“Wow!”
Standing in a corner of the spacious room, Rensley opened his eyes wide and let out a short exclamation. Another man, who was standing there in surprise, also looked at Rensley with widened eyes.
The man who had been sitting with a book on his knees stood up. The book fell to the floor, but he seemed oblivious to it.
“Sir Maelrosen.”
“My lord, my lord! This is really fun!”
Rensley’s voice became animated. It was an incredible experience—feeling like falling off a cliff, spinning around something, and the exhilarating sensation of flying through the sky.
“Ah, food! Wait a moment.”
Excited to share his first experience with the teleportation device, Rensley was about to start expressing his impressions, but he belatedly realized the situation and checked the state of the food. Opening the lid and cautiously inspecting the inside of the plate, he was relieved to find that the appearance and aroma remained unchanged.
“Thank goodness. I was worried that the food might get messed up when using this device.”
“What happened? The initiation ceremony banquet must be in full swing.”
“I thought my lord would be at the banquet, I was a little surprised when you didn’t attend. I came out, pretending to cook for the banquet. I brought it to let you have a taste.”
Rensley placed the plate on the table. When he fully opened the lid, the savory and oily aroma that had been trapped inside the dish tantalized his nose. Considering the limited ingredients, it was excellent. It would have been better if he could bring wine, but his hands were tied. While setting the table, Rensley didn’t stop talking to Gezell.
“Have you had your meal? I apologize for not keeping my promise, even though I said I would make many delicious dishes if I passed the test. Thanks to you, I can lead this life, and it’s embarrassing to call it repayment, but I apologize for being late with that too.”
However, Gezell remained silent. Rensley realized that he was chattering away in the quiet atmosphere and closed his mouth.
Gezell was still standing at a distance. In the silent moment, the awkwardness that had been erased by the intoxication of alcohol subtly resurfaced. Rensley, lowering his gaze again, pretended to be absorbed in cutting the still-warm chicken meat.
“I’m sorry. Did I intrude while you were resting?”
“No.”
Only then did Gezell approach. As he looked at Gezell’s face, which he had seen several times before, there was a faint smile that seemed familiar.
Rensley nodded and continued to slice a piece of chicken with a fork. As he brought it to Gezell’s mouth, he raised his eyebrows slightly. Gezell did not refuse, opening his mouth. Rensley watched, mesmerized, as Gezell’s slender cheek moved up and down, and his smile deepened a bit.
“It’s really delicious.”
“Do you like it?”
“It’s even better than the soup last time. I wish I could eat only the food made by Sir Maelrosen every day.”
It was fortunate that it suited his taste, but… it was too humble for the ruler of a country. Unknowingly, Rensley found himself on the verge of tears and nodded his head.
“I’ll make it for you, my lord! Starting tomorrow, I’ll talk to the head chef and make all your meals.”
“Well, then your relationship with the head chef might deteriorate.”
“I’ll talk nicely. Please eat more. I made a lot, thinking of sharing it. It would have been better if I brought wine. It complements the taste well.”
“If it’s alcohol, I have some in my bedroom. Will you drink?”
There was no reason to refuse. Red wine was poured into two beautifully crafted glass cups.
Sitting across the table, Rensley diligently carved the chicken leg. The well-cooked meat smoothly separated from the bone. The crispy exterior and moist interior, along with the rich taste of the well-cooked meat, were excellent. The flavors of carrots, shallots, and mushrooms also blended harmoniously, creating a dish that Rensley loved.
However, just by watching the food entering Gezell’s mouth, Rensley felt like his hunger had disappeared. He couldn’t think of filling his own mouth. While concentrating on cutting vegetables and meat, a soft protest reached him.
“Sir Maelrosen, it seems you’re not eating.”
“Oh, no. I am eating.”
“I also have a knife and fork, so I can eat on my own. Please enjoy your meal.”
“Yes…”
Although he put food into his mouth as he spoke, after eating a few pieces of meat, he felt uncomfortably full. Despite not having eaten much, his appetite strangely disappeared.
For Rensley, who always enjoyed eating and sleeping, having a day with no appetite was… He had already had enough to drink at the banquet, yet his hand kept reaching for the wine glass.
