‘Dream?’
It was far too realistic to be a dream. However, it was too illogical to be reality.
‘What in the world is going on?’
Banessa was still half in a daze. It’s a dream. It must be a dream. To wake himself up, he tried to slap his own cheek.
“Hmm….”
As he pulled his hand out from under the blanket, Dana stirred. Her long gray eyelashes fluttered. Banessa froze, unable to breathe.
‘!’
The blanket that was covering Dana slowly slid off. The shoulder that had been barely covered was now gradually exposed. Banessa’s gaze followed the blanket in frozen silence. Pale, slender nape, deeply curved collarbone, and then….
‘This can’t be happening.’
Banessa tightly shut his eyes. Below the collarbone, patches of red marred the pale skin. At the same time, memories of the previous night rushed in like a storm. Who had left those marks, what he had done, and what had unfolded afterward.
* * *
As soon as he arrived at the residence, Banessa enjoyed a leisurely time. Having stayed there for several months, it felt as comfortable as his own home. He even greeted the palace servants he hadn’t seen in a while.
“It’s been a while! Have you all been well?”
The palace servants, upon seeing him, flinched as if they had agreed to do so beforehand. It was because they remembered the trouble Banessa had caused around the imperial palace. More precisely, they were terrified of how Callisto would react upon seeing him.
“Hah. You’re all still the same. I told you not to worry! My brother and I are close, you know!”
Banessa grinned and waved his hand, unconcerned whether the servants were scared or not. Soon after, he began roaming around the palace. Staying cooped up in his room had made him restless. He started helping people out, as was his nature.
“Isn’t that heavy? Let me carry it! I’ll do it!”
“Brother. Oh! You’re losing more hair again! You should come to the principality soon. Sister Kailas will take care of it all for you.”
“Your name was Jen, right? Kid, you’ve grown taller again? What? You’re learning swordsmanship? Then you should have told me! Call me when you’re free! I’ll help you out!”
Despite their fear of running into Callisto, the palace servants eventually ended up chatting with Banessa. His reputation in the palace was generally good.
Except for the occasional crazy antics, Banessa was laid-back and bold. Talking with him could make one forget he was a wing.
“What? You’re saying that my sister is preparing for marriage these days?”
“Yes, that’s right. She meets with young nobles at least once a week.”
“Huh. While I was away? So that’s what happened.”
In any case, thanks to this, Banessa learned some very interesting news. Dana, now the emperor, was looking for a groom.
“My sister. She really needs to meet a good man. She may seem strict on the outside, but she’s surprisingly soft-hearted.”
Hearing that Dana was searching for a groom, Banessa felt a bit, just a little, strange. He tilted his head. The thought that he was missing something important kept bothering him.
“I guess all the talk of marriage lately is making me feel restless.”
Being simple-minded, Banessa quickly shrugged off the odd feeling.
“Hmm. I feel like I’m the only one left out now.”
Banessa scratched his cheek awkwardly. Before he knew it, everyone except him was in a relationship. Ahwin and Noel had gotten married, and even Julia had found a partner.
The excitement he had felt, like an inflated balloon, slowly deflated. It was spring, yet it felt like a chilly autumn wind was blowing through his chest.
“I have to meet brother.”
At that moment, a comrade came to his mind.
Callisto! The prince of the empire!
Callisto was still living far from love. Despite being at the perfect age for marriage, he was rejecting all proposals. Because of this, many young ladies who harbored unrequited love for him were said to be suffering from heartbreak.
“His Highness is currently engaged in research. He has ordered that no one disturb him until his magic experiments are complete.”
Unfortunately, Banessa couldn’t meet Callisto. In the end, he returned to his room, carrying only his loneliness. As he gazed up at the darkening indigo evening sky, he felt a sharp pang in his chest.
“Hah. I feel so lonely.”
He craved human company! If it was going to be like this, he should have brought his companions along. He had chosen to move alone, disliking the hassle, but now he regretted it. With nothing to do, he was just rolling around on the bed.
“Maybe I should drink…”
As his wandering eyes flicked across the room, they landed on the liquor cabinet. Since the room had been prepared for an esteemed guest, the cabinet was stocked with some very fine alcohol. Banessa, who occasionally enjoyed a drink, smacked his lips.
“I need a drinking buddy. Who should I drink with?”
The brief uplift in his mood quickly faded. Banessa felt lonely again. Drinking alone in a foreign country seemed unbearably pathetic.
But there was no one to drink with.
He considered the palace servants but dismissed the idea. Though he had become fairly friendly with them, they weren’t close enough to share a drink.
To them, Banessa, a wing, was likely too intimidating.
“Well, can’t be helped.”
If only Callisto weren’t buried in his research, he would have gone to him. But unfortunately, that wasn’t an option.
“And sister… Eh, forget it. She’s looking for a groom, after all. I don’t want to cause any rumors.”
In truth, Dana was a better drinking buddy than Callisto. While Callisto was fun to tease, he was prickly. Dana, on the other hand, was much more easygoing. Others might call her the Iron-Blooded Empress, but to Banessa, she was just a sister who smiled easily.
“Too bad. What a shame.”
In any case, he wouldn’t be able to drink alone with his easygoing sister for a while. Dana was busy preparing for marriage with high-ranking nobles. Drinking together might lead to gossip, which they couldn’t risk. With a sigh of resignation, Banessa picked up the most glittering bottle of liquor. It was at that moment—
Knock, knock.
There was a knock at the door. Banessa jumped up from his seat. He dashed to the door without even checking who it was. He was aching, aching for human company. He missed people so much right now. Hugging the bottle of liquor to his chest, he grabbed the doorknob and opened it.
“Who is it… Oh? Sister?”
To his surprise, Dana stood there. By now, darkness had fallen outside. Banessa was doubly surprised—first by the fact that Dana had come to visit at this late hour, and second, that she had come alone without any attendants.
“Why the face? It’s not like I’m somewhere I shouldn’t be.”
