I Thought I Didn’t Have Long To Live!

Fortunately for Asrahan's mental health, it wasn't a terrifying suggestion to undress and enjoy a bath together in the hot springs. Of course, Lariette thought it would also be a rather pleasant experience, but it was still a little embarrassing to do so, and if she convinced him, it was almost certain that he would refuse or flee without thinking.

"Go in first! I'll change and come back!"

So Lariette took a step back to dress herself and bathe in the hot springs. She left before he could respond, afraid that Asrahan would refuse. He stood there alone, looking confused. With the assistance of his servant, he undressed, then wrapped a towel around his lower body, holding it tightly so it wouldn't fall.

"With Lariette in the hot springs..."

His mind began to imagine, and his ears turned red.

"What are you thinking? Lariette just wants to take a bath together in the hot springs."

He clenched his fists and tried to suppress the desire that flooded his mind. He seemed to understand the strange look Lariette had given him, but he dismissed it as a futile illusion. He felt a sense of guilt, as if he were belittling her pure intentions. For him, a beginner in relationships, doing something strange with her outdoors, even in the hot springs, was unthinkable. After their reunion, it became even more unimaginable because the situation wasn't right yet.

"Phew," he sighed and opened the door to the hot springs. A momentary cool breeze and warm steam enveloped his skin. Seeing that there was no one there, it seemed that Lariette hadn't finished changing yet.

It was a good thing for him, as he hadn't yet gained control over his mind. Asrahan took a step back, remembering her words to go in first. It seemed that he could calm down a bit more if he was in the water. Immersing himself made him shudder. He sat on a rock where the water covered him up to his waist. As he had hoped, while lying in the warm water, the lustful thoughts quickly faded away, the tension eased, and his body felt tired.

"Alright, now I can face her calmly."

Asrahan felt relieved thinking that way, but it didn't take long for him to realize how foolish he was, right after Lariette entered.

"Oh, it's cold!"

"Be careful because the floor is slippery."

Lariette hurriedly returned, wrapped in a large towel. Until that moment, Asrahan, who was in a state of calm, was only worried that she might slip.

"Don't worry, I won't slip," Lariette chuckled playfully, thinking of herself as someone who fell every day. She soon removed the towel to enter the hot springs. "How's the temperature? Is it too hot?" she asked, carefully touching the water's surface, but no response was returned to her.

Asrahan was beside himself, staring at her with his mouth agape, not comprehending. Unlike Lariette, who said she would bring clothes, she wasn't wearing anything that could be called "clothes." She only had a large towel wrapped around her, enough to cover the essential areas, but that didn't calm him. Her bare thighs were exposed, and every time she leaned forward, the deep valley of her breasts was plainly visible. It was hard for him to control himself; he felt dizzy. The lust he thought he had completely forgotten returned in no time and seized his entire body from head to toe.

"Hah, this is simply... good," Lariette slowly entered the water, then sat beside Asrahan and leaned in.

She was satisfied with the water temperature being just right. Asrahan turned his head in the opposite direction to avoid looking at her as much as possible, then muttered with a burdened voice.

"Lariette, your clothes, what happened...?"

"Eh? What?"

"Isn't it too revealing?"

He couldn't even say it was erotic to be nearly naked because he felt that word would stimulate him, but Lariette laughed without realizing his desperation.

"What's too revealing? You can't wear a dress and take a bath in the hot springs."

...

"Besides, Asrahan, you're almost naked too," Lariette added in a joking tone. As it was a very logical response, he couldn't refute it, and he bit his lower lip hard.

"The water is warm and feels good, isn't it the same for you, Asrahan?"

"Yes, of course."

"I'm glad we entered together. There's enough space, but you don't have to be alone, right?"

"Yes."

He didn't care what she said. Asrahan responded briefly, his answers were short, and he had his gaze fixed elsewhere. Lariette found it cute and laughed at him. Of course, she had no intention of letting that moment pass by.

"Isn't it the duty of a woman to fulfill the promise she made?"

"Aren't you upset?"

"No! How could I be...?" Asrahan was surprised and responded urgently. Even in the midst of excitement, he heard that question clearly.

That was because it was a ridiculous question. Then Lariette grabbed his face with both hands and forced him to turn towards her.

"Then look at me."

As a result, Asrahan had to face the stronger opponent in a defenseless state. Lariette's face had a faint smile that could be seen through the steam of the water. Perhaps due to the heat of the hot springs, her cheeks were flushed, her wet lips had a provocative red color, water droplets ran down her slender neck, some got caught in her collarbone, and others trickled down, soaking her white skin. When he saw a droplet of water flowing towards the towel, he felt an electric sensation spreading throughout his body, exciting him. Soon, the heat concentrated in his lower region.

"That's right, when we talk, you should look at my face," Lariette's eyes curved playfully.

Her flushed face was very satisfying. She moved her body and leaned closer to his side. They were already close from the beginning, so she quickly touched his skin. Asrahan's body, heated by tension, stirred and trembled. He squeezed his hand, burying his nails into his palm due to the intense pressure. The towel covering his lower body lifted, revealing his condition. He tried to conceal it, but it was impossible. His body reacted naturally on its own. He was accustomed to it to some extent, but unlike usual, when he could cover himself with clothes, it wasn't a problem. However, the quite thick towel wasn't enough.

"Asrahan."

Even her voice that touched his ear was like a stimulus. Asrahan looked at her with a furrowed brow, his purple eyes focused.

"Would you like to kiss me?" Lariette kissed him without giving him time to respond.

