Chapter 1.15

Positioning himself between her legs, he entered her in one swift motion.  

“Ah!”  

A gasp escaped her lips. The solid sensation filled her completely, delivering a pleasurable pressure. Instinctively, her legs wrapped tightly around his waist, pulling him closer. Even without moving, the fullness was intoxicating.  

He exhaled a deep breath, leaning his upper body toward her. Then, he placed a kiss on the bridge of her nose.  

“Every time I’m with you, I feel like I’ll finish too quickly. It’s driving me crazy.”  

“Ha…”  

“Just a moment… Let me stay like this.”  

With himself buried inside her, he scattered kisses across her face. His soft lips touched her forehead, the corners of her eyes, her nose, her cheeks, her ears, and her lips.  

His kisses were tender, a stark contrast to the overwhelming presence filling her below. For some reason, it made her want to cry.  

He must do this with other women too.  

It’s not just me…  

It felt as though her heart had been slashed with a knife. Tears welled up in her eyes before she knew it. Lowering her gaze, she then raised it again, reaching out to him.  

“Move…”  

Not wanting him to see her face, she wrapped her arms tightly around his neck as soon as he leaned down. Then, she moved first.  

“Ah…”  

Though not skilled, she rotated her hips, relying on what she had learned from their previous encounters. He let out a groan.  

“Where did you learn this?”  

“From being with you… Ah…”  

Each rotation of her hips caused the tip of his length to press against her deepest spots. Chasing the pleasurable sensation, she continued to move.  

“Damn…”  

He cursed under his breath, suddenly taking control. Wrapping his arms around her, he began moving his hips up and down.  

“Ah!”  

Her vision blurred as waves of pleasure rippled through her every time he thrust deeply.  

Matching his movements, her body instinctively clenched around him, tightening as he entered and loosening as he withdrew. His breaths grew rougher.  

His pace quickened, signaling his nearing climax. She, too, felt herself approaching the edge, her moans spilling freely as her mind drifted into a haze.  

Finally, the peak arrived. Her mind went blank, her worries and fears vanishing, leaving only the electrifying pleasure that coursed through her.  

Her inner walls convulsed wildly, gripping him tightly.  

“Damn…”  

Karl Lavresion’s brows furrowed deeply. Letting out a heavy sigh, he released himself inside her.  

Warm liquid spread within her. As the haze of pleasure faded, clarity returned to her mind. He had finished inside her.  

Panic struck. She pushed him off her with all her might, her thoughts in chaos as if struck by lightning.  

“Why… Why inside?!”  

“Ah…”  

He widened his eyes in surprise, quickly sitting up. His expression was filled with unease.  

“I’m sorry, I…”  

Hastily, he spread her legs and inserted his fingers, trying to remove the s*men he had released. Thick globs spilled out. The sheer amount was overwhelming.  

Grabbing tissues from the table, he wiped away the fluids. No matter how much he scooped out, more seemed to follow. She looked on the verge of tears.  

“This is the first time I’ve lost control like that. I really didn’t mean to…”  

He apologized, his fingers brushing against her inner walls. Finally, the flow stopped, but her anxiety remained.  

“I’m sorry, Leti. I swear it wasn’t intentional.”  

His face was filled with regret. Gently cupping her tear-streaked cheek, he apologized once more.  

“I promise this won’t happen again.”  

“What if… What if I get pregnant?”  

Even though he had tried to remove it immediately, there was still a chance. What if she ended up having a child?  

Meeting her trembling gaze, Karl Lavresion spoke firmly.  

“Don’t worry. I won’t let the child be illegitimate.”  

Was he saying this just to reassure me? 

Yet, his eyes held no hesitation. He took her trembling hand in his, holding it until she calmed down.  

When her shaking subsided, he gently cupped her cheek and asked,  

“Are you feeling a bit better?”  

“…Yes.”  

Though her anxiety hadn’t completely disappeared, she felt somewhat reassured.  

“Just in case, let’s go wash up.”  

He lifted her into his arms with ease. Having already experienced this earlier when they arrived at the villa, she quietly allowed herself to be carried to the bathroom.  

It was their first time bathing together. He set her down and immediately began cleaning her thoroughly. Only after ensuring every trace of their earlier activity was gone did he let out a relaxed sigh and start filling the tub with water.  

Though she had been overwhelmed with anxiety just moments before, his efforts to calm her and his meticulous care helped put her at ease.  

“I’m sorry, Leti.”  

He apologized again—for the fourth time. She shook her head. What was done was done; there was no undoing it.  

They had taken precautions afterward, so all she could do now was hope that nothing would come of it. 