Dana wrinkled her nose slightly. Snapping out of his daze, Banessa quickly composed himself. Dana gave him a sidelong glance.
“Are you being formal just because we haven’t seen each other in a while?”
“Oh, no. Please, come in, sister.”
“No need. I just came to say hello. How’s the room? I was going to come by earlier, but I’ve been swamped. Today was my meeting with the Council of Elders.”
“Ah.”
Banessa finally realized why Dana had come to his room. It was to greet him, as he was part of the visiting delegation.
“You could have come tomorrow. You must be tired.”
“I just stopped by for a moment. Did you get a chance to see Callisto?”
“He’s in the middle of research. I decided to let him be today.”
“You’re the same as always.”
“Hah. Am I? But you’ve become even more beautiful, sister.”
“Do you think so?”
Dana chuckled softly. Banessa discreetly observed her. For some reason, Dana’s mood seemed a bit subdued. After hesitating, Banessa asked.
“Sister, is something bothering you?”
“Bothering me? Not really.”
“Hmm.”
Dana seemed to be trying to hide her feelings, but Banessa could see it. Her mood had clearly taken a dip. Banessa fell into thought. In the past, he would have suggested having a drink together without a second thought. But now, things were different. Dana was searching for a groom, after all…
“Are you drinking?”
“Huh? Oh. Yes, I was thinking about it.”
“Why would you drink alone? Bring it over.”
Without waiting for his reply, Dana strode into the room. A flustered Banessa followed her, leaving the door ajar. Dana had already settled herself at the table.
“You want to drink with me?”
“Yes.”
Dana glanced over at Banessa as she spoke.
“We don’t have that kind of formal relationship, do we? No need to be shy now.”
“Uh, well, I guess.”
“Just close the door. Quickly.”
Dana spoke irritably. As Banessa hesitated, Dana’s gaze grew even sharper.
Though flustered, Banessa decided to relax and go with it.
Yeah.
Why not?
She’s a close sister, isn’t she?
As he closed the door and turned around, he noticed Dana gazing quietly out at the night sky. Her profile looked deeply troubled, which tugged even more at Banessa’s heart.
That’s it.
I need to help my sister!
“Sister! What’s going on? Just tell me! I’ll listen to everything!”
The two of them began drinking. One glass, then another. They drank and drank some more. The number of empty bottles steadily grew. They were drinking much more than usual.
“Sister! Why do you keep drinking by yourself?”
Dana, looking deeply troubled, kept refilling his glass. Each time, Banessa would drain his glass in a single gulp and cheerfully say:
“Drink with me, drink with me! Pour yourself some too!”
“Sit still. You’re already slurring your words.”
“Hey, what do you mean slurring? Come on. Pour me another. Don’t drink alone!”
“You’re being cheeky. You can’t even keep up with me.”
“Ah, but today’s special! Today I’m going to go all out to solve your problems, sister!”
Dana’s eyes narrowed, as if considering something.
“…You think you can solve my problems?”
“Of course!”
“Really? You’re serious?”
“Absolutely. Just say the word!”
“Hmm.”
Dana gazed at Banessa, as if weighing her words, and then spoke.
“Fine. But let’s talk after we finish this drink.”
“Yes, yes!”
“We don’t have much time, so down it in one go. Good. Nicely done. Now, have another.”
“What, right now?”
“Not confident? Then I’ll just drink by myself. If you can’t handle it, that’s fine. You must be tired, so go to bed.”
“Wait, wait! Who said I’m tired? Okay, give me the drink! I’ll drink it all myself!”
Banessa had no idea what was coming as he gulped down the drinks Dana offered, one after another.
They drank for a while, and before Banessa knew it, he was giggling and hugging Dana tightly. For some reason, Dana didn’t push him away and just gently patted his back.
“Sister, why are your clothes so thin?”
“I took something off earlier because I was hot. Don’t you remember?”
“Oh… right.”
Dana was now only wearing a thin indoor slip.
It was so thin that Banessa could feel the contours of her body through the fabric. The sensation was so fascinating and soft that Banessa couldn’t stop himself from giggling. It reminded him of hugging his sister’s teddy bear when he was little.
“Do you like it?”
“Yes. Hehe. I like it….”
Correction: Dana was much better than a teddy bear. Her slender body, warm skin, and even her rather strong perfume—everything felt so pleasant. Banessa felt like a puppy curled up with his favorite person.
“Your scent is really nice, sister….”
Banessa buried her face into Dana’s collarbone, sniffing around, nearly melting from the intoxicating scent.
“…I didn’t think you’d actually drink everything I gave you.”
“Uh? What did you say?”
“Nothing. Forget it.”
Dana chuckled, and feeling encouraged, Banessa—who was quite large compared to Dana—began rubbing his head against Dana’s shoulder. Dana, instead of resisting, relaxed, leaning back into the sofa. Banessa’s face, which had been resting on her shoulder, slid down lower.
“Do you even know where you’re resting your cheek right now?”
“Where am I…?”
“Well, if you don’t know, just stay there. It’s warm, so don’t think about it. Just stay still.”
“Warm? Sister, are you cold?”
“Yeah. Cold. So, stay like that.”
If Dana said she was cold, then, of course, Banessa had to hold her tighter. Why had someone who gets cold so easily taken off her outerwear? The thought crossed his mind briefly, but soon Banessa felt proud of herself.
‘I made my sister warm!’
Feeling satisfied with his actions, Banessa was about to relax when Dana gently shifted his head to the side.
As a result, Banessa ended up burying his face directly into Dana’s chest. Completely drunk, Banessa was unaware of where he was rubbing his face, mumbling softly.
“Hmm. Sister… I like this….”
“What’s so good about it?”
“It’s soft, white… looks delicious….”
Below the deep neckline of Dana’s dress, her pale, almost untouched skin came into view. For someone like Banessa, who spent all day training in the sun, this was a rare sight.
