"Oh--"
Azazel caught me around the waist with both hands and lifted me lightly into the air, startling me.
The watching crowd applauded on us as he spun me in a circle, the skirts of my dress billowing out around me and he grinned.
As he set me down again, my heart was still racing wildly, and I looked up at him, my words stuck in my mouth.
"You can't imagine how pleased I am right now; it's as if my heart is going to burst from the joy I'm having."
Azazel grasped both of my hands in his and gripped them tightly, his eyes narrowing as he studied me.
My heart skipped a beat for the first time at those calm, earnest words, and I felt a brief flutter of exhilaration.
I'm starting to wonder whether I'm falling in love with him the same way he did with me.
"Do you mind if I kiss you?"
As he asked for my approval, his voice was sweet.
I nodded slowly, and his smile brightened as he leaned in for a delicate kiss, every b
"Verena..."I reached for him, drawing him down into a desperate kiss, his smile lit by the moonlight from the window, almost too gorgeous to be true.As I arched up against him, dizzy from the need for more, he slid his fingers inside me and stroked me there as well."Mmmh...!"All of a sudden, it was too much, and I cried out his name as a euphoric climax engulfed my entire body.As I flopped back against the bed, my thoughts were jumbled, and I threw my arms around him and drew him closer, hoping to please him in return.-I awoke slowly, still half asleep, and moved over, pulling the covers higher above me.I could hear Azazel breathing softly beside me as he slept, and even that sound was enough to make me feel warm and comfortable.(It was a great night.)I smiled to myself, suddenly feeling giddy al
"Heya Olivier."As I trailed behind Azazel, he greeted the unique stone monument in front of him.(This place... is calming and quiet. This is a spot I'm sure Olivier would enjoy.)I smiled to myself as Azazel and I sat in front of the gravestone, spreading the fabric on the green grass.Azazel placed a bottle of whiskey on top of the monument, and I placed a flower bouquet on top of it."A lot of things happened after you left us... but I guaranteed that it was for the better."Azazel and I both wore the bracelet we had gotten that day to commemorate our friendship."We were successful in seizing the throne and joining the Imperial Family. I've now ascended to the position of Emperor."As I glanced at Azazel, I realized how much of his misery was hidden under his playful smile.Given that Olivier was Azazel's childhood friend, I'm certain his death grieved him greatly, and he agonized every day thinking about him.
"Verena!"Azazel suddenly caught both of my hands, and I stopped mumbling to myself as I focused my gaze at his worried crimson eyes."Would you please take a deep breath and relax?"He pressed his forehead to mine with a reassuring smile."Calm your breathing... and relax yourself."I attempted to settle myself down in the same way he did, matching my breathing to his.(... W-what have I done..? My emotions have become uncontrollable.)I trembled and leaned myself toward Azazel and apologized to him."I'm sorry... I'm really sorry...""...shssh.. It's alright, it's alright."He patted my back reassuringly as he embraced me to a hug and I felt myself on the verge of tears.(His scent... it's really Azazel... right... I have Azazel.)I closed my eyes back as I leaned to his comfort. Little did I know that a shadow fell over his eyes as he comforted me.-"Should we... go on a break
"Why don't we take our shoes and socks off and wade in the shallows?"Azazel grinned like a fool when I accepted his offer right away. I stepped into the water as soon as I was barefoot, much like Azazel, who did it cheerfully.(It's... refreshing and cool.)Azazel stood on the beach, his trousers rolled up slightly, tentatively approaching the sea."Oh! Isn't this a breath of fresh air, Verena?!""Yes it is."With my toes drenched, I gave a startled jerk as the tide rolled out, pulling the sand with it and touching my flesh.My eyes widened in amazement as I looked down at the departing wave as Azazel chuckled while he examined my actions.The two of us then took a stroll along the sand, taking in the sensation of the waves tickling our feet and the sand squishing between our toes."Oh.. it's a shell."It was cracked as I picked it up from the sand."What a shame, it's not perfect."My eyes na
"Azazel...?"He launched himself at me and wrapped his arms around me, tumbling both of us onto the soft bedsheets with his abrupt tackle.We laid there, softly giggling. I cuddled my body against his and gently stroked his back.Azazel tightened his grip and the room spun around us as he rolled us over.As he formed a naughty look and a copy grin, I found myself pinned beneath him. Then I notice that my heart rate has increased.Azazel intertwined his fingers in mine, forcing them into the bed, and dropped a succession of sweet kisses on my neck, speeding up the pace even further.(... I think I would fall more deeply if he kept doing this.)-My body was hurting in the morning, and I felt quite weary from the night before.(Well, given that we went two rounds, it's understandable.)I sighed to myself as I drew the covers even higher over my exposed body and waited for Azazel to arrive since he had work to
"So, what do you want to talk about?"Valac sat in his chair and rested both of his legs on the table, as it was his habit.Valac was uninterested about the tea cups and cookies on the table.Leon was taken aback by his unpolished demeanor, but he couldn't bring himself to say anything.He was bothered by Valac's treatment of the guests, but he couldn't express his displeasure since he was also fearful.Leon, on the other hand, tried to hide his nervousness by smiling sweetly at Valac, who was impatiently waiting for Leon to speak."Your Highness, this may appear impolite, but I'd want to inquire if you're satisfied in your current position."He questioned carefully, the word 'position' sounding bitter in his voice as he spoke, reminding Valac of his own status as the third prince.Valac, of course, would notice. He could even foresee what Leon would say next."You're the second son of the previous Empress, Prince Valac.
"Hey Louis."When I was still a young kid, I remembered asking something to my head butler, Louis Vaughn who acted as my father and took very good care of me.His gaze softened as he turned his head toward me, a smile on his lips."Yes, Your Highness?"He asked, staring me in the eyes, and I returned his gaze, unwavering."Why I don't have a mother? I want to have a mother too."His eyes widened significantly, and he knelt to equal my height, looking at me with a pained expression on his face."Why did you ask that, Your Highness?""... because brother Drystan mocked me for not having a mother."I tightened my grip on my attire, my gaze lowered."... I want to have a mother too.."I murmured under my breath, didn't even dare to look at him in the eyes.Now that I think about it, I'm curious about his expression when I was lowering my head.Maybe he was pitying me, or maybe he
Verena Zielle.She was the first person who could make my heart race out of control.My dark days and existence were lightened the instant I locked eyes with her for the first time.A pair of pure, stunning aquamarine eyes as blue as the sky and as vast as the sea.My cheeks flushed and my pulse raced frantically as I looked into those eyes.Yet I'm the first to admit that she was out out of my league.Yet, unexpected things occurred that made me dared to hope for more.She approached me first and asked for my assistance. She has no idea that whatever she wants, I will do everything in my power to have it.She gets what she wants.I, on the other hand, lived in the dark while she lived in the light. Our worlds were too different.Either I went to that light or I pulled her into the darkness.I choose the second option. Walking into the light would hinder my progress and accomplishments.But lur