Chapter 5
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"Ugh......."
Theodore's sudden appearance startled Rosette, and before a scream could escape her gaping mouth, he quickly hid her body behind a rock.
"You'd better keep your voice down if you don't want to be seen and eaten."
His cautionary advice reminded her of her predicament, and she nodded her head vigorously, still pressing her lips tightly shut. Then, unexpectedly in the arms of a man she'd met once, she forced herself to look up into his face.
Theodore, whom she had unexpectedly encountered. He was so close she could feel his breath.
She'd been too nervous to look him in the eye at first, but up close, his face was more beautiful than most. The graceful curves and masculine lines met in harmony, creating a living, breathing work of art. He exuded a unique charm that no one else could match, and even she, who was usually insensitive to such things, could not help but admire him inwardly.
As she exclaimed her admiration for him, her eyes locked with Theodore's.
She felt an unfamiliar sensation as he greeted her with a casual smile, his eyes narrowing.
Were they that familiar?
At least, the Theodore she knew was a cold, heartless, cruel man who had hurt his own family to achieve his goals.
Something about his wet hair made him look overly sexy.
When she became conscious of it, her skin burned where it touched him, and she shrank inwardly. The tension made it hard to breathe, and her heart beat as fast as if it were failing.
But that wasn't the only reason Rosette was panicking. Aside from the suddenness of the situation, she was now naked and unclothed.
Fortunately, Theodore was only topless, so their bare bodies weren't touching, but it made her all the more conscious.
Rough hands were wrapped around Rosette's waist.
And the feel of his hard flesh over her naked body.
The heat of his body, even in the cold water, made Rosette's body freeze.
Her mind was going white.
To be face to face with him, naked as she was, was like coming face to face with a lion after dodging the gentry.
How long had this man been here, she wondered, since no one else had come since she'd arrived? Did that mean he's seen her talking to herself, splashing in the water... and naked......?
Noticing Rosette's flushed face and ears, Theodore whispered in her ear.
"What could you possibly be thinking about that would make you blush so much?"
Once she was aware of him, everything seemed to bother her. Like his big, hot hand around her waist.
Or their legs, which had become entangled in the heat of the moment.
Despite having been in the cold water for quite some time, his body and palms felt as hot as if they were on fire. She struggled to free herself from his embrace, but his hold was too strong.
"You're in for a rough ride if you leave."
Rosette stopped struggling before his words were finished, and she avoided his gaze as best she could, the droplets of water dripping from the ends of his dark hair making her nervous. Theodore seemed determined to pick on her, and he continued with a series of baffling statements.
"Or did you come here on purpose, to target me?"
"Oh, no. It was just by accident......."
"Hmm... Really?"
Rosette shot him a sly glare as he seemed to doubt her words.
"I asked a soldier, and he said no one would be here."
"Okay. Let's call it that then."
It was an uncomfortable ending. But before he could continue, the soldiers, sensing something was amiss, began to chatter among themselves.
"What's that noise?"
"What's that noise coming from that rock?"
"Who's there......? Hey, rookie. You go check it out."
While Rosette was fretting, one of the soldiers, sensing something, began to slowly creep toward Rosette and Theodore. If she was caught with the Emperor like this... she'd be rumored to be a courtesan who'd seduced the Emperor before she'd even entered the Kaisen Empire. The blood in her veins chilled to the bone.
Theodore watched her face, which was changing from moment to moment. It was hilarious to see her flush with surprise, then red, then white, and it was even more so when the rookie soldier approached the rocks. Now her face was on the verge of tears. Theodore almost wiped the tears from her eyes when he saw the look on her face.
And the closer the soldier came to them, the more Rosette burrowed into his arms. He knew it was to further conceal herself from detection, but the momentary scent of her body made him pull her closer to him.
Theodore's flesh brushed against Rosette's wet silver hair. His body stiffened at the unfamiliar tickling sensation.
While they were lost in their own thoughts, a soldier headed in their direction was about to charge them.
