"I'm leaving before Lucy and Laureen wake up," Katherine said hurriedly as she tied her hair into a simple bun.
Cassian, tidying up the room, nodded. "What should I tell them? Why did you leave so early?"
"Just say that when you ca back, I was already gone," she replied while putting on her yellow crystal earrings. Adjusting them, she added, "Tell them you left after giving a massage, so it won't seem suspicious. And if they ask why you ca back early, just say it was because I needed another massage."
Cassian chuckled at her excuse. Last night, she hadn't cared about anything else, lost in the heat of the mont. But now that he had completely satisfied her—really satisfied her—she was suddenly worried about getting caught.
A part of him felt a little disappointed, but at the sa ti, he found her concern adorable. Still, he understood that keeping their relationship a secret was for the best.
"I'll do that," Cassian said, finishing up the bed before walking over and wrapping his arms around her waist. He gave her stomach a playful squeeze, pressing a kiss to the back of her neck. "But… will my lady be free tonight?" His voice had that teasing edge, warm against her skin.
"I might be…" Katherine mumbled, her cheeks heating up as she shifted a little. "And stop playing with my stomach—it's embarrassing."
Cassian chuckled, sliding his hands up from her stomach to her chest, his grip slow and deliberate. "Embarrassing? Nah… it's sexy. Makes wanna bite and suck on it," he murmured, giving her a light squeeze. "And let's be honest, it's way too soft and grab-worthy when I've got you under …my...lady.."
This made her smile. "You… you're getting bolder and bolder, you know," she teased, turning around to face him.
Seeing his cheeky grin, she smirked and continued, "Calling sexy and cute on my face… what a bold brat you've beco, huh? My little puppy is getting daring."
She kissed him a few tis before playfully pushing him aside, feeling his mber pressing against her again and his hands shalessly squeezing her butt. With a wide smile and a mock-offended tone that completely betrayed her teasing expression, she huffed, "Perverted puppy… no more. You've had enough treats for today."
Cassian chuckled, but before he could grab her again, Katherine quickly slipped out of the room, giggling as she made her escape.
"Send Laureen to my lab once she wakes up!" she called over her shoulder before disappearing down the hall.
Watching her leave, he let out a sigh, already missing her. It felt cliché, but after spending a night with a woman as breathtaking as Katherine, how could he not long for another just like it?
With nothing else to do—her room already cleaned—Cassian found himself with idle hands. From what he could sense, Lucy and Laureen were still asleep, and the sun hadn't even risen yet. It wouldn't be up for at least another half hour.
That realization made him a bit annoyed. They did have ti for another round, after all.
But now, exhaustion was creeping in. Cassian was only looking for a place to sleep, his excitent to et Lucy and Laureen dulled by the toll two won in one day had taken on his body. He felt a bit weak, his energy drained—but at least it was for a good reason. Experience more on My Virtual Library Empire
The exhaustion was fleeting, quickly replaced by renewed energy. Just as Cassian was about to return to Katherine's room, he heard a door creak open behind him, followed by Lucy's still-sleepy voice.
"Cassian…?" she murmured, surprise evident in her tone.
He turned to face her with a smile, watching as she rubbed her eyes. "What are you doing here so early in the morning?" she asked, her voice drowsy.
Cassian's gaze instinctively road over her. She was still in her nightclothes—a long, loose dress that barely clung to her shoulders. One side had slipped down her arm, exposing a generous view of her bosom. Though only one breast was visible, it was more than enough to stir his energy back to life.
Unaware of his gaze, Lucy simply stood there, blinking sleepily. Cassian, unable to resist, stepped toward her. She gave him a questioning look, but before she could react, he wrapped his hands around her waist, pulling her close.
"I ca looking for Lady Katherine to give her a morning massage," he murmured, his lips close to her ear. "But she just left for her lab ahead of …."
Lucy was surprised but didn't resist as he pulled her closer, pressing her body against his. Looking up at him, she asked softly, "Why?"
"I didn't ask—Katherine did. She wants Miss Laureen to co to her lab once she wakes up," Cassian replied smoothly. Leaning in, he placed a gentle kiss on her cheek, making her smile. In response, she captured his lips in a soft kiss, their warmth lingering between them.
Before things could go any further, another sleepy voice called out from inside.
"Who's at the door…?"
Lucy and Cassian quickly put so space between them as she cleared her throat and answered, "It's Cassian…" She pulled the door open wider, revealing Laureen rubbing her eyes, still drowsy.
Like Lucy, Laureen was dressed in a loose nightgown, one shoulder slipping down, exposing the soft curve of her bosom.
Cassian offered a small wave before giving a slight bow. "Good morning, Miss Laureen."
Laureen smiled sleepily. "Good morning… but what are you doing here so early?"
Cassian repeated the sa story he had told Lucy, then added, "And she asked you to go to her lab."
"Why?" Laureen asked, still groggy.
Cassian simply shrugged. "She didn't say."
