Chapter 24

“Theo?”

“Say more.”

“Huh?”

“You too, what?”

‘What else does he want me to say?’

Rosie blinked her long eyelashes.

“‘Me too’. What comes after that?”

Theo gripped her shoulders and asked, eyes wide—not his usual calm self.

“Me too… I like you.”

She answered hesitantly.

Theo’s face instantly brightened. He pulled Rosie into a tight embrace, so strong she worried her bones might break, but she couldn’t push him away. She hadn’t expected him to be this happy.

“Rosie. Really? You like me too?”

Theo asked, filled with joy and disbelief.

“Yes. It’s true.”

Rosie hugged him back and patted his back.

“Sorry I realized so late.”

Theo released her and looked into her eyes. Rosie’s heart raced at the sight of his gray eyes shining with happiness.

“I love you, Rosie.”

Theo leaned in. His moist lips touched Rosie’s. The kiss grew deeper, and Theo held the back of her head so she couldn’t pull away.

“Mmm.”

Rosie clung to his neck, her head tilted back. Their kisses grew more intense, Theo’s tongue exploring every part of her mouth, not missing a single spot.

Theo entwined his tongue with hers, sucking deeply.

His hand, which had been stroking her back, moved to her chest.

His long, strong fingers caressed the soft, pale skin, teasing her as he slipped his fingers between her br*asts and gently rubbed, searching for her n*pple. Pressed by her tight dress, her n*pple hardened eagerly.

Rosie’s breathing grew rough. Theo finally broke the kiss and asked in a husky voice,

“Rosie, should we go inside?”

His meaning was clear. Rosie shyly nodded, and Theo slid his hand under her legs and easily lifted her up.

“What if someone sees us!”

Rosie whispered, scolding him. Theo smiled.

“We’re good at hide-and-seek. I know a way no one will notice.”

Theo carried her swiftly into the house. Thanks to the garden party, only a few staff were inside.

Even as they avoided people, Theo kept stealing kisses from her lips.

When they finally entered a room, he shut the door with his foot. Rosie, hanging onto his neck, kissed him frantically.

Theo carefully set her on the bed and settled between her legs.

“Why did you dress up so nicely today?”

Rosie, blushing from all the kissing, answered shyly.

“To show you. I wanted to look pretty for you, so I didn’t eat at all today.”

Theo frowned and paused, then sat up.

“Should we eat something first? You must be hungry…”

“No, now.”

Rosie pulled him back by his neck, kissing him so he wouldn’t leave. She didn’t want to let go after finally confirming their feelings.

His urgent hands undid her dress. The new, custom-made dress was ruined, falling to the floor beside the bed.

Theo’s lips slid down her neck, teasing her collarbone. Then he gently bit her pale skin, stimulating her.

“Mmm. Theo.”

Rosie’s voice, calling his name, sent shivers through Theo.

“Haah!”

When he took her waiting red peak into his mouth, a sweet m*an escaped Rosie.

Theo teased her n*pple with his tongue, gently biting and stimulating it.

His hand slid up her thigh, touching her golden curls.

He teased her already damp entrance with his fingers, gently rubbing the opening.

“Hah!”

Rosie’s body tensed as his fingers slipped inside.

She was wet, but not quite ready for his size. Theo moved slowly, adding a second finger to help her adjust. When he looked up, her n*pple, slick with his saliva, looked even more enticing.

“Beautiful.”

Theo licked her other n*pple as he spoke.

“So beautiful, Rosie.”

“Theo.”

With his fingers moving inside her and his tongue teasing both n*pples, Rosie could only call his name and m*an.

Theo started rubbing her cl*toris with his thumb.

“Ah!”

A tingling sensation wrapped around Rosie. Feeling her tightening walls, Theo pulled his fingers out.

“Rosie. I really love you.”

He hugged her shoulders and pressed close, pushing himself inside.

“Mmm!”

His thick shaft entered her, spreading her open. But there was no pain—just a white-hot sensation that tingled from her toes to her head.

Under Theo’s strong thr*sts, Rosie shook like a paper doll. Sitting up, Theo grabbed her thighs and began moving harder.

He didn’t tire, driving her body into endless pleasure.

It felt so good she could barely think.

“Haah!”

Theo sucked her *rect n*pple, making Rosie’s m*ans grow louder.

Even knowing she was at the ducal residence, Rosie couldn’t think to quiet herself.

Theo’s movements grew faster. Rosie’s pale skin turned red wherever it rubbed against his firm body.

“Ah!”

Theo pushed into her strongly, pausing for a moment before thrusting a few more times.

Rosie felt warmth spreading inside her, and she faded into unconsciousness.

* * *

When she opened her eyes, the first thing she saw was his firm chest.

‘Oh no, did I fall asleep again.’

She shifted, and the arm around her waist pulled her closer.

“Did you sleep well?”

“Yeah.”

Theo kissed the top of Rosie’s head.

“You’re too weak.”

Rosie pouted at his teasing.

“It’s because I didn’t eat today.”

She liked the low laughter and the vibration from his chest. Rosie snuggled closer. Something hard pressed against her flat belly.

‘What’s that?’

She reached down to touch it, and Theo groaned.

“If you touch me like that, it’s hard to resist.”

“Oh.”

Rosie quickly pulled her hand away and smiled at him.

“Eat five meals a day now. I can’t hold back with just once.”

“Five is too much.”

Theo kissed her lips with a loud smack.

“Then six meals?”

“Let’s do four.”

“Alright. Make sure you eat four meals and exercise, too.”

The two of them laughed together.

‘This is so nice.’

She loved being in his arms. She could stay there all day.

Rosie cupped his cheeks and kissed him. Theo’s eyes curved into half-moons, full of affection.

Just then, the door burst open.

“Theo! Did you see Rosie…”

Both looked toward the door in surprise.

The Duchess blinked her wide eyes at them.

Theo pulled the blanket up to cover Rosie’s bare skin. Even for his mother, he didn’t like it. He frowned and spoke to her.

“You should knock.”

The Duchess blinked several times, then cleared her throat and spoke.

“Um, Cecile was looking for Rosie. Hm. Well, I’ll tell her Rosie is staying here tonight. Alright.”

She quickly closed the door and left.

“Oh no.”

Rosie, wrapped in the blanket, made a tearful face.

Theo kissed her cute, wrinkled nose.

“It’s okay. She’d find out sooner or later.”

“Still.”

Theo kissed her face in little pecks, slipping his hand under the blanket.

“It’s alright, Rosie. I’ll take care of it.”

His hand wandered to her bottom again.

“Really?”

“Yeah, really.”

That was the end of their conversation.

Rosie’s lips were quickly claimed by him again.

Their m*ans filled the room once more.