The Eccentric Entomologist is Now a Queen's Consort-Chapter 577: Whispers Among Wardrobes (3)

When he finally drew back—barely an inch—her lips followed, seeking his again. He brushed a feather-light kiss to her nose, offering a moment’s reprieve. She used it to speak, voice breath-shaken yet bright with mirth. "Missed this," she confessed, sincerity slipping past her usual tease.

"Inconvenient roots and all?" he teased, voice low, mouth grazing her skin between words.

She shuddered at his proximity; he felt the motion echo in his own bones. "Mm... worth every splinter," she breathed, words warm against his cheek.

Their foreheads touched, shared breath mingling, and in that sliver of stillness dust continued its gentle orbit through the thin line of locker light, as if the stars themselves had come down to witness.

Within the narrow shaft of light spilling through the locker crack, dust swirled like stars. Each mote caught glints from her monocle and the silver pins in her hair, creating brief constellations that blinked out as they moved.

Mikhailis shifted again, exploring the curve of her thigh with gentle pressure. She rewarded him with a soft whimper, tugging at his hair once more, guiding his mouth back to hers. Their lips met, parted, met again—wet sounds filling the cedar-scented dark.

The wardrobe vault was a world unto itself, a pocket of cedar-scented shadows where time unraveled into a haze of heat and whispers. The air clung thickly, laced with the sharp tang of aged wood and the intoxicating warmth of Serelith’s perfume—smoked vanilla braided with damask rose, curling like a spell around Mikhailis’s senses. Her breath, uneven and quick, fanned across his jaw, each exhale a soft, teasing gust that stirred the fine hairs at his nape. The locker’s confines pressed their bodies together, her thigh hooked high around his hip, the sheer lace of her stockings rasping against the taut leather of his trousers. The wood behind her groaned faintly, a low creak that punctuated their stolen intimacy, as if the vault itself was complicit in their reckless dance.

Serelith’s monocle hung loose from its silver chain, swaying gently and catching slivers of lantern light that fractured into fleeting runes across the locker’s interior. Her lips, plump and flushed from their earlier fervor, parted in a sly, knowing grin. "Naughty prince," she murmured, her voice a velvet rasp, rich with promise and provocation. Her fingers, adorned with delicate silver rings, were still tangled in his dark hair, nails grazing his scalp with a deliberate pressure that sent a shiver racing down his spine. The faint musk of her sweat mingled with her perfume, a primal undercurrent that made his pulse thud heavily in his ears.

Outside, the vault held its breath, the silence broken only by the occasional drip of condensation hitting an ancient breastplate with a faintping. Rodion, tucked away in the crate of musty festival banners, remained a silent sentinel, his optic slit a dim glimmer beneath the folds of fabric. The roots that snaked across the doorframe lay still, their earlier writhing stilled by Mikhailis’s glyph dust, but their presence added a subtle thrum of danger, like a heartbeat pulsing beneath the stone.

Serelith shifted, her emerald satin gown creaking softly as it strained against her corset, the whalebone stays accentuating the sharp dip of her waist and the generous curve of her hips. The fabric, rich and lustrous, hugged her like a lover, its deep green hue catching the lantern’s glow in soft ripples. Her skirt, bunched high from their earlier tangle, revealed the intricate lace of her stockings—black, sheer, embroidered with tiny silver roses that shimmered faintly against her creamy thighs. Beneath, the taut satin straps of her garter belt peeked out, their delicate clips glinting like secrets. Her boots, polished leather with silver buckles, bore faint scuffs from her prowling through the castle’s underbelly, a testament to her restless, daring spirit.

"You’re awfully quiet," she teased, her voice a silken blade, sharp yet inviting. Her finger traced the hard line of his jaw, lingering at the corner of his mouth, where her touch sparked a faint heat. "Plotting another dungeon crawl? Or just savoring the trap I’ve sprung?" Her amethyst eye gleamed through the dangling monocle, catching the dim light in a way that made her seem both predator and prize. She leaned closer, her lips brushing his earlobe, and whispered, "I could keep you locked here all night, you know. Just us, the dust, and these old relics as witnesses." Her tongue flicked out, a quick, teasing swipe against the shell of his ear, drawing a sharp inhale from him.

