Chapter 18

“Ah, so you clearly want me,” Rex murmured, his voice laced with satisfaction. It had been a long time—if ever—since someone so eagerly threw themselves into his arms. Without overthinking it, he looked down at Suji as her hands reached up to wrap around his neck.

Her eyes were misty, her face flushed with excitement. Her lips, red and glistening, parted as if exhaling an invitation meant solely for him. The sight made Rex acutely aware of the tightening heat in his body. His pants felt stifling, as though the fabric itself was shrinking against him.

And then, Suji pressed her lips against his.

Rex parted his mouth as her small tongue slipped inside, tentatively exploring, swirling around as if seeking something. She rubbed against him with her tongue, clumsy but determined, mirroring the way her body seemed to press closer.

Her kiss lacked finesse. If anything, it felt inexperienced, as though she was new to this entirely. But her earnestness was unmistakable. Rex remained composed enough to notice the lingering hint of the herb she had consumed.

‘So it’s the herb’s effect,’ he realized.

No external force had influenced her—it wasn’t an attack. That meant she had taken it willingly. Rex’s eyes flickered with curiosity as he stared at her, her tongue wrapping around his with unrestrained intensity. Her gaze burned with primal need, raw and unfiltered.

Unable to resist any longer, Rex grabbed her neck, his grip firm.

“Ah—”

She flinched slightly at the pressure, her brows knitting together in pain as her lips parted. Taking advantage of the opening, Rex thrust his tongue into her mouth, his movements rough and dominating.

His tongue explored her thoroughly, almost aggressively, scraping against every corner as if claiming her entirely. The depth of his kiss left her breathless, and Suji clung to his shoulders as though she might collapse.

Rex glanced down, watching her gasping breaths with satisfaction, the sound of her strained panting like music to his ears.

‘What is this?’

Rex glanced down to find Suji’s hands resting against his chest. Whether it was the full effect of the herb or something else, her fingers began to wander, gliding down from the top of his chest as if searching for something.

‘Did she want me this badly all along?’

He couldn’t help but feel a twinge of disbelief. What was the point of rejecting him earlier? Her previous behavior seemed entirely contradictory now. Though, thinking back, her refusal had been… peculiar. Her flushed face, reddened from her cheeks to her neck, had been paired with hesitant, trembling movements. She had stammered out some kind of explanation, looking utterly conflicted.

Rex hadn’t understood her words, but her reluctance had been evident. The way she bit her lips, her shoulders quivering slightly as she fidgeted, was more than enough to convey her struggle to push him away.

And now here she was, driven by some force—whether internal or external—groping at him with a fervor he hadn’t anticipated. It was as baffling as it was tempting.

Rex had stepped back earlier, respecting her apparent reluctance, but he hadn’t anticipated that she would consume the allure herb and come back to him, her desire now laid bare. The stark contrast between her earlier, firm refusal and her current, uninhibited pursuit left him both baffled and on the verge of losing control.

He frowned, deep in thought.

‘Is it because she can’t accept me in her right mind?’

After all, he wasn’t an ordinary man—he was a weapon, forged to be ruthless and unfeeling. Perhaps she had sensed that and found it impossible to embrace him without the herb’s influence.

‘No, that’s not it.’

Rex quickly dismissed the thought, shaking his head. This didn’t align with the Suji he had come to know. She had always been resolute in expressing her intentions and following through with decisive actions. When her neck was injured, she’d clearly demanded water. Even when captured by the natives, she had insisted on saving the bird-like creature.

A woman with that kind of strength and determination wouldn’t rely on something like an allure herb to act on her desires. It didn’t make sense.

Rex mulled over the situation further.

‘Could she have taken it by mistake?’

The idea seemed plausible, though equally perplexing.

Rex’s eyes narrowed as he watched Suji’s fumbling hands move toward the waistband of his pants. It was clear to him now—she must have misunderstood the purpose of the allure herb. A mischievous grin tugged at his lips as he decided to tease her.

“Are you trying to pull my pants down? Or are you hoping to make what’s inside grow bigger?”

Even in her clumsy, inexperienced state, her actions had already stirred him. As he leaned in and licked her glistening lips, Rex reached down and placed his hand over hers, which was pressing against the front of his pants.

“Go ahead. Feel it.”

He guided her hand directly to the firm bulge, her wide eyes betraying her surprise. Her face flushed a deep pink, like a blooming flower, as she realized what she was touching.

Leaning closer, Rex whispered in her ear, his voice low and teasing.

“Do you want to keep going? Just so you know, I’m not the kind of man to step back or pretend something’s wrong—even if the circumstances leading to this are… unconventional.”

His tone grew darker as he added, “I’m the kind of man who would take full advantage of the situation, even if it meant driving my partner to their limits.”

Suji didn’t understand his words, but the hesitant movement of her hand against him felt like consent to Rex. Without another word, he pushed her gently onto the leaf-covered bed.

