The Devil's Love

04 - Two Princess

Cassandra invited Scott to sit beside her. Meanwhile, Scarlett sat right across from the handsome demon.

The servants began to prepare the dishes for the princesses and their special guests.

"So, Mr. Scott will be staying here for a long time?" asked Scarlet while wearing a seductive smile.

"I think so. At least until I'm fully recovered. Oh yes, Princess. I don't think you need to speak formally to me," Scott replied, making Scarlet's smile appear even wider.

"Ah... alright. Then, let's talk more casually, Scott. By the way, where are you from? You don't seem to be a resident of this country," Scarlet said.

"I- I'm a traveler. I used to have a small group and travel with them. But, when we passed through a forest, we got separated due to the attack of a demon that kept chasing us. I only realized that it was the famous forbidden forest after making it through," Scott explained.

With that said, he wasn't completely lying, was he?

"So, there are currently some of your friends whose fate is still unknown inside the Genevara Forest?" asked Cassandra sounding sincere.

"Hmm... I guess so. But, I know my friends are very strong. I'm sure they're still alive," Scott replied.

If it was Arkais, Scott had nothing to worry about. Arkais was indeed very strong. Even if Amartha hadn't retreated, Arkais would have still been rampaging through the demon kingdom.

But, what about his good friend Amartha? Scott was really worried about the demoness. Amartha was almost as weak as him, belonging to a weak demon. Let alone demons or demon hunters. Even vampires and werewolves could be formidable enemies for Amartha.

"Don't you know? No one has ever survived entering that forest without being accompanied by a demon hunter. You are a miracle. But your friends, I think they are hopeless," Scarlet said.

Scott looked up slightly. Thinking about the words Scarlet had said a few seconds ago.

Scott was sure that Arkais could survive. But as for Amartha, he had his doubts.

"Scott!" This time it was Cassandra's voice that broke Scott's reverie.

Scott turned his head towards the beautiful girl.

Suddenly, he felt someone grasping his hand warmly. It turned out to be Cassandra.

The girl seemed to imply that she was sure everything would be fine.

"You are a strong person, so you can get out of Genevara Forest safely. That's a sign, your friends are also strong. I'm sure they'll be out soon," Cassandra said soothingly.

Scott nodded his head. Yes. He had to believe in his two friends. Arkais and Amartha would be safe.

"Should I send some men to stand guard to wait for your friends to come out from Genevara Forest? You just mention their characteristics, so that-" Cassandra's words were cut off.

"Ah... wouldn't it be better if we just asked the demon hunters for help? You can even come directly into the Genevara Forest escorted by demon hunters. I think it's more effective than just waiting uncertainly," Scarlet offered while glancing sarcastically at her sister.

Yup. The cold war between the sisters was no longer a secret. The whole palace knew about it, including their father, the Emperor.

The Emperor had repeatedly tried to reconcile his two daughters. But it always failed.

And Scott seemed to realize what the sister' gazes meant to each other.

"Hmm... there's no need to be troublesome like that, Cassandra, Scarlett. I'd rather try to find them on my own if I'm feeling better," Scott refused.

He couldn't possibly involve the demon hunters. Instead of his friends' lives being saved, they could all end up dying because of the demon hunters.

"It's not that troublesome. The imperial family has more access to cooperate with demon hunters. Moreover, I am an heir to the throne who has unlimited power, Scott. Just tell me what you need, and I'll grant it," Scarlet said still trying to get close to Scott.

In Scarlett's eyes, Scott looked so attractive. Not only that, but she also had her fantasies about the handsome man. She imagined how hot the man's game would be on the bed.

'He's not an ordinary man. He's a strong man. I really can't wait for that day to come. The day you'll come and worship my body, and we'll sigh with pleasure all night long as you play with my body,' Scarlett thought as her feminine area started to get moist again.

"Hmm.. how about we talk about this later? Let Scott think about it carefully first. Don't let the food get cold before we start eating it," Cassandra continued, interrupting her sister and Scott's conversation.

Scarlett gave her sister a cynical look that she found annoying. Cassandra, on the other hand, tried to look casual as she began to take some food and place it on Scott's plate.

