121: Pain and Pleasure

"What was that portal thing, though? If you have that kind of ability, you should have figured you can do that sooner."

"It's one of my abilities, yes, but I couldn't do it right so it took me time to practice within those days."

Probably why he also looked surprised when he saw me the moment he went out of the portal.

"I'm sorry if I was a little late," he whispered and kissed my temple. His nose rested on my cheek, his lips slightly touching my cheek. I inhaled on his scent and I swore at the back of my mind. He smelled so nice and I missed his scent so much!

"You weren't late. In fact, you came early. You can say you were late if you saved me right there in ritual table."

I could imagine myself on that situation. Me in a white longsleeve dress with loose cuffs, my long hair down, and my skin pale. I would surely look like a virgin offering—though I'm not a virgin anymore—but the point is,