I admit, I was grateful for Kael’s care, but after careful consideration, I decided I couldn’t be with him. It was the rational choice. Yet, for some reason, I couldn’t bring myself to reject him outright.
However, my hesitation was enough for Kael to interpret as rejection. He looked at me with sudden disappointment, took two steps back, and said, “I understand, Seraphina. I know what you mean.”
“It’s not that…” Seeing the sadness in his expression, I felt a pang of sorrow myself.
The truth was, my heart and feelings still belonged to Kael. But I knew there were countless obstacles standing between us. If I were to be with him, it would require enduring immense hardship before we could finally be together. I was a coward; I couldn’t do it.
“Seraphina, I know your thoughts. You do have feelings for me, but you’re afraid of the pain that comes with us being together. You just want an ordinary life.”
I stared at Kael, my mouth slightly open in shock. How could he understand my innermost thoughts so clearly? He truly knew me.
“Since you know, you should understand that we’re not right for each other,” I said with a sigh. Though saying it felt like a knife to my heart, I forced myself to stay calm.
“No, I don’t understand. All I know is that when I find a woman I love, I’ll fight for her. Seraphina, you’re the woman I love most in this lifetime.”
“You’ll find someone better. I’m just a human.”
“No, it’s only you, Seraphina.” Kael stepped forward, his hands gripping my shoulders.
I could feel the warmth of his hands slowly spreading through my body. He pulled me into his embrace, and I could feel the rhythm of his heartbeat, the heat of his body burning into me like a flame.
Kael held me tightly, then leaned down and kissed me. I nestled into his arms, responding to his kiss. I thought, maybe this would be the last time we’d see each other.
Tears welled up in my eyes as I kissed his face, my fingers tracing the stubble on his chin. Kael was someone who always took care of his appearance, meticulously groomed every day. But today, perhaps because he was in a hurry or worried about me, he had neglected even that.
Kael was as domineering as ever, his kiss fierce and demanding, his tongue exploring my mouth as if trying to memorize my taste. His hands began to wander over my body.
At home, I wasn’t wearing a bra, just a loose nightgown. He cupped my breast, kneading it firmly, the mix of pain and pleasure making me moan. My body instinctively pressed closer to his.
Kael always knew how to push my buttons. With just a few touches, my body would melt into his, my desires igniting and spreading through me.
The next moment, Kael lifted me up. He parted my legs, wrapping them around his waist as he carried me toward my room, still kissing me passionately.
As we moved, I could feel the hardness of his body pressing against me. He laid me down on the bed, and I sank into the softness, feeling dizzy.
The next moment, Kael had already pulled off my nightgown and the black lace panties underneath. He placed a pillow under my back, his eyes gleaming with a golden light, filled with excitement.
His hands roamed over my body, the rough pads of his fingers leaving trails of heat that felt like electric shocks. My body tensed, every nerve heightened, as I let him kiss and touch me, craving more.
Kael’s kisses trailed downward, each one sending waves of heat through my veins. My stomach tightened. Damn, I wanted him so badly.
Soon, Kael spread my legs, rubbing his hardness against my most sensitive spot. My body trembled with desire pushed to its limit.
“You enjoy having sex with me, don’t you?” Kael asked suddenly, not yet entering me.
“Yes.”
“Then let’s never be apart, okay?” He pinned my hands above my head, interlacing our fingers. His strong body pressed down on me like a mountain.
But I didn’t answer. Even though my desire was overwhelming, I couldn’t promise him that.
Kael’s eyes filled with sorrow. “Alright, Seraphina. You still don’t want to be with me, do you?”
“Our relationship can’t be public.”
“I understand,” Kael sighed.
I thought this conversation would be more than enough to kill the mood, but the next moment, Kael positioned himself at my entrance and thrust deep inside me.
My body arched, the sensation of being filled making me uncomfortable. I pounded on his rock-hard chest, hoping he’d be gentler.
But Kael began to move even more fiercely within me.
“You’re amazing, baby,” Kael panted.
My mind went blank as he pounded into me, my body growing more sensitive with each thrust. I couldn’t think anymore.