Once the line of guests offering their congratulations had ended, Yuri Esrenche, dressed in his ceremonial attire, came to find me.

“Titi, I’m here to take you.”

Since I didn’t have a father to walk me down the aisle like other brides, Yuri and I decided to enter the ceremony arm in arm, as a couple.

I looked at the large hand extended toward me and slowly placed my hand on top of it.

It was an overwhelming and exciting moment.

“Let’s live happily ever after, together.”

Yuri smiled gently.

The wedding ceremony concluded successfully. Now, all that remained was to enjoy the party.

Because we had omitted unnecessary procedures, the ceremony was short and the event was unconventional in many ways. However, since the invitations mentioned it would be conducted like a simple party, fortunately, no guests were disappointed.

The atmosphere remained warm and harmonious. Although Colin shed tears like a waterfall during the wedding vows, everyone enjoyed seeing the Tower Master’s human side.

“Our Yuri has grown up so much to be getting married.”

He seemed more like a grandfather than Yuri’s actual grandfather.

‘This is the happiest day I’ve ever had.’

The breeze blowing through the open colonnade was refreshing, and the sunlight was warm.

People dressed in beautiful clothes danced and chatted to the lively music, clinking their wine glasses together.

Before I knew it, Yuri had slipped through the crowd and approached me, whispering softly.

“It seems like we can leave now, doesn’t it?”

I nodded slightly, agreeing with him.

At that moment, the scenery before my eyes changed as if by magic.

“What? This place is…”

Startled by the sudden change, I grabbed Yuri’s arm tightly. Just moments ago, we had been in the beautifully decorated royal palace ballroom, but now a vast, blue sea stretched out before me.

“It’s the villa. The one where we spent the day before.”

“That’s not what I meant.”

I knew that too.

As I took a step, the heel of my shoe sank into the soft white sand, and grains of sand slipped into my shoes.

Yuri caught me as I wobbled slightly and bent down to remove one of my shoes. As he lifted the shoe, sand poured out.

“The sand is too fine for walking with shoes. I’ll carry you.”

Since my dress was short to match the veil, it wasn’t difficult for him to lift me. Skillfully, Yuri held my shoes in one hand and carried me toward the villa with the other.

I clung to Yuri’s shoulder and asked, “Did you use teleportation magic just now?”

“Did you want to float across the sky like last time? There were too many eyes on us today. Unfortunately, we’ll save that for next time.”

“But the wedding isn’t over yet.”

“Once the vows are exchanged, it’s over.”

Since he wasn’t wrong, I just pouted slightly.

‘Rosie should have everything under control.’

As Yuri said, it seemed like everything would be fine without us.

Thanks to his long legs, we reached the villa door in just a few steps. As I stepped down from Yuri’s arms, I brushed my skirt to remove any remaining sand.

Meanwhile, Yuri unlocked the door. Then, like a butler, he bowed courteously and said to me, “Please, come in.”

I squinted slightly and smiled, taking his hand.

“Originally, we planned to come here for our honeymoon, so it’s fine… but I didn’t bring any clothes to change into.”

“When Titi vowed to love me forever, I couldn’t wait any longer. As for clothes, well.”

I entered and the door closed. Unlike the bright daylight outside, the villa, with its curtains drawn, was dimly lit.

Yuri kissed the back of my hand and whispered in a low voice, “We probably won’t be wearing anything anyway, so it doesn’t matter, right?”

His blue eyes, which always reminded me of a cluster of yellow stars, now sparkled with fire.

He kissed the back of my hand with utmost courtesy, then pulled me into his arms. As I clung to his neck as if falling, his long fingers untied the ribbon firmly knotted at the back of my dress. His soft lips touched the loosened neckline of my dress.

“Ugh.”

I looked down at Yuri, feeling my whole body heat up as his warm breath touched my skin, sending goosebumps across it.

My heart began to pound vigorously. Blood rushed through my veins, raising my body temperature. Normally, I would have relaxed naturally, but instead, my entire body tensed, and my stomach tightened with a strange tension.

“The door…”

As soon as I spoke, I heard the click of the door locking behind me.

Now, it was just the two of us in the villa. No one could interrupt us.

There were no more excuses to delay. I bit my dry lips as Yuri slightly raised his head to meet my gaze.

His long fingers pulled down the hem of my dress. Despite the bold touch, Yuri’s voice was soft and sweet.

“I’ve waited a long time. Do you still need more time?”

His eyes, clouded with desire, held me captive.

“No.”

I replied, seemingly under a spell, and then embarrassment washed over me.

“…You’re such a tease.”

“Aren’t you a good girl? I’ve been patient, so I deserve some praise.”

“You’re making me answer everything one by one, even though you know it all.”

Being so close, he could probably hear my heartbeat, yet Yuri continued to tease.

“Me? I don’t know anything. So keep being honest with me. Tell me what you like and where it feels good.”

With those words, the dress, now completely loose, slid to the floor. At that point, Yuri seemed to lose his composure too.

He hooked his fingers around his tie, pulling it off, and roughly threw off his jacket. I grumbled as I wrapped my arms around his shoulders.

“You’re really a tease.”

“I like hearing it in your voice.”

His lips, tinged with laughter, captured mine.

***

It was fortunate that thick curtains covered every window in the villa.

‘If not, I might have fainted from embarrassment.’

As he unbuttoned his shirt, his smooth, white skin was revealed. Even in the dim light, the elegant lines of Yuri’s body were vividly clear.

‘What should I call that? Graceful?’

Yuri’s body wasn’t muscular, but it was sleek and elegant like a marble sculpture, drawing the eye.

Somehow, as I kept looking…

‘It’s kind of sensual.’

I swallowed nervously. While I fidgeted with my fingers, he, having discarded all his clothes, approached boldly.

“Wait a moment.”

Yuri lifted me effortlessly. As I instinctively wrapped my arms around his neck, our lips naturally met.

As we kissed passionately, my back soon felt something soft. He had placed me on the nearby sofa.

My face flushed at the burning heat of our bodies pressed together. I tapped Yuri’s shoulder and whispered.

“To, to the bed…”

Yuri was looking down at me, so I couldn’t see his expression clearly.

But I could guess what kind of face he was making. His voice, simmering like boiling water, echoed in my ears.

“I told you, I’m not in the mood for patience.”

“But right by the door on the sofa is embarrassing.”

‘Of course, no one will see, but it’s still embarrassing!’

I covered my flushed face with both hands. Over my hands, Yuri’s breath scattered.

“What’s embarrassing about a couple making love?”

Yuri lightly kissed me, then suddenly bit my hand with his teeth. I opened my eyes wide and looked at him through my fingers. Even in the shadow, his deep blue eyes were vividly visible due to our close proximity.

“You keep thinking about other things. My head is filled with thoughts of you, Titi, to the point of madness.”

“Th-that… Ah!”

As I tried to say it was embarrassing, a small moan escaped my lips. Yuri’s lips had touched my chest.

When his lips met my delicate skin, tension and trembling made my body tense.

His long fingers played over my flat stomach like pressing piano keys, and he pressed down on my slightly protruding hip bone.

The tickling sensation continued, causing my mind to stop. My head was a mess. As I closed my eyes tightly from the subtle pleasure and lingering embarrassment, Yuri asked in a voice tinged with laughter.

“Are you going to keep covering your face like that? I’d like it if you looked at me now.”

“But.”

Encouraged by his words, I slowly lowered my hands and looked at Yuri. As soon as our eyes met, I covered my face again.

“…It’s too indecent.”

At my small grumble, Yuri burst into laughter again.