Roselyn quickly averted her gaze and looked out the window.
She didnât want to, but her face kept heating up. It reminded her of the night a few days ago when she had âhelpedâ him from his power overload.
Just thinking about it made her whole body red and her lower stomach feel numb.
ââŠIs that the only way to release your power outburst?â
âProbably.â
She scowled at Tamon. The fact that he was smiling so nonchalantly made her think that he wouldnât tell her if there was another way.
To think she has to go through that againâŠ
The dying climax, the pleasure that came one after the other, the intensity of the pounding that was so intense that it felt cruel, caused Roselyn to collapse several times.
But, when she decided to be his partner, she was prepared for it to some extent. âŠâŠ..
âIs there a problem?â
Tamon asked back with a look on his face that made it clear he was teasing her. Roselyn didnât say anything, just glared at him and took a few swallows of ice water.
As careful as she was when making decisions, she rarely reversed her mind once she had made it.
It was one of Roselineâs small beliefs.
âMany.â
âIs that right? I thought so.â
She hated his face that was smiling so strangely at her earlier. While she was wondering if she should step on his foot, Tamonâs plate was filled once more.
Unlike before, it was light seafood. She glanced at him, wondering if the carnivore would finally finish his meal.
âItâs called Sarfish Oyster, but itâs not easy to get.â
He described the seafood on his plate.
âSarfish oysters are oysters, arenât they?â
âYes, they are. They only come out this time of year, but they are very popular.â
âThey must taste good.â
âWell, yes, it is.â
Tamon chuckled as he picked the oyster and placed it on her small plate.
âYou should try it. Itâs an interesting taste.â
Roselyn couldnât resist her curiosity, so she cut the oyster in half and popped it into her mouth.
It was very tender and had a savory taste, perhaps because it was cooked. In between the creamy texture, she could taste something crunchy, and Tamon was right, it was quite an interesting taste.
Roselyn nodded to indicate that she agreed with him, and Tamon, who was watching the scene with a smile on his face, keeping his chin propped up, added.
âThat oyster has a nickname. Arenât you curious?â
âWhat is it?â
âThe brideâs scream.â
It was a bizarre nickname.
âDoes it mean it tastes so good that it makes you scream? âŠâŠ By the way, why the bride of all people?â
Roselyn took the other half piece of the cut oyster and brought it to her mouth again. Tamon, who was staring at her lips as she munched, added an explanation.
âItâs a food usually eaten on the first night of marriage. Eating it forces the bride to scream out at nightâŠâ
âKak! Kak! Kak!â Roselyn coughed.
ââŠI understand that such a situation will be created. Good. Today we can check to see if that nickname is real.â
âTamon Krasis!â
Roselyn glared at him with a bright red face and threw the fork she was holding with a pop.
Tamon dodged the flying fork and laughed out loud.
The low tone with laughter spread widely. Roselyn kicked his shin under the table, as she thought a moment ago.
âUgh.â
He laughed when she punched him last time, and he laughed again this time for what itâs worth.
âI canât believe you kicked my leg. What a naughty mistress.â
âPlease shut up.â
âAs you wish.â
Tamon closed his mouth mischievously. Roselyn turned quickly to the side and stared at the waves shimmering in the sunlight.
She thought that the waves swaying in the wind were just like her, but she bit her lips and erased useless thoughts.
The sound of Tamonâs laughter echoed quietly, as if he was trying to hold back.
The revived heart beat violently.
***
Ronasso Bashel came to Tamonâs mansion in a hurry.
He told the chamberlain that he had something to tell Tamon right now, but Tamon hadnât shown up yet.
âDid he drown in the hot water and die, and why hasnât he come?â
Ronasso hurriedly circled the room. More than thirty minutes had passed since Tamon had gone to wash up.
Before Ronasso came, Tamon had already entered the bath, so about 40 minutes had passed.
âNo, is he the new groom who is grooming himself on the first night or what? Why is he taking so long?â
After waiting for another twenty minutes, Ronasso finally lost his patience and was just about to go find him.
Quickly, the door opened and a drenched Tamon walked in with a particularly clear face.
âWhatâs the matter with you? Why did you come at this late night?â
Tamon, whose face was dirty and wrinkled compared to his clear, clean face, looked unpleasant and spoke to Ronasso.
