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chapter 58
Elion felt his world go dark at the assassin’s confession.
The thing he had feared had come to pass.
The Empress, who had always been wary of him, had now targeted Rubiana.
And there was only one reason Rubiana had become the target.
“It’s because of me. She must have wanted to stop my engagement. The thought of me having a family, becoming the son-in-law of a prestigious noble family—it must have been intolerable to her.”
The realization that Rubiana almost died because of him made Elion’s heart chill, a cold sweat running down his spine.
“Ha… damn it!”
He had to resolve his relationship with Rubiana as soon as possible.
Before she was exposed to any further danger.
After eating warm soup and taking a long bath, at least his trembling subsided.
Facing him in the bedroom, Rubiana bowed her head.
“I… I was too flustered earlier to thank you properly. Thank you for saving me, Your Highness.”
“On the contrary, I should be thanking you. You tried to protect me with your own body.”
“Ah… well, yes, but it was in vain.”
An awkward smile appeared on Rubiana’s lips.
But Elion couldn’t smile along.
The memory of that life-or-death moment made his chest ache again.
Just the thought that he could have lost her made his hair stand on end.
“But… from now on, never do that again, Rubiana.”
Hearing the stern tone, Rubiana erased her smile and looked up at him quietly.
“I’m strong. I can protect myself. So no matter what happens from now on, you must never think of shielding me.”
“…Yes, I understand.”
Rubiana’s face flushed slightly.
She felt the concern, pity, and affection reflected in his blue eyes, which made her a little flustered.
“Affection… What are you thinking, Rubiana? You’re imagining things.”
Elion stepped closer and took her hand.
Rubiana shivered at the warmth of his magic flowing into her.
The refreshing sensation from their touching hands made Elion tremble as well.
“I think we still have something important to do after such a rough day.”
“…”
Their gazes intertwined softly.
Rubiana’s heart pounded as she stared into his intense blue eyes.
It had been a difficult day, just as Elion had said.
Even for a brief moment, she had feared for his safety.
When she realized her own position as the target, she had been terrified.
Her mind had been in chaos with so many intertwined emotions and thoughts.
Rubiana’s weary body, having endured the day, longed for Elion’s magic.
The desire to receive his magic fully surged within her, quickly taking control of her body.
Rubiana gently pulled his hand.
Following her lead, Elion leaned in, and finally, their lips met.
Magic, breath, and moans passed between their soft, joined lips.
Before long, their bodies were completely entangled on the bed.
Elion was desperate to release the surging magic within him.
Rubiana’s body was wild with desire, wanting to receive the hot, intoxicating magic.
The white nightgown draped over her body slipped down, pulled off by his large hands.
Elion’s gaze, unable to look away from her chest, traced her bare skin.
Aroused by his touch on sensitive spots, Rubiana’s body trembled.
The first night they had spent together had been so overwhelming with magic that she couldn’t fully enjoy every touch.
But this time was different.
Her craving for his magic was great, but she had not lost control.
Seeing a man who had always been tender yet reserved now indulging in her body made her dizzy.
Wet, rubbing sounds filled the bedroom.
Their intertwined, magic-wrapped bodies heated quickly.
Especially between her legs, the warmth grew, becoming moist.
Elion’s hand slid between her thighs, eliciting shivers.
His touch was both gentle and rough.
He parted his lips, smiling slightly at her, knowing she was already wet from desire. Rubiana’s face flushed.
Elion swiftly pulled down her small undergarment, held her ankles, and spread her wide.
Almost entranced, he pressed his lips to her.
“Ah… not there!”
Rubiana flinched, but his body was unyielding, firm as rock.
Embarrassment quickly faded, replaced by the pleasure overtaking her body.
Moments later, Elion wiped his glistening lips on the back of his hand. His gaze, looking down at Rubiana, was predatory.
Rubiana drew back at the sight of him undressing.
Her wide, fearful eyes made him smirk.
“Not your first time, huh?”
“I-I’m… a little scared…”
“We did it last time, so it’ll be fine now too.”
With that, he pulled her legs back to him, sliding into the narrow space. Rubiana moaned at the fullness pressing against her.
“Ah… haa…!”
As before, the initial pain was brief.
Soon, overwhelming magic and pleasure consumed her body.
Her slender waist arched, her legs trembled.
Elion gritted his teeth, suppressing his groans.
He controlled his raging magic and desire, careful to treat her tenderly despite his intense need.
“Rubiana…!”
The heated air burned between them.
His muscular body pressed against hers relentlessly.
The warmth spread from below throughout her entire body.
Moans escaped from her parted lips.
“Ah… Your Highness… s-slowly…”
“…Elion.”
He whispered her name near her ear in a low, intense voice.
“Yes?”
“I told you to call me by my name.”
“…Elion. Is that okay?”
“Good. That’s a good girl.”
Tender kisses followed, landing on her forehead, cheeks, eyes, and nose.
Yet his movements were ruthless and fierce.
The contrast between his soft kisses and violent thrusts always left Rubiana’s heart in turmoil.
He could be cruel yet overflowing with compassion.
Cold yet attentive to details.
The strongest man yet suddenly weak.
Elion’s unpredictable nature made her heart flutter.
And confused.
“But in the end… we can’t be together.”
She liked him, but knew she shouldn’t.
She couldn’t imagine a life without him, yet she knew they would ultimately part.
Rubiana felt a tinge of sadness.
Even as she enjoyed his magic and stimulation, she felt sorrow.
“You’re not focusing, are you?”
A chilling voice pierced her ear as his eyes flashed dangerously.
Elion lifted her without breaking their connection.
In an instant, she was seated on his lap, moaning.
“Ah… haa…!”
Even with her weight, his powerful movements drove deeper, more intense stimulation.
Electric sensations coursed from head to toe.
Their intertwined bodies locked eyes, almost suffocating in the heat radiating from them.
But they had no intention of stopping.
She liked the magic and stimulation he gave her.
The warmth and breath were intoxicating.
Rubiana had to admit it.
She liked Elion.
“For now… I’ll focus only on receiving his magic… right now, it’s okay to like him as much as I want. Later… after the journey ends, I can think about it.”
Rubiana bit his lips.
His mouth curved gently, and soon their lips were deeply locked once more.