With sleepy eyes, Banessa’s tongue instinctively flicked out. It was a pure, thoughtless action, driven entirely by impulse.
He wanted to taste that smooth skin.
But somehow, he felt he needed Dana’s permission, so he merely licked his lips in anticipation.
“You really are like a puppy.”
“Heh. Really?”
“I used to have a puppy….”
“You did?”
“I would cuddle it, kiss it. I cherished it so much.”
Dana’s voice was tinged with a deep nostalgia. Banessa perked up his ears. He could feel that longing seeping into his own heart. He wanted to give Dana a good memory, something that would replace that old yearning with pure happiness.
“Should I… heh, do that for you too?”
“What?”
Instead of answering, Banessa planted soft kisses on Dana’s neck and collarbone. Dana stiffened for a moment, then burst out laughing.
“Are you a puppy?”
“Woof woof!”
“Oh, this is insane. Why do I find something so ridiculous… cute?”
“Love me more, sister.”
Banessa whined as he leaned harder into Dana. He expected Dana to resist, but instead, Dana slipped down, almost collapsing into a lying position.
Banessa wrapped his arms around her even tighter, peppering her upper body with kisses. He couldn’t lick her like a dog would, but this was the next best thing, and it was driving him wild with joy. He felt like he might melt from happiness.
“Sister….”
“…What?”
“This feels so good….”
“What does?”
“This softness… I want to bite it….”
“You’ve lost your mind. Fine. Do whatever you want. Bite me, go ahead.”
“Heh. Really? Can I really bite you?”
Banessa sat up abruptly. Whether it was from the alcohol or something else, Dana’s cheeks were flushed red. Her gray eyes gazed up at Banessa, a little wet as if on the verge of tears, making her even more alluring. Banessa, feeling like an overexcited puppy, grinned widely.
“Chomp!”
He gently nibbled the tip of Dana’s nose. Dana flinched, her breathing growing a little heavier.
Banessa, still giddy, kissed her all over her face. He nibbled on her earlobes and cheekbones, careful not to hurt her.
As Dana watched him silently for a while, she finally spoke in a low voice.
“Do you even know what you’re doing right now?”
“Of course I do!”
“…You won’t regret it?”
“Heh. Sister. Regret? Why would I? Why would I ever regret this?”
Regret? Why would I regret something this good? Banessa’s confident words made Dana chuckle. She whispered as she loosened Banessa’s cravat.
“Let’s see if you still feel the same. If you regret this or not.”
“Of course! Regret? Never! I’ve never regretted anything in my life!”
Dana tossed the cravat aside.
“Good. You better not regret it, because if you do, I’ll have to kill you.”
She lifted Banessa’s chin with her fingertips and rose slightly. Banessa immediately leaned into her like a puppy again, but this time, Dana firmly pushed against his shoulders.
“Stop clinging. Get up. There’s something we need to do.”
“What is it?”
“Don’t ask questions. Just sit back against the sofa like a good boy.”
Dana patted the sofa with a soft thump. Without knowing why, Banessa obediently followed Dana’s instructions and repositioned himself. Dana stroked Banessa’s head as if rewarding him.
“Good boy. Very good.”
Banessa’s mood soared even higher.
“Woof woof!”
Dana giggled.
“Alright, little puppy. I’m going to undo all of these buttons now. Are you okay with that?”
“Woof woof!”
“Smart choice. Stay still until I’ve undone them all, and I’ll give you a reward.”
“A reward?”
“Yes. You don’t want one?”
Banessa tilted his head, then grinned.
“What kind of reward?”
“Something delicious. The thing you wanted to taste earlier.”
“Oh, what was that again?”
“If you’re curious, I can give you a little taste now.”
“Woof woof!”
“You asked for it. Don’t complain later.”
Dana tilted her head slightly before gently pressing their lips together.
It was a soft, feather-light kiss.
Banessa, who had been staring blankly, let out a confused sound as Dana pulled away with a quiet *smack*.
“Uhh? That’s the reward?”
“Yes. It’s something any man in the empire would envy.”
“And why is that?”
Dana shot Banessa a sidelong glance, unimpressed by his lukewarm reaction.
“What’s this? After I gave you exactly what you wanted, this is how you react? How annoying.”
Irritated, Dana carelessly let go of the half-unbuttoned front of Banessa’s shirt, leaving it hanging loosely. Then, with a huff, she stood up abruptly.
“Forget it. I’m leaving. I’m completely sober now.”
A sudden wave of panic washed over Banessa as he quickly grabbed Dana’s arm.
“No, sister! That’s not what I meant!”
“Then what did you mean? Speak clearly.”
“It’s not that I didn’t like the reward…”
“Don’t trail off like that. If you were going to act like this, you shouldn’t have clung to me like a puppy earlier… Ack! What are you doing?!”
At that moment, Banessa swiftly lifted Dana into his arms. Dana let out a startled yelp and instinctively wrapped her arms around Banessa’s neck.
“What are you doing? Where are you taking me?”
“I wasn’t finished talking, but you wouldn’t listen to me…”
Banessa glanced around the room, scanning his surroundings. The open space of the living room with the sofa felt too exposed. He needed somewhere more private, somewhere that felt safer.
Finally, he came to a stop.
Banessa mumbled blankly.
After wandering aimlessly for a moment, Banessa finally stopped in his tracks, muttering to himself.
“…Where should I go?”
Dana gritted her teeth.
‘What’s so lovable about this idiot…?’
She grabbed Banessa’s chin and turned his head toward the bedroom.
“If you’re going somewhere, go over there. I want to lie down.”
“The bedroom?”
“Yes!”
Banessa obediently complied with Dana’s command. After all, he had decided to be Dana’s loyal pet for the day, so it was the natural choice.
Besides, he had a request for Dana.
‘That kiss from earlier… it was too short. I didn’t really get it.’
If it was a reward, it should be something good. If it was something that all the men in the empire desired, it should have felt even better, but for some reason, it had left him wanting more.