"Do you like lamb?" asked Cassandra while cutting lamb.

"I can eat anything," Scott replied.

Cassandra smiled and placed a sizable piece of lamb on Scott's plate.

"Thank you," Scott said.

If Scarlett managed to capture Scott's attention because of her voluptuous charm, Cassandra was different. Cassandra is much softer, and the image of a 'good girl' is very much imprinted on her.

Meanwhile, Scarlett could only stare at the interaction between the two sexes with a feeling of resentment and heat.

Scarlett had never felt this way about a man. All the men she knew, were her father and her bed partners. And among those partners, not a single one mattered to Scarlett. They were all the same, just a piece of gum that Scarlett could temporarily use for her carnal gratification. After that, she can throw it away at will.

But Scott was different. Scarlett felt like she wouldn't be satisfied if she played that hot game with Scott just once. Scarlett needed Scott to stay longer, to play with her in passion many times over.

Not only that, there is a new obsession arising in Scarlett's mind. She wants to own Scott's heart. Yes. No matter what happens, Scott must be hers. Both his body and his heart.

'I'll take him from you, Cassandra. You'll see. You don't deserve to have anything. Everything is mine. This empire, the throne, even Scott. It's only a matter of time before you're destroyed and banished from this castle,' Scarlett thought as she gave her sister a fierce look.

How could there be such an evil sister? Moreover, the two had grown up together without a mother. Because their mother had passed away, and the emperor was reluctant to find a replacement empress because he did not want a struggle for the throne in the future. They should have been able to love and depend on each other more. However, this sibling relationship is unique.

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Cassandra was pensive in her room. She was reading some books on economics and political science. Actually, the emperor's daughter didn't seem to be required to be smart. However, Cassandra felt that, with her background as a princess of this country, she should be able to provide good services for her people. She even wants to go into politics one day, if her sister ascends the throne.

"Do you like to read? What's that book?" Cassandra jumped when she heard that voice.

After knowing who it was, she let out a long breath.

Wow, she just remembered that Scott had this much access to her room.

"Why do you mind me coming here, Cassandra?" Scott asked.

Cassandra got up from her chair and walked over to him.

"Of course not, Scott. I'm just surprised. Come on in, I'll have the waiter get you some tea and some snacks for-"

"No need. I only came here to see you. Go back to what you were doing when I interrupted you earlier, and I'll watch you from here," Scott interrupted.

Cassandra smiled. For some reason, every word that came out of Scott's lips was like an intoxicating drink to her. Was Cassandra starting to love the stranger?

Scott walked over, eroding the distance between himself and Cassandra. His hand came up to stroke her red cheek.

"Your cheeks are red. Are you embarrassed? I wasn't flirting with you at all. How would it be if I actually flirted with you?" Scott's teasing made Cassandra turn her face away.

"Sit down, I'm going to finish my reading. Just a few more pages," Cassandra said, changing the subject.

"What exactly are you reading? A novel?" Scott asked while examining Cassandra's reading book. He was quite astonished to learn that the girl liked to study complicated things.

"Your reading interest is amazing," Scott praised.

Cassandra blushed again at the man's compliment.

Scott gazed at her beautiful face. He was amazed at God's perfect creation. Cassandra was beautiful when she smiled. Especially, when she showed a pink tinge because of the compliment he gave her a few seconds ago.

'Gosh, if I were human, I'm sure I'd fall head over heels in love with her. She really is like a goddess. So beautiful. However, unfortunately I am no longer a complete human being. This dominating demon soul of mine is not making me love, but inviting this f*****g lust that I can't stand,' Scott monologued to himself.

His body felt hot and cold. He wanted so badly to grab that tiny body and take her to bed right now. Making her sigh his name in a hoarse voice as he made his moves on her. Moreover, the atmosphere was really favorable. There were only the two of them in this room.

Ahh... it was excruciating. Scott couldn't go on like this any longer. He had to do something.

Should he be reckless and strip her now? Play a subtle yet intoxicating game until she was all his? It seemed like Cassandra was attracted to him, too. Of course that would make things easier. They could make love pleasantly without Scott having to play rough.

Or, for now, should he give in and hold back his desires until he finds a better time to do so?

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