Chapter 5.1 – Her and His Night

Elian and Rosalyn left the Imperial City and moved to the Rotern family’s townhouse in the capital.

“…….”

The carriage was quiet. They glanced at each other, then looked away, staring out the window. They had agreed, but thinking about what was to come made them both feel awkward. The rattling of the carriage seemed louder than usual.

“…Are you really okay with this?”

Rosalyn watched Elian nervously and asked cautiously. Elian, who had been leaning against the window, turned his gaze to her.

“What? You were the one begging for it. Are you scared now that it’s happening?”

He teased her with a mischievous grin, making Rosalyn’s heart pound even harder than before. Not wanting him to notice, she tried to act nonchalant.

“No, this is exactly what I wanted. I’m not scared at all.”

“Really? Then that’s good.”

As they talked, the carriage soon arrived at the Rotern family’s townhouse. The Earl and Countess Rotern had a different schedule for the banquet, so only the resident staff were present.

Elian led her to the room he usually used. Once the door closed, it was just the two of them. Elian took off his coat and hung it on the sofa, then seated Rosalyn in front of the mirror.

“First, we should take off what we’re wearing.”

He said this as he looked at their reflections in the mirror. After a moment, Elian leaned down and gently unclasped the necklace from Rosalyn’s neck.

“…Did I ever tell you?”

“…Tell me what?”

“You look really beautiful tonight.”

Rosalyn didn’t know how to react and avoided Elian’s gaze in the mirror. She heard his soft laughter near her ear.

He undid her hair ornaments, letting her long hair fall down. As her pale neck was exposed, Elian kissed her nape.

“Ah…!”

His soft lips touched her skin, making Rosalyn’s shoulders tense. His hands traced her shoulders, reaching for the zipper at her back. With careful touches, he lowered the zipper, kissing her bare skin as it was revealed.

“Mm, ah…”

His breath and gentle lips made Rosalyn’s skin tingle, raising goosebumps all over her body. The zipper continued down her back.

As the zipper went down, her dress slipped off, exposing her chest. Embarrassed to reveal herself, Rosalyn clutched the fallen dress to her chest. In the mirror, she saw her own flushed, disheveled face.

“Elian…”

Elian looked up at her call. When their eyes met, he smiled seductively and brought his face close, then kissed her deeply.

“Mmm… mm…”

Elian’s lips pressed against hers, his tongue gently tracing her teeth before entwining with hers. Their breaths mingled, and their cheeks flushed hot.

Rosalyn’s mind went blank, overwhelmed by the sensation. She tried to pull away, feeling both pleasure and fear, but Elian held her waist and pressed closer.

He kissed her even deeper, not letting a single breath escape. Rosalyn trembled under his persistent attention.

“…Mmm, mm…”

Feeling her reaction, Elian slowed down a bit.

‘Ah, it’s finally ending.’

Rosalyn thought the long kiss was finally over. As Elian’s tongue withdrew, he suddenly licked the roof of her mouth.

“!”

The sensation sent shivers down her spine, making her jolt and drop the dress she was holding. Elian chuckled softly, clearly amused by her response.

His pleasant laughter made her forget to be angry at his teasing. Slowly, their lips parted, leaving a thin silver thread between them.

“Ha… You let your guard down, thinking it was over, didn’t you?”

He breathed a little heavier, looking down at Rosalyn. His long lashes shaded his blue eyes, now tinged with the glow of candlelight, and his lips, still flushed from their kiss, were even redder.

“…Ha… ha…”

Rosalyn, entranced by Elian’s alluring appearance, could only stare and catch her breath.

“Rosalyn… ha… you look so… enticing right now. Are you trying to tempt me?”

He admired her from head to toe, and she followed his gaze.

“Ah!”

Realizing where he was looking, she hurriedly pulled up the dress to cover her chest.

“I’ve already seen everything, Rosalyn. And if we’re doing this, you have to show me everything anyway.”

Elian approached and gently pulled away the dress she was clutching, revealing her pale chest clad only in her undergarments.

“…It’s a little embarrassing… Can’t we do it with clothes on?”

She managed to catch her breath and covered her chest with both hands.

“I think it’d be better if you took everything off.”

“Are you a pervert?!”

“A pervert? It’s normal to do it without clothes. Why am I being called a pervert for that…”

Elian laughed, shaking his head in disbelief. He placed his hand over hers and continued.

“Besides, you’d be upset if your beautiful new dress got ruined.”

“That’s… true…”

Elian naturally helped Rosalyn to her feet. As she stood, her blue dress slipped down to the floor.

“Ah!”

With her dress gone, Rosalyn was left flustered, trying to cover herself.

“It’s alright. Show me everything.”

Elian spoke in a low, teasing voice.

“We’re close enough for this, aren’t we, Rosalyn?”

He whispered softly, reaching behind her. As he untied the ribbon at her waist, her petticoat rustled and fell to the floor. Gently taking her hand, Elian led Rosalyn out from the pile of dress and petticoat.

Elian lifted Rosalyn into his arms and headed for the bed. Soon, she felt the soft touch of the mattress beneath her back. Elian removed his vest and tie, then approached her.

“Rosalyn…”

Elian climbed over Rosalyn, calling her name gently. She looked up at him, meeting his gaze. Being beneath him, looking up, felt strange and new to her.

To be in this situation with an old friend—it was what she wanted, yet it felt like something she shouldn’t do. As she was lost in these thoughts, his lips suddenly brushed her forehead. The soft touch moved from her forehead down her nose, then to her lips.

His breath tickled her cheek, and he planted light kisses several times. Then, moving lower, he pressed a deeper kiss to her neck.

“Ah, mm…”

His lips lingered on her tender skin, making Rosalyn let out a low m*an. The spot likely turned red from his attention. Elian pulled away and gently licked the mark, his warm touch making Rosalyn shiver at the sensation.

He didn’t stop there, leaving more marks as he traveled down her neck. When he reached her collarbone and the soft white skin of her chest, he removed her undergarments.

“Mm…”

Still embarrassed to bare her chest, Rosalyn tried to cover herself with her arms.

“Don’t be shy. You’re truly beautiful.”

Elian gently moved her arms aside and admired her. He lowered his head, burying his face in her chest.

“!”

“Rosalyn, you smell so nice…”

Elian’s nose tickled her skin as he savored her scent. He kissed her soft skin, then carefully cupped her chest with his hand.

“Ah, mm, ah…”

As the sensation built, Rosalyn twisted her waist, but Elian didn’t let go.

“Elian… ah…”

“Yes, Rosalyn. So soft…”

He murmured, entranced, kneading her full chest and enjoying how it changed shape in his hand. The soft, pliant touch was almost intoxicating. Lost in the feeling, he took one side into his mouth.

“Ah, mm, ah… Elian…”

As he sucked and licked her sweet skin, Rosalyn’s m*ans filled his ears, delighting him. Wanting to hear more, Elian gently nibbled and rolled her sensitive tip in his mouth. Occasionally, when his teeth grazed her, Rosalyn flinched and tried to pull away.

But Elian held her firmly, making escape impossible. Realizing she couldn’t get away, Rosalyn clung to his sleeve, struggling to endure the pleasure.

After a long while, Elian finally stopped and raised his head. Her pale chest was marked with red handprints, and her tips were swollen and flushed from his attention.

Still unsatisfied, he licked and kissed her again, then gradually moved down to her abdomen. As he traveled lower, Rosalyn, growing anxious, grabbed his shirt hem.

“It’s okay… It’s okay, Rosalyn…”

He soothed her gently, like comforting a child, and removed her hand from his shirt. Then, he parted her thighs.