Something felt different about this kiss.

His reputation as the fierce leader of the Fung Hai Tong preceded him, and I had always seen him as a figure of unyielding power and brutality, especially since I have experienced it physically.

I pulled back briefly as I didn’t even notice the wind was knocked out of me. Now, with his lips just inches from mine again, trying to reclaim my mouth, there was a sudden, unexpected softness in his eyes. What was he planning?

When our lips met again, the kiss was intense and commanding, much like Zing himself, yet, beneath that ferocity, I sensed a flicker of tenderness, a vulnerability that he rarely showed- hell I didn’t even think was possible for a man like him. It was a moment of raw connection, a blend of passion and dominance that took me by surprise.

As we kissed, mouths opening and tongues invading the other's mouths, I couldn’t help but wonder what laid behind this unexpected display of affection. Was this an expression of genuine feeling or was it another calculated move in his twisted plan to keep me in his tong permanently. The warmth of his lips contrasted sharply with the cold, ruthless persona I was used to seeing.

When Zing finally pulled away, his face quickly hardened, the moment of vulnerability vanishing as quickly as it had appeared. I looked into his eyes, now unreadable once more, and felt a mix of confusion and intrigue. In that fleeting moment, I had seen a side of Zing that few ever did, leaving me with a deep sense of uncertainty about what it truly meant.

“Long Zii will regret tempting my resolve with you.” he said huskily. I couldn’t help but smirk, feeling a bit overconfident now as I placed my hand in his hair and gave a firm grip. I saw the look of excitement in his eyes as he growled lowly from his chest. I could tell he was taken aback by the motion, but when my free hand cupped his bulging erection, I couldn’t help but smirk wider giving him a gentle rub. His lip flexed into a deep snarl.

“Please… with me you have no resolve.” I said which only earned me another violent kiss.

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