Time seemed to dissolve, the world shrinking to the press and slide of fabric, the stutter of their breaths, the low creak of the cedar locker. Their lips met again, a collision of heat and hunger, tongues tangling in a slow, deliberate dance that tasted of clove and rose sugar. Mikhailis’s hands roamed, one cradling the small of her back, fingers splayed against the taut satin, while the other slid along her thigh, tracing the boundary where lace met skin. Her moan vibrated against his mouth, a low, throaty sound that sent a jolt of fire through his veins. Her body arched into him, breasts pressing against his chest through the thin barrier of her gown, the friction igniting a slow burn in his core.

When they parted, breathless and flushed, Mikhailis’s lips hovered over hers, his voice a rough whisper. "I guess I’m found."

Serelith bit his lower lip gently, her smirk wicked and unrepentant. "Yes, I’ve found you, you naughty prince." Her fingers traced lazy circles on the back of his neck, nails grazing just enough to keep his nerves alight. Her breath was still heavy, warm against his skin, and she tilted her head, letting her loose pink hair spill like spun sugar across her shoulder. "Now... where did you go, Mikhailis?"

He chuckled, his thumb brushing along her cheek, catching a faint smudge of dust that had settled there. "Just a little dungeon trip. Slimes. Bats. A big jelly boss. Ridiculous, but fun."

Her eyes widened in mock offense, the violet flecks glinting with playful indignation. "A dungeon crawl without me? Truly scandalous." Her pout was exaggerated, her lips pursing in a way that begged to be kissed again.

"It was supposed to be a solo recharge," he teased, his voice low and warm. "But now that I think about it, you would’ve loved the boss slime. It bounced."

She poked his chest, her nail tapping against the leather of his coat. "Next time, you’re taking me. Or else... I’ll blackmail you for three personal favors." Her tone was light, but her eyes held a spark of genuine mischief, daring him to challenge her.

"Only three? I expected worse," he shot back, his grin widening as he leaned in, his nose brushing hers.

"Oh, I’m being generous today," she purred, her fingers slipping beneath his coat to trace the hard planes of his chest through his linen shirt. The contact was electric, her touch both teasing and possessive, and he felt his body respond, a tightening coil of heat pooling low in his gut.

Their lips crashed together again, the kiss deeper this time, a hungry edge to it as their bodies pressed closer in the cramped space. Serelith’s thigh tightened around his hip, the lace of her stocking catching on his leather trousers, the friction sending sparks through them both. Her hands roamed, one tangling in his hair while the other slid down his back, nails scraping lightly through the fabric. Mikhailis’s hands mirrored hers, one gripping her waist while the other slid higher, fingers brushing the underside of her breast through the satin, eliciting a soft gasp from her lips.

As they kissed, he lifted her slightly, his hands strong and sure beneath her thighs, pinning her more firmly against the locker wall. The wood groaned in protest, but held, and Serelith’s breath hitched as she felt the hard bulge in his trousers pressing against her inner thigh. The sensation sent a jolt of arousal through her, her body responding with a flood of heat that made her squirm. She rolled her hips deliberately, rubbing against him, the friction of his leather-clad erection against her thigh sending a delicious shiver through her core. Her stockings rasped against his trousers, the sound a soft counterpoint to their ragged breaths.

Mikhailis groaned into the kiss, his tongue plunging deeper as he felt the warmth of her arousal through the thin layers between them. Her pussy was wet, the damp heat seeping through her lace underwear, and he could feel it against his thigh as she pressed closer. He broke the kiss just enough to murmur against her lips, his voice rough with want, "Are you waiting?"

Her eyes, half-lidded and gleaming with desire, locked onto his. "Of course," she whispered, her voice a sultry challenge, her lips curving into a smirk that promised trouble.

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