Besides, pregnancy wasn’t something that happened from just one mistake… Was it? 

She clung to this thought, knowing it was her only solace. Otherwise, she’d spiral into endless worry. Resolving to bury these thoughts deep in her mind, she let the matter rest.  

Once the tub was filled, he guided her into the warm water.  

He sat first, and she settled onto his lap. The warmth enveloped her, spreading a soothing lethargy throughout her body.  

From behind, he wrapped his arms around her, his hands gently kneading her chest. Suddenly, a comment from before came to mind—about her small chest.  

“…Am I really that small?”  

She mumbled, her voice barely audible. He responded with a questioning hum.  

“You said before… that it was your first time with someone so small.”  

“Ah.”  

He let out a low hum, pressing his fingers against her n*pples.  

“Why do you even remember that? Just forget it. You’re not small, so don’t worry.”  

Why was he suddenly changing his tune?

She wanted to retort but instead dropped her head. Despite his words, his hands continued to explore her chest. Her n*pples, already swollen from his touch, began to sting slightly with each movement.

Karl Lavresion’s hands moved to her chest as his lips brushed against the nape of her neck. Leticia let herself relax entirely, leaning her back against his firm chest. He supported her with strength and ease.  

She glanced at his arms, which were a warm bronze tone—so different from her own. She knew she was pale, but compared to him, her skin appeared almost as white as snow.  

“Is everyone from Arhadan this tanned?”  

“Yes. The sun there is really strong. If you ever moved from Chevrem to Arhadan, you’d probably find it unbearable.”  

“Is it that hot?”  

“I’m used to it, so it’s fine for me. But for you, Leti, it’d feel scorching.”  

Leticia had been born and raised in the cool climate of Chevrem, yet she was always sensitive to the cold. Even at home, she often wore thick clothes and wrapped herself in blankets.  

“Why? Do you want to visit?”  

“Yes… I’ve never been anywhere outside of Chevrem.”  

In truth, this was her first time even leaving the capital, Rebram. She had always stayed at home, rarely venturing outside. Though she now went out more often for work, it was only because of her duties. Otherwise, she would have remained indoors.  

It wasn’t that she loved her home—it was simply that she had nowhere else to go.  

“Do you want to go?” 

Karl Lavresion asked, his question as innocent and straightforward as ever.  

“How could I possibly go there?”  

“Why not? You just need to come. It takes time, but it’s doable.”  

Spending time with him had taught her something new: he wasn’t just unintentionally kind—he was also incredibly simple-minded. He acted on impulse, following his heart without hesitation. This was likely because he had never faced any consequences for acting this way.  

Everything he wanted, he had achieved. Everything he desired, he had obtained. He had never experienced rejection or refusal. He was the complete opposite of her…  

A childish envy suddenly bubbled up inside her, surprising even herself. 

Envy? Really?  

But the moment she became aware of it, the feeling didn’t fade—it only highlighted the countless differences between them.  

Unlike her, he was legitimate. He was the son of a princess from the Arhadan Empire, a nation that stood as an equal to the Chevrem Empire. He wielded power that allowed him to stand confidently before the Emperor of Chevrem. No one dared to point fingers at him or insult him.  

But she was different. She was the daughter of a mistress discarded by the Emperor, and her mother was a commoner. Their names were frequently dragged through the mud in third-rate gossip magazines, and the entire empire knew of their existence. People mocked them, ridiculed them, hated them.  

Her very existence was a sin from birth. But he? He must have been blessed by everyone the moment he was born. That’s why he had grown up so carefree, scattering kindness without a second thought.  

And now, here she was, feeling jealous. Truly, she was pathetic—just like everyone said. Leticia Evris, the foolish girl who didn’t know her place. Shameless and clueless…  

“Leti, are you asleep?”  

“Ah.”  

His voice pulled her from her thoughts. He was stroking her flat stomach as he spoke.  

“Should we get out now? You look sleepy.”  

“…Okay.”  

The once-warm water had turned lukewarm. She stood up from the tub, and he followed, grabbing a towel from the bathroom cabinet to dry her off. She quietly let him take care of her.  

As she accepted his gentle care without resistance, she began to feel a twinge of guilt for her earlier envy.  

“You’re adorable, Leti.” 

He said, cupping her cheek with one hand and smiling. His eyes shone with affection.  

Was this just her imagination? Having never received genuine affection before, she couldn’t tell what his feelings truly were.  

Maybe he was just doting on her like one would a pet.  

Yes, that must be it. He found her endearing and cute, but he didn’t love her. If he did, he wouldn’t have called her “just the right woman.” She was certain of that.  

She forced a small smile in response to his words, now eager to escape into sle