Chapter 19

He wanted more. He wanted to thrust deeper, more intensely, to fully lose himself in the act.

Rex hadn’t reached his climax yet, and his gaze darkened with frustration. Looking down, he saw his throbbing shaft halfway out of her entrance. Her thighs were smeared with the fluids that had flowed from their union, glistening in the dim light. The way her entrance clenched around him, trembling as it leaked clear nectar, was almost obscenely enticing.

Rex clicked his tongue in frustration, running a hand lightly through his hair. Yet, the gesture did little to ease his restlessness. His entire body, from bones to muscles, seemed to scream for more, urging him to savor the woman further.

Should he wake her up, even if it meant forcing her out of her sleep? The idea felt unappealing.

‘Why not just enjoy the loosened spot as it is?’ he thought, a flicker of rationalization crossing his mind.

Rex’s eyes narrowed slightly, a peculiar glint in them. Suji’s relaxed, softened entrance was noticeably loosened, her body completely at ease. Gripping her hips firmly, Rex pulled her closer to him, resuming his movements. Her inner walls, slightly less tight than before, still enveloped his throbbing shaft, taking him in and releasing him with each motion.

Even in her unconscious state, her warmed, sensitive entrance continued to eagerly cling to his shaft, drawing him in with a tantalizing grip. Watching Suji’s lower abdomen twitch in response only added to the satisfaction. Rex let his gaze roam over her, taking in every detail with quiet intensity.

Her waist shifted in rhythm with each movement, her sweat-slicked stomach flat and glistening. Her breasts glowed a soft apricot hue, with nipples reddened and swollen from earlier attention. Her neck was pale and graceful, her lips full and inviting, and her nose perfectly proportioned. As Rex thought of the vibrant eyes that lay hidden beneath her long, even lashes, a strange lump formed in his throat, leaving him unexpectedly choked with emotion.

She was a living embodiment of life in this swamp, a stark contrast to the dire warnings of the alchemists who had claimed she would be his downfall. Contrary to their words, she was the only radiant being in this desolate place—the one life he found himself wanting to protect.

Rex muttered to himself without realizing it.

“What will happen once we leave this swamp?”

In the kingdom, they would never tolerate her existence. The more they valued Rex, the more they would see her as a threat. When Rex imagined someone taking her life, an overwhelming sense of unease consumed him. Anger surged through his veins, making his hands and feet tremble. His stomach churned violently, a fire igniting deep within his core. The thought of annihilating whoever dared to harm her—no matter the person or group—was all-consuming.

“That’s something I can’t allow to happen.”

If someone were to take her life, it would have to be him. Unless he willed it, no one else could harm her. Rex solidified his thoughts with that conclusion, his gaze falling to her parted lips, which exhaled shallow, trembling breaths. Those small, crimson lips, releasing every breath, now belonged to him. She had become someone who could no longer survive without him.

Rex pressed his lips firmly against hers, then pulled away, murmuring softly.

“I’ll take responsibility. So stay quietly by my side.”

Rex decided to stay in the swamp for the time being. The people of the kingdom wouldn’t dare enter this place. The swamp was a natural fortress, claiming the lives of those who ventured into it as an entrance fee. Even if something called him to leave the swamp, he could go alone and return without issue.

“Of course, if I get bored in the meantime.”

She just wouldn’t have to return. It was that simple. Suji’s life would be left to the swamp to decide. Rex, thinking nonchalantly, gazed down at the woman beneath him. Her flushed body, the audacious place greedily devouring him. There was no more room for thought. Rex grabbed her waist and began thrusting himself in

“Mm.”

A few hours later.

A faint moan escaped from between her red lips. Suji struggled to open her eyes. Her body felt as heavy as waterlogged cotton. Attempting to sit up, Suji realized she was resting on something. What could it be? As she turned her head to look, her gaze met a pair of dark eyes, the owner of the arm that was serving as her pillow.

“Did you sleep well?”

It took a moment for her mind to fully catch up. Suji, frozen in place, stared at him before hesitantly placing her hand on his cheek. She wanted to confirm if this was real, to ensure it wasn’t just a dream.

The warmth of his skin under her fingertips startled her, and she instinctively pulled her hand back as if burned. But Rex firmly caught her retreating hand. Bringing it to his lips, he whispered in a low, husky voice.

“Surely, you’re not going to tell me you don’t remember last night, are you?”

The man kissed the palm of her hand. His actions, as well as his tone, were so subtly provocative that it sent a tingling sensation through her lower abdomen. Suji’s face flushed crimson. His low whispers brought fragmented memories flooding back into her mind.

She saw herself seducing him, boldly initiating the kiss, and trailing her hands over his chest. As those daring, audacious images of herself merged, they gave way to an incredibly vivid and sensual scene.

Suji shuddered involuntarily. She remembered, clear as day, the moment she clung to him, sobbing, and the moment she gripped his shoulders and let out a moan. The memory left her breathless.

As Suji’s expression faltered, Rex’s lips curled into a sly smile. It was clear she remembered—the heated, tumultuous night they had shared.

Gently kneading the nape of her neck, Rex spoke in a soft, suggestive tone.

“Since you remember, you won’t be rejecting me anymore, will you?”

Rex was saying something, but Suji couldn’t focus. Her mind was in complete disarray. She had definitely taken the herbal concoction to fall asleep, and yet she had ended up seducing him. Was it a lie? A dream? But the memories were far too vivid to dismiss.