However, the leisurely meal eventually came to an end. After finishing all the remaining wine, his head felt even more fuzzy from the intoxication. Rensley looked down at the table.
The faint sound of music reached even the bedroom of the Grand Duke’s residence. How lively must the party be for the music to reach the top floor of the tower? Rensley chuckled.
“It seems everyone is in high spirits.”
“How about going back now and joining the celebration?”
“Would it be alright for you not to attend, my lord?”
“I can’t dance, and I don’t enjoy music. It’s fine.”
“You can’t dance?”
It had only been a few days since he had imagined Gezell, the Grand Duke, dancing with a real partner. Rensley teased him as he spoke, snapping his fingers.
“Well, my lord, that won’t do. As I mentioned before, when you find a real Grand Duchess later, you’ll need to set the mood by dancing. Dancing is an essential virtue for men.”
“There must be other ways.”
“Whatever you’re good at, you’ll quickly get used to dancing. Alright, I’ll teach you. Now that your stomach is full, let’s move a bit.”
Before Gezell could respond, Rensley stood up. Gezell remained seated, looking at Rensley with a slightly awkward expression.
“Is there a dance for men to dance together?”
“Everyone takes turns playing the roles of men and women when practicing for the first time. Don’t worry; I’m good at both. Those I trained as dancers are exceptional in Cornia as well.”
“Sir Maelrosen seems to enjoy teaching. Being a teacher suits you.”
“I learned things from you, my lord, so I want to reciprocate.”
Unable to let it go, Gezell reluctantly stood up. Rensley took his hand and led him to the window. There were no other furnishings near the window, creating a spacious clear area, and the music sounded clearer there.
“Nevertheless, you’ve learned the basic posture, right? Wrap your right hand around my waist. Hold my left hand like this.”
“Like this?”
“Yes. And your feet, like this, like this… Think of moving following one side first, then the other. You can move backward or sideways. You don’t need to move a lot, and it’s not difficult. There are various types of dances, but later, when you’re with the Grand Duchess, dances like this would be suitable. Lively and exciting dances are for parties with a crowd; when it’s just the two of you, close, slow dances are better.”
“I see.”
Despite claiming not to be able to dance, Gezell quickly became accustomed to it. Occasionally counting, softly humming the beat, Rensley, who was dancing while complimenting him with a smile, praised him.
“You’re good at it already.”
Moonlight streamed in, and even without the light of candles, the window area was quite bright. Rensley’s gaze was openly fixed on the face before him. The face illuminated by the white moonlight was different from when he saw it in the basement, in the daytime office, or at the training ground.
Long, black hair sparkled in sections with a silvery light. The sculpted face had soft yet distinct shadows. The pumpkin-colored eyes appeared bright brown, and perhaps because of that, his expression facing Rensley seemed gentler than usual. Rensley cleared his throat and made small talk.
“‘Sir Maelrosen, you can visit any time after joining the Order of the Knights.’ I thought so, but it seems not. I tried to enter through the main gate and failed because the guards stopped me.”
“So you used the device.”
A smile returned to Gezell’s lips.
“Thank you for coming so far to find me.”
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“Well… I cooked to present it to you, after all.”
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Being so close, there was no need to raise their voices. After a while of silence, Gezell’s lips, which had been closed, emitted a soft, almost whispered voice.
“Sir Maelrosen.”
“Yes?”
“I thought Sir Maelrosen wouldn’t come to see me anymore.”
“Why?”
“Now that he’s joined the Order of the Knights and can go out freely, there must be many interesting things to do. Sir Maelrosen enjoys lively company, so spending time with me must be boring for him.”
Rensley was surprised and raised his head abruptly. Without any intention to make excuses, he found himself speaking faster.
“Not at all. Even if that’s the case, there’s no one as close to me as you, and I enjoy it the most when I’m with you.”
“I’m glad you say that.”
Then, unusually, Gezell remained silent, slightly parting his lips as if hesitating. After a short pause, his voice, now a bit softer, continued.
“It seems like Sir Maelrosen has become close to other people, so… it felt a bit lonely.”
This time, Rensley couldn’t find words to reply. He simply stared at the man in front of him, surprised by the unexpected confession.