‘Would it taste better if it lasted longer?’
As he recalled Dana’s moist, red lips, Banessa gulped. Just thinking about them made his mouth water, so clearly, the reward itself wasn’t the problem.
Once he had seated Dana on the bed, Banessa knelt down politely, ready to finish their conversation. Dana’s expression softened as she responded.
“So, it’s not that you didn’t like it, but that it was too short?”
“Exactly!”
Banessa nodded so eagerly he might as well have been wagging his tail. Dana, who had been reclining against the bed’s cushions, frowned slightly.
“Damn it. You’re so cute… it’s annoying.”
“Huh? What did you say?”
“Never mind. Anyway, since it was too short, I’ll give you the proper version now. But this is the only time you’ll get it for free.”
“Of course!”
“Now, close your eyes.”
Banessa quickly shut his eyes. Dana chuckled softly and pulled his chin closer.
Soon, Dana’s lips gently captured Banessa’s.
Her tongue grazed over Banessa’s dry lips, moistening them before slowly slipping inside. As Dana’s soft tongue brushed deeper, touching the sensitive inner lining of his mouth, Banessa flinched and opened his eyes in surprise. This was the first time anyone had touched such a delicate spot.
This was… Banessa’s first real kiss.
“Keep your eyes closed. Don’t open them until I say so.”
Dana’s stern tone made Banessa squeeze his eyes shut again. The hands Banessa had placed on the bed felt oddly empty. He wanted to grab something, to hold and squeeze it.
Something like… the warm body he had hugged just a moment ago?
Shifting restlessly, Banessa slyly peeked one eye open. The moment his gaze met Dana’s, he pulled her into an embrace and rolled onto his side, dragging Dana with him.
Dana, now lying face-to-face with Banessa, raised an eyebrow.
“What are you doing?”
Feigning innocence, Banessa quickly bit Dana’s lips and shut his eyes again. After a moment, as if forgiving him just this once, Dana’s soft tongue once more explored Banessa’s mouth. Banessa wrinkled his nose, gripping Dana’s clothing tightly.
‘Wow. This is something else.’
The stimulation was focused on his mouth, yet a tension tightened between his legs. That tiny bit of flesh was creating such strange sensations. It was utterly intoxicating.
*Chup. Chup.* The wet sounds deepened, and with each one, Banessa became more immersed. It felt as if every sensation in his body had funneled into his lips.
After a moment, Dana pulled back slightly and asked in a soft voice.
“How was it?”
“….”
“You can open your eyes now.”
Banessa’s eyes flew open. Instead of replying, he stared at Dana—more precisely, at her small lips, glistening with saliva.
“It’s so good it makes me curse.”
With that, he immediately leaned in and bit her lightly.
Remembering what Dana had just taught him, Banessa slipped his tongue into Dana’s mouth. Though clumsy at first, Banessa’s movements were careful and deliberate, causing Dana to let out a soft moan.
“Mmm.”
Encouraged, Banessa’s determination grew. Hearing Dana make such a beautiful sound because of him was exhilarating. He concentrated all his senses on figuring out where Dana responded best.
‘Didn’t they say that to kiss well, you had to know how to tie a cherry stem with your tongue?’
Recalling the boastful words of his seniors from his knight apprentice days, Banessa continued his exploration, becoming more skillful with each movement. Dana’s moans grew heavier, filled with warmth.
“Mm… ahh….”
When the kiss finally ended, Dana looked up at Banessa with half-lidded, dazed eyes.
“Hah… What the hell? How did you suddenly get so good…?”
Though she didn’t finish her sentence, Banessa could guess the rest. Feeling triumphant, he wrapped one leg around Dana’s lower body and whispered into her ear.
“If I did well, shouldn’t you give me another reward?”
“What?”
“Quickly. Come on.”
Dana instinctively moved to kiss Banessa again but hesitated, pulling back. She quickly placed her hands on Banessa’s chest, creating some distance between them.
“No. I told you before, didn’t I? The reward was for staying still and obedient. You only get it once for free.”
“Ah. Right.”
Banessa quickly sat up and, in one swift motion, pulled off his shirt. His well-trained, muscular body—devoid of any excess fat—was fully revealed, a testament to his years of training as a knight.
Dana’s eyes were momentarily drawn to Banessa’s sculpted chest, and she gulped unconsciously.
Banessa grinned.
“Now that I’ve taken care of the buttons, I assume you’ll give me the promised reward?”
With that, Banessa gently pushed Dana down onto the bed and began kissing her lips again. This time, Dana slowly wrapped her arms around Banessa’s neck, deepening the kiss. Banessa was ecstatic, but a small feeling of dissatisfaction lingered. He realized what it was after a moment—it was because he hadn’t touched enough of Dana’s bare skin.
“This isn’t fair, sister.”
“What’s not?”
“It’s unfair that I’m the only one undressed.”
Watching her carefully, Banessa began to untie the ribbons of Dana’s dress, glancing up for her reaction. Dana gave him a playful glare, then laughed softly, running her hand through Banessa’s auburn hair.
“Alright. Let’s see how far you’ll go.”
Like an excited child unwrapping a birthday present, Banessa quickly untied all the ribbons. Pulling the loosened fabric down, a pair of perfectly rounded, pale breasts came into view.
Banessa, mesmerized by the sight, whispered in a slightly hoarse voice.
“Sister. Can I touch them?”
“…Just for today, I’ll let it slide. From now on, don’t ask. Just do whatever you want.”
“Anything I want, my way?”
“Yes, anything.”
“Anything… Got it.”
With slightly trembling hands, Banessa unclasped the front hook, and immediately, Dana’s soft, ample breasts were revealed. Mesmerized by the half-covered pink nipples, he slowly slipped his hands inside her clothes.
‘Ah, damn.’
As he grasped her soft breasts, a shiver started from his palm and radiated throughout his entire body. How could something so soft and warm exist in this world? He felt like he could knead them all day without ever getting tired.
