Chapter 42. A Night with the King“Aaah!” Ethan cried out in shock, his body tightening as it was invaded in a way it had never known, pain searing through him like lightning.“You beast, you vile creature,” Ethan screamed, his voice filled with anger and disgust.Overcome with madness, Valerius, inexperienced and unprepared for his first time with a man, struggled for a while but still couldn’t fully penetrate Ethan. As if suddenly remembering something crucial, he reached under a pillow and pulled out a jar of lubricant.His dark eyes locked onto Ethan’s. “My mistake, I hurt you, didn’t I?”With that, he scooped out a generous amount of the balm and worked it into Ethan’s entrance with his fingers. “Bear with it a little longer, and you’ll start to feel good soon.”"Stop it, Valerius. Please, I beg you," Ethan pleaded, his voice trembling with panic.But his resistance only made Valerius more impatient, his hands fumbling as he applied more and more of the lubricant. He thrust his f
At the Jade Heart Palace, Reed Jace and Leo Grant were extremely worried as their master had gone with Valerius Evander since the evening and had not returned until now. Seeing his silhouette at the door, they both rushed out in relief.“Your Highness, you’ve returned!”Ethan Caelan stepped inside, looking as if his soul had left him. It seemed as if all his strength had been drained; he collapsed on the threshold. Reed Jace and Leo Grant hurriedly rushed to support him. “Your Highness, what has happened to you?”Ethan Caelan barely opened his phoenix eyes, looking at his two guards and whispered, “I want to bathe.”The two guards helped him into the bath, immediately preparing warm water mixed with lotus essence, filling the room with a refreshing and pure fragrance.Ethan Caelan stepped into the bath, letting the water cascade over his body, scrubbing himself continuously. But the filthy, disgusting feeling wouldn't go away. The slimy, foul substance still lingered inside him, seep
Valerius continued, "Lately, state affairs have been overwhelming. I cannot handle everything alone. I need a trusted advisor to assist me in reviewing the petitions and sharing the burden of governance."He paused, his sharp gaze falling on Cassian Lightwood, who stood solemnly below. "Cassian, you were once the top scholar in the realm, renowned for your intelligence. For years, you’ve served as Helios's envoy, fostering diplomacy with neighboring nations, playing a significant role in stabilizing the court. Now, I appoint you as Grand Chancellor. After each assembly, stay with me in the Grand Harmony Palace to review petitions and discuss state matters."Cassian bowed deeply, "I am honored to accept Your Majesty’s command."Valerius smiled, clearly pleased. In one stroke, he had removed two thorns constantly vying for Ethan Caelan’s attention. The rebellion in Whitewater, deeply rooted and persistent, would occupy Harrison for years. Meanwhile, Cassian, buried in petitions until lat
"It was Valerius Evander. he planned this," Ethan whispered. Harrison’s eyes widened in shock, unable to believe his ears. "His Majesty, the reigning emperor?" "Didn't the Emperor treat you as an honored guest?" Harrison asked, full of doubt. Ethan shook his head slightly. "He deceived me. He’s nothing but a beast." A terrifying thought flashed through Harrison’s mind. He immediately helped Ethan sit up, looking into his eyes. "What did the Emperor do to you?" Ethan closed his eyes, unable to say a word, choking on his sobs. Seeing Ethan’s anguish and the signs of abuse on his body, Harrison began to grasp the truth. Fury flared in his eyes as he held Ethan tighter. "His Majesty, once praised for his wisdom, how could he commit such vile acts?" Valerius Evander, revered by the masses like a saint, had sunk to such despicable lows. But Harrison believed in Ethan completely—Ethan would never lie. No matter how treacherous the royal court might be, Ethan was not one to tarnish h
