David White
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"Marquess Vandran, are you alright?" Aries broke the stifling silence in the carriage. Right now, they were heading to the Marquess Estate. It had only been yesterday when they all agreed about the plan over breakfast. Surely, those men weren't playing and wouldn't waste time. If not for Abel's dramatic skit, she would've gone yesterday. "Why wouldn't I?" Dexter inquired, sitting opposite her comfortably. "I should be the one asking you, Lady Aries. Are you alright?" "What do you mean by that?" she…
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Abel cupped his jaw, elbow on the armrest of his chair. Meanwhile, Aries cleared her throat, tucking her hair behind her ear while Abel's people took their seats around the dining table. Apparently, their five minutes extended to fifty. Isaiah and Dexter didn't mind the wait, as they kept their poker face. But the whimsical Conan was looking at them with a pair of judgemental eyes. Aries reached for a glass of water to cool her body down. She was sweating, and her knees were still trembling. "Conan, are…
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"I didn't think you will like it that much." Aries raised her head with a smile cemented on her face since this morning. She pressed her lips, trying to suppress her smile from stretching wider. "I didn't think I will like it as well," she confessed, gazing down at her hand and caressing the back of it that had Abel's markings on it. "It's beautiful... very beautiful." Her eyes softened upon recalling the sight of her entire body in front of the mirror. Earlier today, after they bathed together and…
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Ever since Aries embraced Abel that night, she was supposed to leave the Haimirich Empire. Her sleep was growing more peaceful. Maybe it was because Abel's energy in bed was phenomenal, or it could also be because her heart knew she was safe with him. Either way, after playing too much with him in the lake, Aries could not help but have an afternoon nap as soon as they returned to the castle. She couldn't even dry her hair as she simply collapsed on the bed, lying on her tummy while Abel stroked her damp…
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"Kyah!" Aries let out a squeal as soon as Abel held her by the waist from behind, spinning her around. His arms instantly secured her in his embrace, lifting her up so she wouldn't run away again. "Caught you." A smug smirk turned up on his bewitching face, wiggling his brows. He bent over to kiss her briefly, fingertips crawling up her spine while she wrapped her arms around his neck. "I can't unsee this." She giggled into his mouth, referring to the skirt tied around his waist. "You should've run…
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Maybe, Aries thought, just maybe, because Abel was impure that she embraced him quite easily. Or maybe it was the opposite. Perhaps it was because she was impure and sullied that Abel embraced her with open arms without feeling guilty. Either way, it didn't matter anymore. Whether they burn with the eternal flames or find salvation, they both never sought. What mattered was they were together. Under the tree situated deep in the Rose Palace garden near the lake, Aries raised her head from his bandaged…
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Aries had never seen Abel's eyes burn in anger. She simply zoned out because the discussion made her recall the tragic past, but Abel suddenly got angry. She didn't dwell on it, though. "The Maganti Empire... must fall." She glanced at his hand that was holding her. His grip was calm as his thumb was brushing the back of her hand. Very different from his chilling tone and burning eyes. She moved her gaze to the rest of them in the dining hall. Even Conan was unsmiling and bore a solemn look. "They…
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While Abel, Conan, Dexter, and Isaiah talked about their plans for the Maganti Empire, Aries remained silent. Obviously, none of the three opposed Abel's plans, since it was pointless to talk him out of it. Just like he claimed, he took whatever they had done to Aries personally. Although Abel's usual light tone had always been there, every single one of them in this dining hall was aware of one thing. He meant it and they wouldn't like him getting angry that might push Abel to march to the said empire…
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"I object!" Conan was gassing out as he slammed both his hands against the dining table where Aries and Abel were enjoying their breakfast in the Rose palace. It had been one week since Abel locked himself in this place with Aries. Today, Abel summoned Conan, Isaiah, and Dexter to his safe haven. As much as he disliked their presence, he had to. Since this was about the empire's diplomatic relation with another empire — the Maganti Empire — he needed to brief them. That was also the main reason…
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"I feel so full I think I would throw up." Aries rolled to her side, feeling a bit dizzy from gobbling her breakfast so fast, only to regret it right after. Just minutes ago, right after she woke up, and slowly panicked seeing Abel not on her side, he returned while pushing a food trolley with him. It was almost hilarious and a sweet sight to see him acting like a butler. He was the emperor of a very rich country, so watching him serve her breakfast on the bed made her feel spoiled. Well, it was his…
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