Laureen nodded before stretching her arms with a sleepy yawn. Without questioning further, she made her way toward the kitchen, her bare feet padding softly against the floor. Cassian and Lucy followed behind, the morning still quiet with only the faint chirping of birds outside.
As Laureen grabbed a kettle to prepare so tea, she glanced over her shoulder at Cassian and asked, "So, where were you this ti? I heard you got stuck in so dinsional space?"
Cassian chuckled, leaning casually against the counter. "Word travels fast, huh?" he said, running a hand through his hair. "Yeah, I did. It wasn't exactly planned, though. The academy's motives were far more shocking and dangerous than we expected. Getting out of there turned into more trouble than I'd hoped."
Lucy looked a bit worried, her brows furrowing as she asked, "Did you get hurt anywhere?"
Cassian gave a small smile, trying to reassure her. "I did, many tis... but luckily, my healing power made it not much of a problem." He gave a small shrug, though the mory of the danger still lingered.
As they sat down at the coffee table, the room felt small, like a cozy little apartnt for the three of them, while Katherine's place was far larger in comparison.
Laureen stirred the hot beverage in her hand with a small flick of her fingers, using fla magic to keep it warm. She offered the drinks to both of them, her eyes flicking between Cassian and Lucy. Lucy accepted her cup with a smile, while Cassian shook his head in polite rejection but nodded in acknowledgnt. "Yeah, we did," he replied.
Laureen's eyes sparkled with curiosity as she took a sip from her own cup. "How were they? Katherine and I were pretty shocked hearing about them." She smiled, her tone amused. "Lady Rowena was also quite excited when she heard the news."
"Yeah, I heard," Cassian said with a smile, recalling the conversation he'd had with Katherine about last night. He continued, "Lady Katherine told . I didn't know about Lady Rowena's magic research, though."
Lucy sipped her tea, the steam curling around her as Cassian breathed in the soothing aroma. He smiled, clearly enjoying the scent. "Lady Rowena was always the weird kid, to be honest," he mused. "I wasn't even surprised when she started dissecting living beings after she beca a mage. It felt like the natural next step for her."
Cassian raised an eyebrow, clearly surprised. "How long have you been working for the dukedom, Miss Lucy?" he asked, his curiosity piqued.
Lucy paused for a mont, as if reflecting on the years that had passed. "Since I was young..." she began, a thoughtful expression crossing her face. "It's been almost thirty years, I think. Just before the previous family head stepped down from his position."
Both Cassian and Laureen exchanged surprised glances. Cassian's eyes widened in disbelief. "So long? What did you do before that?" he asked, genuinely intrigued.
Lucy's voice took on a soft, nostalgic tone as she shared her past with Cassian and Laureen. She told them of her humble beginnings, how she had co from a small, remote village nestled within the borders of the dukedom. Life had been simple, and opportunities scarce, but fate had offered her a chance. When she first arrived at the duchy, she had been fortunate enough to secure a job as a maid in one of the knight houses. It was a modest beginning, but it was a start.
As she spoke, there was a glint of pride in her eyes. Over ti, her skills had been noticed by the right people, and one of the vice butlers at the Sacredt Castle had taken an interest in her. From there, her path had steadily risen. Years of hard work and dedication had earned her a position as the head mage in the service of Princess Katherine, the duchy's beloved princess.
As Lucy continued explaining her story, the morning light began to filter through the windows, and the sun had fully risen. Laureen had already left, no doubt attending to her own responsibilities. Lucy, too, was preparing to leave, though Cassian was behind her, still persisting with his playful yet sowhat annoying attempts to keep her there with him.
"Co on, don't go," he urged, his voice filled with the usual teasing charm as he wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her close. His eyes were wide with that familiar look of mischievous longing.
Lucy, however, was unamused. She sighed, clearly annoyed by his persistence. "I know what you want," she said, narrowing her eyes at him. "Stop with the emotional blackmailing and that sad puppy look. I let you have all night, so let go now."
"Promise?" Cassian asked with a raised eyebrow, a playful smirk on his face. Lucy nodded, her lips curling into a knowing smile.
Without another word, she leaned in and planted a quick, soft kiss on his lips, her touch lingering just a mont longer than necessary. Reluctantly, Cassian released his hold on her, letting her go. She hurriedly moved toward the door, trying to avoid being caught in another one of his spontaneous hugs.
"See you in the evening, goodbye," Lucy called over her shoulder, her tone a mix of amusent and finality as she stepped out, leaving Cassian standing there with a smile tugging at the corner of his lips.
Cassian let out a quiet sigh, his gaze lingering as she walked away, the familiar ache of longing settling in. "See you tonight," he murmured, already thinking about their next ti together. With nothing else to occupy him and Lucy's and Laureen's bed still a ss from the night before, looking surprisingly comfortable, he yawned. His exhaustion finally caught up with him, and before he realized it, his eyes closed, sinking into a deep, peaceful sleep.
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