The Crown's Seduction

Chapter 27: So Supple and Sweet

It always fascinated Nikolai how sharp his wife's tongue was. Surprisingly, that only made him admire her more as her wit just constantly made him want to talk to her. She might have a few curses, but so far he couldn't see any sort of weakness in her aside from her poor physical constitution.

Indeed, he has yet to find out what exactly her other curses were. He could always ask, but he has refrained from doing so just yet knowing how his wife was probably still on guard from his advances. He needed more time to pass to let her fully trust him with everything she had, and he was more than willing to give her the time she needed to do so. 

Nikolai looked around, and as he expected, all eyes were currently on them due to the stunt she just pulled. He frowned upon noticing another male vampire sneaking glances at his wife. 

He could tell just from their eyes alone that they desired Mineah not only for how perfect her physical features were but also for her fragrant blood. The smell of her blood just wasn't ordinary, and he couldn't point out why just yet since he hadn't gotten a full sniff of it. 

And unless she got a cut or spilled some of it due to one reason or another, his curiosity would stay that way. 

Still, he inwardly cursed at the attention his wife was getting. He didn't want anyone else to have the privilege to ogle his wife aside from himself. And honestly, his own actions and thoughts ever since he met Mineah and got married to her had all been deliberate. 

He couldn't remember himself acting this possessive before, and his action to being her husband was making him far more aggressive than usual.

"What's wrong?" Mineah asked. She probably noticed how dim his expression had gotten.

"Nothing, Mine…" he replied, quickly stretching his lips into a smile. "You look splendid under the moonlight." He then leaned closer to her, brushing his cheek against hers as he whispered into her ear, "Hold onto me tightly, my little swan."

In one swift motion, he then subconsciously transported Mineah into the private open space of his quarter away from the eyes of others. Mineah blinked at him in both surprise and confusion as she breathed, "What happened?"

"I want to be alone with you," Nikolai hummed as he caressed her soft cheek. He just couldn't help himself from touching her. "I love it whenever you blush like that." 

He let out a throaty sigh as he let his eyes make their way to her parted lips. Her sultry lips had been haunting him ever since he had a taste of it a while ago. Her heart-shaped lips were so supple and sweet… So delicious… 

If only his little swan knew the amount of control he had to put himself through just to break that kiss and not take her right there and then…

He never thought that a time would come when he would truly desire a woman like this. He couldn't even remember having this kind of burning need to be connected intimately with anyone before. He was so drawn to her…

Nikolai inwardly cursed, still staring at Mineah's parted lips. It was as if she was inviting him to quench his thirst by savoring them once more. 

"This won't do," Nikolai almost growled. 

Finally losing his patience, he instantly closed the remaining gap between their lips. Immediately, he heard the loud thumping of her heart as her body trembled in his arms. 

He suckled on both her lower and upper lip, taking his time as he enjoyed their softness. He then slid his tongue into her open mouth and probed deeper, seeking everything inside that was his for the taking. 

Her soft and suppressed moans didn't escape his ears either, their sweet tone further fueling his thirst and hunger for her to the point that it almost consumed his very being. 

"You're mine… all of you… for the taking," he feverishly hummed inside her mouth. His own body practically trembling with desire, and he didn't show any signs of stopping anytime soon.

Meanwhile, Mineah felt like an ice-filled bucket had just been thrown at her upon hearing Nikolai's possessive words. That immediately woke her up from the magnificent dream that was their breathtaking kiss. 

With barely enough strength, she managed to push him back, breaking their kiss and allowing her to partly stand on her own two legs again. Although, if not for his arms tightly hugging her, she probably would've fallen from how weak her knees had become. 

"The blood oath…" she managed to utter while catching her breath.

Nikolai snapped his brows as he murmured, "Huh?" 

"Let's do the blood oath now," she repeated. "Promise me that you'll not consummate the marriage after a season."

"But I haven't agreed to it yet," he scoffed. "Are you really that determined to make me suffer, Mine?" 

Without wasting any more time, Mineah opened her palm to Nikolai, signaling him to start the ritual. "Please do it. A single season isn't that long," she insisted. 

"Time flies quickly that you won't even realize that the oath is complete by the time it's over. And besides, I promise to pleasure you in other ways till then…"

There was a pause as Nikolai stared at her for a brief moment. Deliberating his words, it didn't take long before he spoke once more.

"Do you even know what you're saying?" he challenged. "Are you sure you'll be able to please me in bed without us consummating our marriage?"

Flustered, Mineah bit her inner cheek and confidently stated, "Yes!" 

Shrugging at her, Nikolai sagged his shoulders before uttering, "Fine. One season. Nothing more."

Mineah almost grinned as she watched Nikolai raise his hand. With one finger outstretched, he grew out his fingernail before then using it to make a cut on his own palm.

"Starting this day, you will not make love to me or consummate our marriage until after a single season had passed," Mineah hummed.

Hearing her terms, he then grabbed her palm and aimed his sharp fingernail to cut her. But first, he looked at her once more with his discerning eyes as if he was asking if she truly wanted to do this. 

Getting the message, Mineah nodded. "Go on. Do it."

"I will not compel you nor force you to consummate our marriage with me against your will for a span of one season starting this day," Nikolai vowed before making a small cut on her palm.

The ritual proceeded apace. However, Mineah suddenly felt Nikolai's body stiffen the moment her blood flowed from her new wound. Alarmed, she immediately took the opportunity to clasp their hands together to form the blood oath. 

Followed by her chants, the corners of her lips curled up the moment she felt the seal of the blood oath flow through her body. She had succeeded!@@novelbin@@

Looking up at Nikolai, she was all but ready to smile only for her to blink rapidly upon seeing how red his eyes had suddenly become…