After being physically and emotionally battered by the Principal, Aether found solace in the tender care of Celestia.
Her gentle ‘touch’ and soothing ‘Songs’ eased the pain that lingered in his body, and he felt a strange mix of relief…..
Next Morning,
“Here!” Aqualina’s voice broke through his thoughts, her tone sharp and indifferent. She handed over her bag to Aether, her movements brisk and precise.
Aether accepted the bag without a word, his expression neutral.
Selene, standing nearby, noticed Aqualina’s demeanour as well, her frown deepened, ‘Is she still upset about something?’ Selene wondered, her eyes narrowing as she observed Aqualina’s stiff posture and tense expression.
However, In reality, Aqualina struggled to keep her flustered cheeks in check!!
Her lips were slightly swollen and wounded, and she fought to maintain her composure, her anger bubbling just beneath the surface.
She glared at Aether, gently rubbing her lips, still shocked by how forcefully he had bitten them, leaving a bruise she hadn’t noticed until later. The memory of his aggression sent a shiver down her spine, a mixture of fear and…. unexpected excitement.
She glared at Aether, a mix of anger and confusion swirling in her eyes, ‘I knew he was corrupted, but I never realized just how deep it went’ she thought, biting her lip to hold back the torrent of emotions threatening to spill over. She felt a strange mix of emotions: anger at his actions, a desire to set him straight, and a longing to bring back the innocent Aether she once knew.
‘W-Well, I-I don’t mind if he acts sometimes… aggressive,’ she thought, her emotions conflicted and turbulent.
To be honest, she really liked it when Aether pushed her to the brink. His aggressiveness and needy actions were totally different from the Aether she knew…. as if he wanted her more than she did….. Of course, she was over the cloud and she found herself irresistibly drawn to this new side of him.
Her stomach tingled with sensitivity, a sensation that spread through her entire body.
She stared at his lips before biting her own, She wanted… She wanted to devour him. And yet, her mother was in the path, a constant reminder of her royal responsibilities.
As a royal princess, she knew her purity was more important and sacred.
She couldn’t just let it slide, which would surely anger her mother and might even… kill Aether!
That’s something she couldn’t allow!!
So, for now, she needed to draw a line, ‘Only kissing!’ she told herself strictly, her resolve hardening despite the tumultuous feelings within her.
After the classes were over, she was going to ask Aether to teach her how to kiss, so that she could also devour just like he did yesterday.
The thought sent a rush of excitement and anticipation through her, making her cheeks turn bright red. She immediately lowered her head and took a deep breath, trying to calm herself.
She could not allow herself to show emotions; otherwise, she would be losing as a princess!
“Hahaha…”
Hearing laughter, Aqualina snapped out of her thoughts and looked over to see Selene closely hugging Aether.
Aqualina shrugged as she was already used to this scene…. However, this time felt different,
‘FUCK!! I forgot about this crazy bitch!!’ Aqualina screamed inwardly in surprise and shock. Until now, she had been used to Selene’s antics and had forgotten there was not just one rival but rather two!
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‘How the hell did I not notice this before?’ she screamed inwardly, clenching her fist as she saw Selene’s boobs pressing against her beloved Aether’s arm.
The sight ignited a fierce sense of possessiveness within her!!!… Not a Yandere level though!
‘Is she trying to seduce him?’ she thought, annoyed, before walking forward and glaring at Selene, “Don’t you think it’s inappropriate to hug a ‘servant’?”
Selene frowned, her eyes flashing with annoyance, ‘What the hell? Didn’t we agree on our deal?’ Selene thought, wondering why Aqualina was suddenly acting so weirdly now.
“I can do whatever I want!” Selene said with a straight face, her tone defiant.
Veins bulged on Aqualina’s forehead before she glanced around, her heart pounding. Hesitating for only a moment, she took Aether’s other arm, determined to stake her claim…. she was not going to lose what was hers!
“… What the hell are you doing?” Selene’s eyes turned dark and void, an intensity that made Aqualina flinch and let him go however, she immediately caught Aether’s hand again, refusing to back down….. She needed to be more assertive, and more dominant.
“I can do whatever I want… He is my servant!” Aqualina haughtily declared, her voice filled with determination and defiance.
