Chapter 240

Chapter 240: Chapter 240

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I don’t know for how long I cried.

Somehow... I can tell that this is all because I couldn’t endure the stress. And because I’m not quite there yet in healing my own wounds.

I cursed and cursed the b*stard.

And even though it was my soul that was crying, I felt my throat so vividly burn and hurt from the sobs I frustratedly let out... as well as I felt cold tears pour through my hurting lids.

It was such the distress, that closing my eyes stung so badly I could barely feel my head from the numbness.

However... After an eternity of whining, yelling, crying and drowning in my misery...

— I can’t continue like this. —

I told my own soul. That I could feel weak and so exhausted from all this release of emotions I had been doing.

— haaa..... I do feel better now... Heck, I cried a lot..... Been a while since I’ve done that. —

The place was dark yet I could see... Quite a weird combination since there wasn’t really anything to see besides a blurry self.

I ought to say the darkness helped. Although it was certainly difficult to reach some calmness after this crisis.

— siiigh..... Habits don’t die easy... —

I said. Sensing how my poor head palpitated, as my need to relentlessly hit it to gain composure when in distress had arisen in this desolate place. Feeling sorry for myself... because of such awful habit I had revived.

—... I hope I can completely get rid of it once I mesh with Marianne... Hitting the poor girl’s head so... Wildly..... Sigh... I have issues, d*mn it. —

... I reproached myself. Slightly surprised. Because the reason I wanted to get rid of it came out so naturally from my mouth without much thought.

— Right... Anne must be waiting... Hehe... Such a sweetie she is. Taking over so I could calm down... —

Thinking about my cute baby red panda I couldn’t help but smile fondly... I already miss her...

— Ack! I love that cutie! She must be feeling all scared and I’m still here making drama that no one can even see! Such a waste! —

It’s time I make my way back... About what happened... I think it’s better if we think about it together...

"..dy..."

— huh?... Is it really over? My alone time?... That fast?? —

A hint of someone’s voice reached me, somehow. Too timely to my liking since I had just decided to go back to reality.

...

"... Not there..."

— I wonder who it is... What even did Anne do?... Ugh... I’m sorry darling... You must be having a tough time because of me...—

I felt sorry for the sweetheart that had taken a burden so suddenly because of me. And maybe... It was because I was steadily going back...

— Eli..... I’m wait..ng... —

Because, clearly, her voice got to me. In my supposedly private place.

Her voice... Such a clear and nice voice... I felt like bawling all over again for whole new reasons.

I could tell that it was some kind of intrusion she managed to do.

The sensation my soul felt right after I listened to Anne’s voice was as if the door had been shut strongly to deny her free entrance into my private corner reserved within her body.

Truthfully... Knowing this... It makes me extremely happy.

Because it meant she was... Someone was looking for me.

Therefore, I left the numbness of my secret place where she couldn’t listen to me... Where she had forced her way to reach me who was feeling lonely and missing her.

Slowly my senses commenced to tune with hers so we could become the two souls in a body like we usually were.

The cold of our body, the stiffness, the scents, and the silence... I felt everything slowly become real as I went back to take the reins of our body again.

’Thank you, sweetheart... You brought me out of there... Twice...’

Relief left in lovely tears through our sealed eyes... And I felt whole... Because I could share her alleviation not only for my return but because I made sure to tell her wholeheartedly that I thank her...

I thank her any effort so much.

It was still difficult to discern anything. My senses were taking their time to become clear. Yet I knew I was probably paralyzed in time.

Or at least, that’s how it felt for us... Or how I think it’s the best way to describe it.

"..now.... Before... tonight...."

Delayed, I could hear someone. Surely near enough for me to hear their words.

"...ends...."

’... Who is it?... "before tonight ends"?...’

The wonder made me ponder what was it that they meant by that. But silence reigned after that.

’Who’s with us, Anne?’

"..."

’Huh... What? You’re not telling?’

"....."

’For real?... You’re not going to say it??’

—... y.. urs..elf... —

’.... Girl..... Is this you getting back at me?? I thought it was a favour I asked!’

Did she have such a hard time?? So much she’s being mean? ... I don’t feel like she’s upset though.

Is she trying to be funny??

Oh..... Ooooh! Did she mean to say that I should see it myself?

.....

’What the hell? What kind of attitude is that to someone who just had a crisis?! So ruthless!’

I felt a bit of rivalry after such provocation. But I can’t fool anyone when I feel curious since she won’t tell.

She knows me well... That is the best trap she could have used to make my soul rush my full return to reality.

I did my best to become completely conscious. Not so sure how but I could feel a change.