Her lips touched his cheeks, her breath brushed against his skin, her hand slowly caressed his arm, then pulled him closer. Unlike his hesitation, Asrahan didn't resist; he simply kept his lips as if he had been waiting for it.

"Hah, Lariette," his thick forearms wrapped around Lariette's waist, and two wet bodies pressed together without leaving any space, sending a tingling pleasure inside.

As if he had an insatiable thirst, Asrahan continuously sucked on her soft lips. His breathing gradually became hurried, and his mind was in a state of confusion as they exchanged stimulation like this in a hot spring.

"Ah!"

When his large palms covered her breasts and his strong chest made contact with her body, a moan escaped Lariette's lips. Then Asrahan abruptly stopped all movements of his hand as if struck by lightning, and only then did his mind return.

"How could I touch her like this in this place?"

A wave of guilt flooded him. She was his most precious person, so he had to be very careful, but he felt pathetic because his instincts drove him and he acted that way.

"Lariette..."

"Asrahan..."

But just as he was about to apologize, Lariette moved first. She was looking into his blue eyes, capturing all his thoughts.

"We're going to get married now..." Her hand slowly moved and covered his thigh.

Asrahan felt a temptation that was harder to resist than anything else in the world.

"Do I have to wait any longer?" Her plump lips curved, giving him a big smile.

When he faced that smile, he felt an indescribable sense of freedom. Soon, a beautiful smile also formed on his own lips.

"No." Asrahan gently wrapped his arms around her body and then stood up without hesitation.

"Aaah!" Lariette, who was suddenly lifted up, cried out in surprise. Water dripped from the wet towel, and the cold wind gave her goosebumps.

Asrahan laughed and spoke.

"You don't have to wait any longer."

"Uh, where are we going?"

"I don't think I can wait any longer."

...

"That means you can't have your first time in the hot spring."

Asrahan had a mischievous smile in his fox-like eyes. He took a step towards the room, and soon the door closed with a dull sound. The sound of the bed shaking violently was heard, followed by a moan of ecstasy that didn't stop until morning and seeped through the door crack.

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"Why did I forget about this?"

It was an afternoon filled with warm sunlight, and Lariette still couldn't get out of bed.

"Men are like animals, they don't see anything wrong. Isn't last night's events proof enough?"

Lariette forgot about the pain that awaited her in the end, as it was very fascinating to sleep with Asrahan after a long time. They kissed and joined their bodies. His tremendous resistance and attitude changed when they started a relationship. Last night, he tormented her like a madman, as if he couldn't contain himself anymore. It seemed he had endured for too long.

"Ah, Asrahan!"

"Hah, Lariette, you should look at me when we talk. Eye contact is important," he said, remembering what he had said. He became aroused by her and was struggling with pleasure.

"Asrahan, I can't take it anymore..."

"Not yet, I'm still not good enough."

Lariette was seduced and tempted, being told that if she cried, he would stop. She couldn't remember how many times it happened; excessive pleasure was close to pain. She enjoyed it so much that it felt strange to her. Eventually, she fell asleep, fainting only after seeing the morning sun rise. It was the first time Asrahan behaved like a monster, and when he woke up, his whole body ached. He had no strength in his thighs, his waist was stiff, and his body was covered in bruises, turning those parts purple.

"...Lariette, are you okay?"

"Now you're concerned about that?"

Asrahan looked into her eyes and asked if she had regained consciousness only after waking up. It was because she wasn't so well. She didn't even look at him. Lariette screamed and hit his arm, but there was no effect because she had no energy in her body.

"I feel like I'm going to die! What if you leave marks all over my neck and here too?" She groaned, lowered the blanket covering her naked body, and showed her skin filled with red marks.

Asrahan couldn't respond and remained silent. He seemed to be reflecting as he saw her head tilted. That wasn't it; his ears were red. Lariette squinted her eyes and looked at him back and forth, soon realizing that what had bothered her last night had resurfaced.

"This crazy man! Again!" She waved her arms in anger. "Ugh!" The pillow she threw hit Asrahan's head, but it had no physical impact. It only awakened a bit of guilt.

"I'm sorry, I couldn't control myself..."

Once the emotions erupted, he couldn't stop the desire afterward. Asrahan also apologized softly because he acknowledged that he had been quite fierce last night.

"Aren't you hungry? I'll serve you food."

"No, I'll wash first," Lariette said, feeling her sticky skin. Her body was tired, but she couldn't get up.

Even if she stayed still, her legs hurt, and there was no way she could get up.

"I'll take you to the bathroom. Hold on to me, please."

Asrahan noticed her condition and made a quick suggestion. Maybe she wouldn't be able to move properly for several hours. Lariette looked at him suspiciously since she had let her guard down once. She had reasons to be suspicious.

"Don't worry, I won't do anything," he had an expression of being unjustly accused. Even if she said he had been a bit fierce last night, he wouldn't touch her in that state.

Lariette hesitated for a moment but soon allowed him to help her. It was because there was no other way. She had to clean herself quickly; otherwise, everyone would find out about what happened last night, and it was embarrassing to rely on a maid for bathroom service in that state. So there was only one option.

"Don't do anything strange."

"Yes, I won't do anything strange."

She believed in only one of his promises and silently let him help her. She headed towards the bathroom. However, after about ten minutes, another moan was heard from inside. Asrahan succumbed to temptation. Lariette had already accepted halfway, but she didn't blame him for anything.

"Well, you... you said you wouldn't do anything weird!"

"Why is this weird?"

"..."

"This is a good thing," Asrahan responded with a calm smile.

The sound of running water filled the bathroom for a long time.