Napatahimik siya ng ilang segundo bago ko nakita ang paghinga niya ng malalim at marahan na napapikit. "If he knew who you really are, he may understand but he will not tolerate it. I know him well, wife. He is the Emperor not just because he is the first son, but because he is like his father who will only think about the Empire other than its own bloodline."

"But it is better to try," I solemnly said.

"I will think about it," he replied quickly. My mouth gape as my eyes widened when he pulled me against him. Hindi ko naramdaman ang kamay niya na pumalibot sa akin ng ganoon kabilis at halos sumampa na naman ako sa kandungan niya.

"Roshan, may sugat ka sa balikat," saad ko. "I just put the dressing and don't you freaking dare say it doesn't hurt anymore because——"

Naputol ang sasabihin ko ng hagkan niya ang aking mga labi. My eyes automatically closed as I felt my body give in. Pumapalibot ang aking mga braso sa kanyang leeg habang naglalakbay ng kanyang mga kamay ang aking likod. I kissed him in the same intensity he was giving. We are both playing with fire, not minding how it is burning us.

I breathe for air as he releases my lips. Dumaan ang kanyang mga labi sa aking pisngi hanggang umabot ito sa aking leeg. He is leaving wet kisses like marking me as his, and only his. Iniwasan kong gumalaw dahil natatamaan ko ang sugat niya. Halos napaungol ako ng kagatin niya ang aking balat at sinipsip.

"Y-your grace," I whispered before I bit my lower lip to stop myself from moaning again. Naramdaman ko ang pagtaas ng aking bestida at ang paglalakbay ng kanyang mainit na kamay sa aking hita. He is pinching them like always. Bumabaon ang kanyang kamay na siyang sinabi niya sa akin noon na gustong-gusto niyang bumabaon siya sa balat ko.

"I want you, I badly want you," he huskily said in my right ear. "Say yes, wife. I'm begging."

"No," saad ko at agad akong napaigtad ng sirain na naman niya ang tabas ng damit ko. "Potangina mo talaga, Roshan! Parang lahat nalang ng damit ko sinisira mo!"

I heard a low chuckle. "I hate them, wife. They are hiding my food from me, it's too unfair."

Hinawakan ko ang kanyang mga braso ng akma na naman niyang pupunitin ang damit ko. Natigil kami at nagkatinginan lamang sa isa't isa. He is burning with desire while I'm freaking getting pissed at what he is doing. Dalawang beses na niyang siniraan ako ng damit sa isang araw lamang.

"You have to wait," I said.

His thick brows raised as he showered his confusion looking at me. Hindi siya nagsalita subalit bakas ang paghihingi ng sagot sa kanyang mga mata.

"I am on my ovulation period," I continued.

A corner of his lips raised. "Isn't that the best chance of conception, wife?"

"Yes, but I'm not risking it," I firmly said.

Biglang dumilim ang tingin niya sa akin, at halos takasan na naman ako ng aking hininga dahil parang lalabas ata ang galit niya. I felt guilty when his face became sullen after his anguish.

"You don't want to have a child with me?"

Mabilis akong umiling. "Hindi ngayon, at sana maintindihan mo 'yon, your grace."

Isang malalim na buntong hininga ang pinakawalan niya bago ako niyakap ng mahigpit. He buried his face on my neck as I felt his breathing made contact with my skin. Sinuklay ko na lamang ang kanyang buhok para pakalmahin siya.

~~~***•••***~~~

My ears were welcomed by a series of men screaming or grunting as I entered the training ground. Kasama ko ang ilan sa mga maids at may dala silang tray ng pagkain. Balak ko kasing mangialam sa trabaho ni Wince sa araw na ito dahil wala akong trip. Tapos na rin kasi ang pagpupulong namin ni Erwan tungkol sa bahay, at nasabihan ko na rin siya tungkol sa winter coats ng mga katulong at mga knights.

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