The Courtesan

Chapter 73

ELAYNE

“I received a summons from my father and had to go into court. They gave me an ultimatum and have chosen a lady from the church for me to marry.”

Normally, at this point, I would put in a sarcastic reply or tell him to get married. But, the thought of another woman receiving the love he gave me stung my heart. I swallowed, staying silent.

“I have fought them for as long as I could but now, I don’t think I can do it anymore. I had the thought of just taking you back to the capital but I know how much you won’t do that. So, I have made a decision.”

“What is it?”

“I’m letting you return to Casella. I am going to get married.”

“You’re… what?”

“I’ll be getting married next month… Ariana…”

I removed my hands from his and slapped him across the face.

“... I deserved that…”

“How dare you? After all these months, you’re just going to leave...”

“I thought you’d be happier…”

“Do I look happier to you, Kalvin?!”

“But you’ve never wanted to be with me!”

“... Is that so? I understand now. It’s because I can’t give you a child.”

“No, Ariana, gods, it’s not that. I love you either way.”

“No, I have failed you as a wife. No, I can’t even call myself your wife…”

“Ariana, please, don’t speak like that…”

“I’ve been incredibly selfish with you, Kalvin. I always thought your love would be enough for the both of us. I thought you would never leave me so I ignored your feelings. I don’t deserve you.”

“Ariana, I forced you to come here. If anything, I don’t deserve you…”

“... I’ll leave. Good luck on your wedding.”

“Ariana, I don’t want to do this either. They’re forcing my hand. I hate that I’m so powerless that I cannot even fight for the one I love. I hate this feeling of helplessness even with all the strength I have. Ariana, if I had the choice, I would run away with you to anywhere in this world. I never want to leave your side…”

For the first time in my life, I saw a man break down in tears in front of me. He cried silently, burying his face in his hands. It felt like my heart was fracturing watching him cry like that. I reached forward and hugged him.

“It’s not your fault. It’s mine.”

“Ariana…”

“What do you want, Kalvin?”

“I just want us to be happy. Is that too much to ask for?”

In the world such as the one we lived, it was.

“Kalvin, this is a selfish request but can you delay this arrangement for half a year... no, three months?”

“What are you trying to do?”

“I am going to look for a way to make both of us happy.”

“Ariana, no. You’re going to do something reckless again…”

I kissed him to shut him up. He didn’t reject the kiss and this time, he was as meek as a lamb. I finally got to show the skills I learnt in the house. Taking the lead, I deepen the kiss and let my fingers sensually roam his body. I enjoyed the way his body shivered under my touch. I wanted more.

I trailed the kisses down to his neck, giving light kisses only. My hands reached down to his pants, lingering on his crotch. I was pleased to find I was already getting a reaction. However, he reached to hold my hand.

“Ariana… you don’t have to do this.”

“Why?”

“You don’t have to sleep with me in pity.”

“You think this is pity?”

Not waiting for him to reply, I pulled off his loose pants. He yelped, covering his leg. I ignored his complaints, forcefully spreading his leg. I take his member into my hands so he couldn’t run away.

“It truly feels big. How spectacular.”

“Ariana, if I’ve offended you. I am sorry. I won’t get married again. Please, just let that go.”

“Too late.” I grinned. I began to rub on it, starting from the tip down to the shaft. My hands were a bit rough from fighting all the time so I was gentle with how I treated him. I watched his expressions the whole time so I happened to witness him going from an anxious mess to an aroused anxious mess. It was deliciously attractive.

The tip was getting wet and it was pulsing in my hands. I had a brief thought of putting it in my mouth. My mind reminded me of the last time something like that was in my mouth. It was an unpleasant and painful experience. I didn’t want to feel like that again. However…

“Ariana… are you alright?”

Even in his befuddlement, he was still concerned for me. He wasn’t the type to hurt someone. I could trust him. So, I put it in my mouth. He of course tried to stop me but it was too late.

Again, I started from the tip, licking it before taking it as far as I could into my mouth. I never passed the gag training so I couldn’t take it into my throat. I felt hands go through my hair and a light chuckle.

“I always imagine this and never thought it would happen.”

Don’t tell me… this is why he likes my hair?!

My mouth was full so I couldn’t protest. I focused on the huge thing threatening to split both my mouth and my throat. He was gentle, going completely at my pace even if his hold on my hair was so tight, which meant he was keeping a tight rein on his control.

“Ariana, come on, take it out now.”

I acquiescence, taking it out of my mouth. My mouth was damp and it didn’t taste good. But there was no place to spit it so I just swallowed it.

“ARIANA! WHY DID YOU DO THAT?!”

I lied. There was a place to spit. I just loved seeing him so flustered.

I took off my clothes and crawled towards him on the bed. I sat on his thighs and prepared to take him in but he held my hands, kissing me. This time, he took complete control this time, dominating my mouth. I didn’t hate it and matched his pace accordingly.

His hands reached in to stretch me and make sure I was ready to take him in. If I was being truthful, I wasn’t so confident. I mean, it was too big!

He laid me on my stomach this time and slipped it in slowly. I groaned as it went in, fighting the urge to push him away. It still hurt. He left it in for a couple of seconds so my body could adjust before he started moving.

Unlike last time, I didn’t hold back. It was a little embarrassing but I said his name, I left marks, scratches, hickies and kisses everywhere. It was another wild rough night that left my legs numb again when I woke up. He was awake earlier than I was once again.

“Good morning,” he said, reaching to kiss my forehead.

“Good morning Kalvin.”

“You’ve been saying my name a whole lot.”

“You don’t like it?”

“It’s bittersweet.”

“... I see. I actually came in yesterday to argue with you. You lied to me that I would be able to spar with you when I finished training with Lion. Both Lion and Tyler said I couldn’t. What do you have to say for yourself?”

“A promise is a promise. I would spar with you.”

“But they say you go crazy.”

“I can understand their fears. However, you won’t be able to do that anymore, will you?”

“No, not now anyway. I have a favor to ask.”

“Anything for you my dearest.”

“Those are dangerous words.”

“I stand on them. Tell me what you want.”

“I want you to send some assassins to the Saintess. However, they are to kill everyone but her. Use that opportunity to abstain from the arrangement and have them hold a competition to recruit talented people to be her new guards.”

He was clearly against it, yet, for my sake, he agreed. He’s a good man.