His vulgar words and crude actions disgusted Ethan Caelan to the core. Unable to contain his fury, Ethan spat right into Valerius Evander's face. "Beast, get out!"Ethan’s brazen act of defiance left Valerius stunned for a moment. The smile vanished from his face, and his eyes turned cold and vicious. No one had ever dared insult him so openly. The fury of an emperor burned within him.He forcefully flipped Ethan onto his knees, wrenching his arms behind his back in a locked, humiliating posture. “Spread your legs, now!” Valerius commanded menacingly. “Tonight, I’m going to teach you how to submit.”Gripping Ethan’s hips tightly, Valerius thrust into him with brutal force. His cock slid inside easily, the tightness forcing a growl of satisfaction from his lips as he watched Ethan's body surrender to him. The slickness of their previous encounter still coated Ethan’s insides, easing the way. He could feel the wet heat surrounding his cock as Ethan’s body involuntarily clenched around i
He leaned down, his hot breath brushing Ethan Caelan's ear, his voice a hoarse whisper, "Can you feel it? My cum melting inside you." He smiled in delight, pressing his hand against Ethan’s lower abdomen, "Keep it all in, don’t let a drop spill. I still want to put more in you." Ethan lay helpless beneath Valerius Evander's large body. Every thrust sent sharp waves of pain through his lower body, and he lifted his tear-filled phoenix eyes, abandoning his pride, begging him: "Please, spare me... I can't take it anymore." Valerius unexpectedly paused, gazing into Ethan's once-brilliant, crystal-clear eyes, now clouded with a mist of sorrow. His porcelain skin, bruised and flushed from the torment, only made him more stunning—a beauty so captivating and alluring that it left Valerius spellbound. "How can you be so beautiful?" Valerius murmured, tracing the contours of Ethan's face with his fingertips. For a moment, Ethan thought Valerius had finally taken pity on him. Struggling to
"Ethan!" Valerius Evander shouted in shock. He rushed over, catching Ethan’s weakened body. His hands trembled as he desperately tried to press against the wound on Ethan’s neck, but the warm blood continued to pour out, staining Valerius’ hands red.Ethan’s body felt completely drained, his phoenix eyes slowly closing as a faint smile appeared on his lips, finally tasting the freedom he'd longed for. The coldness crept in, and darkness began to envelop him.“Fetch the physician! Immediately! Hurry!” Valerius yelled in panic.“Ethan! You can’t die! Open your eyes and look at me!” Valerius pleaded, but only silence answered him.Doctor Henry Thorne was called urgently. As he entered the room, he froze at the chaotic, intimate scene before him—pillows and blankets strewn across the floor, the two men’s clothes disheveled, and blood pooling on the ground.The moment Valerius saw Henry, he commanded, “Hurry! Save him!”Doctor Henry rushed over and carefully examined Ethan’s wound. His voi
“Could it be... that Valerius loves Ethan?” The thought struck Harrison like a sharp blade to the heart. Everything suddenly became crystal clear. The pieces of the puzzle fell into place in his mind: the night Ethan was assaulted by the Emperor—the same night Ethan had been with Harrison—the sudden imperial decree sending him off to quell the rebellion in Aria, the hostile look in Valerius’s eyes whenever he was near Ethan. It was all for one reason: Valerius Evander loved Ethan Caelan and wanted him all to himself.Valerius sat quietly by Ethan’s side, his once-cold eyes now filled only with regret and sorrow. He leaned down, his lips brushing lightly against Ethan’s icy forehead, feeling the chilling cold that had taken over. Only now, on the verge of losing the one he truly loved, did Valerius realize just how precious Ethan was to him, and how cruelly he had treated him."I was wrong... so wrong, Ethan... Please, wake up." He whispered, his voice heavy with pain. His lips tremble
Valerius Evander had just finished dealing with the state documents. For the past few days, his mind had been entirely consumed by Ethan Caelan, leaving him with little energy to focus on state affairs. Now that Ethan had finally regained consciousness, it felt as if a massive weight had been lifted from his chest.Eager to see Ethan, Valerius left his desk and hurried toward the Jade Heart Pavilion. From a distance, Doctor Henry Thorne greeted him with a respectful bow and began his report.“Your Majesty, the Fourth Prince, has just finished soaking in medicinal herbs. He is now in the garden, basking in the sun to recover,” Henry informed him.Valerius turned his gaze toward the garden. “How is he faring?” he asked with a note of concern.Henry hesitated before replying, “Your Majesty, his life is no longer in immediate danger. However…”“What’s the issue?” Valerius’s voice betrayed his impatience.“His Highness has a naturally cold constitution. After falling into the lake previou