“Sister, you’re… really something else.”
In truth, it wasn’t just her breasts—everything about Dana was incredible. Perhaps due to her noble birth, even with her disheveled clothes, she still looked like a goddess.
He wanted to kneel and kiss her feet, but with Dana lying back like that, he decided to kiss something else instead.
‘She said I could do anything today.’
That something was her breasts.
“…!”
Banessa’s eyes widened as he took a mouthful of her white breast. The moment his lips made contact, it felt like his mind was about to explode.
Her pale skin had always looked delicious, but he never imagined it would be this good.
The fragrance was so intoxicating he thought she must’ve sprayed perfume, and now he wondered if she’d also dipped herself in honey.
He devoured her breasts as though he were tasting the most exquisite food in the world. The wet sounds of his efforts filled the room.
“Haaah…”
Dana closed her eyes, enjoying the way Banessa tousled her hair as he continued to lavish her with attention. She reveled in the tingling sensations spreading from where his tongue touched, her fingers lightly gripping his short hair.
As she pulled with a bit more force, Banessa lifted his head with half-dazed eyes.
“Sister…?”
“Haa. What’s so amazing about me? Tell me properly.”
“Just… everything… is amazing… so delicious…”
Dana chuckled at his drowsy mumbling.
“That’s not quite the answer I wanted, but you’re cute, so I’ll let it slide. Keep being cute until the end.”
Instead of answering, Banessa buried his face back into her chest. With the other hand, he teased the opposite breast, licking and sucking eagerly.
“Hah, mm.”
Dana’s moans deepened. Banessa felt like he, too, was slowly going crazy.
‘Sister, you’re standing tall.’
The sensation of her candy-like hard nipple touching Banessa’s tongue was so electrifying. The fact that he had made her sister like this filled him with a desire to bite down hard. He resisted the impulse because Dana seemed to prefer things being done gently.
“Mm, that’s good. Keep doing that…”
Every time Banessa moved his tongue as if licking cotton candy, Dana moaned as if she were aching. As Dana’s reactions became clearer, another question arose in Banessa’s mind.
‘Sister. Could other places be reacting too?’
The hand that had been caressing Dana’s chest slowly slid down, hesitating slightly, then moved along her slender waist. Even though Dana must have known where Banessa’s hand was going, she showed no particular reaction. Emboldened, Banessa boldly slipped his hand between Dana’s legs.
‘Wow, crazy.’
The warm, slick flesh wrapped around his fingers, and the sensation was so good that a curse slipped out. It was sticky, as if it had been wet for a while. Finally losing his mind, Banessa hungrily licked and sucked Dana’s chest. His thick fingers rubbed the intimate flesh as if they were licking it.
“Mmm…”
Dana, whose body had been sufficiently aroused, even felt the near-painful stimulation as pleasure.
Just as she was about to relax and surrender her body to the pleasure Banessa was giving her, Dana bit down on her lip.
With her brows furrowed tightly, she half-lifted her upper body and this time grabbed Banessa’s head much harder than before, lifting it up.
“Suddenly, I’m annoyed. Where did you learn this?”
“Huh?”
“Weren’t you supposed to be new at this? You were terrible at kissing. So how do you know how to do this? Who else have you been doing this with?”
Banessa, who had been staring blankly at Dana’s reddened lips, suddenly snapped back to his senses.
“What are you talking about! Who do you think I’ve been doing this with!”
“Then why do you know how to do it! Why are you good at this? Why can’t you kiss? Don’t tell me you’ve done everything but kiss?”
“Geez, how bad could I have been at kissing…”
Banessa, who had been whining loudly, suddenly realized something and chuckled.
“Oh, I’m good, huh, sister?”
“What?”
“You’re saying I’m good at everything except kissing, right?”
Dana flinched for a moment and then glared at him with a sassy look.
“If you want to go all the way, we’re not there yet. How would I know?”
With that, she relaxed again and lay back down.
“Oh, you don’t know because we haven’t reached the end yet.”
Then I need to make sure you get there. Grinning broadly, Banessa quickly stripped all of Dana’s clothes off. As her radiant, bare body was revealed, Banessa couldn’t help but pull her into an embrace. Her body, warm and soft in just the right way, made him naturally affectionate.
“Sister, it’s so good. Can I curse?”
“No.”
“Oh, fuck… It’s really good. I feel like I might die.”
“Lips.”
“Oh. Sorry. I won’t do it again.”
Despite Dana’s scolding, Banessa continued to plant kisses all over her body, unfazed. Whenever he noticed a spot that made Dana’s breathing quicken, he became even more persistent with his kisses. Annoyed by Banessa’s playful teasing, Dana tried to suppress her moans, but eventually, a soft groan escaped her lips.
“Haa. Mm.”
Her mind was clouded with a strange, erotic excitement. Though she had been the one to initiate the seduction, it now felt like she was being led along by Banessa.
At this rate, she felt like she was about to lose the control she had just barely grasped and be completely swept away.
Dana barely managed to push Banessa off her and said,
“Bring some wine. I’m thirsty.”
“Wine? Now?”
“Lips. No backtalk.”
“Oh, okay.”
Banessa hurriedly rushed out. Dana took a moment to catch her breath, resting her arm across her forehead as she closed her eyes.
‘Are we really going to go all the way tonight? This easily, this quickly?’
Coming to see Banessa today had been a half-impulsive decision. After Banessa had left without a word, Dana had sworn to herself that she would never look at him again. But hearing the news that he had suddenly returned and was walking around with that shameless smile stirred up all her anger.
Her original plan had been to get Banessa drunk and give him a good slap. But somehow, things had ended up here.
‘I thought his head was full of flowers, but why is he learning so quickly?’
If Banessa’s touches had been mediocre, things wouldn’t have progressed so quickly and smoothly. Since he usually went through life without much thought, Dana had assumed his brain was made of muscle. But today, she realized that Banessa possessed an insane talent, mastering ten things from learning just one.
