Lady Rose couldn''t help but moan as Matthias''s skilled tongue danced across the spot between her thighs, sending waves of pleasure through her. She leaned against the wall, her feet resting on his shoulders, her legs trembling with each gentle stroke. "Faster," she commanded, her voice husky with desire, her breath catching in her throat.
Matthias obeyed, his tongue moving with increased urgency, his lips brushing against her sensitive spot. Lady Rose bit her tongue to stifle her moans, but as she reached her climax, she couldn''t help but cry out, her body shuddering with pleasure. She pushed Matthias''s head deeper, her fingers tangled in his hair, her hips arching upward.
As she caught her breath, Lady Rose felt weak and lightheaded, her legs trembling beneath her. Matthias quickly scooped her up and helped her sit on a nearby couch, his arms cradling her body. He gently adjusted her clothes, his fingers brushing against her skin, sending shivers down her spine. Their eyes locked, and Matthias''s lips claimed hers in a passionate, hunger-driven kiss.
They broke apart, gasping for air, their chests heaving with exertion. "I want more," Lady Rose whispered, her eyes burning with a lustful gaze, her voice barely audible.
Matthias''s face set in determination, his eyes burning with intensity. "I want to prove my worth to you, before anything else, Lady Rose."
Just then, a knock at the door interrupted them. "Lady Rose, I couldn''t find Matthias. I think he''s gone out somewhere," Commander Demi''s voice called out from the other side.
Lady Rose''s voice was calm, her composure regained. "It''s fine, Commander Demi. As long as he''s not found by the Crown Prince. You can continue monitoring their moves, Commander Demi. I''ll just stay here." Rose dismissed Commander Demi, and his footsteps faded into the distance. Lady Rose''s gaze turned back to Matthias, who was blushing and looking uneasy, his eyes avoiding hers.
"Are you alright?" Lady Rose asked, her hand reaching out to touch his thigh, her fingers brushing against his skin.
Matthias froze, his eyes widening in surprise, his face burning with embarrassment. He shoved Lady Rose''s hand away, but she simply smirked and placed her hand between his thighs, her fingers tracing the outline of his erection.
"Does it feel painful?" she asked, her voice teasing, her eyes sparkling with amusement. "You haven''t released it since last night?"
Matthias nodded, his face burning with embarrassment, his eyes avoiding hers.
Lady Rose stood up, her eyes locked on Matthias''s alluring expression, her gaze burning with intensity. "It''s my fault, why you''re like this." She smiled mischievously, her lips curling upward. "Let me at least do something."
As she gazed at Matthias, she thought to herself, ''The mighty Undead Knight, Matthias, sits in front of me, his usual composure shattered by a surprisingly lascivious gaze.''
***
Rose stood before her palace''s gate, flanked by her advisors, servants, and knights, as she faced off against Crown Prince Nicolas and his guards. "I told you, the thing you''re looking for isn''t here, Crown Prince," she said formally, her voice firm but polite.
The Crown Prince''s expression remained stiff, his eyes narrowing slightly. "Before you barged in and ruined my property, make sure to check your information straight," Rose continued, her tone dripping with sarcasm. "I''m sure this event will spread like wildfire among nobles and houses. What would you think? The headline would be, ''The Wright Family used force to barge into the Magrave estate without proper investigations''."
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Crown Prince Nicolas sneered. "But what would people think, Lady Rose? They''ll think you stole from us."
Rose''s smile was icy. "I''m the second-richest person on the continent. There''s no material possession I don''t have that the first-rich estate has. You''re not looking for something I possess; you''re trying to intimidate me."
The Crown Prince''s smirk faltered for a moment before he regained his composure. "You''re getting cocky, Lady Rose. I guess your father''s death ignited something in you."
Rose''s gaze turned glacial. "Be aware of your actions, Crown Prince. The wind is changing, and I can feel it."