Ethan Caelan also understood that he had no way to escape Valerius Evander at this moment, nor could he accept the kind of love between men that Valerius spoke of."So… even if I were to die, I can never return to my world?" Ethan thought, despair casting a shadow over him like a suffocating fog.Closing his eyes, he tried to piece together the fragmented memories from his dreams—his mother, lifetimes of suffering, the curse, Valerius Evander, Lucian Evander. They all felt like scattered shards of a puzzle, chilling him to his core." Lucian Evander … the Four Heavenly Dragons… those noblemen… What connection do they have to me? I need to start by understanding them."Ethan struggled to rise from the bed. He had been lying still for far too long. The moment his trembling feet touched the ground and he attempted to stand, his body collapsed onto the cold floor."My legs… why can’t I feel my legs?" Ethan exclaimed, panic lacing his voice.Hearing the commotion inside, Henry Thorne rushe
Lucian’s eyes roamed hungrily over Ethan’s flawless, ivory skin, flushed with an enticing hue that only fueled his desire to conquer. "Look at this… seems like Prince Ethan of Aria is craving me as much as I want him…" Lucian murmured, pressing his lips to Ethan’s collarbone, tracing down to his chest. "Little beauty… I’ll make you feel so good…"“No!... Let me go…” Ethan cried out, trembling.“Let you go? It’s an honor for you to be used by the Four Dragons,” sneered the crimson-moled man. “We don’t often share, you know. You should be grateful we're making an exception for you.”The group of men closed in, circling Ethan. "Aaa… get away! Don’t... don’t touch me…” Ethan struggled, his cries growing desperate."Ethan!... Ethan!... wake up!” A familiar voice cut through his torment, yanking him back to reality from his horrifying nightmare.Ethan’s eyes shot open, his whole body shaking. Terror lingered in his gaze as cold sweat trickled down his face, soaking his clothes. The terrifyi
"Hahaha... resisting only makes you more beautiful, little beauty." He forced Ethan into a rough kiss, one hand gripping him tightly, the other pressing his jaw to force Ethan's mouth open. Seizing the opportunity, he plunged his tongue into Ethan's mouth, invading every corner.Disgusted, Ethan summoned all his strength to bite down hard on the man's tongue, shoving him away. "Get lost!"Interrupted unexpectedly, the dimpled man pulled back in pain, wiping blood from his mouth and snarling, "You filthy whore, you dare bite me?!" He slapped Ethan hard across the face twice: "Smack! Smack!" The blows sent Ethan crashing to the floor, his cheeks immediately swelling with the imprint of five fingers. Dizzy, he tried to open his eyes, but his vision was blurring."Quite the prize indeed, even his kiss has a hefty price," the man with the high forehead commented with amusement.Lucian smirked, watching Ethan. "Pour more wine for him!"Immediately, the man with the crimson mole approached E
His voice softened as he whispered into Ethan’s ear: “It’s my fault, I was wrong… Ethan… I swear I will make it up to you…”Valerius gazed at Ethan, his eyes filled with sorrow and regret. He knew that his words would never be enough to ease the pain in Ethan’s heart. Gently, he pulled Ethan closer, holding him tenderly in his arms.Ethan trembled in Valerius’s embrace, torn by the contradiction within him. Though he loathed the closeness of the man who had once violated and humiliated him, his soul now longed for a shoulder to lean on, someone to help him through the agony of losing his mother, the haunting memories of his own tragic fate through each lifetime, and the despair he felt about the future awaiting him.Suddenly, Ethan wrapped his arms around Valerius, burying his face in Valerius’ chest. It didn’t matter who it was, just as long as someone stayed beside him, offering him warmth to dispel the coldness in his heart.Valerius was stunned for a moment. This was the first tim
