~Damian~ As I inhaled the aroma of her hair, my jaw tightened, intensifying my already heightened sexual attraction towards her. I had long been captivated by her allure, but the scent further ignited my desire for her.While I enjoyed how good she smelled, she abruptly pushed me away, distancing herself and staring at me like I had gone crazy. "What do you think you're doing, Damian? I am your brother's wife! How dare you gaze at me and address me in such a manner?" she exclaimed, deliberately avoiding eye contact."I am fully aware of that, Cassie..." "Don't call me that. My name is Cassandra. You have no right to call me that. Stay away from me," she replied through clenched teeth as she walked past me towards the door. Reacting swiftly, I grabbed her hand, causing her to come to a halt."I know that you recall every detail of that evening. The way you held onto me, refusing to let go while buried myself inside of you, Cassie. I saw the love in your eyes. We cannot deny the emo
~Cassandra~ I awoke to the faint sounds of Lucian preparing to leave. When he noticed I was awake, a wide smile brightened his face."Hey beautiful, good morning," he greeted, moving closer to the bed and leaning in to plant a gentle kiss on my lips and cheek."Good morning, handsome," I replied, a wide smile adorning my face as I sat up."I'm sorry if I woke you up. I tried to be as quiet as possible," he said apologetically, and I shook my head."You didn't wake me up. It was time for me to wake up," I assured him, smiling softly. "Are you going somewhere?" I asked, curiosity filling my voice. He nodded in response."Yes, I am. There's a council meeting arranged by the empire. It requires the presence of all the kings. It came up unexpectedly," he explained, causing me to furrow my brow."Is everything alright? Such meetings sound rather serious," I voiced my concerns.He chuckled and shook his head. "Well, I'm not entirely sure. We'll find out when we get there. But don't worry, n
~Cassandra~ After hastily closing the door in Damian's face, I spent a few minutes preparing myself before finally being ready to leave. Glancing at my reflection in the mirror, I maintained a composed expression, determined not to reveal any vulnerability to Damian.Approaching the door, I swung it open and discovered Damian seated on the floor beside it. When our eyes met, he broke into a wide smile and sprang up energetically."Finally, you're finished," he exclaimed, and I responded dismissively by rolling my eyes and shutting the door."Did you have nothing better to do than loiter by my door like a puppet?" I retorted rudely, but he continued grinning and shaking his head."I am at your service," he replied, causing me to shake my head and disregard his comment. Swiftly, I turned to leave, and he hurriedly caught up with me, so we could walk side by side."We'll start in the garden. All the rooms in the palace are constructed in the same style, with varying interior designs. So
~Damian~ "I regret yelling at her; it was a mistake," I muttered, frustrated, as I tugged at my hair.As I paced in the garden, I realized that my rude behavior would hinder any chance of her loving me. Losing my temper was something I detested.I needed to approach this delicately, finding a way to win her over without ruining everything. I refused to let Lucian take her away from me. While he could have fame, riches, and the throne, Cassie belonged to me.Leaving the garden, I made my way to the palace building, plastering a fake smile on my face as I acknowledged the bowing and greeting individuals.Among the women who stared at me seductively, I ignored them, hoping that it would be Cassie casting those looks my way."I must apologize to her for my outburst and the pain I caused. I shouldn't have acted that way," I thought, ascending the stairs toward the top floor.Reaching her chamber door, I paused, took a deep breath, and nervously knocked."I don't want to see anyone right n
~Cassandra~ Leaving Damian's room and heading towards my own, I was startled by his piercing scream, causing fear to surge through me. Turning around, I witnessed a crashing sound that made me flinch, my heart racing as I stared at his door.The terror of him potentially harming himself due to my words consumed me, yet I tried to detach myself from caring. With a heavy gulp and clenched jaws, I continued walking to my chamber. Once inside, I forcefully shut the door and struggled to catch my breath.I had not anticipated such a profound impact when I approached him calmly. It dawned on me that maintaining a tough façade would only empower him further. Seeing regret on his face as he witnessed my tears, I realized that I had affected him in some way.Wiping away my tears, I confidently made my way to the bed, content with the step I had taken to protect my perfect marriage from crumbling. Remaining still, I strained my ears, waiting for another loud crash, but there was only silen
~Cassandra~ Lucian shared the good news with everyone, and shortly after, we finished our dinner. Throughout the meal, I couldn't help but steal glances at Damian, who was thoroughly enjoying his time with Becky.I kept reminding myself that this was what I wanted. Now I would have the peaceful marriage with Lucian that I had always desired. However, I couldn't understand why he wasn't even looking at me.I had a strong urge to ask him about his hand, but he didn't give me the opportunity. Becky had already done that, and he seemed satisfied with her concern.As we walked back to my chamber, Zoe called my name, “Cassie”. I turned to face her and unintentionally blurted out, "He calls me that too." It took me a moment to realize what I had revealed.Feeling uneasy, Zoe furrowed her brows and asked, "Who calls you that?" My slip of the tongue became evident, and I gulped nervously before responding, "Damian. He also calls me Cassie whenever we're alone." Zoe shook her head and averted
~Cassandra~ ~The next morning~ "...Ahh..." We both groaned in satisfaction as we reached climax and collapsed onto the bed once again. Gazing at each other, we couldn't help but burst into laughter."What was that?" He inquired, and I shyly averted my gaze."What do you mean?" I replied, feigning ignorance of his question."You were so wild. Where did you find such energy?" He wondered, and we both erupted in laughter once more."Stop it," I responded, hiding my face in the pillow."Come on, don't be shy. I love it, and I want you to keep being passionate like that," he said, playfully spanking my backside.I chuckled and turned my head to face him. As we locked eyes, the smile on my face gradually faded away. "I love you, Cassandra. So much," he uttered, and before I could respond, our attention was drawn to a loud laughter from outside the window."Is that Becky?" Lucian asked with a grin, peering at the window."Why is she laughing so loudly?" I curiously inquired, slipping on m
~Damian~ I clenched my teeth as I made my way back to the living room. I forced a smile as I approached the dining room.Becky turned her gaze towards me and grinned widely. I returned the smile and took a seat beside her."Damian, Becky was just filling me in on my new schedule. I feel like I'll collapse from exhaustion," Lucian said wearily, causing me to furrow my brow."Why? What's the matter?" I asked, looking at him."I'll have numerous meetings at the headquarters now that I'm the chairman. I have to be present for every single one. Becky just informed me that I have a meeting on the night of the full moon. It feels more like an ordination," he explained tiredly."Really? So you won't be here on the full moon? How many days away is it?" I inquired, glancing at Becky."In three days. But it's not as terrible as it sounds, right? I'm sure they'll make arrangements for you too," Becky added."I know, but it can never compare to the one we have here at the palace," Lucian sighed h