It wasn’t a big deal. If he were a friend, he might have teased him, saying something like, “Are you jealous?” and playfully tapped his shoulder. However, Rensley felt no desire to make light of Gezell Jivendad’s words. His pulse, which had momentarily settled in the intoxication and music, began to madly accelerate again.
Thump, thump, thump. And those beats, like magical bursts igniting an impulse, made Rensley move before he could gather his thoughts.
Lately, the foot that always felt like it was floating about a handspan above the ground actually seemed to be far from the surface now. Rensley raised his heels and lifted his head.
The sensation of the lips meeting with closed eyes was dreamily soft. Despite the man’s lips appearing cold at a glance, they were as warm as his hands. Just lightly touching, it was already a pleasant feeling.
Enjoying the unfamiliar warmth for a short while, Rensley suddenly opened his eyes. Meeting the pumpkin-colored eyes staring at him, he returned to his senses and stepped back.
“Uh…?”
The one who made a gasping sound was Rensley.
Gezell, with wide-open surprised eyes, was staring at Rensley without blinking. Rensley slowly felt his lips, where the sensation left by the encounter still vividly lingered.
It wasn’t a dream, hallucination, or magic. Rensley’s face turned crimson in an instant. Cold sweat was oozing out on his back and palms.
“I, I, I’m sorry… My lord, I’m sorry. I, I lost my mind…”
‘Madman! An ungrateful wretch repaying kindness with evil intentions! Die!’
Rensley cursed himself inwardly and took a step back. Only then did Gezell react, and his movement became apparent. With a thud, Rensley forcefully kicked the bedroom door open and rushed out.
“Who’s there?”
The guards, startled by Rensley suddenly appearing, called him to a stop, but he didn’t halt. While the pursuing guards were momentarily confused, Rensley turned and sprinted down the stairs, turning into the corridor on the second floor.
In the brief confusion of the pursuers, he opened the window, jumped out, and landed swiftly below. Standing in the yard without properly putting on his coat, feeling the chilly night wind, Rensley quickly decided on his destination and ran with all his might.
He didn’t want to go back to the banquet, nor did he want to go to where there would be other people, including the kitchen. Standing in the yard, buffeted by the chilly night breeze without wearing a coat, Rensley soon decided on a destination and ran with all his might.
Opening the door to a place where the lamp light still shone, a middle-aged man who was fiddling with a piece of straw looked back in surprise.
“No, Ren. What’s going on at this hour?”
“Hans! I’ll be in the stable for a moment. I wanted to see Marilyn.”
“I know you’ve raised her since she was a foal in Cornia, but you’re surprisingly affectionate. Do as you please. Just don’t make a fuss.”
Rensley nodded and entered the stable. It seemed that all the stable boys had left for the night, leaving only Hans. The stable was quiet.
Now was the time for the horses to rest. Inside the stable, the horses were spending their time in various ways. Some were drinking water, some were lying down or sitting to rest, and some seemed to be enduring the night as if waiting for something.
Marilyn was lying on the floor, where clean straw was spread out. When Rensley entered, she blinked her eyes, looking at him with a puzzled expression.
Leaning against Marilyn’s side and confessing his sins, Rensley sighed.
“Marilyn… I had an accident.”
Snort. A small response came back.
“Yeah, more than once, I guess. But this time, I really had a big accident. What should I do… Just when I finally got to live well with you, I might be kicked out…”
‘Everything went down the drain. Everything was perfect, but I ruined it all with my own hands.’ Rensley covered his face and groaned softly.
When he came north in place of Ivet, he was worried that he might be punished as soon as he arrived. However, everyone was kind. The Grand Duke, who had a terrifying, monstrous reputation, turned out to be a very good person.
As a fake Duchess, even if he expressed his gratitude and apologized a few hundred times, it wouldn’t have been enough. Moreover, the Grand Duke–calling him his guest–not only provided two rooms but also personally assisted him in the opportunity to join the Knights, going so far as to help with the entrance exam. He even installed a special magic device allowing the son of a foreign king to freely enter his bedroom and study.
And yet… to harbor impure thoughts instead of repaying the kindness with loyalty…
“If I get kicked out, it’s still a bargain…”
No matter how kind he was, the fact that he initiated a kiss with a man was just as surprising to himself. He never thought he would have a preference for men.
