Chapter 35

As Karil gently stroked her sweaty temple, he noticed Ria’s green gaze drifting somewhere else. In her gentle, round eyes, dark guilt pooled. What was she looking at? Narrowing his eyes, he followed her gaze.

Ah. That was it.

Her gaze landed on the black tapestry that decorated the back wall behind his desk. It depicted the Goddess performing various miracles, but in every scene, the stern green eyes seemed to stare down at the office.

Karil glanced at the tapestry with displeasure, then looked back at the woman in his arms. Guilt. Fear. Sin. All those emotions were heartbreakingly obvious in her lovely eyes.

It was not a face that appeared in an instant. It was an expression built up over time, like ancient sediment. Imagining the young Ariena struggling alone under that harsh, watchful gaze, a sharp glint flashed in his blue eyes.

“If you absolutely refuse to use your mouth, then give me another gift.”

He lifted the wide-eyed Ariena and strode toward the desk. Not knowing why, she wrapped her arms around his neck for balance, which he found cute. He stood before the desk, raised high like an altar.

Karil looked at the massive mahogany desk with displeasure. Compared to the woman, tinted with silver, green, and Lucdia flower colors, the office was far too dull. Only the chair, covered in dark green silk and wide enough for two, was to his liking.

Karil sat with Ria on his chest, legs spread. Then he positioned himself at her entrance. Not knowing what was happening, Ariena clung to his neck like a lifeline, unaware it would do the opposite.

“Sir, not here.”

“…I told you.”

He rubbed his tip against her soft, red entrance. He felt every lovely curve with sensitive skin. Her swollen mound and tightly closed lips. The cute, wet hole that dripped eagerly. All of it, he had awakened and tamed. He couldn’t lose it, not even to that damned Goddess.

“I told you, when you say no, I lose my mind.”

As the tip pressed against her entrance, the woman furrowed her brow sweetly. Even the look she gave while receiving him was elegant. Her excessive reverence made his imagination run wild. Clicking his tongue, Karil seated Ariena on his lap. Her slender body shook like a fish pierced by a spear. That sight, too, was breathtaking. He hugged her slender neck, panting hotly in her ear.

“Ria. You move.”

“……”

“Go ahead.”

Ria shook her trembling chin. Her parted lips seemed to want to speak, but only hot breath came out before closing again. Karil watched her beautiful green eyes quietly. Confusion and guilt. And faint excitement. No sign of pain.

“You can do it.”

“Haa… ah, no…”

“Like this.”

He grabbed her round hips and lifted her. Ariena was made to squat as if urinating. Her elegant neck flushed with Lucdia flower color, as if splashed with red water. So cute. Karil couldn’t help but smile.

He gripped her soft bottom hard enough to leave dents, lifting her slowly and then dropping her down. Pierced to the hilt, she tensed and lifted her chin. Karil exhaled fiercely between his teeth. The passage he thought he knew wrapped around him in unfamiliar curves, igniting his desire.

“Hoo… Just do it ten times today.”

“I can’t, ha, I can’t…”

Karil only smiled. Mercilessly impaled, Ariena struggled, not knowing what to do. She wanted to rest against his strong shoulder, but the straight intrusion made even the slightest movement overwhelming.

Ignoring her turmoil, the man leisurely stroked her hair. In his flushed, fierce eyes, a craving to devour her to the bone was clear. His eyes, slick with passion, lingered even when she closed hers.

“I’ll wait until you’re ready.”

Ariena only bit her lips helplessly. Just hours ago, she hadn’t even kissed this man. Now she was being told to move herself and accept him.

Her wandering gaze landed on the tapestry covering the wall. Ariena’s eyes hardened. When she first came to the office at age ten, she’d swallowed her tears at the sight. The many green eyes spread like a duke’s wings seemed to stare only at her.

Even after more than ten years, the intimidation remained vivid. Under those majestic eyes, she couldn’t believe she was squatting and mating with a man. She wanted to run away. The guilt bordering on terror made her heart race. Tears welled up instantly.

Suddenly, his thick finger stroked her eye. Tears ran down her cheek. Through her blurred vision, she saw the beautiful blue-eyed man. He wiped her tears with a solemn face.

“I care for you, Ariena.”

“……”

“More than anyone. Even more than the great one who made you.”

