The Queen In Red

The Queen In Red 42

I didn't know how long we had been going at it, but after many attempts to force him to sleep through so many sleeping spells, I was finally able to make him sleep.

I knew my body would not be able to take any more, the pleasurable sensations he could force from my body, exhausted me completely.

But every time I looked into his eyes, I could see an array of emotions pouring off of him.

Lust, relief, sorrow and although I wished it was true, having believed it was a complete result of being under a spell, I swore I could see both love and respect in his eyes.

I knew the tiniest amount of alcohol remained in my system, which meant that the confidence I was feeling at this minute, was probably going to feel the total opposite when I woke next, I was not going to feel the joy or giddiness that I was feeling either.

I wasn't sure how he could release repeatedly and not look affected by it, but I guessed that it was likely his being a High god.

Propping myself onto my arm, still naked, I looked down at our entwined bodies and rejoiced inside, I had fantasised about this many times, wanting nothing more than to be in his arms.

He was taller than me of course, but I could see that we fit perfectly together, my body snuggled nicely into the indentations of his body like a hand to a glove. This alone, proved how perfect we were for each other.

I cursed his actions at the rock.

I couldn't help but wonder why I had not met Wen Chang even after all these years. But after briefly talking through it with Zhe Yan, we concluded that it was likely Fate demanding repayment after I had seen the name of the person I was fated to be with.

Not that it bothered me in any way, I didn't know how I was going to be able to reject this person, or why such a stupid rock existed, to me, it sounded like an unnatural way to fall in love. Shouldn't being in love be a choice after all?

I ignored the sting it brought me and returned my thoughts to the lovely being under me, I wanted to take this mental note before I left. I had no intentions of waking up next to him. I knew what we did was a mistake.

I traced my finger over his face, his eyes, lips, nose and neck. The love bites I had left on the base of his throat and his shoulders.

Each marking made me smile, for a fox, marking your mate was a natural thing to do, to warn others that they were already spoken for. Although this could not apply as this was a result of my fox magic, I smiled nonetheless.

I moved his lovely white strands from his shoulder, wanting to check on his wound, and to my surprise, he was completely healed. just the faintest scar, similar to the scars on his chest and back.

I had not realised that my eyes had watered at the sight, my lips moved on their own to gently push up against the scar. Electricity jolted my body into submission as exhaustion kicked in.

"No!" I yelped realising that my body was about to succumb to the exhaustion earlier than I anticipated.

I tried to wriggle out of his arms, but with each move I made, the heavier my body became and the more my mind was coming in and out of consciousness.

Until finally, darkness enveloped me and peace covered me like a cloak.

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"Bai Feng Jiu, answer me!" I heard Mi Gu's agitated voice blaring through the protective shield I had surrounding me while in the bath.

Groaning, I opened one eye to see Mi Gu banging against the bubble.

"Argh, what?!" I replied angrily.

"Finally! What are those marks on your body? And why do you smell like you've just come out of being on heat when I know you haven't had such a scent since Dijun's mortal trial? Not only that but you seem to be completely healed?"

'CRAP, he can smell me?' I hid my face underwater trying to block him out.

'Yes, I can smell you Little Highness, as will Zhe Yan who is on his way here from the grove!'

I slapped my head for stupidly answering his question telepathically. 'Wait, Zhe Yan is coming here?'

"Yes! you are going to be late for the Realm Leaders Meeting."

CRAP, I had gotten so stuck in my memories that I completely lost track of time.

"I'll stall him if I can, but you and I both know he will come to your room immediately."

Waving away the barrier, I pointed at the box that sat on my dresser. "Please, make the scented soap using the jasmine and bergamot in the box, throw in some citrus. I need to scrub my body quickly"

"Bai Feng Jiu, please don't tell me you..."

I whined at him with pity, knowing just how pathetic and shameless I looked. "Please don't start, help me."

"I'll be back soon, you need to do something about those marks all over your body!"

I crossed my hands across my chest to clasp my shoulders, realising that he saw the love bites on my shoulders. I was glad he couldn't see anything from my chest down. He would absolutely lose his shit.

I conjured a cloth that had a bit of grit woven inside of it while waiting for Mi Gu to return, within seconds he was at the door, holding his hand out while looking away from me.

"Hurry up, he won't be long, he's not very happy, there was a big mess left at the grove and someone demolished most of his cellar. I think he's going to blame Gugu."

Hearing this, my face dropped, I bit the inside of my cheek to stop myself from answering his piece of information. I asked him to leave.

"Be quick." he had the oil appear in my hands and left immediately.

I added a bit of magic to intensify the scent. I needed to be sure that nobody could smell what I had done.

Once I was happy with it, I practically doused my cloth in the oil and stood up from the hot bath.

I slowly scrubbed my body down, starting with my arms and shoulders, across my breasts, stomach and back. My legs and toes. each time I moved, I'd throw the cloth into the bath to wash it out and repeat the dousing process making sure I was cleaning my body thoroughly.

I rang it out once more and poured more oil onto the cloth, this time I used it to go over the surface of my vagina and bottom. I didn't want to use the oils to clean inside, but I still needed to scrub the skin.

Trying very hard to quieten the memories of Dong Hua's own hands and body clasping each inch of my own, I made sure to pay special attention to each place his tongue travelled, knowing that my skin would radiate his scent wherever pleasure took place.

