Aurelia's heart thumped wildly.She was going to have a nosebleed from how tantalizing everything was! She was probably not the only woman who could not handle it, right? If it were any other woman in this world, she was sure they would not be able to handle this either!What should she do now, though?The chest muscles, abs, and Adonis belt looked really good. Maybe she should give them a feel? She was already so close to them anyway. It would be a real waste not to take the advantage presented to her…Aurelia cast her eyes down and tried to calm her breathing. Her breaths only grew more urgent the more she wanted to calm them down, and her cheeks flushed redder the more she tried to compose herself…She could only screw her eyes shut.It was like two little monsters were fighting in her heart.Neil looked at the girl's mental struggle in amusement but suddenly felt a rush of heat in himself. He licked his lips and waited for her next move like a hunter waiting for his prey.J
It was only then Neil realized that he had sat the whole afternoon in the tailor shop with a bare upper body.Not many people came this afternoon to tailor or collect clothes, but the few of them that did were frightened when they saw someone like this sitting in the shop.Although the man looked handsome, his scowl was dark, and he had his upper body bare… He did not seem decent at all!This was how Neil managed to deter the few customers they had.He had pulled the buttons of his shirt, so he could not wear it either. He sighed and put on the shirt, tying the ends of it together since there were no buttons and vaguely revealing his solid chest.He was going to leave when Aurelia came in with a bowl of cold rose-flavored jelly.The first thing she said when she saw him was: "Why are you still here!?"She then hid the jelly to herself and said, "This… This is mine."Neil felt speechless and suddenly thought the girl was a fool. Yeah, he was famous and charismatic. How did he ru
'Shorten it?' Aurelia was at a loss.Neil went closer to her, his tone probing. "Didn't I tell you that the queen likes the clothes you made? If you get the chance to become an embroidery artist in the palace, you'll get citizenship very soon, and you can make more money."Would you want a chance like that?"Aurelia felt like this was a stroke of luck hitting her right in the face.However, in her 18 years of life that was neither too long nor too short, according to her experience gained from her hard days, the better something sounded, the more dangerous a trap it was.The queen must have met so many talented people. Why would she insist that an unknown person like her go into the palace as an embroidery artist? Moreover, the palace was not a fun place to be. She did not have to be there to know it. Even when she did not know what the royal family was like, she had watched dramas. Those were people who looked calm and unfazed, but the struggle for power was overwhelming.Aure
Zephyr frowned. To him, what Alexander said was rather strange.It did not matter that he did not covet Cordelia. What did he mean by he "dared not"?Instead of just speaking normally, he looked down, pursed his lips, and chuckled. What did he mean by all that?Zephyr thought he had met many people. However, when he met Alexander, only then did he realize there were people in the world that he could not see through.After falling into silence for a moment, he said, "You asked me if I recognized you before. I gave it a long, hard thought, but I just can't recall.""It's okay." Alexander maintained a warm smile on his face. "It's all the way back to when we were studying. It makes sense that you forgot.""Your Highness… studied at Walton as well?""That's right." Alexander put his hands together while rubbing his thumbs softly. "It's just that I had bad grades. You definitely never noticed me."However, he was willing to repay his kindness all his life…Zephyr nodded. Half of th
Zephyr stopped with apparent confusion in his eyes.He turned around to look at Alexander. This person did not look like a majestic prince. He looked more like a wife who had made a mistake standing where he was, rubbing his hands."What do you mean… by that, Your Highness?" Zephyr's eyes turned grim."I…" Alexander took a deep breath and said, "I just hope you're not mad at me. That's all."The former squinted. His suppressive aura made Alexander's subordinate step back. He pulled Alexander's sleeve."What's wrong, Your Highness?" His subordinate reminded him.Only then did Alexander realize that he seemed to have lost himself just now. He instantly straightened his back, recovering the look a prince should have.Zephyr glanced at him before turning around to leave.Neil called along the way. He happened to be eager to tease him. "You really knew Prince Alexander since you were young? Why did you say that to him!?""Cousin-in-law, I advise you to stop doing that. Some people
"What!?" It was Zephyr's turn to be shocked. "No!"Wifey, are you going to separate us forever?"I promise! I promise I'll be soft from now on, okay?"He would be… soft from now on?Cordelia's eyes moved, and she could not help but laugh out loud. No matter how majestic and calm he was out there, he would sometimes be incoherent at home. "Sure," Cordelia teased him casually. "If you dare to do that to our son again, you'll be soft forever!""You…"Zephyr glared with his eyes widened.However, Little Zuko was nice to him. He waved his chubby arms, asking him to carry him. Perhaps he wanted to fly like he did again.Zephyr grinned. He thought he would not fight with his wife in front of their son.He'd wait until they were in their room at night…"What are you thinking about?"Zephyr snapped back from those tempting thoughts immediately. "Oh, nothing!""Here, carry our son!" Cordelia frowned.Zephyr was stunned. He carried Zuko but stared at his wife.She did not look rig