Honestly, I feel faint with all the struggle I’ve been through. But it’s not enough to let myself be a statue.

"can’t... the entrance...!"

Steadily my ears could discern from afar some people talking. And then, finally, my eyelids separated. Almost cracking themselves open by how hardly shut they must have been.

’Heh..... Why am I not surprised it’s...you!!?!’

The man I found once I opened my eyes... pounced on me without giving me a chance to blink.

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Joy gave him impulse.

From below, at her feet, Zeleskiaz who had been watching still in place, indifferent to what happened far at the Chamber’s entrance, was inundated by happiness at the brilliant view of her anthracite hues.

The meet of their eyes happened instantly as he had been guarding them intensely. Begging their opening for the grief behind losing the light inside them would be the man in love’s downfall.

Sweet, his smile appeared as height was acquired... To reach her lips out of overwhelming relief.

’My Love... Marianne...!’

His hands took her visage preciously. And even when he tried to restrain the motion, Zeleskiaz couldn’t help but to push the woman with his motion to lay on her mattress. Never stopping the fizzy pecks on her soft edges and cheeks. Unbelievably elated to have her whole being in his presence again.

’Hehe! Wha– wait! Are you a dog!?’

The continuous pester of his kisses made her chuckle on the inside. Stiffly, moving her head to evade the affection even when his action was lovely in the eyes of the woman. Impeding irritation to rise within her as his impulse could be seen as inappropriate.

"huff..... My Lady..."

Looking at the woman under him, Zeleskiaz slightly raised and exhaled in entranced delight to call for the sublime woman.

"...You scared me..." — Leaning on her forehead he whispered.

"....."

Overwhelmed, she met his passionate gaze that then lowered... Emitting the tasteful sound of a smooch placed daintily on her rosy lips.

"... Don’t... Ever do this again..."

Grazing the peak of their noses lovingly together, he gasped to tell her.

’Stay fully..... By my side... My Beloved Pristina...’

A deeper kiss he gave. Unshackled of lust and hopelessly bewitched in the infinity his devotion entailed.

’... I love you...’ — Zeleskiaz sighed inside, getting lost in her taste as a celebration of her return.

"...fhh...h..." — The sound of the Lady’s grasp for air resounded softly.

Weak, she blankly accepted his tender kiss.

Instinctively in her numbness, the woman’s hands crawled up his torso, reaching his chest... Aiming for his countenance as she fought for breath in the delightful exchange.

Their every move was now out of intuition.

Nonetheless, Zeleskiaz took her hand away that wished to separate their lips.

"...h...No..." — He mumbled, intertwining their fingers clutched together.

Slurp...

’mnh... Come on...!’ — She said disgruntled, dazed by the sensation.

"Is his Grace already on his way?"

’...!?’

"Is– Hic! Why can’t we enter my lady’s chambers?? Sob..."

’Paige?!’ — "..uh....!"

The voices outside finally were made apparent to the young woman. As the original senses she possessed in this complex body were finally restored.

’Kinky!! Huff! How–...stop..!’

Aghast that they were in such a position when people were around. Evidently with an open door as the sound came so clear from such direction. She inwardly yelled at the man with a heated gaze, drowsy yet upset at his indifference... Which also attracted the woman as nothing seemed to matter in his head besides kissing her.

"...ngh..... Lady..... No biting..."

As soft as her jaw could do, Marianne nibbled his lower lip, failing to cause harm to the relentless man.

’!!!... D*mn you!!..nn... D*mn kinky man!!’

Fidgety her legs tried to get him off of her.

"Your Grace!"

"Why are you standing here!? Where is my daughter!?"

"...tsk." — The Prince clicked his tongue. Reluctantly separating as a luscious lick of his lips was done by the tongue he had caressed her with.

’!?!?!... "tsk"? "TSK"???! D*mn horny a**!! If the Duke doesn’t come then you don’t budge!? I’m telling! I’m telling on you! You freak, molester, kinky, horny, (sexy) Prince!!!!!’

Flared in red her face became as she also raised to seat on her mattress again. Covering her mouth with a stumbling hand. Watching the man get his feet on the floor to stand and peek at the door for a moment in displeasure.

"... You can’t get in?..."

"..."

Before completely standing a step away from her, Zeleskiaz pecked her lips over the back of her hand. That one covering the lips... one last time, playful.

"I have your stack, so I won’t leave yet." — He grinned at her wide eyes. — "... Did your tint stain my lips?"

"!!!" — ’You a**hole!!’

Straightening to her soft push, Zeleskiaz’s brow lifted, entertained at her endearing blush... And relieved... Since energy was noticeable within the beloved woman.