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Prince Leon spoke thus, still firmly grasping my waist and raising one hand to hold my chin. Before I could retort, his lips met mine once again, but this time it was different. I reminisced about our initial kiss as he boldly delved inside me, exploring with a languid touch.
“Hmm
”
Initially, it felt like the rough movement of a forceful tongue, but now it resembled a slow caress. He skillfully twisted his tongue, teasing the tender flesh within. The sensation tickled and caused my body to twist, prompting a brief chuckle to escape his lips, as if he found it amusing.
After the long, passionate kiss concluded, his hand moved downwards. The hand that had caressed my neck delicately grazed the soft skin beneath my chest. A tantalizing sensation spread from below, encompassing my entire body. As it intensified, my body tensed, expecting him to once again delve into me.
However, he didn’t immediately penetrate me.
Instead, with closed eyes, he pressed his lips against my neck, trailing them along the nape. His hand slowly descended along the center of my back. Then, with a slight force, he pressed against my pelvis. My limp body, which had been weakly sprawled on the bed, suddenly jolted, emitting a soft thud as it flipped over.
The crisp and cool bed sheet brushed against my face. For a brief moment, I regained my senses amidst its chilly touch.
“Oh
”
I had to get up. However, my body lacked the strength to do so. In the meantime, his hand gripped my waist, pulling me up. His leg approached from behind and slightly spread apart my legs, which had been supported by weakly bent knees.
[Thud!]
Then, the sound of water dripping onto the sheets resonated. As my body opened up, everything that had accumulated within me flowed out.
“Oh
”
“You’ve spilled it all.”
Regretfully, he wiped the inner part of my thigh where the liquid had trickled down with his palm. Then, he pressed his body against mine from behind.
“It’s alright. I can fill you up again.”
Just as his desire was about to surge into me once more

[Dong!]
The sound of the bell tower’s chimes resonated from afar. After the twelfth chime ended, I looked at my hands. They remained the same. Nothing had changed. I didn’t lose consciousness or hear Evelina’s voice. Everything remained as it was.
“They didn’t take my body away!”
The thought crossed my mind, and I abruptly rose to my feet. I pushed away his body, which was about to enter me. He hadn’t expected me to move so suddenly, and he stumbled backward.
“Your Highness?”
Ignoring his bewildered voice calling out to me, I removed my nightgown. Though a few buttons were missing, it thankfully covered enough of my body. With trembling hands, I hastily dressed myself, then gazed at the prince, who still remained on the bed. He looked at me with a perplexed expression, as if unable to comprehend the situation.
As I caught a glimpse of his menacing figure standing menacingly beneath dishevelled clothing, I quickly averted my gaze. The vivid crimson hue of his enraged veins made it resemble nothing but a deadly weapon. That had been what pierced me just a while ago. Multiple times, repeatedly.
That was what I, no, what Evelina had desired.
“Thank you.”
Without realizing it, those words slipped out. They were sincere.
“Pardon?”
The prince wore a face of confusion. Lowering my head again, I spoke once more.
“I’m sorry.”
I had used him. I didn’t think he was particularly exceptional, nor did I do it out of genuine affection. It was just that someone I had been interested in had asked me to do it, so I approached it lightly. I was fortunate to have chosen him. Thanks to that, I was able to fulfill Evelina’s condition in due time, and he had slept with the woman he desired, allowing him to return to the empire contentedly.
I approached the door, my weary legs moving with effort.
“Good Lord, what is this
! Please wait!”
I heard him hastily undoing his clothes from behind. Swiftly, I unlocked the door, eager to escape from this place. More precisely, I wanted to distance myself from the evidence that proved my acceptance of Evelina’s terms.
With a creak, the door swung open. The cool air from outside revived my senses. Simultaneously, a sharp pang rose from beneath my abdomen, as if reminding me of what I had been doing just moments ago.
I welcomed that pain.
It confirmed that I still existed. That I could feel pain, within my own body.
“Evelina!”
Was I dressed? I heard the Crown Prince calling my name, following closely behind. Unintentionally, I paused at the sound of him addressing me as Evelina. Yes, Evelina. That’s my name now.
The frigid sensation of the cold, hard pavement touched the soles of my bare feet. I had to leave this place immediately.
“Ugh
”
But the moment I took a step forward, a wave of pain surged through my leg, as if something still lingered inside. Unbeknownst to me, my body swayed involuntarily. I might fall. That thought crossed my mind.
[Thunk!]
Something grabbed hold of me. Startled, I looked up to see the person who had caught me. At that moment, I had to question my own eyes. Standing before me was Rattva, wearing a terrifying expression I had never witnessed before.