Siren's Kiss

23: Devil's Advocate

"I can't believe she's bringin' them two clowns over here!" Drake fumed, still in a tantrum despite the dinner going well and everyone enjoying themselves. The attendants of the Amazon Queen insisted they stay until it was safe, ushering them to their rooms. Drake and Ciel were given the largest and most extravagant room on the island.

"I haven't met Hawk King, but I admire Captain Ladyqueen's spunk," Ciel said calmly, trying to sympathize with Drake but unable to hide his admiration for the female sea captain.

"Aye, what be this?! I be tellin' ye, Ladyqueen would give ye a good bite in yer rear if ye be not careful!" Drake scoffed, looking out the window and biting on a stick. They had changed into more casual clothes, accepting their temporary stay on the island.

Given that everyone on the island was a female alpha, they were surprised to find male clothing available, leading them to think that other pirates, not just Drake's father, had visited Eldoria. Whether those pirates left the island safely was another question. Unlike Drake, Ciel had faith in the Amazon Queen, believing her maternal instinct and love for Drake's father made her less hostile than initially expected.

"When do you think the other crew will arrive?" Ciel asked, trying to change the subject to ease Drake's growing irritation. The Amazon Queen suggested bringing the other crew to the same place, leaving Scarlet Tempest in one of the island's caves. They didn't have much choice in the matter; the queen hadn't revealed why the Phoenix God wanted them in Eldoria. She promised to explain once everyone was there, including Ladyqueen and Hawk. Drake was against it but had no choice since Ciel gladly agreed, trusting the Phoenix God.

Ciel believed that Drake's refusal to succumb to his mother's charms and admit he longed for her care was due to pride. Drake likely grew up envious of other children with both parents, believing his mother abandoned him for royal duties. Losing his father when his ship sank must have been a hard blow, leading him to blame his mother even if it wasn't her fault.

"Who knows?" Drake responded, sitting on the bed but still gazing out the window at the swaying bamboo trees. "But we'll bolt at the first chance we get. I be not stayin' here to reunite with those two scallywags!"

Ciel sat on the bed behind him. "Can't you let go of your ego for once? The Phoenix God wouldn't summon us here if he thought the people would harm us."

"The Phoenix God! Why ye have such faith in that fiery bird deity? For all we know, he might be on the verge of resetting this world---" Drake's words caught in his throat as he turned to look at Ciel, his eyes widening at the sight of the siren prince in casual attire, revealing a bit of his skin and masculine physique.

Ciel looked younger in ordinary clothes. Dressed in white, he appeared like an enchanting apparition, glowing majestically in the dark. The sexy, see-through sleeved top and flower lace shorts highlighted his fair, smooth skin. Iridescent fins appeared on each side of his ribcage, enhancing his already magical features into something ethereal. Prince Ciel resembled an ocean angel, gracing the earth with his presence once every thousand years.

Drake was mesmerized.

Anyone who thought Ciel would shy away from the pirate captain's continuous assessment of his beauty was mistaken. He fixed his alluring, lustful gaze on Drake's nervous eyes, making it clear that he was seducing him. Before Drake could protest, Ciel moved in close and pressed his lips against Drake's, a kiss that swiftly melted all of his resolve. The captain's hands quickly joined in the act, drawn into the siren prince's irresistible charm.

Ciel's sweet moans only fueled Drake's desire. His hands wandered up to the prince's thighs and buttocks, caressing his back and shoulders. The omega scent immediately filled the air, flaring the alpha's nostrils. Despite Ciel having taken suppressants, this reaction might have been due to Drake being his chosen one.