Karil hugged Ariena and leaned back in the chair. Light from the domed skylight poured over his face like a spotlight. Red and blue sunlight veiled his artistic features.

The beauty focused her gaze on him. The monochrome office faded into the background, even the intimidating green eyes.

“……”

Ariena stopped breathing, staring at the man before her.

Golden hair neatly tied up. Thick golden brows. Blue eyes shining with warmth and affection. The scar slashing dangerously across his eye. Red, sweet lips speaking unimaginable things.

Bathed in rainbow sunlight, the golden man shone like a dream.

Ariena stretched a trembling hand toward his unreal face. She touched him. His thick golden brows tickled her fingertips. Karil brought her hand to his lips. The breath tickling her fingers proved he was real. The man smiled at Ria.

He was beautiful. Even more so when touched.

“…I do.”

Her confession slipped out, unable to be suppressed. Ariena surrendered and kissed Karil.

Foolish, foolish Ariena.

Love conquered her. The barriers she’d built melted away without a trace. Even if she was abandoned, used, and thrown away again, it didn’t matter. Before fear. Before guilt. Before all else, in this moment, she loved this man.

“I love you, Karil.”

A trembling confession escaped between their lips like a sob. His slender blue eyes widened, then curved softly.

A large hand grasped her nape. Their mouths tangled, every touch of flesh seeming to melt together. She wanted it; to be joined so completely they would never separate again.

The kiss stretched on, timeless and distant. With a languid sigh, Karil parted his lips and, stroking her cheek, asked,

“…Is this chair a relic too, by any chance?”

“……”

“I’m joking.”

His wet lips brushed her cheek. He cupped both cheeks, pulling her close until their noses touched. His blue eyes, relaxed with happiness, held only Ariena.

“I love you, Ariena. As you were my first, you’ll be my last, always.”

His strong arms hugged Ariena tightly, and the difference in strength no longer bothered her. Ariena closed her eyes, surrendering herself to his steady embrace. Thump. Thump. Their chests beat together in resonance.

“…”

After holding Ria for a long while, Karil suddenly pushed her shoulders away. Ariena gazed at him with a dreamy face as Karil awkwardly cleared his throat. Avoiding her eyes, he spoke shyly,

“I’m sorry, Ariena.”

“Huff…”

“Won’t you do it?”

“……”

“If I just leave myself inside you without thrusting…”

Understanding his meaning, Ariena looked at Karil with a hint of contempt. Karil scratched his nape sheepishly.

“It’s my only chance to hold you in the office. It’s agonizing to let it go to waste.”

“……”

“Huh? Ariena.”

Karil nudged against her, pleading. Wolf? He was more like a foolish big dog. His actions broke the rare serious mood, and Ariena sighed deeply. Sensing her softening, Karil looked at Ria with a pitiful, whining gaze.

“…You said ten times, didn’t you?”

“Yes. After that, I’ll help you.”

Karil’s lips curled up in a huge smile. His openly delighted expression was both pathetic and cute, making Ariena laugh despite herself. She gripped his solid shoulders and braced her legs.

“Huff…”

Slowly, she lifted her hips. What had been coiled like a snake was expelled from her entrance. As what had filled her for so long slipped out, her belly felt empty. The tip, slickly withdrawn, wandered over her membranes.

She aligned the tip with her entrance and sat down. The fist-sized gl*ns scraped her sensitive spots vertically. The sensation of being pierced shot up to her throat. A rush of heat surged through her crown.

“One, huu, uh…”

“Hoo… That’s good.”

The man closed his eyes in satisfaction, tilting his head back. The humiliating praise somehow warmed her body. Pleasure moved Ariena. Ria lifted herself and sat down again.

“Two, haa, mm…!”

The overwhelming sensation of being pierced made her collapse forward, her stiff n*pples rubbing against his hard chest. The feeling was so good, Ariena unconsciously pressed closer to him.

Rising again with effort, her *rect n*pples traced up his firm chest. Her passage, desperate, gripped the withdrawing shaft.

“Huff, uh…”

She wiggled her hips, trying to fit the tip back into her entrance. Finally, it slipped in, the thick end sliding inside. The Saintess, spreading herself lewdly, sat down and swallowed him to the hilt. The dark pillar, as thick as a child’s arm, was completely engulfed by her red membranes.

“…Yes, huff.”

Her knees gave out, letting him reach even deeper.