“Ah…”

Suji let out a soft sound of disappointment, realizing her earlier attempts to undress him had gone nowhere. The allure herb had amplified her desires, including her romanticized ideas of how such a moment should unfold. She had dreamed of undressing her partner piece by piece—but Rex’s attire had thwarted her efforts entirely.

His torso was already bare, as it often was, and his pants lacked any fastenings or zippers to undo. She had been so focused on her clumsy attempts to undress him that she hadn’t realized there was nothing more to remove.

‘Then… does that mean it’s my turn to be undressed?’ she thought, her hazy mind slowly piecing things together.

Just as the thought crossed her mind, she felt her undergarments tighten, a sensation that only heightened as warm lips began exploring her chest.

Rex’s lips ignored her clothing entirely, pressing firmly against the soft skin of her breast. His mouth latched onto the curve of her flesh, sucking intently.

Suji gasped sharply, the unexpected sensation stealing her breath. Heat bloomed across her chest like spreading fire, igniting a brilliant spark in her vision as her body surrendered to the overwhelming intensity of his touch.

Suji panted as she grasped the back of the man’s head, who was sucking on her chest. The intensity of his actions grew to the point where her areola began to ache. In the end, Suji whimpered softly, letting out a faint moan.

“Ah, ah…”

The man’s rough lips and large tongue devoured her sensitive and delicate skin without restraint. The obscene sound of sucking echoed, making Suji shudder involuntarily, even in her dazed state.

Meanwhile, the man, Rex, found himself feeling an inexplicable sense of dissatisfaction, even as he relished the supple sensation of her nipples and areola. Simply licking and sucking her soft flesh wasn’t enough. It was as if he were admiring a tantalizing, apricot-hued vessel from a distance, unable to fully grasp it.

Almost unconsciously, Rex’s hand began to move downward, exploring further.

‘”Ah—!”

As Rex’s hand ventured lower, Suji couldn’t help but let out a deep gasp. Though she had been the one to tempt him, she hadn’t expected him to touch her so quickly. Instinctively, she drew her legs together, her actions betraying a cotton-candy-like anticipation swelling within her.

“This is driving me crazy,” Rex muttered under his breath.

On the other hand, Rex glared at her jeans, frustration evident on his face. Whatever material they were made of, it had absorbed moisture and clung stubbornly to her skin. The fabric was so tough that it wouldn’t tear by hand, which was irritating enough, but attempting to remove it only made it stick to her even more. It was downright maddening.

As much as Rex wanted to shred the troublesome jeans with his claws, he held back, not wanting to risk injuring her delicate skin. In the end, he drew the knife from his waistband and carefully sliced along the seams of her jeans up to her thighs. Once the fabric was cut, it came off easily. Rex tossed the torn garment aside and turned his gaze to his prize, his eyes fixed intently on her.

Suji looked up at him, her face radiating an uncontrollable sense of happiness. Her eyes crinkled teasingly, and her lips parted slightly, almost as if she was eagerly anticipating something wonderful. The expression on her face—so full of expectation—was enough to disarm Rex. Any thoughts of force or dominance melted away as he leaned down, aligning his lips with hers like perfectly fitting puzzle pieces.

As their lips met, his hand moved to her panties, brushing against the thin fabric with deliberate care.

Beneath her panties, the fabric was already soaked through, and the thin material slid down easily under the pressure of his hand.

“Mm…”

Suji let out a faint sound, her voice trembling with a mixture of anticipation and embarrassment.

Suji let out a faint moan, her body sensitive from the effects of the allure herb. Even the simple act of Rex removing her panties sent a spark of stimulation through her. As her now-exposed lower body made her feel instinctively vulnerable, her legs began to close on their own.

Noticing this, Rex reached out and gently placed his hands on her knees, stopping her movement.

Suji’s thighs rested against his hips, aligning the tip of his shaft with her damp, inviting folds. The glistening entrance seemed to part slightly, as though eagerly welcoming him.

Without hesitation, Rex pushed his shaft inside. It felt as though he was sinking into a soft, wet marsh as her entrance tightly enveloped him, swallowing him completely. Instead of feeling constrained, it brought him an odd sense of satisfaction, as though he had found the perfect place for himself. Stifling a low groan, Rex began to move slowly.

As he pulled back, his shaft glistened, coated in her moisture, before sliding back in. Rex’s hips began to move rhythmically, thrusting back and forth.

“Ah, ah…!”

Suji moaned softly, her voice trembling with each motion.

He withdrew and entered again, each movement accompanied by a thick, wet sound that filled the quiet space. The lewd noise seemed to tease the ears, lingering in the stillness around them. Rex continued his motions in silence, focused entirely on the act.

How much would it take to be satisfied? Rex moved within her with unwavering focus, lost in the overwhelming pleasure. He continued for some time, immersed in the sensation, until he noticed something unusual—Suji’s soft moans had stopped.

Glancing down, he realized she had fallen asleep. Rex’s gaze lingered on her, his eyes still filled with unspent desire as he watched her resting figure.