Cordelia lifted her doe eyes and asked, "What if you're sick of me?"Zephyr caressed her face. His face was serious yet filled with allure."You had to suffer the pain of giving birth. I'm in debt to you forever. So I won't let you suffer for anything else.""Hubby…"Cordelia hugged him tightly and could not help but cry.Zephyr wiped her tears and chuckled. "You're moved just like that?""Mm-hmm…""What a fool!" He played with her hair.Sunset dyed the sky red. The birds were returning to their nests as night was befalling.He held her hand and told her something that he had been thinking about in all seriousness."Cordelia, should we hold our wedding here?""What?" She was stunned."I mean, our son is already over three months old, yet I still owe you a wedding!" He said while smiling, "I'll give you one in Southeast Aciatic, okay?"…Alexander sat in the cafe until the sun set.When it was time to close, the owner rushed back. He thought he would open until late, but
That voice pierced through the haze in Alexander's life like a light.He did not remember how those people were begging from being beaten up, nor how humble they were when they apologized to him.All he remembered was that it was the first time in his life that he was being protected.The newcomer was like a god that descended, giving him hope and warmth."Are you alright?" He helped him up. "My name's Zephyr Hamerton. I'm the captain of the boxing team.""Zephyr…"Alexander stared at the chiseled face blankly, revealing a smile that was even uglier than a cry.…Alexander suddenly opened his eyes and felt a chill on his back.He looked at the empty coffee cup before him and forced a smile.He had drank so much coffee, so how did he still fall asleep? He even had the same dream…Just when he was going to stand up to leave, his subordinate suddenly tapped on him. He stared at the door."What?" He looked over and was stunned.He saw Victoria walking in slowly with a smile on
"Only Morpheus and Sephy aren't like that. They respect and understand me. Sephy told me once, 'One's appearance doesn't indicate anything. A clean heart is what truly matters!'"Rebecca chuckled dismissively."You're a psychologist, yet you fail to grasp this," Wynn said coldly. "Actually, I pity you. You could have stepped out, yet you insist on dwelling on the trivialities."Morpheus has psychological barriers, a consequence of returning from the battlefield. No one has cured his PTSD except Sephy... It shows that a true psychologist is never just a title."What truly heals everything is love!"-One particular morning a year later, sunlight streamed through sheer cream curtains onto the floor.Persephone was sound asleep when she suddenly felt something pressing down on her... Then, Morpheus' strong arms wrapped around her slender waist. She drowsily opened her eyes to find him sealing her lips with heated kisses.Over the year, his kissing skills had improved, and Persepho
With Morpheus' involvement, the police didn't slack off and quickly found Rebecca.That day, Rebecca was preparing to escape from a small port. The boat she had found was an illegally operating one.As she was about to board, piercing sirens sounded nearby.The boat owner, enraged upon hearing the sirens, grabbed Rebecca by her hair and pushed her into the water.Rebecca screamed for help, but he roared, "I didn't expect you to be sent by the cops!""I'm not..." Rebecca choked on water. "Sir, let's leave now. Your boat is fast. As long as we reach the open sea, no one will catch you!""Dream on!" The boat owner wanted to strangle her. "Do you not understand? These sirens are from the royal guards! Who did you bitch provoke?"Rebecca was dumbfounded. Being a foreigner, she naturally didn't understand the local affairs in the Southeast Aciatic region.The police and royal guards quickly caught up, armed, and surrounded them.Rebecca turned pale and trembled all over, her gaze gr
"You had no choice on the battlefield."Persephone looked at him with her crystal eyes. There was a magical power in them. Even if a devil was tearing him apart, her eyes would always bring him back to light.She smiled and caressed his cheek. "Though you killed your father, you saved the country.""Do you really… think so?"She nodded. "You're not at fault. He was the one who made a mistake. You were just fulfilling your job as a general to protect the country."But I also understand that he's your father who brought you up, after all. You guys must have had happy days before that happened, right?"Morpheus held his head low in silence."You did well as the protector of the country," she said softly. "But as a son, you can secretly pay homage to him."Persephone held his hand. "Reconcile with your father, Morpheus. You'll also reconcile with yourself by doing that, okay?"He was stunned for a long time and felt a lump in his throat.-Morpheus stayed with Persephone in the
