FLBE Chapter 2 Part 4

As the silence continued for a while, she turned her head slightly because it seemed odd. The man was still looking at her with the same posture as before. Glancing down, she noticed that the food in front of him remained untouched. Judging from his expression, it seemed he had no intention of eating it either. His intense gaze, fixed on her while he rested his chin on his crossed arms, was somehow unsettling.

 

 

 

With her trembling hands holding the fork, she cautiously dipped it into the sauce, trying to stall for time. It was clear that if she added more food now, it would undoubtedly pile up. Yet, if she didn’t eat, the kitchen chef’s life might be in danger. She had no choice but to maintain the facade of eating.

 

 

 

“If you don’t want to eat, just stop.”

 

 

 

“Oh, no. I’ll, I’ll eat. It’s delicious.”

 

 

 

Feeling like today might really be the day the chef loses his life, Liena cut a piece of meat and put it in her mouth in desperation. After a few awkward attempts to swallow, she awkwardly smiled and said, 

 

 

 

“It’s really tasty. The chef’s skills are exceptional.”

 

 

 

Did I misspoke? Rhetrik’s brows were furrowed, resembling a painting. Then, he suddenly smirked and sneered.

 

 

 

“Hmph, are you forcing yourself to eat just because you think the chef’s life might be in danger if you don’t? How innocent.”

 

 

 

His mocking laughter sent a chill down Liena’s face. A rosy blush stained her cheeks from the embarrassment. Setting the fork down in her hand, Liena took a gulp of water to cool her overheated emotions.

 

 

 

Knowing she would continue to face this kind of mockery and his unpredictable malicious personality, she felt as if the meat she just ate was stuck in her throat. Suddenly, she wished she could escape from here. She wanted to run away anywhere to avoid him.

 

 

 

Should I really run away? I should really choose a time when he isn’t in the palace!

 

 

 

The anticipation in Liena’s eyes turned to a short sigh. Where could she run to if she left the palace? Wherever she went, he would undoubtedly find her.

 

 

 

Even if she were to hide in another country outside of this empire, he would trample over that country if necessary to find her. Rhetrik had the ability to do so, and judging by his despicable personality, he was more than capable of such actions.

 

 

 

It’s better not to bring harm to innocent countries.

 

 

 

“Why is that little head of yours spinning with thoughts?”

 

 

 

“…”

 

 

 

“Yet, you keep emitting pheromones.”

 

 

 

“…” 

 

 

 

“…wha-“

 

 

 

Liena clenched both of her hands into fists and stared at him. She was frustrated by the notion of emitting pheromones.

 

 

 

“What do you mean I’m emitting pheromones? I don’t even know what pheromones are. So… if you know what they are and how to stop them from being emitted… please teach me.”

 

 

 

As her gaze met his dark eyes, she slowly extended her words and lowered her head. She was afraid that he might try to take advantage of her again here.

 

 

 

Creak.

 

 

 

The sound of the chair being dragged echoed, and Rhetrik slowly stood up. His leisurely stride was that of a prowling predator, causing her palms to sweat as she clenched her hands. She was so nervous that she thought he might do something inappropriate here. Beads of sweat formed on her forehead. His cold hand on her shoulder caused her body to flinch visibly.

 

 

 

“Why are you so tense?”

 

 

 

“…”

 

 

 

“Are you afraid I’ll attack you here?”

 

 

 

“!”

 

 

 

“Well, I didn’t always consider time and place in the past.”

 

 

 

As his breath tickled her ear, Liena tightly closed her eyes.

 

 

 

“But you…”

 

 

 

His lips brushed against her earlobe. She held her breath at the sticky sensation.

 

 

 

“But you are supposed to be the saintess, I shouldn’t just take advantage of you anywhere.”

 

 

 

“Haah…”

 

 

 

A sigh unintentionally escaped her at Rhetrik’s words. Then, at the sound of his chuckle, her tension spiked again.

 

 

 

“You’re getting too comfortable.”

 

 

 

“…”

 

 

 

“I did say I won’t take advantage of you here, but I didn’t say I won’t attack you at all.”

 

 

 

“!”

 

 

 

“How to control pheromones, I wonder?”

 

 

 

“Ugh!”

 

 

 

Rhetrik, playfully licking the nape of her neck, lifted her chin. With her head bent back, Liena felt like she was being drawn into his black eyes.

 

 

 

“Are you asking me to teach you how to control pheromones when you don’t even know what they are?”

 

 

 

She chewed on her lips at his teasing. It wasn’t an inaccurate statement. She didn’t even know what pheromones were, let alone how to control them. It was akin to asking someone to teach her a mathematical formula without even knowing numbers. Yet, she wanted to know. To avoid provoking him.

 

 

 

Staying in this state indefinitely, she didn’t know what would happen to her anytime, anywhere.

 

 

 

“Ugh!”

 

 

 

Unexpectedly, his lips touched hers, causing Liena’s eyes to widen. But as she looked into his black eyes, her eyes instinctively closed.

 

 

 

His moist and soft lips brushed around, lightly teasing her with his tongue before gently capturing her lips. Because her head was tilted back, breathing was difficult. Just as she slightly parted her lips to take a quick breath, he seized the opportunity.

 

 

 

As a wriggling tongue entered her mouth, Liena’s mind began to spin. The cool minty scent from his body seemed to linger in her nose. Savoring the sensation of his tongue gently exploring every nook and cranny inside her mouth, she was fully immersed when his soft laughter suddenly brought her back to reality.

 

 

 

She quickly attempted to close her mouth, but his large hand firmly pressed her cheeks together, causing her lips to form a round shape.

 

 

 

While holding onto his strong arm and stammering, Liena faced his dangerous gaze. In between the hesitant moments, his thick and rigid tongue slowly entered her mouth, standing firm like a piston. As if that wasn’t enough, it sensually explored her mouth with a teasing motion, reminiscent of thrusting. When the tip of his tongue brushed against her lips, she felt the texture distinctly, causing her heart to start pounding rapidly.

 

 

 

The saliva dripped into her throat, and the saliva she couldn’t swallow ran down the corners of her mouth. Her mind was hazy. It was just a kiss, after all. Yet, just that was enough to excite Liena intensely. She longed for his touch on her chest and the heat his saliva and scent brought, to the point where her whole body felt aflame.

 

 

 

Was this his pheromone…?