The Royal Mark-Chapter 41: Absorbing Her Pain
Elsa was taken aback by the unexpected and passionate kiss from Chris, which he had unleashed upon her without hesitation. She could sense his earlier anger, but now he was shamelessly devouring her mouth as if he had received explicit permission.
[Oh boy, does kissing her help? Wouldn’t it make Elsa’s body even hotter?] Gaia inquired of Nuri, watching the two from a distance. All four dogs had accompanied Elsa and Chris earlier, observing the unfolding situation.
[Hmm... perhaps it does, but in a different way? I can feel her fire subsiding,] Nuri replied.
[He’s attempting to soothe her and redirect her thoughts elsewhere. What he doesn’t realize is that it’s aiding her in controlling the raging fire within her,] Ciel explained.
[Does that mean we’ll have to bid farewell to Nuri soon?] Nile asked Ciel.
[Not quite so soon. Elsa still has much to learn. Don’t get too excited, Nile,] Ciel cautioned.
[Maybe we should start her training tomorrow then?] Nuri suggested.
[Have you forgotten what the two of you did four days ago? We’re hardly qualified to be her teachers,] Ciel pointed out.
Nuri sighed, [I know. It’s just that we’ve been waiting for twelve years. I thought that once she regained her memories of her mother and came here, she would automatically become her true self, and we could finally return.]
Ciel smirked at Nuri and remarked, [Have patience, Nuri. One day, we will all reunite.]
’Fuck! What am I doing? I should be focusing on absorbing her pain and not kissing her!’ Chris uttered inwardly.
[Uhm, it still counts though. You are still touching her and I think she likes it. I think it is good since you are now both feeling the pleasure, instead of feeling the pain, haha!] Yakobo teased.
’Shut the fuck up! I am not talking to you. Stop listening to my thoughts!’ Chris scolded his laughing wolf.
Elsa noticed that while Chris was kissing her, the pain in her body was slowly subsiding. She is still hurting though but it is now bearable unlike earlier.
’If kissing him will make my pain go away, maybe I should do more,’ so she kissed him back... passionately.
What she didn’t expect was that her plan to just use him would backfire on her.
Chris pulled away and cupped her face with both his hands, "Does it still hurt?" he asked with a worried face and Elsa saw that.
"Y-Yes but n-not as intense as before," Elsa stuttered in her reply while scolding herself internally for having bad thoughts about the man who was just trying to help her.
Chris gave her a faint smile, "So kissing you makes me absorb more pain than just touching. I think we should kiss more then... to completely remove your pain."
Elsa narrowed her eyes at Chris, "Is it really for my pain and you’re not just taking advantage of me?"
Chris tries his best to not smile because he admits that deep within his heart and soul what Elsa said is somehow true. He really wants her to feel better but of course, kissing her would be great too.
"How could I take advantage of my mate, when she’s in pain and literally dying? I would want you to live long and enjoy life by my side. So, should we kiss more?" Chris cunningly uttered.
Elsa pursed her lips thinking what she should do. The pain that she had experienced earlier was too much for her to handle to the point that she thought she would die. And indeed kissing Chris reduced her suffering. The pain is not completely gone and if he can help remove it completely then she does not see anything malicious about it.
"Okay, but no touching." Elsa pointed.
"My hands still need to touch you, princess. That’s how a werewolf’s pain absorption works. But I will only hold onto your arms," Chris said.
[Just her arms, huh?] Yakobo commented, but Chris ignored him.
"I guess that’s fine... Should we kiss now?" Elsa replied.
’What the heck did I just say?’ Elsa lowered her head, suddenly feeling embarrassed by what she just said.
Chris smirked and lifted her chin up making their gaze meet. He slowly bent down reaching for her lips. When he got close enough, he saw her close and eyes as she waited for their mouth to touch.
When Elsa felt him close enough, she parted her lips, ready to accept him. She smiled a bit remembering that this was actually the first time that they were kissing this slow. Chris always takes her by surprise, not giving her enough room to prepare herself.
But this time she is ready and knows what to expect... But does she really know?
Chris kissed her gently this time, savoring her upper and lower lips. His promise to only touch her by the arms did not happen for one of his hands was already on the small of her back pulling her closer to him. While the other was on the back of her neck, holding her in place. And she didn’t even notice.
Her mind was clouded with her own thoughts while she unconsciously pushed her bare chest against his while wrapping her arms around his neck.
’Oh God...’ Chris has been telling himself that he is only doing this just to help her ease her pain and he keeps on repeating that in his head like a mantra until Elsa gets lost in their kiss.
’Why am I liking kissing this pervert prince?! I should stop as soon as my pain is gone,’ Elsa said inwardly.
Chris can feel that Elsa’s kisses are becoming passionately intense and it’s making his resolve collapse.
[Uh oh... Should we still stay here? It’s awkward...] Gaia uttered while still watching the two.
[We should leave and give them privacy. Let’s make sure no one will go near them. Nile, let’s help Elsa a bit.] Ciel said and Nile nodded.
Ciel and Nile walked towards the river and dipped their paws at the same time. The water around their paws shimmers and slowly spreads to the entire river. All four then left and guarded the surrounding areas, making sure that no one would disturb the two.