Her mind was flooded with scenes so explicit they deserved a warning label. Flustered, Suji’s lips parted as if to say something, but no words came out. She wanted to pull away from him, to put some distance between them, but every movement sent a sharp sting to unmentionable places, forcing her to stifle a low whimper instead.

‘To think it went far enough to feel like this…’

Suji frowned, realizing that intimacy wasn’t just about pleasure—it could be overwhelming too. Unaware that Rex hadn’t let her go even after she’d passed out, she scrunched her brows in discomfort.

Rex, noticing the pain etched on her face, slowly moved his hand downward.

“What, what are you doing…?!” she exclaimed, her voice laced with panic.

Suji flinched as his large hand touched her thigh, startled. It was already a place she couldn’t even bring herself to glance at. As Suji paled and stiffened in response, Rex let out a soft “Shh” near her ear, moving his hand slowly. From her thigh to her groin, his touch glided upward like flowing water—gentle and cautious.

Before she realized it, Suji let out a soft gasp, “Ah,” as the tension in her strained muscles melted under his soothing touch. It seemed he was intent on giving her a massage. With her eyes lowered, Suji focused on the careful and deliberate movements of his hand.

How long had he been kneading her skin? Eventually, as the tension in her knotted muscles gave way to a languid sense of relief, Suji felt a strange heat welling up within her. Alarmed, she quickly grabbed his arm.

Shaking her head to indicate she’d had enough, she tried to pull his arm away. But instead of stopping, he moved his hand toward her most private area.

“Ah… ah…” she stammered, her voice trembling.

There was no time to stop him. As his long, firm fingers stirred the place that had already started to grow damp under his gentle massage, a sharp thrill shot down her spine. Suji’s mind went blank, and she clung to his arm for support.

Rex pressed his lips against her trembling shoulder, finding her reaction utterly endearing.

“You’re completely soaked,” he murmured.

“Ugh…”

“All that effort paid off,” Rex said with a low chuckle.

“…Hah,” Suji responded, her voice catching.

“If we engage, it might completely loosen up your muscles. Shall we test it out?”

Rex teased mischievously, then ran his tongue along the rim of Suji’s ear. His slow, deliberate motion, as though pushing against her skin, sent an even more pronounced shiver through her shoulders.

The spot he licked was red and swollen—a mosquito bite. Damn those pesky insects. Rex muttered a curse under his breath, then hungrily licked her shoulder again, as if exacting vengeance on her behalf.

Suji, panting heavily, was already like a fish caught in his grasp. Rex thrust his fingers deep inside her, pressing firmly against her inner walls. As he dragged his fingers upward, grazing her sensitive spots, Suji threw her head back and released a heated gasp.

Her dazed eyes sparkled faintly, as if stars appeared and vanished within them, the clarity in her gaze giving way to a hazy pleasure that filled the void. Watching her increasingly aroused reactions, Rex felt the heat of his own growing desire. His attention fell to her slightly parted lips, where a glimmer of saliva pooled, as if inviting him to take it in.

A rough and intense kiss followed. Clinging to his arm, Suji found herself simultaneously accepting his lips above and his fingers below. She could feel the slickness of her own fluids coating his fingers as they moved, but all she could do was tremble helplessly, her legs shaking uncontrollably.

The pleasure surging from both ends overwhelmed her senses, leaving her entire body taut with tension. When that tension began to melt into an exhaustion akin to languid bliss, Rex pulled back, as if to rouse her from her daze.

As the string of saliva stretched between them, Rex nonchalantly caught it with his tongue before withdrawing his fingers and laying Suji flat on her back. Removing his arm, he loomed over her, his hardened arousal pressing insistently against her thigh.

Suji’s face flushed a deep crimson as she gazed up at him, her breath hitching. It was all too clear what he intended to do next.

“Ah…!” she gasped, her voice trembling with both anticipation and uncertainty.

It was a place already strained from their sleepless night together. As something thick and unyielding pushed its way inside, her entrance struggled briefly before eventually swallowing him to the hilt. The intense sensation of her tightness gripping him sent a shiver through Rex, making him clench his teeth involuntarily.

Could anything be more satisfying? Unlike when she had been unconscious, Suji—fully aware now—was a far more stimulating partner. Her movements gripped him more firmly, and her expressions shifted with every passing moment, amplifying his pleasure.

As he watched her lips quiver with soft, nasal moans, Rex couldn’t resist any longer. He pressed his lips firmly against hers, claiming her once again.

Meanwhile, Suji was so overwhelmed by the raw sensation of his movements that she barely noticed the kiss.

Was it always this big? Unlike the previous night, when the effects of the aphrodisiac had amplified only her pleasure, now she felt a whirlwind of pain, tingling, soreness, and ecstasy all mixed together, leaving her completely dazed. He was undeniably large and firm. Each time the massive object drove deeply into her, she could distinctly feel its shape, causing an ache to radiate through her lower abdomen. And yet, as he withdrew, a wave of refreshing relief and pleasure followed, enough to make her moan.

Caught in the flood of sensations more intense than anything she’d ever experienced, Suji unconsciously pressed her hands against his lower back, her nails digging in. The force of her grip betrayed just how overwhelmed she was.

Rex paused when he noticed Suji’s tearful expression amidst her movements.

“Is it painful?”

His voice, tinged with surprise, came as he frowned slightly. Suji’s eyes widened in response. Her tear-filled, blurred gaze was so irresistibly enticing that it stirred his excitement further, but he restrained himself from pushing deeper.

Instead, he eased the pressure by slightly lifting his lower abdomen away from her body, carefully observing her reaction. Suji, catching his concerned expression as he asked, opened her lips as if to respond, her voice wavering.