"No way!" Christopher smirked, glancing at Morpheus. "To him, you're his only princess! I just got lucky for the princess carry, thanks to you!""Yeah, at least you're self-aware!" Persephone nodded, rubbing her chin."We've known each other for so long! What kind of person do you think I am?" Christopher laughed. "I can be a bit shameless at times, but..."But upon learning that the one she loved was the unbeatable god of war, he willingly stepped back, offering his blessings with a smile."Okay, okay. You two stop crowding around me!" Christopher waved his hand. "Sephy needs more rest, and I'd like to get some more sleep, too! Once we heal, let's go out and have some fun together!""You're still thinking about fun?" Morpheus' deep voice intervened with a wry smile. "With the factory explosion incident, the royal family is furious and will thoroughly investigate it. Many people will probably be coming to talk to you both in the next few days. After all, you two are the most direc
"Let's get out first!""Hey, wait..." Persephone pointed to the other side.In moments of life and death, it wasn't appropriate to laugh, but Morpheus still chuckled. The young Prince Christopher was sprawled on the floor in a very ridiculous pose, and they almost forgot about him!"Don't worry," Morpheus whispered. "I won't let anything happen to him."He had Persephone cling to his back and then carried Christopher.Christopher was a tall fellow, so it took some effort to carry them both to a safe place.Fire trucks, ambulances, and police cars rushed in. Their sirens pierced the sky, startling a flock of birds.The fire was soon extinguished, and Persephone and Christopher received timely treatment. Luckily, their burns weren't too severe, and even more fortunately, their faces were unharmed.When Christopher woke up, he felt bandages wrapped around his head, and his skin had a burning sensation. His heart sank, and he was almost on the verge of tears."Tell me the truth! A
There was fire everywhere. Flames rushed toward Persephone like menacing dragons. Her consciousness grew increasingly blurred, but the searing pain coursing through her body became clearer. She struggled to get up, the agony almost unbearable.Despite several attempts, it was futile...Something was pinning her feet down, and stones kept falling on her. She couldn't even muster a shout.Many images flashed through her mind in that fleeting moment, each frame featuring Morpheus' face…She remembered the times they had spent together in Flinge, how he had initially distanced himself from her, then later had exerted every effort to protect her. She recalled how he would gently ruffle her hair and call her "silly goose"..."Morpheus, I'm afraid I might have to go first..."The fire grew fiercer, explosions resonated continuously, and she could no longer hold on.Christopher, who was nearby, wasn't any better.Amidst the roaring flames, he couldn't see anything clearly, only pulling
"No need, you can go back first." Morpheus glanced at him. "I'll wait here for her a little longer.""Prince Christopher wouldn't do anything to Ms. Hamerton...""Alfred, what are you thinking?" Morpheus couldn't help but chuckle. "I know exactly what Christopher is like, but I just want to wait here for Sephy. Christopher mentioned that she'd specifically designed these fireworks for me. Hah! I'm the useless one. I don't even dare to go inside and take a look.""Sir, don't say that.""If I wait here, will it count as accompanying her in her efforts?"Alfred nodded.Morpheus smiled and sent Alfred back. He continued waiting under the tree.The air in Southeast Aciatic was hot and humid. The shade of the banyan tree offered some relief, but it couldn't completely dispel the oppressive heat.Morpheus took a deep breath, about to move elsewhere, when he glimpsed a suspicious figure swiftly darting through the factory's side gate.The security at the side gate was lax, making it e
Christopher struggled to swallow the bite of the sandwich in his mouth for what seemed like ages. He gazed at Persephone, his mind wandering back…He didn't just know Morpheus. He had been close since childhood to the children of the two prominent military families in Southeast Aciatic.Compared to the Harrises, he preferred visiting the Ortons, especially when he got to spend time with Morpheus. He considered Morpheus a friend, a brother even, having engaged in countless mischief together, much to their parents' dismay.In his memory, Morpheus was someone who smiled a lot, radiating warmth and brightness like the Southeast Aciatic sun when he did.However, from the moment Kaiden betrayed the country, Morpheus never smiled again, gradually growing distant from Christopher as well.It wasn't until that evening at the gates of the palace that Christopher felt like it had been a lifetime."I... I don't know him." Christopher forced a smile. "Where would I have met your boyfriend!"
Morpheus wasn't just an ordinary person!Christopher wholeheartedly accepted his defeat to Morpheus."Then... I'd like to invite you to come over to my place for a while as a friend. That's fine, right?"-A few days later, Persephone finally ran into Christopher, who had been missing in action for days, in the classroom."Hey, you finally showed up!" She dashed over, plopping down in the seat beside him and handing him breakfast. "You haven't eaten, right? Let's eat together!"Usually, Christopher would readily accept, but he waved his hands now. "No, no, no!""What's wrong?" Persephone widened her eyes. "This breakfast isn't poisoned!"Christopher awkwardly smiled. "You have a boyfriend, so maybe... we should keep some distance."Persephone burst into laughter. Then she remarked, "Strange... Morpheus was right!""Uh, what?""My boyfriend!" She chuckled. "He made this breakfast. I asked if he could also make a portion for you, and he said sure, just worried you wouldn't tak