Kingdom Building Game: Starting Out With A Million Upgrade Points!

Kaela sank deeper into the steaming bath, the water lapping against her shoulders as she let out a quiet breath.

The heat melted the last of the cold from her bones, leaving her limbs heavy and her mind hazy.

Arkanos leaned back against the stone edge, his broad chest glistening with droplets, the flickering lantern light casting shadows over the hard lines of his muscles.

His emerald eyes glinted with that infuriatingly smug amusement she'd come to know too well.

"Comfortable yet, princess?" he asked, his voice a low drawl, dripping with mockery.

She opened both eyes now, fixing him with a look that could've curdled milk. "Don't call me that. And yes, I am, no thanks to you."

"No thanks to me?" Arkanos raised a brow, leaning forward slightly, the water rippling around him. "Who conjured this manor out of thin air? Who carried you in here like some fragile damsel? You wound me, Kaela."

She huffed, crossing her arms under the water, the towel still clinging to her massive chest. "I could've walked. And don't act like you did it out of the goodness of your heart. You just wanted to gloat."

He chuckled, a deep, rumbling sound that echoed off the stone walls. "Maybe I did. But you're here, warm and safe, so why not admit it? A little gratitude wouldn't kill you."

Kaela's lips pressed into a thin line, her cheeks flushing—not just from the heat. "Fine," she muttered, barely audible over the trickling water. "It's… nice. Happy now?"

"Nice?" Arkanos tilted his head, his smirk widening. "That's the best you've got? I give you a bath fit for a queen, and all I get is 'nice'? You're a tough one, Kaela."

She rolled her eyes, sinking lower until the water brushed her chin. "What do you want, a ballad sung in your honor? You're insufferable."

"And you're adorable when you're flustered," he shot back, his tone softening just enough to catch her off guard. He shifted closer, the water sloshing gently between them. "Come on, relax. You don't have to fight me every step of the way."

Kaela stiffened, her breath hitching as his knee brushed hers under the water. "I'm not fighting," she said, though her voice wavered. "I'm just… not used to this."

"To what?" he pressed, his gaze locking onto hers, intense. "Being taken care of? Or being this close to me?"

Her mouth opened, then closed, words failing her. She hated how he could unravel her with just a look, how his presence—his warmth, his scent—made her pulse quicken despite herself. "Both," she admitted finally, her voice small. "You're too much, Arkanos."

"Too much?" He grinned, leaning in until his face was mere inches from hers, steam curling between them. "Or just enough to make you squirm?"

She glared, but the blush on her cheeks betrayed her. "You're impossible."

"And you're beautiful," he murmured, his voice dropping to a whisper. His hand reached out, brushing a damp strand of hair from her face, his fingers lingering against her skin. "Even when you're scowling at me."

Kaela froze, her breath catching as his touch sent a jolt through her. "Don't," she said, but it lacked conviction.

"Don't what?" His fingers trailed down to her jaw, tilting her chin up. "Tell the truth? Or touch you?"

Her heart pounded, loud enough she swore he could hear it. "I… I don't know," she whispered, her resolve crumbling under his gaze.

"Then let me decide," he said, his thumb brushing her lower lip. Before she could say anything, he closed the distance, his mouth claiming hers in a slow, deliberate kiss. It was warm, firm—intoxicating in a way she hadn't expected.

Kaela gasped against him, her hands gripping his shoulders instinctively. In the past she would have pushed him away, would've clung to her pride, but instead, she melted into it, her lips parting under his.

He deepened the kiss, one hand sliding to the nape of her neck, pulling her closer until their chests pressed together through the wet towels.

When he finally pulled back, she was breathless, her eyes wide and dazed. "Arkanos…"

"See?" he teased, his voice rough with desire. "Not so bad, is it?"

She swallowed hard, her gaze dropping to his bare torso, then lower, where the water barely concealed the impressive bulge straining against his towel. Her eyes widened further.

"You're… big," she blurted, immediately regretting it as his smirk returned full force.

"Flattered you noticed," he said, chuckling. "But let's even the score, hmm?" His hands moved to her towel, tugging gently at the knot. "Fair's fair."

Kaela's hands flew to stop him, but he was faster, peeling the fabric away to reveal her massive breasts, the cool air making her shiver. Her inverted nipples stood out, tucked inward, and Arkanos paused, his grin turning wicked as he saw them.

"Well, well," he said, his tone dripping with amusement. "What do we have here? It appears as though the consort who always avoided the emperor has inverted nipples, quite the irony won't you say?"

"Shut up," she snapped, crossing her arms over herself, mortified. "They're fine."

"Oh, they're more than fine," he said, gently prying her arms away. "They're gorgeous. Just in need of the Emperor's attention."

He leaned down, his breath hot against her skin as he kissed one, then the other, his tongue teasing until the sensitive buds began to peek out, hardening under his touch.

Kaela whimpered, a sound she couldn't suppress, her body arching despite herself. "Arkanos, you—"

"Shh," he murmured, sucking lightly, drawing a gasp from her. "There they are. Perfect."

The heat pooling between her thighs was unbearable now, and she squirmed, torn between embarrassment and want. "You're awful," she managed, but her hands tangled in his hair, pulling him closer.

"And you're soaking wet—and not just from the bath," he said, lifting her effortlessly onto the edge of the bath. The stone was warm against her skin as he parted her legs, his eyes dark with hunger. "Tell me you want this, Kaela."

She bit her lip, trembling. "I… I do. But I've never…"

"I know," he said, softer now, his hand cupping her face. "I'll be gentle—until you beg me not to."

He shed his towel, revealing his thick, throbbing cock, and Kaela's breath hitched again at the sheer size of him.

He positioned himself between her thighs, the tip brushing her slick folds, teasing her until she whined.

"Ready?" he asked, his voice strained with restraint.

She nodded, bracing herself. He pushed in slowly, stretching her tight, virgin cunt inch by inch. A sharp sting made her gasp, a trickle of blood mixing with her arousal as he broke through, but the pain quickly dulled, replaced by a fullness that made her head spin.

"Damm, you're tight," he groaned, pausing to let her adjust, his hands gripping her hips. "You alright?"

"Y-Yes," she panted, clinging to him. "Keep going."

He smirked, thrusting deeper, slow at first, then faster as her moans spurred him on. Her massive tits bounced with each movement, her nipples now fully erect, and he couldn't resist sucking one into his mouth again, biting gently as she cried out.

"Arkanos—oh gods—" Her nails dug into his back, her body trembling as pleasure built, overwhelming her inexperience.

"Dear I doubt the gods can help you now," he rasped, pounding into her, the wet slap of skin echoing in the bathhouse.

She trembled around him, her first orgasm ripping through her with a scream, her walls clenching his cock so tight he cursed.

He followed moments later, spilling hot and deep inside her with a groan, his forehead resting against hers as they both panted.

For a long moment, they stayed like that, tangled and breathless, the steam curling around them. Finally, he kissed her softly, as he spoke.

"Still think I'm insufferable?" he murmured, smirking.

Kaela laughed weakly, her body limp against him. "Yes. But… maybe I don't mind so much."

He chuckled, pulling her back into the water, holding her close. "Good. Because we're just getting started."