*tap* Zhao Tian landed on the floor and glanced at the quarters in front of him.


    Stretching his arms above his head, he exhaled softly as he made his way inside.


    Casually walking into the spacious hall, Zhao Tian’s gaze softened slightly "Velnorah..."


    Velnorah who already sensed his presence, came out, rushing from her room with an excited smile on her face.


    "Tian."


    Her voice brimmed with excitement, and before he could say another word, she was running toward him.


    When she reached him, she didn’t hesitate and jumped into his arms, her hands instinctively wrapping around his neck.


    Letting out a chuckle, he hugged her waist and balanced her body in his embrace.


    Velnorah hugged him tightly, burying her face on the crook of her neck "Haa.. I didn’t expect you would come to meet me today itself." she murmured, her voice muffled against him.


    Pulling back slightly, she looked up at him, her eyes sparkling with happiness "Well, I’m glad. Can you wait for a few minutes? I’ll prepare dinner for you."


    "I had plans of just grabbing something quick from the cafeteria, but since you’re here, I want to make something special."


    Zhao Tian leaned forward and pecked her lips "Let me help too."


    Eh? velnorah was taken aback and shook her head "No.. you just stay here, Tia-"


    He leaned forward, shutting her mouth again with another kiss and Velnorah closed her eyes, as she melted into the kiss, her arms tightening around his neck.


    A gentle flutter of warmth spread through her heart as Zhao Tian is taking the initiative to give her kisses.


    When they finally broke apart, her cheeks were tinged with a faint pink blush, and her breath came in soft, uneven puffs. "Tian."


    "So, let me help you..."


    Velnorah laughed softly, shaking her head. "Alright, alright. If you insist, you can help... but only with simple tasks. I don’t want you ruining my kitchen."


    "Deal," Zhao Tian replied, setting her gently back on her feet.


    They moved together into the small but cozy kitchen.


    Velnorah began gathering ingredients, while Zhao Tian stood beside her, his sleeves rolled up, ready to follow her lead.


    "Chop these vegetables," Velnorah instructed, handing him a cutting board and a knife.


    Zhao Tian raised an eyebrow. "That’s it? You don’t trust me with anything more complicated?"


    Velnorah shot him a playful glare. "Exactly. Let’s see how you handle this first."


    Zhao Tian let out a chuckle but didn’t argue.


    Velnorah glanced over at Zhao Tian as he finished chopping the vegetables and to her surprise, he had done a surprisingly good job.


    "Not bad," she said, reaching over to take the neatly chopped pieces from his cutting board.


    Zhao Tian smiled, leaning casually against the counter. "What’s next, chef?"


    "Hmm, not enough," she mused softly.


    She tilted his head slightly to the side, exposing more of his neck, and returned to her task.


    Her lips latched onto the curve where his neck met his shoulder, and she sucked harder this time, leaving a darker mark.


    He let out a soft groan as her teeth grazed the area, followed by another playful bite that made his body tense beneath her touch. "Yixian..."


    Her lips hovered, just barely touching him, before she flicked her tongue out, tracing a slow circle around his nipple.


    "Hrugh.." His breath hitched, as his chest instinctively arched up and her smile deepened, clearly reveling in his response.


    "You’re more sensitive than I thought, My Liege." she teased, her voice a sultry purr as her fingers trailed lightly across his other side.


    "I wonder... how much can you handle?"


    Without waiting for an answer, she closed her lips around his nipple, sucking lightly at first, testing his reaction.


    "Haa..." A sharp intake of breath escaped his lips, and she responded by applying more pressure, her tongue flicking over the sensitive peak.


    Her teeth grazed him gently, drawing a soft gasp from his lips, and she soothed the spot with a swirl of her tongue.


    "My Liege..." she murmured, her voice filled with quiet admiration as she pulled back slightly to look at him.


    Her fingers came into play next, her thumb brushing over the dampened skin before pinching the sensitive nub between her thumb and forefinger.


    "Urgh..." She applied just enough pressure to elicit a low groan, her eyes narrowing in satisfaction.


    "Does it feel good?" she asked, her tone both teasing and genuine.


    When his only response was a shaky exhale, she chuckled softly and leaned back down, her lips reclaiming their place.


    This time, she sucked harder, alternating between pressure and release.


    Her free hand traveled to his other side, her fingers pinching the neglected peak with deliberate care.


    She twisted lightly, enough to make him gasp, before soothing the area with gentle caresses.


    Her teeth grazed him again, this time slightly harder, drawing another soft sound from his lips. Experience more on empire


    Her tongue followed quickly, licking over the mark as if to apologize for the fleeting pain.


    Her hands rested on his chest now, pressing down gently to keep him still as her lips continued their job.


    She pinched both nipples simultaneously, rolling them between her fingers with just enough pressure to make him tense beneath her.


    Shi Yixian’s lips traveled lower for a moment, kissing the space just below his chest before returning to her previous target.


    Her lips pressed against his chest one last time, leaving behind a faint mark.


    She leaned back, her eyes meeting his, filled with a mix of satisfaction and affection "I want to pleasure you more... Husband."


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