Theodore picked up a rock from the ground beside him and threw it into the bushes, startling a rabbit that scurried away.
"What a surprise, a rabbit?"
"I was wondering, but I think it's a mountain beast."
"Hey. Let's get back before a ghost shows up and we're blinded."
"Yeah."
As they disappeared, Rosette let out a small sigh. Time had been passing so slowly, and her grip on his wrists had been stiff.
It was only then that she felt the tension loosen, and she turned slightly, trying to get out of the water.
Theodore's grip around her slender waist did not loosen. Instead, he tightened his grip and pulled Rosette's body closer. What a whim. The stimulus was too strong for her to remain attached to him with all her weaknesses exposed.
"Let go of me... please."
"Ah... I thought you might want more."
"What? What's that......!"
"Isn't that what princess is good for? Not long ago, you came into my barracks and offered to save your country with your body."
Theodore was talking about the day she made a deal with him that she would travel to the Empire to help him in exchange for not conquering the kingdom of Hercia.
"That... you know that's not what I meant."
Theodore's large hand went to her face as he watched her intently, and though she flinched for a moment at his touch, he merely tucked a lock of Rosette's hair behind her ear.
"Of course I look forward to it, Princess. To see what you can do to help me."
His wet black hair resembled an all-absorbing darkness. His red eyes, gleaming with interest, followed the trajectory of the drops of water as they slid down Rosette's face.
Rosette's mouth went dry at the lustful look in his eyes, and a tense feeling of nervousness settled over her. She couldn't tell if it was the overly handsome face of this man, the Emperor, or his red eyes, which took on an uncanny glow in the moonlight. She couldn't help but feel a strange tension that held her captive, and she couldn't wait to get out of here.
"Well, if you'll excuse me, I'm going......."
That was when she made another move to turn around. Rosette was startled again by an unexpected poke to her behind. It was.......
"Don't struggle. Stay still."
It had only grazed her body for the briefest of moments, but it had made its heavy presence felt in his pants, its heat more pronounced than anywhere else.
"It's, it's......."
Rosette's gaze flickered in the air, unable to form words in bewilderment. In a way, it was natural. How often did she get to rub up against a man she'd only seen for the second time, and the brief touch of his cock against her body was extraordinary?
There was an awkward silence, and Rosette, unable to bear it, spoke.
"Are you... are you okay?"
Are you okay? Rosette was so embarrassed she wanted to rip out all her hair and hide. But Theodore responded to her words with a calmness that made her really want to hide.
"What if I’m not okay?"
Her eyes dilated with panic. Theodore couldn't tear his eyes away from the sight. With a small laugh, he spoke again.
"Don't worry, I won't eat you."
Keeping his composure in the face of her violent reaction, he reached around Rosette's waist and grabbed her.
Unsure of what he was doing, Rosette shuddered and shook.
When he had her safely down on the rocks, he spoke calmly, despite the confusion in her eyes.
"It's slippery."
If it weren't for his rock hard cock, she might have mistaken him. The fluid gesture was as deliberate as if he were playing chess.
Finally regaining her composure, Rosette began to trudge past the rocks and toward the land.
Embarrassed by the misunderstanding, she wanted nothing more than to hide.
"I... I'll go first, just take your time."
"Whatever."
"Don't look back!"
"You worry too much."
Realizing that her nakedness would be on full display if she went out of the water, Rosette moved quickly, warning him sternly.
Theodore had seen the nakedness of so many women who had tried to seduce him, the Emperor, that the sight of a woman's naked body had never aroused him. But he had a different reaction to a princess from another country, one he thought would be unremarkable.
Rosette was not like other women. The moment he touched her, he thought, "I don't want to stay apart, I want to stay like this.”
And his penis reacted differently than usual. It was a series of unexpected events, but somehow that wasn't a bad thing.
One corner of Theodore's handsome mouth rose and fell slightly.
Innocent Rosette, oblivious to his gaze, continued her eager progress toward the land.
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