The Crown Prince''s gaze darted to Rose''s advisors and knights, their faces etched with undisguised animosity. The unspoken truth hung in the air: the Crown Prince''s involvement in Lord Magrave''s murder was a poorly kept secret within their circles. "Control your people, Rose," the Crown Prince sneered. "They''re staring at me like they want to rip my throat out."
Rose''s smile was a thin, cold line. "Commander Demi, Captain Dante, kindly escort the Crown Prince and his guards off my estate."
As the Crown Prince departed, Rose turned to Lady Mulan. "Calculate the damages they caused and send the bill to the Capital. I''m sure the Wright Family will be obligated to pay."
Mulan nodded, her expression stern. "I''ll make sure to include the time consumed by our servants cleaning up the mess they made."
Rose''s gaze turned back to the departing Crown Prince. "If the Capital doesn''t compensate us for the damages, they''ll look like thugs bullying houses. That''s not good for their reputation, and the houses might make them rethink which estate should be the new capital."
A cool breeze of wind sweep behind Rose. A hint of determination and revenge through her eyes. She though, ''The wind is changing, and the Rose is ablaze. One way or another, the fire within the Magrave house will consume you, Crown Prince.''
***
Rose sat across from Commander Demi and Captain Dante in the meeting room, her expression serious. "Have you ensured the Crown Prince and his guards were escorted out of our estate without any escaping or going unaccounted for?"
Commander Demi nodded. "Captain Dante and I personally escorted the Crown Prince''s carriage and every Crown Prince''s guard had an escort with our own, Lady Rose. We guaranteed no one was left behind."
Rose nodded, her eyes locked onto the two men. "I assume you''re wondering why I hid Matthias from the Crown Prince." She sighed, collecting her thoughts. "The Crown Prince''s objective is clear: to capture Matthias within our walls."
"When I first met Matthias, he was imprisoned in the Capital''s dungeon," Rose began, her voice laced with concern. "The rumors about the Emperor''s fascination with exotic creatures are true. I witnessed it firsthand in his secret dungeon. When a great war comes, it''s likely the Emperor will unleash those creatures." Rose''s gaze intensified. "You''ve seen Matthias''s strength, Commander Demi. You''ve monitored him, trained him. He''s different from other knights."
"That''s why the Emperor came here, turning our Palace upside down to find him," Rose emphasized. "The Emperor values his reputation above all. Despite the potential backlash, they''re willing to risk it to capture Matthias. That''s how valuable he is to them."
Commander Demi''s expression turned thoughtful. "I understand now, Lady Rose. We must make Matthias our ally. When war comes, he''ll be a powerful asset on the battlefield."
Rose nodded, her eyes locked onto the two men. "I''ve known Matthias since our journey together. He saved me from those knights." Her voice took on a solemn tone. "Matthias endured unimaginable suffering in that dungeon. I implore you, treat him with fairness and dignity. Can I trust you to do so?"
Commander Demi and Captain Dante nodded in unison, their expressions somber. "You have our word, Lady Rose," Commander Demi assured her.
Rose''s gaze turned intense. "This conversation remains between us. When Matthias''s true nature is revealed, he''ll face intense scrutiny." Commander Demi and Captain Dante exchanged a glance before nodding again. "You can count on our discretion, Lady Rose," Captain Dante said.
However, Commander Demi''s expression turned grave. "Lady Rose, may I request permission to... eliminate Matthias if he ever poses a threat to your safety?"
Rose''s smile was tinged with amusement. "You still don''t trust him, Commander Demi."
Commander Demi''s voice took on a paternal tone. "Forgive me, Lady Rose, but as your family''s Commander Knight, I''ve watched you grow. You''re like a daughter to me, and I couldn''t bear the thought of you suffering. Creatures like Matthias, with unknown origins and unpredictable nature, can be hazardous."
Rose''s heart swelled at Commander Demi''s words, and she nodded softly. "You have my permission, Commander Demi."