‘It’s irritating how much he’s exactly my type.’
It was bad enough that the parts of her body where Banessa’s lips, tongue, and hands had touched were still throbbing. Dana bit her lip, feeling the heat rise between her legs again.
‘No matter how good he is, I need to stay focused tonight. Before I get swept away again.’
Dana had already fallen for Banessa once and had gone through a lot of emotional turmoil because of it. She was determined not to lose control this time. She was resolved to bring things to a conclusion tonight, by any means necessary.
‘I’ll seduce him properly, go all the way, and if he’s as good as he seems, I won’t ever let him go.’
Dana would make sure Banessa didn’t even think about escaping. She would show him what it truly felt like to be caught in a trap with no way out.
Making Banessa suffer twice as much for all the heartache he had caused would finally bring Dana some peace of mind.
“Sister! I brought the wine!”
Banessa plopped down on the bed with a gleeful bounce, holding a bottle of wine. Dana, who had been about to sit up and take the glass, hesitated.
“Where’s the glass?”
Banessa smirked.
“You know, wine tastes even better without a glass.”
“What?”
“Well, here’s the thing.”
Banessa took a sip of the wine and lightly grasped Dana’s chin. Then, boldly, he pressed his lips against Dana’s. His tongue slipped in deeply, moving so naturally that it caught Dana off guard.
“…!”
Dana’s eyes widened in surprise, and reflexively, she swallowed the wine. There was a playful glint in Banessa’s eyes. As he continued the deep kiss, his other hand roamed over Dana’s chest, before gradually making its way down her flat stomach.
“Mmnh…”
Dana’s gaze grew hazy. Her resolve to stay alert quickly crumbled as her reason slipped away. Banessa had grown more skilled, targeting only her most sensitive spots.
‘This guy, he used to be so clueless…’
How could someone so perceptive now have been so oblivious to Dana’s feelings before? There was no time to question it. Banessa briefly pulled back, took another mouthful of wine, and pressed his lips to Dana’s again. This wine-flavored kiss repeated several times.
‘Isn’t this the strongest one?’
Dana finally realized the nature of the wine Banessa had brought, but by then, it was too late—she had already swallowed several mouthfuls.
‘I don’t care anymore…’
At some point, Dana stopped thinking and simply accepted the wine Banessa offered, gulping it down. The wine spilled from her parted lips, trickling down the curve of her chest.
The woman, hailed as the most noble in the Holy Empire, drank an entire bottle of wine through nothing but kisses.
“You, you…”
Dana was about to ask where Banessa had learned such a thing, but all that came out were excited gasps. The relentless fingers teasing her below made it impossible to focus. She moaned, rubbing her thighs together, overwhelmed by the heat building within her.
“Mmnh, ah, ugh.”
The more disheveled Dana became, the more Banessa wanted to scoop her up and twirl her around in a dance. Watching the once noble and graceful woman groan in pleasure, consumed by heat, was thrilling beyond belief.
He crawled onto the bed, laying Dana flat on her back. His tongue began to trail down from her sternum, while his hand continued to tease her most intimate parts.
“Hah… what do you think you’re doing?”
“I’m cleaning the wine off you.”
“What… did you say?”
“I’ll make sure you’re spotless, sister.”
“Mmngh…!”
Dana, who had been trying to hold herself together, finally arched her back, succumbing to a light climax. Satisfied, Banessa slowly withdrew his fingers from inside her, glancing at them. They glistened, thoroughly soaked, not just the fingers but his entire palm from how long he had been exploring.
‘I wonder if this tastes good too?’
The thought no sooner crossed his mind than he began licking his wet fingers. Watching him do so, Dana felt a strange shame, as though he were licking her most sensitive area all over again. She bit the inside of her lip, gripping the bedsheets tightly as if twisting them.
If she didn’t hold onto something, she felt she might pull him down by the back of his head and shove him between her legs right then and there.
A moment later, after licking his fingers clean, Banessa mumbled in a dazed voice.
“Wow, sister… this is insane. Seriously.”
“What… is?”
Instead of answering, Banessa sharply turned his head, locking eyes with Dana. His crimson eyes suddenly felt dangerously intense. Before Dana could utter a word, Banessa grabbed her cheek and kissed her roughly, pushing his tongue deep into Dana’s mouth.
“Mmm…”
Dana almost responded to the kiss reflexively, but with all her willpower, she pushed him away.
“What the hell? Why are you acting like a horny dog out of nowhere, cutting off mid-sentence!”
With eyes half gone, Banessa murmured in a low voice.
“How could I *not* be? Didn’t you feel it, sister?”
“Haa, what are you talking about?”
“The taste of what you’ve been leaking. It’s driving me completely insane. Does it suit your taste too?”
“Crazy bastard. Stop messing around.”
“Sister. I won’t mess around. Just once.”
Banessa whispered seductively as he grasped her most intimate spot.
“Wouldn’t it be better… without using just my hand?”
“Don’t talk nonsense. Absolutely not.”
In truth, it wasn’t because Dana truly disliked the idea. If anything, it was something she typically preferred, and with Banessa, the thought was even more tempting.
‘He’d probably be insanely good at it. That’s the problem.’
‘What is with this beastly learning ability?’
Despite claiming it was his first time, Banessa had already completely worn Dana out.
‘That’s exactly why this is dangerous.’
Being so easily swayed from the first night they were intimate would be a problem. Even if they were to continue, Dana was determined to wait until Banessa was fully hers.
Dana glared at him.
“If you don’t want to be kicked out, don’t do that until I tell you to.”
“Oh, sister. When will that be?”
“When I feel like it. Stop whining. Do you *want* to get kicked out?”
“But this is my room…”
“It’s a room I’m letting you borrow in *my* palace.”
“Earlier, you said you’d let me do whatever I wanted today. You said I didn’t even have to ask.”
“Not that.”