Among the people he was close to in Cornia, there were those who had relationships only with the same gender. Although same-sex marriage was prohibited in Cornia, outside of marriage, secret relationships between individuals of the same gender existed. Listening to their complaints and gossip from time to time, he treated it as someone else’s business, just responding appropriately and passing it off as mere episodes.
What was even more absurd was that even at this moment, he kept recalling the earlier kiss with an annoying head and shameless desire.
“He must despise me, right? He must be furious… I’m scared to go out… But if I’m going to be kicked out anyway, I should have done more sooner… I’m really insane, Marilyn.”
Snort. Marilyn answered once again. Rensley patted her sturdy foreleg.
“It’s okay. Since he’s a generous person, he probably won’t kick you out. Hans will take good care of you. I was so happy to meet you again, but…”
If he had known it would turn out like this, he might have been better off going to the estate of a noble Anton recommended. Then, at least, he could have had an honorable eviction. But now, he had become an involuntary substitute villain, facing expulsion with no room for appeal.
“No. It’s not like I would’ve avoided the death penalty… If it were Cornia, it would have been the death penalty for insulting the royal family…”
“That’s too much for an insult.”
Suddenly, a voice from behind made Rensley almost scream. Suppressing his scream with the determination not to startle the resting horses, Rensley turned around with a creaking sound.
As expected, a figure stood like another door, blocking the entrance of the stable.
“My lord… how… so fast…”
Before he could finish the sentence and stumble on, Gezell put the item he was holding into his cloak. It was dark, so it wasn’t clear, but it looked like a small mirror.
Gezell sighed softly. He opened what he held in the other hand widely. It was a winter cloak with fur lining.
“Come here. Your attire is a mess.”
“No, it’s okay. I’m not cold.”
To Rensley, that cloak looked like a net for trapping. If he put it on, he would be caught, imprisoned, tortured as punishment for sullying the lips of the king in his quarters, and finally expelled.
“The guards…”
“They’ve been sent back, so don’t worry.”
‘He even tidied it up for me. Let’s sincerely apologize.’ Rensley adjusted his posture and sat straight. Just as he was about to bow his head, the firm voice from across stopped him.
“Don’t kneel.”
“…Yes.”
“Get up, come here quickly.”
Rensley reluctantly stood up. As he approached, the cloak wrapped around his shoulders.
“Why are you crying?”
“I’m sorry.”
Rensley wiped away the tears with the back of his hand. Even though he didn’t notice the coldness due to embarrassment and despair, he keenly felt the sudden chill when the cloak covered him.
With the emotions—once coiled and stiffened—suddenly melting in the warmth, Rensley was aware that, rather than a turn of regret and repentance, he was indulging in the greed to feel the sweet sensation. How could he deceive himself?
“Forgive me, my lord. I am truly sorry. You have shown me great kindness, and I have committed a grave mistake. If you wish to punish or exile me, it is only right. I will leave the Knights as well. I won’t stay in Aldrant any longer. Please forgive me.”
“What do you have to ask forgiveness for?”
“I dare to… the unfaithful and impure act I committed against you…”
However, Gezell’s expression remained unchanged. He shook his head and, with a nonchalant tone as if asking what the problem was, said, “Sir Maelrosen is now my Duchess. Just because you kissed me, it doesn’t make it unfaithful or impure.”
“…What?”
Frowning, Rensley wondered if he misunderstood, but the following explanation was not different.
“I mean, we are married, and no matter what will happen later, you are my Duchess now.”
“But it’s temporary, and it’s a fake…”
“I mentioned this before. Regardless of our purposes, the wedding ceremony itself was genuine before the deity.”
“I’m a man… Didn’t it make you uncomfortable?”
“I’ve never judged a person based on whether they are a man or a woman. Besides, Aldrant is a country where there has been a male Duchess.”
Rensley blinked. Even though he twisted and turned the situation, it seemed like he wouldn’t be kicked out. Gezell clarified the situation, looking at Rensley, who was trying to meet his gaze despite the hesitant eyes.
