Novel & Cerita Absolute Power

Suffocating. My earlier calm was gone. Completely. Replaced with something sharp and rising in my chest. Because this— This wasn’t a threat. This was power. Real power. Weaponized. He walked over slowly and took a seat like he had all the time in the world. Like he had already won. “I am the authority in New York,” he said simply, leaning back. And the way he said it? He believed it. Not just in position. In reach. In control.

And hear me now, if my father finds out about this conversation, you're screwed! "I think that i can say whatever i want to...", Lydia muttered. "I thought that i was clear on this point , that i AM the BOSS here! I have the POWER here ,so don't you dare think that i'll tolerate any misbehaviour from you!" "As far as i know Mister my husband Larry, you do not have power by using control. You have power by being able to influence situations. When you are able to master the ability to influence a situation, you in the end , actually have the power. Control doesn't work. That's why dictatorships and so many others who try and control the masses always fall eventually! So , Mister my husband , s

I knew He was watching me from above, waiting for my decision. I closed my eyes and thought about Alexandra. The sight of her being near Elliot or any other being, outraged me. I cleaned the line on my side and increased its size. To me I was not becoming a demon. I was only increasing my boundary. *** The greatest power any being possesses is the power of choice. Once that is taken from a being, it becomes weak. It feels controlled and inferior to those around it. God gave humans this greatest power. But He didn't limit it to humans alone.

the question came out in a whisper. "Because the most absolute power," he explained, as if teaching a management principle, "is the one you grant voluntarily. And to grant it voluntarily, in future situations of extreme pressure, you need to practice. You need to feel that the world does not collapse when you yield. On the contrary, a new perspective opens up." He extended his hand, not to grab hers, but in a gesture indicating the center of the room. "Please, sit in that chair." She looked at the chair at the head of the table, an ergonomic design piece with wide arms. She walked to it and sat down, her spine straight, her hands resting on the leather armrest

When it comes to the King’s Authority, not even the Queen is strong enough to defy it. It is a very archaic power that is seldom used by civilized Alphas and Kings, who believe that using that power to force people against their will simply makes them a ruthless dictator, one who has no qualms in choosing to abuse their power. Xandar himself always felt uncomfortable wielding it after his father’s death that he had never used it. He only tested it on Christian once for fun because his cousin was curious. It worked, to Christian’s excitement and to Xandar’s dismay. They never activated it again after that time.

"We both know you can’t afford to lose it." Silence. But I could hear his breathing—uneven, frustrated. "Then don’t make me lose it," he finally said. I let the words settle between us before answering, my tone as measured as ever. "That’s up to you." My eyes found Ava again. She was still standing there, alone, her expression unreadable. For the first time that evening, I felt something close to satisfaction. Power isn’t just about wealth. It’s about control. Knowing what people want—what they fear—and twisting it until they don’t know whether they’re making their own choices or simply following the path I’ve laid out for them.

If it weren’t for Abby, I wouldn’t have even had the slightest glimmer of hope of moving in the circles of the inner Obsidian Circle. Not only would it mean unimaginable wealth, prestige and power, but it would also open a treasure trove of dark secrets on every member of the Obsidian. That includes those in the highest positions like senators, congressmen, governors, federal judges, and CEOs of several of the Fortune 500 companies. That’s where the real power lies, in the ability to pull those levers at will to change the course of history in the direction of your choosing. It's a power that can be used for good or for evil…or most likely for somewhere in between.

I was well aware of what I was doing, and it was cynical. He was desperate to breath, but I was much too powerful. And I was draining him rapidly fast. His long-earned power, gained from swallowing thousands of souls, was easily stolen like this. Like a nightmare. Every vein of power leaving his body and entering mine felt like a quake, rocking our environment at the show of enormous power. I was intent to absorb him dry until there was nothing left in him but his rotting curse. I wanted to end this today. But it seems there’s a limit even in the pursuit of omnipotence.

“Will this Testing decide the seals on my mind?” “Yes, Hunter.” “What gives you that right? That responsibility?” “History.” “I don’t know what that is.” “You will learn.” “That is not answer enough.” “What answer would you have me give? This is cleared ground we have covered before. You have great power, Hunter. You have exercised that power and have wrought death and destruction because of it—even in unwittingly. Now, imagine such power wielded without regard for how that power touched others. Cities decimated, whole populations of people left without a home. It was because of such capricious use that rules were created to measure and control those who had the Ability. That history of misu

I refused to back down on this, no matter how much I might regret it later. “I am powerful, little human, never forget that.” It would be impossible for me to ever truly disagree with that, the man was power personified. He was the King of all werewolves and I was guessing that he didn’t get to that position by popular vote. “I’ll be good, Your Highness, but only because being stuck in this room is driving me crazy.” I didn’t want him to think he’d beaten me, I needed to show some strength. “Hey, if we’re mates should I have to call you by your title? What’s your name? You kidnapped me and I don’t even know what to call you.”