Chapter 8 (Part 9)

Their lips finally parted when a box of wheat biscuits fell to the ground. Her grip had loosened in the moment, and though the sound was faint, it felt like it disrupted the quietly subdued atmosphere.

To be precise, Cardin seemed to notice the box.

“Shall I buy you another one?”

His voice, still rough with lingering excitement, startled her. Shaking her head, she quickly picked up the box. The biscuits were already gone, leaving only a scattering of sugar powder.

After finally calming her breathing, she folded the box neatly. Just then, the sound of crying rose from below. Curious, she looked down to see an actress in a glamorous dress sobbing desperately.

So, the tragedy of Queen Adrienne had begun. Although she hadn’t watched from the start due to their kiss, the actress’s performance was so compelling that it immediately drew her attention.

The tragedy of Queen Adrienne was a play she had studied before at Stern Academy. Back then, it had been through a script, but seeing it live made it all the more vivid and captivating.

The more she watched, the more pitiful Adrienne’s life seemed. The dark and ominous atmosphere in certain scenes made her heart race, and without realizing it, she reached out to find his hand for comfort.

Unconsciously groping for his hand, she instead felt something hard. Startled by the unfamiliar sensation, she withdrew her hand and looked at him.

In the dim light, his gaze was fixed intently on her.

“For a moment, I had expectations.”

“W-what?”

Cardin laughed softly. He gazed at her for a moment before leaning in close.

“I thought you were touching me.”

His voice was soft yet low, pressing down on her heart. Her face flushed instantly. Cardin stared at her, his gaze calm yet intense, like a quiet midnight sky. It was filled with such fervor that it almost seemed tangible.

As she exhaled, her breath felt intertwined with his heated one. Remembering the passionate kiss they had shared earlier, her gaze met his.

Cardin lifted her and placed her on his lap. Before she could react, his lips claimed hers again. His tongue brushed softly against hers, naturally parting her lips.

From afar, the actress’s anguished cries echoed. At the same time, his breath grew heavier. Wrapping his arms around her, he pulled her even closer.

As his strength increased, her hands instinctively gripped his shoulders. He tilted his head slightly, deepening the kiss and sucking on her tongue. Her mind grew hazy, her thoughts clouded by his embrace and the sound of their wet kisses.

Occasionally, she felt something hard pressing against her thigh. Even without consciously acknowledging it, she could tell he was aroused. Cardin unconsciously pulled her waist closer, pressing their bodies together.

Feeling an odd sensation, she grabbed his shoulder. Then it hit her—this was a theater. Fortunately, their box seats were secluded, with no one else nearby.

The actors wouldn’t notice unless they deliberately turned their gaze toward them. Still, it was an open space with no real barriers.

Cardin finally pulled back, his breathing heavy with excitement.

“Sometimes, I’ve wondered.”

he said, a sly smile playing on his lips.

“What it would be like to do something like this with someone I love here.”

Her eyes widened in surprise. She hadn’t expected Cardin to speak so openly. She had only thought about it in her mind.

Cardin chuckled and hugged her tightly, whispering in her ear.

“This place is surprisingly private. The actors don’t usually look this way.”

His lips brushed against her earlobe, making the fine hairs on her body stand on end. Her breath quickened slightly. Noticing her reaction, Cardin wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her even closer to his lap.

Her body, under his strength, pressed lightly against something below. He exhaled softly and spoke again.

“No one will notice. Everyone’s too focused on the play.”

Come to think of it, both the actors and the audience had been entirely absorbed in the performance earlier. Around them, only the actress’s piercing voice and the sound of clashing metal could be heard.

“Ah, Brienne.”

Cardin lightly bit her ear, letting out a soft groan. Her lower abdomen tightened in response. This was the Messerode family’s private box, but was it really okay to use it this way?

While she hesitated, Cardin impatiently pulled her closer. The more their bodies touched, the more she felt herself growing wet. Her mind seemed consumed by desire, leaving no room for other thoughts.

Though her rational mind screamed at her to stop, the world around them seemed to fade away, leaving only the sound of their breaths. The chair beneath her had a gap in the seat, and as he pulled her closer, her legs dangled over the edge, bringing her even closer to his arousal. His hardness, fully er*ect, showed no sign of subsiding. Cardin, seemingly uninterested in suppressing his excitement, began undoing his belt.