My body shivered as I stifled a moan with much effort.

Once I knew I was done after forcing my mind away from the crude thoughts I was having. I jolted hearing Zhe Yan's whistling nearing the house.

I flew out of the bath, using magic and dried off my body.

Standing in front of the mirror, I started removing the visible marks that would show beneath my clothing, With each love bite that faded, I allowed the memory to wash over me.

It really happened, there would be no denying it. I was both elated and regretful. This would have never happened had I not gotten so out of control, and it was likely never going to happen again.

A thought passed my mind.

There would be no telling what catastrophe my actions have caused. and the more my mind dwelled on that fact. The more guilty I felt.

"What happened to me?" I sighed.

Only one mark remained, it was the one sitting on the right side of my chest, above my breast. It would remain no matter what, An indicator that I was no longer a virgin.

I was unlikely able to be with anyone else. Although I had not planned on it. Part of me wondered how I would explain such complexities with my family. Knowing I would never carry a child, nor care for any other.

Looking towards my closet, there was a white embroidered dress my grandmother had handmade for me that I was eyeing, it was beautiful and elegant, but the weight of all the layers and the flaunting look of it always made me feel uncomfortable.

I must admit, although we lived very peacefully here in Qing Qiu, there was a prejudice my people had towards the sky kingdom and all the kingdoms that flaunted their wealth.

I couldn't help feel that these clothes represented every person I resented. Entitled and arrogant people that hurt others for their gain.

But it was for this reason that I wanted to wear it. I was going to face off with leaders again, I may have kept my cool yesterday, but that was mostly because of my conversation with Dong Hua.

If I wanted respect, I needed to look and feel the part.

Putting on my undergarments, and the thick undercoat, I wanted to make sure Zhe Yan would not be able to see anything if he were to......

"There you are, why are you just getting ready now?" Zhe Yan leaned against the door frame watching me.

I was startled by his presence, so I chose not to reply, hoping he couldn't smell me or see through my undercoat.

I walked to the garment and felt Zhe Yan's eyes watching me closely.

"Why are you so nervous Xiao Jiu?"

"I'm not nervous."

"Why are you ignoring me, you haven't even said hi."

I felt him walk into the room and pass me.

"I wasn't ignoring you, I'm just getting ready and you've interrupted me, are you here to help me put on the gown old phoenix?"

"Xiao Jiu, why are you using such scented oils? What are you trying to hide? I smelt it as soon as I walked into the house. What happened Xiao Jiu?" His hand was on my shoulder, causing my body to flinch immediately

There would be no hiding what I did, Zhe Yan and Gugu raised me since young, I could not hide a thing from him.

Turning to face him, my face remained lowered. "Zhe Yan... I.."

"You were at the grove last night weren't you?" he asked while patting my head.

I nodded in reply

"Did you see him?"

I nodded again.

Heaving a sigh, Zhe Yan rubbed the temples of his head. "Who drank all the alcohol? specifically, a black bottle?"

Thinking it was a special bottle that was hard to get his hands on, I fisted my undercoat tightly in my hands and clenched my jaw, which gave Zhe Yan the answer immediately.

He turned to walk to my bed and sat on the edge mumbling to himself.

"I don't know if I'd die because of the catastrophe caused by you and my brother or because you were on heat from the wine I made when I was with Ren-Ren."

"Grandmother?.." my tone showed my confusion, but I had an even deeper question, even though I knew the answer, "What was in the wine?"

"Since we are here now, I can only help you as best I can. It is I who is to blame after all."

"Im sorry Zhe Yan..." I started speaking and was about to cover my face while tears trickled down.

"Xiao Jiu, this is entirely my fault. My wine got you into this mess. It is I who is sorry." He wrapped me in a bear hug I had no idea I needed.

My body trembled while I wailed loudly. I loved Dong Hua with every inch of my being, forced myself on him and willingly gave him something that, in my heart, I believed truly belonged to him.

"If things were different, little one, I believe you would have had a very happy life together." his thumb wiped away the tears dripping from my chin.

I wasn't sure why, but I felt as though Zhe Yan knew more, but I knew better than to probe. Deep down, no matter what had happened, insisting on a future with him would cause so much chaos. That type of selfishness would never sit right with me.

After a while, I felt Zhe Yan release me until my hands hung heavily on my sides.

"You've healed completely I see, how do you feel?" Zhe Yan asked with a smile

"My body is recovered, there is only the mark on my chest that remains."

"There are deeper wounds that lay beneath the skin Xiao Jiu, it is your heart that concerns me."

"I'll be fine Zhe Yan, please don't mind the tears. What we did was indeed wrong, but I truly had no intentions of being with anyone else anyway. It is a blessing really." The lie I was forcing made my chest heavy. Zhe Yan didn't believe it either but relented.

"I will not judge your choices Xiao Jiu, but be sure to come to me if it becomes too heavy to bear alone."

He left soon after and took away the oils and the smell.

I turned to look at my reflection one more time.

Despite my heart racing as the anticipation to see him once more grew, I pushed it to the side and focused on why we were meeting in Qing Qiu. Why I started all of this. I wanted justice, I craved reparation for the tragedies forced on people, kingdoms and realms by the most untouchable despicable being.

Miao Luo

I let out a breath and spoke with conviction.

"It is about the safety of many, move and don't look back Feng Jiu."

I turned around and using magic, I appeared in court.