“That’s right. You’ve had a lot to drink, and being in the celebration hall for a long time today, your mood might be more elevated than usual. Let’s consider what happened a mistake. So, now it’s time to return to the main building.”
‘Mistake?’
Rensley blinked. Even though he expected that Gezell would forgive and overlook, strangely, his chest felt empty at those words. It seemed like Gezell would not go as far as kicking him out, even after all the twisting and turning.
Trying to keep his gaze fixed despite the awkward look directed at him, Gezell urged him.
“Sir Maelrosen.”
“…It’s not a mistake.”
Gezell closed his mouth, and Rensley averted his gaze. He had heard of the act of kicking away rolled-up fortune, but despite that, there were things that couldn’t be helped.
“It’s not a mistake, my lord. I genuinely appreciate your forgiveness. But… it doesn’t seem like a mistake, I think…”
“If it’s not a mistake, then what was it for?”
Rensley couldn’t immediately answer and busily weighed his inner thoughts. He had never experienced anything like this in Cornia. The current situation, where he was drawn to this man enough to kiss him, regardless of whether he was a man or a woman… was it due to excessive loyalty to the new lord, giving too much meaning to the kindness that was unleashed in a desperate situation? Or perhaps another misinterpretation he was making? But no matter what misconception it was, Rensley didn’t want to dismiss the earlier kiss as a casual mistake.
‘Can I say that I like you…? No. Saying something like that might be too reckless…?’
The more he worried, the noisier his head became, and the more the stable became silent. Finally, Gezell spoke first.
“Sir Maelrosen, do you see me as a target for sexual intercourse?”
‘What? No! Uh, no, that’s not… is it?’
Rensley, who was searching for an answer, gradually lost his composure. When he finally managed to speak, his voice was heavily laden with emotion.
“Yes… It seems like that might be the case…”
“Then, the kiss earlier wasn’t a sign of friendship, sincerity, or reverence, but a sign that you wanted to sleep with me?”
Ah, it could have been said like that…
Before he could jump out with a skillful explanation, Rensley realized that he only now understood the problem. If he had been in his right mind, he could have easily remedied this problem before running away. However, at that moment, he was so embarrassed that his wits left him.
Gezell, who was silent, tilted his head lightly.
“In fact, I’m not sure.”
“What…?”
“I’m not sure what it was for…”
“If it’s not a mistake or a sign of friendship or reverence, then perhaps the kiss earlier meant that you wanted to have intercourse with me? Since we kissed while dancing, if, as Sir Maelrosen taught me last time… you followed the pre-intercourse procedure…”
“It’s not simply that. Probably, I might have…”
Rensley couldn’t immediately continue the sentence.
Rensley hesitated to continue his words.
‘It seems like I might have feelings for you, Your Grace. In situations like this, it’s common to think that it’s because I like you, isn’t it? However, you are not an ordinary person, and I’m sure you don’t feel the same way about me. Besides, discussing such emotional matters with someone who will soon vacate for the new Duchess would only be troublesome for you.’
Rensley explained fervently in his mind, licking his drying lips once.
“If I were to say that… how would you respond, Your Grace?”
“However you wish.”
“I’m really sorry. It’s just that I… might have such feelings towards you. Is that acceptable?”
“Acceptable?”
“If I admit that I kissed you with such thoughts… would you punish me or expel me?”
There was no change in Gezell’s expression.
“I’ve said it before, Sir Maelrosen is now my Duchess. Regardless of the intention behind the kiss, there won’t be any punishment.”
“Th-then.”
Rensley felt his face growing hot. Gezell’s logic seemed unconventional at first, but when he tried to find any inconsistencies, there were none. So, according to his explanation, there was no issue with his question.
“Can I do it again?”
“…Do you want to do it again?”
“If it’s okay with you…”
Even saying it made him embarrassed, and his face kept turning towards the ground. Though the stable wasn’t as warm as the main building, where the Duke’s quarters were, it wasn’t cold. Yet, his body felt warm.
Seeing Gezell approaching, Rensley lifted his head. Before their eyes met, one of Gezell’s arms wrapped around his waist, and the other around his shoulder. Not exerting too much force, the strong arms gently embraced Rensley.