At the same time, his hand naturally guided her head closer to his. Their lips met again, and his tongue delved deeply, melding their breaths together in a heated exchange.

Cardin lifted her skirt, attempting to remove her undergarments. As his tongue continued to explore her mouth, his fingers brushed against her swollen cl*toris, pressing lightly as they passed.

“Ah…”

A soft moan escaped her lips before she could stop it. She hurriedly tried to cover her mouth, but Cardin’s lips reached hers first. It was as if he wanted to consume even her breath, pressing his lips against hers with urgency. 

Each movement caused his hardened member to press against her below, sending a dull but distinct sensation through her. Every time it brushed against her, a faint moan slipped out. Fortunately, the surrounding music, mingled with the sound of a harp, masked her sounds.

At that moment, Cardin pulled his lips away. He seemed consumed with desire, kissing her neck and sucking lightly. His soft lips trailed across her collarbone and chest, lingering there. Perhaps it was the unfamiliar environment, but she felt strangely more aroused.

Almost buried in Cardin’s embrace, she could only exhale shallow breaths. His fingers pressed against her cl*t, rubbing it gently but firmly.

“Uhnh…”

A sharp sensation wrapped around her entire body, enough to make her hips jolt upward. Thankfully, the music still played, muffling her voice, but her heart raced as though she was committing a crime.

Burying her face into Cardin’s chest, she heard him whisper in her ear.

“You can make noise.”

Without looking at him, she muttered softly.

“This is a theater.”

People had come here to watch a play, not to hear strange noises.

“If you’re uncomfortable, I can have them leave.”

Startled, she looked up at Cardin. He gazed down at her calmly, his eyes gleaming.

“This theater is managed by the Messerode family. This play is being performed with my money.”

Though his gaze was filled with lust, it carried a subtle air of composure. Meanwhile, his fingers continued to rub her slick cl*t up and down, as if teasing her. Overwhelmed by the sudden pleasure, her eyes dropped. Cardin didn’t even remove her underwear, only stimulating her through the fabric. The barrier of the cloth made the sensations feel even stranger—more vivid.

“Brienne.”

His voice was low and rough. Cardin whispered as he nibbled on her earlobe.

“I want to see your face. Show me.”

His hot breath entered her ear. As she hesitantly lifted her gaze, Cardin stared at her intently, wrapping his arms around her waist and lifting her slightly.

At the same time, his hardened member slid through the slightly parted fabric of her undergarments and entered her. The sudden fullness and tightness made her gasp sharply. Gripping his shoulders, she let out a moan, and Cardin slipped his hand under her dress, pulling her hips closer to him.

“Uhnh…”

A moan escaped her lips involuntarily. Even though she tried to suppress it, the sound came out unconsciously. He hadn’t moved much, yet she already felt overwhelmed.

Cardin exhaled slowly, moving his thighs slightly. Even with his minimal movements, she found it hard to endure. Clutching the hem of his shirt tightly, she exhaled unevenly.

Lowering his head, Cardin spoke into her ear, his voice firm.

“Relax.”

His tongue lightly entered her ear, making her flinch and shudder. As her shoulders quivered, Cardin pulled her hips tightly against him. His throbbing member pressed against her inner walls as it moved.

“Uhnh…”

As she moaned and buried her face into his chest, his rough breaths escaped. Cardin observed her closely, his thighs moving rhythmically. What once felt overwhelming now slid inside her smoothly. The sound of a deep drum resonated in her ears, a tense and heavy tone.

It was fortunate that the play’s sound continued to echo, masking her moans. Otherwise, her sounds would have embarrassingly filled the spacious room.

“Ahh, unnh, mm…”

Unconsciously, more moans spilled from her lips. She tried to keep them quiet, but Cardin’s teasing movements made it impossible to control. Wet sounds emanated from beneath her skirt as his member moved. His pristine black trousers were already soaked with her fluids.

His rough breaths spread across her chest. One of the straps of her dress slipped down, threatening to expose her n*pple. Fixating on her heaving chest, Cardin pulled down another strap of her dress. As her chest was fully exposed, he exhaled hotly, his tongue flicking out to tease her, pulling her closer without hesitation.

“Ahh, unnh, mm…”