Selene gritted her teeth, her thoughts racing, ‘I-Is this bitch trying to use my Aether to annoy my big brother? Or… has she finally opened her eyes and seen my Aether’s greatness and decided to steal him from me?’ The more she thought about it, the more her emotions became a tangled mess of anger and jealousy…. her emotions started to mess up.
Meanwhile, Aether, who was enjoying the attention of two girls, couldn’t help but grin inwardly, ‘Looks like my plan is going perfectly…’
Just then, Taylor loudly coughed, “COUGH!” and said, “Master Kai.”
Everyone startled, separating from each other. The trio looked into the distance and saw Kai standing with his servant, Timmy, along with his BFF, Leon and… new chick, a twin-tailed yellow-haired girl.
Aqualina’s eyes turned stern as she quietly, with measured steps, walked towards them.
Upon seeing Aqualina, Kai immediately called, “Aq– Princess!”
Aqualina halted her steps and said, “Good morning, Kai,” with a small smile.
Kai sighed in relief, seeing that Aqualina didn’t seem angry anymore. He glanced at Leon, who gave him a thumbs-up, before turning his focus to Selene. ‘She’s growing even more beautiful,’ he thought as he stared at her.
Meanwhile, Kai gulped before stepping forward and motioning towards the yellow-haired girl to introduce her. “Her name is Vesperine.”
The girl stepped forward, her nervousness palpable. She bowed deeply, her voice trembling as she spoke, “H-Hello, Princess Aqualina! I’ve heard a lot about you—your elegance, beauty, knowledge—everything from Kai. He really adores you! I-I hope we can be friends!” She extended her hand, her eyes filled with hope and fear.
“…” Aqualina stared blankly at her. The silence was deafening, and Vesperine gulped in fear but didn’t lower her hand. She held her breath, waiting for Aqualina’s response, her heart pounding in her chest.
Seeing the tension, Kai stepped forward with a serious and pleading expression, “I really hope you two can be friends….. Please,” he said, his voice almost begging.
Selene, Aether, and Taylor shook their heads in denial, clearly understanding what Kai was hoping to do.
They had only one thought, ‘Really? You are doing this after getting caught?’
Especially Aether, who thought with an amused expression, ‘Does he really think that’s going to work? Even an idiot would understand what he’s trying to–‘ He found the situation ironic…
“Yeah, I don’t mind,” Aqualina said with a smile, her voice surprisingly soft and welcoming.
“…” Everyone blinked in surprise, especially Kai, whose face turned into pure joy and happiness. ‘S-She is really an angel!’ he screamed inwardly when she accepted. Kai really started to feel blessed, believing that everything would turn out fine.
Aether blinked continuously as he saw Aqualina shaking Vesperine’s hand. ‘Is that… all it needed?’ he really wondered.
If it was that easy, he would have already done it by now. Aether frowned and calculated this move for a second, then glanced at Selene and Aqualina, ‘I can only imagine the bloodbath I will be facing…’ he thought with a wry smile.
Just then, Aqualina’s voice echoed with a cold edge, “You came only after you were caught red-handed, right?”
“A-Aqualina?” Kai was shocked, his relief quickly turned to anxiety.
“If you hadn’t been caught, would you have really come here and introduced her to me?” She asked again, her eyes piercing into Kai’s.
Kai gulped. “I-It’s not like that… I-I really intended to say something as soon as possible, but before I could, you…” His words trailed off when he saw her staring daggers at him, her gaze unwavering and intense. free𝑤ebnovel.com
It was then that Leon, ever confident and brash, stepped up with pride,
“A man could have as many as he loves. That’s what it means to be a man!!
And he proved his worth, Aqualina! You need to acknowledge him and help him gain affection at times like this, or else others will take your place and you might become a concubine!”
Leon’s words hung in the air, heavy and provocative. He glanced at Selene, believing that she would be impressed because he was helping her brother when he needed it the most. He expected admiration, perhaps even gratitude.
‘Hehe… Did she fall for me?’ Leon thought when he saw Selene staring blankly and indifferently at him.
Aqualina gave Leon a death glare, her fury barely contained, before walking away, her steps resolute and unwavering.
“H-Huh? What’s wrong?” Leon wondered aloud, baffled by the reactions of the others. He watched in confusion as Selene, looking at him like he was garbage, turned and walked away without a word.