But Ethan, with his kind heart, reincarnated quickly. The curse of vengeance followed him through each life.Ethan looked at the scenes of his tragic past, feeling as though hundreds of arrows pierced his heart, leaving him gasping in agony. “Mother… I don’t want to continue anymore. I want to return to my true life, as Julian Pierce.”Victoria shook her head, her eyes filled with tears. “Julian? Look again.”The mist shifted, revealing the blurry image of Julian Pierce at a party, flashes of cameras in his face, deafening music pounding in his ears. Glass after glass of alcohol was offered to him, and he couldn’t refuse. Each sip burned his throat. He felt dizzy, his body losing control, burning up like he was on fire. He tried to stand, but his legs trembled, unable to support him.“Julian, you’re drunk. Let me take you to your room,” came the voice of a film investor.The scene shifted to a lavish room where Julian was surrounded by powerful men. He struggled, resisting with all hi
Ethan Caelan found himself in an unfamiliar place where darkness engulfed everything—a cold, desolate void.“Where am I…?” Ethan’s voice echoed through the empty space, lost and unanswered, as the howling winds seemed to want to swallow him whole.He realized he could no longer feel his body, as if his soul was wandering aimlessly in an unknown dimension, surrounded by thick, hazy fog. He walked unconsciously along an endless path, with no sense of direction or end.Around him, fragmented images flickered—one moment it was him, Ethan, committing suicide in despair, another was Julian Pierce leaping from the top of a corporate high-rise, and another was a young general being executed. These seemed like his past lives, each marked by tragedy. The blurry images and the feelings of hatred and despair were all too familiar, as though he had truly died, and this place… could it be the Underworld?Suddenly, a gentle light appeared far away, as if guiding him. Ethan wandered aimlessly toward
“Could it be... that Valerius loves Ethan?” The thought struck Harrison like a sharp blade to the heart. Everything suddenly became crystal clear. The pieces of the puzzle fell into place in his mind: the night Ethan was assaulted by the Emperor—the same night Ethan had been with Harrison—the sudden imperial decree sending him off to quell the rebellion in Aria, the hostile look in Valerius’s eyes whenever he was near Ethan. It was all for one reason: Valerius Evander loved Ethan Caelan and wanted him all to himself.Valerius sat quietly by Ethan’s side, his once-cold eyes now filled only with regret and sorrow. He leaned down, his lips brushing lightly against Ethan’s icy forehead, feeling the chilling cold that had taken over. Only now, on the verge of losing the one he truly loved, did Valerius realize just how precious Ethan was to him, and how cruelly he had treated him."I was wrong... so wrong, Ethan... Please, wake up." He whispered, his voice heavy with pain. His lips tremble
"Ethan!" Valerius Evander shouted in shock. He rushed over, catching Ethan’s weakened body. His hands trembled as he desperately tried to press against the wound on Ethan’s neck, but the warm blood continued to pour out, staining Valerius’ hands red.Ethan’s body felt completely drained, his phoenix eyes slowly closing as a faint smile appeared on his lips, finally tasting the freedom he'd longed for. The coldness crept in, and darkness began to envelop him.“Fetch the physician! Immediately! Hurry!” Valerius yelled in panic.“Ethan! You can’t die! Open your eyes and look at me!” Valerius pleaded, but only silence answered him.Doctor Henry Thorne was called urgently. As he entered the room, he froze at the chaotic, intimate scene before him—pillows and blankets strewn across the floor, the two men’s clothes disheveled, and blood pooling on the ground.The moment Valerius saw Henry, he commanded, “Hurry! Save him!”Doctor Henry rushed over and carefully examined Ethan’s wound. His voi