Lowering his head, their lips met for the second time. Before their eyes met, Rensley felt one side of his waist and the other side of his shoulder being embraced. He didn’t resist as Gezell’s lips met his for the second time. Even though the kiss was quite long, Rensley, with his eyes closed, felt Gezell’s lips lightly touching his but not doing anything else.
Eventually, Rensley, who opened his eyes, moved his head away cautiously and asked, “My lord… If it’s okay with you, can I… put my tongue in your mouth?”
“Tongue?”
“Yes. Originally, that’s how pre-intercourse kisses are done.”
“Then our faces will be completely pressed together…”
Gezell blinked once. Rensley’s gaze followed the trajectory of his long eyelashes moving up and down.
“Wouldn’t the nose be in the way?”
Rensley almost laughed out loud at the absurdity of the situation. Suppressing the laughter that was about to burst out, he arranged his face with a light smile and tilted his head.
“If we do it like this, they won’t collide.”
This time, Rensley brought his lips close first. As they deeply met, Rensley finally pushed his tongue in between their slightly open lips.
Contrary to the expressionless face, Gezell’s mouth was more honest. The tongue, which should have been soft, couldn’t hide its stiffness and tension. As Rensley’s tongue touched the hesitant man’s, he felt his anxious feelings gradually subsiding.
As he explored the inside of the mouth slowly, the man who initially seemed rigid began responding bit by bit, carefully licking with the tip of his tongue and occasionally sucking gently.
It was the first time the skilled king of the North showed such an inexperienced side. Unaware, Rensley found himself holding onto Gezell’s waist more tightly. Pushing his tongue a bit further, slowly licking inside the mouth.
“Uh…”
However, the moan that escaped was from Rensley’s lips. Gezell had suddenly bowed his head deeply. The arms that were wrapping around his shoulders and back tightened.
His tongue reached deep inside. The overlapping parts brushed against each other abruptly, and saliva slightly flowed down, making their lips damp. In the deepening kiss and the strong embrace, Rensley found it hard to breathe.
Struggling, Rensley eventually had to lift his head to escape from the binding kiss. Only then did Gezell release the strength in his arms.
“Haah, my lord…”
“Are you okay? I’m sorry.”
“No, it’s fine. I just couldn’t breathe for a moment.”
Then, Gezell shifted his gaze slightly. Even though he was originally a man of few expressions, now, for the first time, Rensley saw something he had never seen on Gezell’s face. After covering his mouth, Gezell mumbled like a sulking child.
“This is… quite enjoyable.”
Without replying, Rensley grabbed both sides of Gezell’s face and kissed him desperately once again.
Their lips met several times, making sounds like playful water in a stream. As they became aware again, both of them were sitting on their knees, and Rensley was almost completely enveloped within Gezell’s wide cloak, avoiding the gaze of others.
The contact deepened instantly. Gezell, being quick to learn everything, was already more proficient in kissing than before. He didn’t miss any corner inside their mouths, sweeping breaths into their lungs, and occasionally, gently sucking. As Rensley, who was stiff at first, responded bit by bit, the movements inside his mouth became careful.
In the midst of these actions, Rensley, who was breathing heavily, finally found himself relaxing.
Rensley also licked inside his mouth, but Gezell’s kissing became more aggressive. From the position of someone who had sworn allegiance, it was impossible not to fully accept the lord’s proactive first kiss. With a sensation as if his entire face had gone numb, Rensley found himself opening his mouth and focusing on swallowing Gezell’s tongue.
“Hu…”
Rensley’s lips began to tremble gradually. His breath became rough, and his body started to heat up. Unable to act arbitrarily and commit an impropriety, Rensley, not knowing what to do, simply pulled Gezell closer by grabbing onto his shoulders.
“Ugh, mmm…”
Unbearable moans escaped, and Gezell’s breathing felt a bit rougher. When Gezell’s tongue touched the back of his teeth and the roof of his mouth again, Rensley’s shoulders and back shivered. The movement must have transmitted through the arms that were holding his back. The lips that had been pressed together for a while slowly separated.
“Haah… does it hurt?”
“No, no, my lord…”
Rensley swallowed his panting breath and lifted his head. Looking at Gezell, he whispered his honest feelings.
“I like it…”
Gezell looked at him penetratingly. He quietly asked a question.