As Dana’s firm rejection hit home, Banessa reluctantly withdrew his hand. But then he chuckled, as if he hadn’t been turned down at all.
“Sister. Then, what about putting it in right now?”
Dana frowned.
“Didn’t I just tell you not to ask about that…?!”
Suddenly, Dana was yanked down, her legs spread wide. Banessa swiftly positioned himself between them, gripping Dana’s thighs and thrusting in all at once.
“Ah!”
Dana threw her head back, letting out a sharp gasp as her insides were filled in an instant. The suddenness of it surprised her, but that only made it more intense. Heat surged through her body, and she felt dizzy with pleasure.
‘What is this… Was this my preference all along?!’
She had known he was well-endowed, but she hadn’t imagined he would fit her so perfectly. Though Dana had been with many men, none had ever felt like they matched her body so well from the very first thrust.
“Hnngh… Ah…”
Dana grabbed anything she could to resist the urge to wildly shake her hips. Forcibly trying to control the pleasure, tears soon welled up at the corners of her eyes.
Meanwhile, Banessa was in no better state.
‘Hold it, damn it! You can’t finish right now!’
The moment the soft flesh fully embraced him, an overwhelming pleasure surged through his mind, almost knocking him out.
‘Sing the knights’ anthem or something! Damn, what was the beginning again? Haah. Raise the glory of the great Genos, brothers, what was the next part?!’
Unfortunately, the lyrics wouldn’t come to him since he had always dismissed the knights’ anthem as tacky. Banessa gritted his teeth and screamed inwardly.
‘I can endure this! I even withstood Brother Yulken’s devilish training. Do you think I can’t handle something like this?’
Resolving himself, he began thrusting with determination. His eyes, bloodshot from burst capillaries, were filled with a fierce determination.
‘I’m the stubborn one who, even when my leg was rotting, chose to hold out and cut it off rather than let those damn priests heal me. I won’t finish until she does. I’ll endure!’
Thanks to this, Dana was the one struggling to hold on.
“Aah! Hah, ah.”
If any other person had been this reckless, she would have immediately kicked them in the groin and thrown them out. But somehow, the chemistry between them was undeniable. From the very first, rough encounter, it had been to her taste, and now her vision was flashing.
“Please, slow down, haah!”
“Grr!”
Instead of responding, Banessa thrust even harder, to the point where the sound echoed with every movement. He was barely holding back from finishing, so slowing down was out of the question. Even in the chaos, he managed to find Dana’s most sensitive spots and relentlessly targeted them. It was instinct driving him to bring Dana to climax as quickly as possible.
“Ah, please, haaah!”
In the end, Dana couldn’t hold on any longer and let out a moan. As she twisted and writhed in pleasure, it was all worth it to Banessa, who had been holding back for so long. Filled with ecstasy, he pushed even harder.
“Haaaang!”
Moments later, Banessa felt a pressure so intense beneath him that it nearly made his vision go white. Just as he was about to finish, grinning with the satisfaction of having held out until the end, a memory of his older sister’s sex education suddenly flashed through his mind.
「A man has to take care of himself down there. If you ruin a perfectly good woman’s life by finishing in the wrong place, I’ll kill you with my own hands.」
Panicking, Banessa quickly pulled himself out, just in time to avoid disaster.
No, he tried to pull out, but failed.
Her slender legs wrapped tightly around his waist, almost like a binding.
“Ah!”
As Banessa’s body leaned forward, Dana reached out and quickly pulled his neck down, embracing him tightly. Banessa felt his lips being seized as Dana drew him in, and she shut her eyes tightly.
‘No…!’
That silent scream of protest was useless.
With an overwhelming sense of release, so intense it was chilling, hot semen filled her completely.
‘I’m screwed.’
Banessa’s vision went dark, but this time not from pleasure. The once brave man now shrank in fear, his confidence deflating in an instant.
“N-no, sister.”
“Haa.”
Dana let out a languid sigh as she gently stroked Banessa’s hair. She had expected something, but not this level of satisfaction. It felt as if the whole world was filled with peace.
‘Ah. That was insanely good…’
It was just a shame that, because of the game they were still playing, she couldn’t openly admit how much she enjoyed it. Completely unaware of Dana’s thoughts, Banessa whimpered like a restless dog, calling out to her.
“Sister. Please, open your eyes. Okay?”
“Why do you keep calling me?”
Dana lazily opened her eyes, lightly tapped Banessa’s nose without hurting him, and chuckled.
“Well, well. You finally look a little cute.”
“My face isn’t the issue here. I mean, I tried to pull out, but why…”
“I’m on birth control. No need to be scared.”
“What?”
“I’ve been taking care of it regularly, so you don’t have to worry. By the way, for your first time, you’ve learned well. I don’t know from whom, though.”
“Ah, my sister…”
“The one who raised you?”
“She told me that if I messed around down there carelessly, it would be the death of me.”
“That’s some excellent teaching.”
Reflecting on the recent experience, Dana thought that if Banessa had been freely indulging himself all this time, there was no way he would still be single at this age. Surely, there would have been no shortage of women falling for him.
‘Although, I doubt that’s what his sister intended by saying that.’
Still, thanks to that teaching, she got to see this cute side of him, so it was quite a satisfying lesson in many ways.
“Anyway, don’t worry about it. Whether inside or outside, I’ll decide in the moment, depending on what I feel like.”
“Hah, sister, you scared me.”
With the tension finally released, Banessa collapsed onto her. Now that he felt more at ease, the touch of Dana’s skin against his only reignited his appetite. He sneakily embraced her, rubbing himself against her, while Dana scoffed playfully.
“You’re heavy, get off me… kyaah!”
In an instant, their positions reversed. Banessa had flipped Dana onto him and smiled slyly. He slid his hand down her slender back, grasping her soft hips with a firm but gentle grip. He massaged her as if giving a slow, soothing rub.
“This is better, right?”
“You…!”
