Chapter 79
The only ways for a child sold as a servant into the Caneze Viscountcy to leave were to come out dead or to run away, but she didn’t abandon hope.
She believed that once she became an adult, she would find some way. Being falsely accused and becoming a criminal was frightening, but she thought that if she abandoned her name and hometown, she might still be able to survive somehow.
But the world had saved her in an unexpected way. She had awakened as a Guide. She didn’t know whether this was truly salvation, but it was better than the life of a menial servant.
She still couldn’t choose and was still being pushed around by others, but she believed she was moving forward little by little.
‘I’m already an adult, and I’ll find a place where I’m safe. But that place isn’t beside you.’
Ephinia had no intention of feeling any guilt towards him. He was the Crown Prince. It was he and the imperial family who bound her with power, so there was no reason for her to feel remorseful.
His emotions were his own. She didn’t need to take responsibility for them.
She tapped lightly on his chest with her fingers. His heartbeat was faster than when he was asleep, so he must already have opened his eyes.
“What time is it now?”
“Just before… eight.”
As he said that, Kasselard pulled Ephinia tightly into his arms. She was wearing a nightgown, but he was dressed only in trousers.
Like this, her cheek rested against his chest. It was embarrassing for him to have his pounding heartbeat revealed, but he hoped she would understand what he felt.
“How did you know I was awake?”
“I just do.”
She couldn’t say it was because his heartbeat had sped up. The conversation might shift into a topic that was difficult to answer. Kasselard looked as if he had some idea, but he didn’t point it out. Instead, he kissed her forehead and cheek, then naturally pressed a kiss to her lips.
“Mmm…”
The kiss, with their tongues entwined and saliva mixing, felt natural now. Ephinia let out a small sigh as she accepted his kiss. Whatever she did with him felt good, and that was the problem.
Without realizing it, she pressed her body closer to his. Kasselard let out a soft chuckle.
“Are you trying to seduce me?”
“Your Highness kissed me first.”
“Yeah. I want to kiss you, and touch you too. But I’m not going all the way.”
Huh?
Ephinia’s eyes widened at Kasselard’s answer. She had thought that if she started touching him, he would give in right away. Seeing her expression, Kasselard laughed quietly.
“Why? Did you want to? But we did a lot yesterday… and Ephie, yesterday was your first time, right? I do have a conscience.”
“But it didn’t hurt at all. I’m fine…”
There were only a little over two hundred left until zero. She had planned to coax Kasselard and finish it quickly, but she hesitated. Kasselard replied with a knowing smile.
“That’s because I healed you with magic so it wouldn’t hurt. If it had been normal, it would’ve been a problem. You probably wouldn’t even have been able to do it more than once.”
She appreciated his concern, but there was no need for him to show his conscience at a time like this. Usually he acted like he didn’t even have one, so why bring it out at such a useless moment?
“I’m really fine…”
“No.”
Speaking gently but firmly, Kasselard slowly pulled his body away. When she had clung to him happily and kissed him, he had not complained then. Ephinia made a dissatisfied face, and Kasselard avoided her gaze as if he didn’t notice. She subtly pressed herself against him again and wrapped her arms around his waist.
He might avoid her, but he wouldn’t be able to push her away. Just as expected, Kasselard couldn’t shove her off and instead looked troubled.
Even like this, he’d still say no?
Clinging tightly to him, Ephinia slowly traced her fingers up along his abdominal muscles. Kasselard’s body, which was easily stirred, reacted to just that. She could see his adam’s apple move heavily as he looked down at her.
“No…”
“Mmm.”
“……”
Kasselard’s mouth, which had been about to finish the word, shut tightly. His face flushed as he turned his head away. This is driving me crazy.
“I’m holding back too.”
“What happens if you don’t?”
The way she looked up at him with sparkling eyes was irresistibly tempting. He had the overwhelming urge to swallow her whole and savor her slowly.
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