“Can I kiss other places?”
“Other places?”
Rensley mumbled and nodded. Gezell then bowed his head deeply again. The hot lips touched, then not only the lips, but also the side of the ear, the jawline, and the neck. Startled by the unexpected kiss, Rensley’s shoulders jumped more than before.
“Huh, ah…”
The moan that couldn’t be held back sounded overly sweet, making Rensley quickly close his mouth. Trying to control his breath, which was becoming rougher, he held onto Gezell’s shoulders.
“Why there, my lord?”
“I wanted to try.”
There was no more to say. Starting from under the ear, the lips passed through the jawline and even touched near the eyebrows.
Kissing lightly on the cheek or forehead was something that could be exchanged between friends or intimate colleagues who hadn’t seen each other in a while. But the already heated skin reacted so strongly that even a light kiss made his body tremble.
“Are you cold?”
Gezell asked again. Rensley realized he had been leaning against a pile of hay. Unconsciously, he had kept moving backward, and now he was close to the wall.
The inside of his neck felt heavy. His vision became dizzy, as if he had just taken a shot of strong liquor. Rensley blinked his eyes several times to correct his blurred vision. After swallowing his dry saliva, he returned the same question Gezell had asked earlier.
“Can I… kiss other places too?”
He nodded. Although he belatedly put on the cloak, Gezell, dressed in black cloak and attire as always, looked as composed as ever, with only his lips revealed above the cloak.
Rensley looked at his face, slid his lips over his nose, kissed his cheek and ear. When they faced each other again, Gezell’s expression seemed even more heated than before. As Rensley kissed his lips again, this time, Gezell’s tongue exploring inside became more eager.
They couldn’t keep kissing all night, and Rensley found it difficult to decide on the next step. Even now, he couldn’t know for sure whether he, as Rensley, should be the one to talk about what would happen next. The noise of someone nearby caught their attention, and both turned their heads. Rensley, still dazed by the fervent moment, made a startled sound.
“Marilyn is watching us.”
“That’s true. We seem to be disturbing the rest of the horses.”
When they regained their senses and looked, both of them were a sight to behold. Stray bits of hay were scattered over the imposing black cloak of the king who ruled Aldrant, and Rensley’s long hair, which his hands had been constantly brushing through, was more disheveled than usual.
Rensley didn’t say anything. Having almost started rolling around on the hay, he was slowly getting up, trying to look natural. Gezell, perhaps thinking the same thing, pushed his arms behind Rensley’s back and lifted him.
“Shall we go inside? Sir Maelrosen might catch a cold if we continue like this.”
“My lord…”
“Yes.”
As Gezell attempted to tidy up, a sudden question burst out from Rensley.
“Today… would you permit us to sleep together in your chambers?”
“Of course. If needed, we can sleep together anytime.”
The immediate response without any hesitation made Rensley even more uneasy. Did he understand the true meaning behind those words? Even while Rensley was contemplating, Gezell, as if reading his thoughts, whispered to him.
“Hold onto me tightly.”
“Huh? Why…”
But before he could finish his sentence, a strange feeling, as if he were falling, engulfed him. In the blink of an eye, Rensley found himself back in the Duke’s bedroom.
i’m giggling and kicking my feet so much right now. can’t wait to read more. thank you for the chapter : )
same aaaa 🥰
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F*ck man!!! If starter is this tempting , I’ll definitely melt during Main course.
Never ever I had read a confession like this !
Both are so smoothhhhh Damn ✨
This chapter gave me butterflies. I’m giggling like a maniac now 🙈
Thank you for updating team. My patience proved worthy. ❤️🙋
more in the next update~ (⁄ ⁄•⁄ω⁄•⁄ ⁄)⁄♡
I’m going to read special parts 2 More Times. ✨✨✨
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YOU SHOULD HAVE DONE THIS FROM THE START. AND DUDE, IT WAS SO FAST, I WAS SURPRISED BUT I ENJOYED IT SO MUCH.
//SCREAMS// THEY KISSED OMG OMG OMG THEY KISSEEEEEEEEED, and Gezell responded, god, and they kissed so much and for so long and said their sincere feeling, I’m so in love with this novel
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSsssssssssssss😆