Chapter 17 SAGE

My heart was racing as I leaned my back against the railings. I was holding my breath as 1 waited for time to pass by before I could safely go back to my room without His Majesty noticing me.

I'm not entirely sure why my instant reaction was to hide. It's probably because I did something terrible against His Majesty that I didn't want him to know.

As I waited for a few minutes, I heard a rustling sound behind me. Before I could even turn behind me, I heard a familiar baritone voice. "What are you hiding for?"

I was startled. I almost screamed in fear. When I turned around and saw who it was, my heart suddenly calmed down.

"L-Lord Titus, h-how did you..." I looked below us and noticed that His Majesty and Beta Scott were long gone. I turned to the gorgeous man standing in front of me with a confused look. "What are you doing here? Are you out of your mind?!" I exclaimed, completely forgetting who it was that I was talking to.

I

I glare at him in annoyance. He's well aware of our dangerous situation, yet he didn't mind visiting me on my balcony in the middle of the night. Who knows what will happen if His Majesty sees us together? We are walking on a thread here. I can't afford to make another mistake.

"Not exactly the warm welcome I was hoping for." He chuckled. I hate to see him so calm and laid-back. It's probably because the consequences of what happened between us don't affect him as much as I do. It's starting to slowly dawn on me that Lord Titus isn't exactly an ally. He's an enemy who's only waiting for the perfect. opportunity to turn the table against me. That thought isn't exactly pleasing. It may be hard to admit, but I liked having him by my side. Since my father died, no one has been willing to stand beside me. Just when I feel like I finally meet someone who I can count on, I will quickly realize that I'm still alone and fighting my own battle.

I blew a loud sigh. "I'm sorry if I disrespected you in any way, my lord. But if you don't mind, will you please leave my chamber? I don't think it's a good idea for us to be seen in this compromising position." I tried to walk past him, but I deliberately failed when he suddenly grabbed my arm and pinned me against the railing, leaving our bodies a 1/7

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few inches away from one another. "M-My lord..." I uttered in panic as I tried to check on the ground to see if there was anyone there who could see us. "Now we're in a compromising position," he said, referring to my earlier words with a sly grin.

"Let

me go, my lord. Someone might see us!" I whispered fiercely through gritted teeth, struggling to free myself from his. grasp.

"That might happen if you don't stop making noise," he replied calmly.

As much as I wanted to shout at him, he did have a good point. Reluctantly, I stopped struggling and took a deep breath, trying to calm my racing heart. here?" I asked quietly, my are you voice barely above a-whisper.

Why a

"I was checking up on you," he said, his eyes locking onto mine with an intensity that made my pulse quicken.

"Now

Now that

t you see I'm fine,

I'm fine, can you leave now?" I uttered it with heavy breathing. The closeness of our bodies is igniting fire within me.

He smirked, ked, clearly sensing my discomfort. "And if I don't?" he murmured, his voice low and smooth.

He smirked, clearly sensing my discomfort. "And if I don't?" he murmured, his voice low and smooth.

minty breath brush against my cheek. I gasped for air when the next thing I felt was

hands instinctively moved to his chest, wanting

the intrigue, the fear. It was just- him and me, caught in a moment of unexpected passion. His lips moved against mine. with a skill and tenderness that left

dark

step back, trying to process everything. "You can't just kiss

he admitted, his gaze softening. "But it felt right, didn't

understand. "You need to go." I said, my voice barely above a whisper. "Before someone sees us- but before I could even finish my sentence, I felt that familiar

had no idea what'd gotten into me, but I acted as if my body had a mind of its own. I grabbed his nape and kissed him again. However, this kiss was far different from the first one. I was kissing him out of f hunger. It It was

warning,

away from mine, but I was determined. I shifted, trailing my

rough

his hair. "Please, I whispered against his lips, my voice trembling with need. "I want you now." He groaned a deep, primal

insisted, my hands exploring the hard planes of his

primal awakening within him. His irises turned

word, he scooped me up, carrying me back into my chamber. I almost squealed when he suddenly dropped me onto the bed like

growled, his voice a mix

him, my breath coming in quick, shallow gasps. "I'm a willing victim, I whispered, my own desire matching his. I had no idea where I got this sudden courage to taunt this dangerous man in front of me. But all I know is that I'm craving his touch. I felt a burning sensation that only he could

He

не

The

every nerve and every cell with a burning need. I clung to him, my fingers digging into his shoulders as I Sred completely. of his touch and the heat of his breath against my skin were overwhelming. He moved with a predatory grace, his every action filled with purpose and dominance. I could feel the power radiating from him, a force that both terrified and thrilled me, 're mine," he whispered against my neck, his voice a low, possessive rumble. "No one else can have

Yountensity

falling back as he kissed a trail down my throat. "Yes," I breathed, my

arm until it finally reached the top of my

of my nightgown. "Hmmm..." another moan escapes my Tips when his fingers play with hardened nipples. The thin fabric of my nightgown was not enough to

of my br3ast. I let out another moan when he started sucking on my side of my br3ast

stop myself from committing this carnal sin. But is it worth it? Is one sinful night worth my life? Am I willing to die just

I said as I

to my words. It seems like he has no plan of stopping. My thoughts were confirmed when I felt his hand slowly moving up

are so **ng wet," he growled against my ear. "...especially here," he added, sliding his

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pleasure, quickly biting my lip in fear that someone might

plans of stopping tonight," he

down my spine, and despite my feeble protests, my body responded eagerly to his touch. Every movement of his fingers ignited a fire within me, a burning desire that couldn't

confidence that left me breathless, his hands and lips exploring

left me

murmured, his voice thick with lust. "So eager, so

unable to

my mind lost in the waves of ecstasy washing over me. He added another finger, curling them inside me, and I arched my back, my hands clutching the sheets. Please," I whispered, not even sure what I was

a low, rumbling sound that sent another jolt of pleasure through me. "Not yet, kitten. I'm going

his hold. He continued his relentless assault, driving me higher and higher until I

my body aching with unfulfilled need. He looked down at me, his eyes dark with

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