Dana, startled by the sudden shift, was about to scold him, but the softness of his touch won her over, and she decided to let it slide this once. She relaxed and leaned into him, giving in completely.
“Haaah, yeah…”
Perhaps it was because of his connection to the wing that controlled fire, but Banessa’s body was always noticeably warm. Lying on his solid, heated muscles left Dana feeling drowsy.
Then, Banessa’s voice cut through the comfort, with a hint of curiosity.
“But sister, do you always use birth control? Why?”
“Of course I do… If I ever ended up with a child whose father I didn’t even know, it would wreak havoc on the royal family’s lineage… wait, when did you… why are you… ugh!”
She had checked earlier that he was completely spent, but now, as if it had never happened, he had swelled back up, making his presence felt. Dana, shocked, tried to sit up, but Banessa quickly grabbed her, rolling their bodies halfway around.
“Sister, let’s do it just one more time.”
“W-what?”
“Oh, right. You said not to ask about that today.”
With a sly grin, he thrust in without giving Dana a chance to respond. Her grey pupils widened.
“Hrrk!”
Though there was no foreplay, her walls, already drenched in the milky liquid from earlier, welcomed him smoothly. Banessa gripped her slender waist and began thrusting fiercely. Dana, still lingering in the afterglow, quickly surrendered to the pleasure again.
“Haaah!”
“So, you’re saying you do this with other men too? That’s why you always use birth control?”
Dana found his sudden change amusing, and a knowing smirk played at her lips. Despite the heat muddling her mind, she pushed through the overwhelming sensations to speak.
“Yeah. Hnnngh, what’s wrong with that? By the time someone reaches my position, they usually have… haah, at least fifteen lovers.”
“What? Fifteen? Really?”
“You ever seen someone with my kind of power sleeping with just one person?”
“Our Emperor only cares about Her Highness!”
“Well, he’s kind of… an exception, isn’t he? Hnnngh, usually, the Holy Empire’s emperors are more… promiscuous… haaah!”
“Damn it! That’s ridiculous! So, which number am I?”
Banessa snapped. He thrust into her more roughly, as if determined to reach her deepest spot, pressing against her cervix with each forceful stroke.
“Haaah, hngh…”
Dana couldn’t even think of responding, only groaning as she was overwhelmed by the sensations. Her body rocked up and down, completely consumed by the overpowering feeling.
“Haaah…!”
There was a limit beyond her limit. Shock flickered in Dana’s eyes as Banessa began rubbing their connection with intense pressure while thrusting. It was a sharp pleasure that pierced through her like a needle.
‘That insane talent again…!’
Where on earth had he learned such devilish tricks? Her thoughts could go no further. The stimulation was too intense for her to focus on anything else. It felt as though the point where they were joined was turning into a pulpy mess.
She had no chance of regaining control.
“Hngh!”
The climax that hit her, with half her mind already gone, was brutally intense. Dana’s body convulsed, even her cervix seeming to tremble. Her inner walls, which had been tormented by his thick shaft, now squeezed it as if to retaliate.
“Grrr!”
Even under the incredible pressure, Banessa gritted his teeth and held off his release.
Dana, drenched in tears, gasped for air. Banessa showered her tear-streaked cheeks with kisses as she struggled to focus.
“Sister, even if you’re going, you should at least tell me.”
As Dana barely regained a bit of her sanity, she looked at him with exhausted, wide eyes.
“You crazy bastard, how… how do you even hold it in like that?”
“If you tell me what number I am for you, I’ll tell you my secret. Deal?”
After driving her to the brink of collapse, that was all he had to say. Dana, caught between wanting to smack the side of his head and laughing at the absurdity, struggled to suppress her grin.
‘This brat’s gone mad because of me.’
Which also meant the end was near. The moment when she could finally put a leash on this wild one was close at hand. She was exhausted but filled with a deep sense of triumph.
Dana giggled through her tears.
“If you want to know what number you are, we’ll have to set some standards first.”
“Standards?”
“Are we talking about this year, this month… or this week?”
Banessa, frowning in deep thought, suddenly burst out.
“It’s Monday today! Who else could you have met this week besides me?”
“We’re not in any kind of relationship, so why does it matter to you?”
“What? Not in any kind of relationship? You’ve already climaxed how many times today because of me, and we’re not anything?”
Dana, with a trembling hand, cupped his cheek.
“Are you telling me that you don’t like the idea of me being with other men?”
“Of course I don’t!”
“Then, do a good job.”
“What?”
“If you play your cards right, I *might* just stick to you for a while.”
“Only me?”
“Yes.”
Her seductive whisper made Banessa’s eyes gleam. He blew his breath out, causing his bangs to flutter, and then lifted his upper body.
“Sister. You said earlier it was okay to finish inside, right?”
“Yeah. Why? What about it?”
Dana asked, starting to feel a little uneasy.
Banessa grinned, baring his teeth, as he grabbed her chest with one full hand.
“I’m going to make sure to fill you up all night. So much that for the rest of this week, you’ll only smell like me. No other man will even dare to come near you.”
* * *
‘This crazy bastard.’
Finally recalling last night’s events, Banessa buried his face into the pillow and began to groan in agony. He couldn’t even make a sound, afraid he might wake Dana. His mind was a whirlwind of thoughts. How the mess he’d created would unfold. How he could possibly clean it up. How to explain this to the Principality. Whether he’d end up causing trouble for Her Highness and the two little ones…
But what drove him even crazier was how vividly those moments with Dana were becoming in his mind.
The way her arms had wrapped around his neck, the sensation of their lips meeting, and those clear eyes, tinged with red, looking up at him. The softness of her pale skin as he kissed her.
That moment.
How sweet it had been.
So what now?
He wanted to touch her again.
‘Are you insane?!’
Banessa clenched his eyes shut under the covers, realizing for the first time just how deeply his instincts had taken over.
“…You’re awake?”
“…!”
It was then that Banessa froze in terror, stopping his breath. It felt as if every hair on his body stood on end.
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