âWhy so longâŠah, what is it? Did you enter the land of perfumes?â
A cool, refreshing scent could be detected from the approaching Tamon. Ronasso looked at Tamon with slightly surprised eyes.
âI thought you said you didnât want scented water. Then you said you didnât like herbs either.â
âPeople change, you know.â
Tamon said flatly and sat leaning back on the couch.
His beautiful face looked a little more excited today, and he also looked impatient.
âWhat is it âŠâŠ?â
When Ronasso narrowed his eyes at the subtle change in his best friend, Tamon urged him nervously.
âI thought you said it was urgent. What are you looking at?â
âOh, thatâs right. Did you know that His Majesty has also put a watch on my residence? When I was coming over, I saw them hiding outside your residence as well.â
âLeave it be. Heâs not the one who would let you go just because youâre angry.â
Ronasso jumped up and down at Tamonâs carefree words.
âWhat if he finds out?â
âHe already knows.â
âWhat do you mean?â
Ronasso wondered if Tamon had wings on his buttocks. He rose higher than before.
âHow?â
âHe came in. Our great Majesty. He opened other peopleâs bedrooms without hesitation.â
âAnd what did you do?â
âI made up a rough story. I said that I brought a slave who looked like her.â
âDid he believe you?â
âIf he believed me, there wouldnât be people outside watching me like that.â
âOh.â
With a blank face, Ronasso looked out the window.
Those people couldnât have gotten inside the high raised walls anyway.
Tamonâs private escort team was wary of the surroundings, and the shadows guarding him must also be keeping an eye out somewhere.
Only those who were allowed could enter Tamonâs private residence.
Even the King could only bring five guards authorized by the owner.
It was a subtle refraction of this relationship, bound together by loyalty and trust.
The King showed that he trusted Tamon as accompanied by a minimum escort, and Tamon proved his loyalty by allowing the king to enter his residence at any time.
ââŠBut he still put surveillance outside. Itâs really an ironic relationship, knowing that and leaving the gate open with impunity.â
Ronasso paced around irritably, ruffling his hair.
âIf the king is suspicious, the truth may be revealed at any time. What are you going to do?â
âIf he finds out that sheâs that woman, he will definitely try to hurt her.â
The king, Theo Lantifu, hated Tanatos.
The word disgust was not enough. Yes, the emotion was close to hatred.
Tanatosâ predecessor made Amor King kneel in front them and his brothers.
Thousands and tens of thousands of Tanatos soldiers watched as the king of Amor kneel down and kiss Emperor Tanatos on the back of his feet.
And he saved the lives of some 12,000 people.
Even though they lost part of their territory and some of their fertile islands, they were able to keep their childrenâs parents, siblings, old people, and soldiers alive.
That day was called the Day of Sorrows.
In the agreement signed that day, Amor was promised 100 years of peace.
It all came to a cruel end because of one traitor.
Marcus.
He was the one who betrayed his own country, handed over the information, and fled to Tanatos.
Tamon was the one who found the traitor who had been hiding in plain sight and executed him thoroughly.
The one who instructed Tamon was none other than Theo.
In any case, the King hated Tanatos, and he hated everything about stepping on that land and seeing the royal family of that land.
So Tamon took care of all the diplomatic activities going that way.
If it was known that Tamon had secretly taken the woman who was the Empress of that country, no matter how important Tamon was, he would not be able to avoid a conflict with the king.
âNo matter how much he suspected, itâs all useless if thereâs no confirmation. A person who looks alike can appear at any time.â
Tamon looked indifferent as he crossed his legs and pulled out a cigar to chew on.
When Tamon, who was looking for a fire, flinched, he put down the cigar he was holding.
âAnd what if he found evidence? Do you think he can take her away from me?â
Smirking, Tamon leaned back on the couch and lifted his head.
He looked at the air with a sluggish expression, his demeanor somewhat rambling.
Well, when he was not like that?
Ronasso looked at Tamon with a bit of concern, and then took a step back.
âWell, he knows what to do better than I do. I should stop worryingâŠâ
Ronasso took out a small jewelry box that he had hidden in his pocket.
When the lid opened, a ring with a brilliant green sapphire was revealed. Glancing at the jewelry box, Tamon shook his head and murmured seriously.
âOh, I donât look good in greenâŠâ
Tamon flushed at Ronasso, as if he didnât know.
Ronasso firmly said to Tamon as if he was dumbfounded.